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23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The six used Jaguars to buy now before prices rise
In late 2024, when Jaguar previewed its new all-electric future, a publicity storm followed. Was it the last roll of the dice from a brand in its death throes, or marketing genius? Whatever, the 'copy nothing' relaunch featuring a pink-hued concept car is now estimated to have been seen by a billion pairs of eyes. Those images of the proposed car were also accompanied by news that Jaguar was stopping building cars as it regroups. With only used Jaguars available currently, we thought it timely to ask six experts for the models they would advise buying – those that might even appreciate in value over time. It's also a reminder that while it might have struggled to sell cars profitably, Jaguar still has a healthy back catalogue of fantastic machines. Years: 1961-1974 Price: £50,000-£80,000 Think Jaguar, and if you're of a certain age, you probably think E-Type. Launched in 1961 with coupé and convertible body shapes, Enzo Ferrari is said to have called it 'the most beautiful car ever made'. Despite that, E-Type prices have been depressed more recently. And that makes the less aesthetically desirable Series 3, with its 5.3-litre V12 engine and a bonnet so big it needs its own postcode, relatively affordable. Nathan Stride at classic car specialist Team Virtus in Pulborough, West Sussex, said: 'E-Types are currently towards the bottom of the value curve. I have a Series 3, which I sold three years ago for £110,000, and I'm now putting it in an auction and might get £75,000. 'They are cheap, relatively speaking, now, but they will go up. Choose one with a service history and use that to check that the mileage hasn't been tampered with.' Years: 2007-2009 Price: £15,000-£30,000 Jaguar has a storied history of fast saloons, and none more so than the XJ body shape. First launched in 1968, the XJ spawned four generations. The X358 is the final version of the third generation and, like other X350 models, has an aluminium body. Matthew Priddy, the head of auctions at Historics Auctioneers, said: 'I could mention E-Types and classic XKs, but based on recent results, my pick would be the supercharged XJR version of the X358. 'We recently sold a low-mileage example for double my expectations, so if I was to find another for what I thought was market value (£15,000), I would be snapping it up. A great engine, improved performance and luxury, I liken it to when Mk2 prices shot up to £50,000… A modern classic choice with space for you and three friends, ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic.' Years: 2006-2014 Price: £13,000-£20,000 When the first generation of XJS-replacing XK models was launched in 1996, its clumsy looks were a let-down. Its successor, first shown to the public in 2005, was a far sleeker offering. With its aluminium chassis and available with either a coupe or convertible body, the XK now represents a great used buy, according to Matthew Sweeney from Chiltern Jaguar and Land Rover Specialists in High Wycombe, Bucks. 'With the XK, you get so much car for your pound,' he said. 'I really believe the XK is a modern-day classic. It's cheaper than a Porsche 911 Turbo, but the XKR-S has almost comparable performance. And you can get a 4.2-litre for well under £20,000. But as with any high-performance car, you need to be sure that they've been looked after.' Years: 2015-2024 Price: £8,000-£10,000 Recent versions of small Jaguar saloons haven't been rip-roaring sales successes; think X-Type and more recently the XE in the UK. But that's not to say the latter is a bad car. When it was launched, it was the first in its class to have an aluminium structure. And it was the first car to be built at Jaguar Land Rover's then-new Solihull factory. With a choice of 2.0-litre petrol or diesel engines, it was a direct rival to the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. 'As a used car, you get a lot more for the money with the XE compared with the equivalent BMW or Audi,' said Gary Stubbs from car dealership Westwell Jones in Farnborough, Hants. 'There are some models out there with a really nice spec. Ideally, you want a low-mileage example, but early (and therefore cheaper) models are increasingly hard to come by. The petrol 2.0-litre is the one to go for.' Years: 1992-1996 Price: £20,000-£30,000 The XJ-S (Ford dropped the hyphen when it bought Jaguar in 1989) had big E-Type-shaped boots to fill when launched by British Leyland in 1975. It didn't grab performance car lovers' imagination as the E-Type had, and production was even halted briefly in 1981 to shift surplus stock. Initially a V12-only, a 3.6-litre straight six-cylinder joined the XJ-S line-up in 1983. Ford replaced this with a 4.0-litre six-cylinder unit in 1992 and added a convertible to the range at the same time. It's this that classic Jag specialist Peter Thurston in Herne Bay, Kent recommends. He said: 'The 4.0-litre XJS is cheaper to run than the V12. It's a very reliable engine, very robust, and the car is nicely built; better than the Leyland XJ-S. I think the XJS will be the next E-Type. They haven't peaked yet, so if you buy one now and hang onto it for a bit, you're unlikely to lose money on it.' Years: 1994-1997 Price: £1,000-£8,000 Astonishingly, it took 18 years for a second-generation XJ to hit showrooms in 1986. Eight years later, under Ford's stewardship, this XJ40 was then facelifted into the model codenamed X300. Richard Gunn from Anglia Car Auctions believes the X300 XJ makes a great buy: 'By this stage, they were well built and pretty reliable. There's a choice of some quite potent engines and values are still pretty reasonable. 'X300 XJs are bargains at the moment. You can probably pick up one for a few thousand, but be wary: like most luxury cars, if a Jaguar has been run on a budget, they don't like it. If you find a cheap, high-mileage car that hasn't been properly maintained, you could be looking at a whole world of trouble.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
BBC News
14-03-2025
- BBC News
Warwickshire man denies murdering grandfather
A man has denied murdering his grandfather, a "world-renowned" Jaguar restoration expert, who died following an alleged Brown, 82, died in hospital on 29 November, six days after police were called to his home in Bulkington, near Warwick Crown Court on Thursday, his grandson Jakob Walpole, 32, of School Road, Bulkington, pleaded not guilty to Mr Brown's also pleaded not guilty to breaching a restraining order on 23 November, and assault by beating and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The latter was in relation to an incident at Bulkington Working Men's Club in which a customer and a member of staff were allegedly attacked the same Sylvia de Bertodano said Walpole would face a three-week trial starting on 7 told the defendant he must put together a defence statement before his trial."It is your opportunity to tell your side of the story, so please make sure what is in your defence statement is as full as possible," she said."You will be brought back for a hearing in the first week of May. In the meantime, you are remanded into custody. You may go." Mr Brown was the founder of Leaping Cats, a company that built and restored Jaguars, including the XK family said his reputation in the industry was "unmatched", which earned him "respect and admiration across the globe".In a tribute released after his death, they said: "It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved John Brown, a man whose kindness, generosity and passion touched the lives of everyone who knew him."John was not only a loving husband, father and grandfather, but also a true gentleman, a pillar of the community and a world-renowned figure in the Jaguar restoration industry."They added: "As a father, he guided his children with wisdom and affection, and as a grandfather he was the heart of the family, creating memories filled with warmth, laughter and love."His ability to bring light to any room made him a cherished presence in his family, his community and beyond." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
13-03-2025
- The Independent
Man denies murdering his ‘world-renowned' Jaguar restoration expert grandfather
A man has denied murdering his grandfather, a 'world-renowned' Jaguar restoration expert, who died following an alleged assault. John Brown, 82, died in hospital on November 29 last year, six days after police were called to his home in Bulkington, near Coventry. At Warwick Crown Court on Thursday, his grandson Jakob Walpole, 32, of School Road in Bulkington, pleaded not guilty to Mr Brown's murder. He also pleaded not guilty to breaching a restraining order on November 23, and assault by beating and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to an incident at Bulkington Working Men's Club in which a customer and a member of staff were allegedly attacked the same day. Judge Sylvia de Bertodano said Walpole would face a three-week trial starting on July 7. She told the defendant he must put together a defence statement before his trial. She said: 'It is your opportunity to tell your side of the story so please make sure what is in your defence statement is as full as possible. 'You will be brought back for a hearing in the first week of May. In the meantime, you are remanded into custody. You may go.' Mr Brown was the founder of the company Leaping Cats, which built and restored Jaguars, including the XK series, with his family saying his reputation in the industry was 'unmatched', which earned him 'respect and admiration across the globe'. In a tribute released after his death, they said: 'It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved, John Brown, a man whose kindness, generosity and passion touched the lives of everyone who knew him. 'John was not only a loving husband, father and grandfather, but also a true gentleman, a pillar of the community and a world-renowned figure in the Jaguar restoration industry.' They added: 'As a father, he guided his children with wisdom and affection, and as a grandfather he was the heart of the family, creating memories filled with warmth, laughter and love. 'His ability to bring light to any room made him a cherished presence in his family, his community and beyond.'
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man denies murdering his ‘world-renowned' Jaguar restoration expert grandfather
A man has denied murdering his grandfather, a 'world-renowned' Jaguar restoration expert, who died following an alleged assault. John Brown, 82, died in hospital on November 29 last year, six days after police were called to his home in Bulkington, near Coventry. At Warwick Crown Court on Thursday, his grandson Jakob Walpole, 32, of School Road in Bulkington, pleaded not guilty to Mr Brown's murder. He also pleaded not guilty to breaching a restraining order on November 23, and assault by beating and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to an incident at Bulkington Working Men's Club in which a customer and a member of staff were allegedly attacked the same day. Judge Sylvia de Bertodano said Walpole would face a three-week trial starting on July 7. She told the defendant he must put together a defence statement before his trial. She said: 'It is your opportunity to tell your side of the story so please make sure what is in your defence statement is as full as possible. 'You will be brought back for a hearing in the first week of May. In the meantime, you are remanded into custody. You may go.' Mr Brown was the founder of the company Leaping Cats, which built and restored Jaguars, including the XK series, with his family saying his reputation in the industry was 'unmatched', which earned him 'respect and admiration across the globe'. In a tribute released after his death, they said: 'It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved, John Brown, a man whose kindness, generosity and passion touched the lives of everyone who knew him. 'John was not only a loving husband, father and grandfather, but also a true gentleman, a pillar of the community and a world-renowned figure in the Jaguar restoration industry.' They added: 'As a father, he guided his children with wisdom and affection, and as a grandfather he was the heart of the family, creating memories filled with warmth, laughter and love. 'His ability to bring light to any room made him a cherished presence in his family, his community and beyond.'
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jaguar Car Timeline in Photos
More from Robb Report Inside Jaguar's Radical, Risky, Roll-of-the Dice Reinvention Mercedes-Benz Is Road Testing a New EQS With up to 621 Miles of Range An Ultra-Rare De Tomaso Pantera Is Now Heading to Auction Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. Jaguar was originally the model name of this elegant sports car from Sir William Lyons's SS Cars, before the whole company adopted it in 1945. The XK120 defined the new postwar optimism, showcased the seminal XK engine, and stole the 1948 London motor show with its stunning design. Styling perfection but a serious racer, too: Based on the XK120, the C-Type pioneered disc brakes and won Le Mans—the world's toughest race—in its first attempt, in 1951. This more aerodynamically advanced iteration of the C-Type won Le Mans three times—with and without the distinctive 'fin.' This hugely charismatic, extremely rare road-going version of the D-Type racer was loved by Steve McQueen and is worth about $10 million now. The progenitor of the modern sports saloon, the fast and fine-handling Mark II was popular with bank robbers and cops alike. Perhaps the greatest Jaguar ever was designed by aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer and reportedly described by Enzo Ferrari as 'the most beautiful car in the world.' Penned by Sir William and still using Jaguar's hallmark straight-six XK engine, the XJ6 set Jaguar's sedan aesthetic for decades. The fast, gracious, and capable six- and 12-cylinder coupe has spent too long in the E-Type's shadow and is now enjoying an overdue rediscovery. This elegant, pillarless coupe is likely the prettiest version of one of Jaguar's best-looking cars. Few were made, and the V-12 versions are rarest of all. Using a 7.0-liter version of the V-12 engine from the XJS, the dramatically styled XJR-9 took Jaguar's first Le Mans win since the D-Type in 1957. Jaguar's ambitious, exuberant hypercar had a troubled gestation from which it emerged flawed, but it was the fastest production car of its day. This stunning and technically innovative concept car was intended for production and even appeared in a Bond movie, but a recession meant only prototypes were made. With brawny performance, edgy handling, and a charismatic exhaust note, the F-Type eventually brought the curtain down on combustion-powered Jaguar sports cars. This brilliant EV beat Jaguar's premium German rivals to market, was chosen by Waymo for its driverless cabs, and proves Jag can do electric, too.
