Magazine - Jaguar World (May 2022) ◊ 25 YEARS OF THE XJ X308: To mark the 25th anniversary
of the X308-generation of XJ8, they look at the model’s history and its positive impact on Jaguar before driving three very different examples: a Sovereign 4.0, an XJR and a Daimler Super V8.
◊ MIKE CROSS INTERVIEW: Following his recent
retirement, they talk to Jaguar’s legendary chief development driver, Mike Cross, about his 37 years developing some of the company’s most famous and popular models.
◊ MODIFIED E-TYPE SERIES 2: Lighter, stiffer and with
more power, this fixedhead coupe could easily be a genuine Lightweight but was actually transformed over three years by just one man and at home.
◊ DAIMLER SOVEREIGN SERIES 3 MANUAL: Any XJ
Series 3 with a manual gearbox is unusual, but more so when it’s a luxurious Daimler Sovereign. They track down a rare example and explain its significance.
◊ RESTORED XK (X100): With the same family since new, this 2007 XK 4.2 coupe has been recently fully restored by the first owner’s son. They look at its history
◊ GEORGE FORMBY’S 3.4 Mark 1: This 3.4 was bought
new in 1959 by famed British film star, George Formby, who suffered from a terrible crash in the car six months later. Thankfully both he and the car survived.
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◊ XK 140 OPEN TWO-SEATER: With just 73 right-handThe May 2022 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories:
drive examples, the XK 140 OTS is one of the rarest of all the classic XKs in the UK. They explain why.
Jaguar World celebrates 25 years of the XJ8 and argue that the X308 is the best of the entire nine-model XJ range.
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