Jaguar World magazine is an amazing read, it brings together owners of all types of Jaguars, from the classics such as XKs and E-types through to the dynamic range of modern saloons and sports cars. If you like Jaguars then this is the magazine for you.
Jaguar World
FIRST WORD
NEW MOT FOR CLASSICS WELCOMED, SAY ENTHUSIASTS
DVLA REFORM CHANGES POSITIVE, CLUBS SAY
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM: MORE DETAILS EMERGE
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PAUL WALTION • An Englishman abroad
KEITH HELFET • Swiss celebrations
SAM SKELTON • Our Editor despairs at the state of the car market
ON CHARGE • As Jaguar prepares for an electric future, there may be those who forget the original meaning of “charging” for the brand. So to ensure that things remain fresh, we’ve brought the supercharged XKR against its forced induction rival, the SL55 AMG
SHIFT HAPPENS • By adding a six-speed gearbox and a handful of sensible engine modifications, this late XKR 4.2 has been transformed into more of a pure sports car
MODERN TIMES • When this XK140 fixedhead coupé was restored over two decades ago, it was updated with a modern five-speed gearbox, power steering and improved brakes. The result is a highly usable classic Jaguar that doesn’t lose its distinctive character
OLD FLAME • After decades in storage, Richard Watson decided he wanted to spend his retirement with his Jaguar XJC. A comprehensive restoration followed…
REFERENCE EXAMPLE • Those words describe the most original, unspoiled survivors that form a record of true factory specification – and this remarkable 20,000-mile E-type surely qualifies
SIMPLY the BEST • Modern classics offer the best of both worlds - easy to use but interesting to own. Here’s our guide to keeping them good.
M&C WILKINSON
CRAIG CHEETHAM • Craig asks if the XJS bubble has finally burst?
Buying guide values: XFR
Rob’s opinion: Resto project or already restored?
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT LASTS ALL YEAR!
Auction results: 5 August Brightwells
Auction results: 29-30 August The Classic Sale by Iconic Auctioneers at CarFest
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
BUYING THE XFR AND XFR-S • As Jaguar prepares for a new bahnstorming four door future, is now the time to buy its last great V8 supersaloon?
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1995 Daimler Six • Improvements remain slow and steady for the Daimler – but that’s how the race is won
2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2 • It’s clocking up even more miles, but Paul would still rather use his XF Sportbrake than a Gulfstream. Probably
FILTERING THE WATER SPOTS • Race Glaze’s Maxi-Filter promises to eliminate water spots for hassle-free drying after washing a car. We ask Managing Director Mark Wibberley how it works and how much it costs
TRANSMISSION TROUBLE AND TERMINOLOGY • We ask ZF’s Stuart Mcleod to explain some of the finer details about the manufacturer’s automatic gearboxes found in modern Jaguars and why a failed wheel speed sensor could affect gear selection
Rustproofing an XJ6 • PART ONE: We visit AJ Fleetcare in Leeds to follow them inspecting and cleaning the underside of a 1996 XJ 3.2 Sport prior to rustproofing it
Lambswool rugs • We track the process behind the finest luxury accessory
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FINISHING LINES • Jaguar Racing’s Formula E debut, October 2016