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William Heynes

WILLIAM HEYNES’ contribution to Jaguar’s history is perhaps only second to that of William Lyons. A talented and methodical engineer, he was instrumental in developing all of the marque’s most famous cars, from the XK 120 through to the XJ6.

Born in Leamington Spa, on New Year’s Eve, 1903, he attended Warwick Public School where he was considered to be

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