Jaguar Magazine (Issue 208) ◊ Steve and Val Weeks move to XJ’s: For their annual holiday trip to the snowfields the weeks family finds ultimate luxury.
◊ 70 years ago, Jaguar wins Le Mans: A C-Type won Jaguar’s first Le Mans at its debut race in 1951 - putting Jaguar on the map. They celebrate the win.
◊ Encore for Ron Hodgson’s Mk2: Their Edition #207 cover
story was very popular. David Bowden finds new vintage images.
◊ Two XK-SS’s were left in Cuba: Two of the sixteen XK-SS’s
went to Cuba when new - and both were abandoned post the Castro Revolution. The magazine publishes a series of images of the cars as they were found in the tropical open; when they got out and went to England in 1987; and as they are today.
◊ A Jaguar best buy – the last XJ: They examine the last model
XJ built and explain why it represents astounding value for money. The X351 is the best XJ and is a classic of the near future.
◊ The first XJ 220 to come to OZ: It created a media sensation, but this car has an untold story.
◊ Jaguar’s Precious Essence: Most importantly at this time of concern for Jaguar’s future - they put into words what Jaguar’s icon essence is all about and why it MUST be protected and loved.
◊ On The Prowl: Historic images and personalities of intrigue in Jaguars long history.
◊ An I-Pace Owner Reports: Paul Mullen bought a new I-Pace Australian Jaguar Magazine Edition 208 has the following stories including one from Steve Weeks. ◊ A very famous Australian D-Type: On the cover they featured the much-loved 1955 D-Type which was the first in Australia, returned to England in 2014 - and is now for sale again! It could be yours and has an unbroken history.
but it had a battery fault. His story had a happy ending thanks to Jaguar.
◊ Jaguar Smatterings. A Jaguar sporting special with a direct link to the famous Bowell Marque.
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◊ Buy and Sell: Pre-loved Jaguars and parts which are offered for sale and may be what you are looking for.
XKD 526 was the 1st of only three D-Types allocated to Australia. Raced by Geordie Anderson, Bill Pitt and Frank Matich it became one of the most successful D-Types of them all. Owned by Keith Berryman the car wemt to UK in 2014 and is now for sale by “Classic Motor Hub” £POA
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