Classic Jaguar

In defence of the X-TYPE

In the immortal words of ‘Hitch-hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ – DON’T PANIC! The wanton use of the X-TYPE image above is not a response to readers pleas to extend our catchment area further into the modern era. Unfortunately, the X has not yet pulled up from its depreciation curve dive and scrappage rates are still high. Denying it universal acceptance as a ‘classic’ until matters

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