“Its aluminium construction and angular lines made it much more modern than its all-steel predecessor
IT’S MORE than a little ironic that although Jaguar made its name with genuine sports cars such as the XK120 and E-Type, later shoring up that reputation with the F-TYPE in 2013, its history in grand tourers is even stronger.
Starting with the XJ-S in the mid Seventies and ending in 2014 with the Italian Racing Red XKR coupe featured here, these powerful four-seaters were the backbone of Jaguar’s success and image. This means the car isn’t just the final example of a much loved model but represents the conclusion of a long and successful period
