August - September 2021

Classic Jaguar

The definitive celebration of this most iconic of British motoring marques

Classic Jaguar1 min read
Classic Jaguar
Editor Ray Ingman. cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk Art Editor Mark Baker. mark_baker04@yahoo.co.uk Paul Guinness, Jim Patten, Richard Holdsworth, Rob Hawkins, Craig Talbot, Richard Gunn, Matt Richardson, Roger, Chris & Nick Gage Tandem Media Managing Director Cat
Classic Jaguar2 min readCrime & Violence
Best Start Somewhere…
Well, how did this happen? In the last issue I read with eager anticipation about the new dynamic editor, imagine my disappointment when I discovered it was me! Editing a much-loved publication was never something I aspired to, believing talent to be
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Design Director, Julian Thomson Departs
You may well question why we are reporting the loss of Jaguar’s latest design director in Classic Jaguar? It is our view is that each generation of designers from Sir William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer all the way through to Ian Callum have created icon
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Spares Day At Stoneleigh
After the inevitable COVID induced sabbatical, International Jaguar Spares Day returns to the Stoneleigh Park exhibition centre on October 24th. The ultimate indoor Jaguar car boot sale has long been as much of a social event as it is a retail opport
Classic Jaguar1 min read
V12 E-type Reimagined
Irrepressible Jaguar enthusiast, Neville Swales took the opportunity of using Phillip Porters’ amazing E-type 60 event at the Shelsley Walsh to hand over the keys of the first iteration of his latest ‘E-type Reimagined’ project. The new owner was sui
Classic Jaguar1 min read
The Return Of Breakfast Club
After a pandemic enforced holiday, the immensely popular Breakfast Club returned to its usual Gaydon venue on May 22nd. This gloriously informal event, brilliantly organised by our very own regular contributor, Peter Simpson attracted a turnout of ab
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Market Watch
Having created quite a ‘buzz’ across social media over the past months, this rather interesting lot changed hands at the Bicester Heritage Bonhams MPH auction in May. It realised an impressive £90k, including premium, against its original estimate of
Classic Jaguar7 min read
Fit For Purpose
It was back in 2018 that I was introduced to Anthony Cheng by a mutual friend. He needed assistance in sourcing an E-type to facilitate his long-held ambition to add the model to his collection. Having inspected some potential purchases on his behalf
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Owner’s Exploits
Anthony grew up in Hong Kong, his affinity for the Jaguar marque going back to his father owning a succession of ‘Mk1’, Mk2 and XJ models. His recollection was that they were all somewhat unreliable and had a propensity to overheat, but nevertheless
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Product News
The David Manners Group is perhaps historically best known as the largest supplier of parts for the Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ and V8 saloon. But many years ago, they diversified into components for the whole Jaguar range, an early example being the produc
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Have Your Say
Send an email to cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk or write to: The Editor, Classic Jaguar, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6AL Your feature in the June/July issue took me back to March 1978 when I purch
Classic Jaguar2 min read
International Activity
With the end of lockdown in sight, thousands of Jaguar Drivers’ Club members all over the country are dusting down their cars and polishing them up for the return of some long-awaited events. And there are plenty of them on the calendar, ranging from
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Thank You, Paul!
I was very sad to read in the June/July issue of the Classic Jaguar that you are stepping down as editor. It sounds like you have good reason as I know you have other editorial duties within the Kelsey stable. I’m glad you won’t be disappearing altog
Classic Jaguar10 min read
The Jaguars Of James Bond
There may not be much that can get the better of James Bond, but COVID-19 seems to have challenged even Her Majesty’s Secret Service’s finest. No Time To Die, the 25th 007 movie, was initially due in April 2020, but then Coronavirus, the pandemic equ
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Buying A Practical Classic Jaguar
The reasons for buying a classic Jaguar are many and varied but for most of us, it represents the realisation of a dream, that chance to have what we ‘always wanted’. When it comes to classic cars that often means buying a vehicle on pure emotion, wi
Classic Jaguar9 min read
On Track At Goodwood
Owners of historic cars tend to fall into two factions: those who regard their possessions as museum-piece investments and individuals who consider that their tenure of ownership should advance the history of the car, providing maximum enjoyment alon
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Masten Gregory
Although not exactly a forgotten hero, Masten Gregory carved out a niche in motor racing history, largely founded on his early exploits in XKC 015. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1932, his career encompassed inclusion in the exclusive 19 member cl
Classic Jaguar7 min read
Replica Racer
The Jaguar C-type has surely got to be one car where the rule book for replicas can be reasonably vague, partly due to the rarity of genuine cars and because no two were identical, or if they were, most had been chopped and changed by the time they b
Classic Jaguar7 min read
Brief Encounter
For those who don’t have an intimate knowledge of Melbourne, I should explain that Wattle Glen is an attractive outer suburb that’s famous for cockatoos, koalas and the occasional kangaroo. It is, however, also home to a magnificent Jaguar Mk2, a mod
Classic Jaguar6 min read
Promoting The Xk
From the Earl’s Court Motor Show debut of the XK120 in 1948 through to the final production XK150 rolling off the line in October 1960, Jaguar’s three-generation XK line-up proved to be a major turning point for the firm. Not only did it see Jaguar e
Classic Jaguar5 min readChemistry
Secrets Of: Blasting Processes Part 1
Prior to employing the restoration methods of paintwork, chroming, powder coating and electro plating, the preparation usually required before these processes is generically known as Shot or Sand Blasting. A lot of ‘old wives tales’ persist around th
Classic Jaguar9 min read
Coupes In North America
Today the hottest segment of the automotive market is the SUV, or Sports/Utility vehicle. In the 1970s cars represented by another 3-letter acronym were the hot sellers: the PLC or Personal Luxury Coupes. By the 1990s the PLC market had shrunk to a s
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Catch-up Time!
If you’ve missed out on some of the previous issues of Classic Jaguar, don’t worry – it couldn’t be easier to grab some of our great back issues. We even offer free postage to UK residents and reduced shipping overseas. Check out the sample list belo
Classic Jaguar8 min read
Project E-type
Is it really necessary to justify why we have a hankering to do things in a certain way, or why we embark on a particular course? We’d been extremely content with our 1966 open E-type, a superb example and possibly one of the best driving cars to be
Classic Jaguar1 min readInternet & Web
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Classic Jaguar5 min read
E-type Steering Rack Overhaul
With the youngest 6-cyl E-type now being in excess of 50 years old, a little wear in the steering rack can be forgiven. A change of gaiters or track rod ends are both easy DIY tasks but anything beyond this will usually require replacement parts and
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Ray Ingman
Having endured my page 3 ramblings, you’ve wound up here, hoping to discover exactly what is going on with your (hopefully) favourite magazine and why did that nice Mr Guinness have to leave? So as not to prolong the suspense, it can be revealed that
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Pre-order The Next Issue Now!
Order online at shop.kelsey.co.uk/cjg or call +44 (0)1959 543747 (Lines open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm) ■
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Wish You Were There?
Or send by post to: The Editor, Classic Jaguar, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6AL
Classic Jaguar1 min read
On Track
After a sporadic 2020 season, the JEC returned to the track in April and May, holding four events at Snetterton, Silverstone and Donington Park. JEC Racing caters for a wide range of eras courtesy of its three series: XK, Hawthorn and Saloon & GT. Sp
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Classic Jaguar
Editor Ray Ingman. cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk Art Editor Mark Baker. mark_baker04@yahoo.co.uk Paul Guinness, Jim Patten, Richard Holdsworth, Rob Hawkins, Craig Talbot, Richard Gunn, Matt Richardson, Roger, Chris & Nick Gage Tandem Media Managing Director Cat
Classic Jaguar2 min readCrime & Violence
Best Start Somewhere…
Well, how did this happen? In the last issue I read with eager anticipation about the new dynamic editor, imagine my disappointment when I discovered it was me! Editing a much-loved publication was never something I aspired to, believing talent to be
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Design Director, Julian Thomson Departs
You may well question why we are reporting the loss of Jaguar’s latest design director in Classic Jaguar? It is our view is that each generation of designers from Sir William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer all the way through to Ian Callum have created icon
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Spares Day At Stoneleigh
After the inevitable COVID induced sabbatical, International Jaguar Spares Day returns to the Stoneleigh Park exhibition centre on October 24th. The ultimate indoor Jaguar car boot sale has long been as much of a social event as it is a retail opport
Classic Jaguar1 min read
V12 E-type Reimagined
Irrepressible Jaguar enthusiast, Neville Swales took the opportunity of using Phillip Porters’ amazing E-type 60 event at the Shelsley Walsh to hand over the keys of the first iteration of his latest ‘E-type Reimagined’ project. The new owner was sui
Classic Jaguar1 min read
The Return Of Breakfast Club
After a pandemic enforced holiday, the immensely popular Breakfast Club returned to its usual Gaydon venue on May 22nd. This gloriously informal event, brilliantly organised by our very own regular contributor, Peter Simpson attracted a turnout of ab
Classic Jaguar1 min read
On Track
After a sporadic 2020 season, the JEC returned to the track in April and May, holding four events at Snetterton, Silverstone and Donington Park. JEC Racing caters for a wide range of eras courtesy of its three series: XK, Hawthorn and Saloon & GT. Sp
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Product News
The David Manners Group is perhaps historically best known as the largest supplier of parts for the Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ and V8 saloon. But many years ago, they diversified into components for the whole Jaguar range, an early example being the produc
Classic Jaguar7 min read
Fit For Purpose
It was back in 2018 that I was introduced to Anthony Cheng by a mutual friend. He needed assistance in sourcing an E-type to facilitate his long-held ambition to add the model to his collection. Having inspected some potential purchases on his behalf
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Owner’s Exploits
Anthony grew up in Hong Kong, his affinity for the Jaguar marque going back to his father owning a succession of ‘Mk1’, Mk2 and XJ models. His recollection was that they were all somewhat unreliable and had a propensity to overheat, but nevertheless
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Market Watch
Having created quite a ‘buzz’ across social media over the past months, this rather interesting lot changed hands at the Bicester Heritage Bonhams MPH auction in May. It realised an impressive £90k, including premium, against its original estimate of
Classic Jaguar2 min read
International Activity
With the end of lockdown in sight, thousands of Jaguar Drivers’ Club members all over the country are dusting down their cars and polishing them up for the return of some long-awaited events. And there are plenty of them on the calendar, ranging from
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Have Your Say
Send an email to cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk or write to: The Editor, Classic Jaguar, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6AL Your feature in the June/July issue took me back to March 1978 when I purch
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Thank You, Paul!
I was very sad to read in the June/July issue of the Classic Jaguar that you are stepping down as editor. It sounds like you have good reason as I know you have other editorial duties within the Kelsey stable. I’m glad you won’t be disappearing altog
Classic Jaguar10 min read
The Jaguars Of James Bond
There may not be much that can get the better of James Bond, but COVID-19 seems to have challenged even Her Majesty’s Secret Service’s finest. No Time To Die, the 25th 007 movie, was initially due in April 2020, but then Coronavirus, the pandemic equ
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Buying A Practical Classic Jaguar
The reasons for buying a classic Jaguar are many and varied but for most of us, it represents the realisation of a dream, that chance to have what we ‘always wanted’. When it comes to classic cars that often means buying a vehicle on pure emotion, wi
Classic Jaguar9 min read
On Track At Goodwood
Owners of historic cars tend to fall into two factions: those who regard their possessions as museum-piece investments and individuals who consider that their tenure of ownership should advance the history of the car, providing maximum enjoyment alon
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Masten Gregory
Although not exactly a forgotten hero, Masten Gregory carved out a niche in motor racing history, largely founded on his early exploits in XKC 015. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1932, his career encompassed inclusion in the exclusive 19 member cl
Classic Jaguar7 min read
Replica Racer
The Jaguar C-type has surely got to be one car where the rule book for replicas can be reasonably vague, partly due to the rarity of genuine cars and because no two were identical, or if they were, most had been chopped and changed by the time they b
Classic Jaguar7 min read
Brief Encounter
For those who don’t have an intimate knowledge of Melbourne, I should explain that Wattle Glen is an attractive outer suburb that’s famous for cockatoos, koalas and the occasional kangaroo. It is, however, also home to a magnificent Jaguar Mk2, a mod
Classic Jaguar6 min read
Promoting The Xk
From the Earl’s Court Motor Show debut of the XK120 in 1948 through to the final production XK150 rolling off the line in October 1960, Jaguar’s three-generation XK line-up proved to be a major turning point for the firm. Not only did it see Jaguar e
Classic Jaguar5 min readChemistry
Secrets Of: Blasting Processes Part 1
Prior to employing the restoration methods of paintwork, chroming, powder coating and electro plating, the preparation usually required before these processes is generically known as Shot or Sand Blasting. A lot of ‘old wives tales’ persist around th
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Catch-up Time!
If you’ve missed out on some of the previous issues of Classic Jaguar, don’t worry – it couldn’t be easier to grab some of our great back issues. We even offer free postage to UK residents and reduced shipping overseas. Check out the sample list belo
Classic Jaguar9 min read
Coupes In North America
Today the hottest segment of the automotive market is the SUV, or Sports/Utility vehicle. In the 1970s cars represented by another 3-letter acronym were the hot sellers: the PLC or Personal Luxury Coupes. By the 1990s the PLC market had shrunk to a s
Classic Jaguar8 min read
Project E-type
Is it really necessary to justify why we have a hankering to do things in a certain way, or why we embark on a particular course? We’d been extremely content with our 1966 open E-type, a superb example and possibly one of the best driving cars to be
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Subscribe Today
■ Never miss an issue ■ Free delivery direct to your door ■ Be the first to read new content ■ Save money on shop prices DIGITAL EDITION £23.99 FOR 6 ISSUES UK PRINT EDITION OFFER 2 Hotline open: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm TO SUBSCRIBE DIGITALLY
Classic Jaguar5 min read
E-type Steering Rack Overhaul
With the youngest 6-cyl E-type now being in excess of 50 years old, a little wear in the steering rack can be forgiven. A change of gaiters or track rod ends are both easy DIY tasks but anything beyond this will usually require replacement parts and
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Wish You Were There?
Or send by post to: The Editor, Classic Jaguar, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6AL
Classic Jaguar2 min read
Ray Ingman
Having endured my page 3 ramblings, you’ve wound up here, hoping to discover exactly what is going on with your (hopefully) favourite magazine and why did that nice Mr Guinness have to leave? So as not to prolong the suspense, it can be revealed that
Classic Jaguar1 min read
Pre-order The Next Issue Now!
Order online at shop.kelsey.co.uk/cjg or call +44 (0)1959 543747 (Lines open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm) ■

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