Thursday, May 28, 2009

A new Jaguar XJ sedan is coming soon


The folks at Tata Motors are designing a new Jaguar XJ. We only have a curious top view at this point of what the new Jaguar sedan will look like. But based on the clues, it going to have a full moon roof and bulging fenders, along with what looks like a shorter boot and bonnet.

Tata Motors acquired the Jaguar and Land Rover brands from Ford Motor Company in June 2008 for $2.3 billion. Ford had previously paid $2.5 billion for Jaguar in 1989and $2.7 billion for Land Rover in 2000.

Although Tata Motors is based in Mumbai, India and is the country's largest automobile company, the Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing facilities are in the United Kingdom.

Tata Motors has announced that it will bring some of the Jaguar and Land Rover models to India in June.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Vintage Jaguars stalk auto museum



The Tupelo Automobile Museum, located in Tupelo, Miss, opened in 2002 and features 120,000 square feet of display space and additional bays for vehicles that are under restoration. In addition to a couple of vintage Jaguars, you'll also find other classic cars, trucks and tractors, along with other auto-related antiques and memorabilia.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

A really nice Jaguar XJSC with a V-12


I photographed this really nice 1986 Jaguar XJSC in the church parking lot. It belongs to a friend of mine, who purchased the car from it's original owner.

According to the owner, aside from a few common Jaguar mechanical issues, the car has been a joy to own and drive. I can just imagine the power the V12 engine has and the smoothness of it all. On top of that, it's a convertible.

This particular model of the Jaguar is desirable and worth purchasing if you can find one that has been cared for.