A Concise History of Jaguar

Ray Hutton

ISBN 10: 1398124699 / ISBN 13: 9781398124691

Published by Amberley Publishing, GB, 2025

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The first Jaguar was presented by William Lyons in 1935 and heralded a line of saloons and sports cars that would be celebrated throughout the world. After the Second World War, Jaguar Cars became established as a foremost manufacturer of innovative high-performance cars. From the launch of the XK engine and XK120 sports car in 1948, through the sensational arrival of the E-Type, icon of the 1960s, and the XJ6, the definitive Jaguar for more than twenty years, Jaguar continued to be a byword for speed and style. The company successfully navigated the tight bends of changing ownership against the backdrop of industrial unrest in the British motor industry. While other famous car marques were consigned to history, Jaguar renewed itself and met the challenges of new markets and tastes. Independent ownership under Sir John Egan in the 1980s was followed by a takeover by Ford and an expanded model range to include the S-Type and X-Type. In 2008 the company was sold again to Tata Motors of India and further widened with the development of the F-Pace SUV and the i-Pace, its first electric car.Award-winning motoring journalist Ray Hutton's long experience and inside knowledge of the motor industry makes this book an essential companion to Britain's most successful manufacturer of sporting luxury cars.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Concise History of Jaguar
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, GB
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398124699
• ISBN 13: 9781398124691
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 305 grams

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Synopsis

Founded in 1935 by William Lyons, the car company that would be called Jaguar after the Second World War soon became established as a manufacturer of innovative, high-performance sports cars. In this book, motoring expert Ray Hutton reveals the full inside story of Jaguar, not only through its cars but also the personalities and changes of ownership that accompanied Jaguar through the years. From the competitive success of the early SS sports cars and the launch of the Jaguar XK120 car and engine in 1948, through the stunning arrival of the Jaguar E-Type, icon of the swinging sixties, the range of sporting saloons such as the 2.4 and S-Type and the launch of what became the definitive Jaguar for 20 years in the form of the XJ6, Jaguar continued to be a byword for quality and exceptional performance. As this book shows, Jaguar also had to navigate the tight bends of changing ownership against the backdrop of industrial unrest in the British motoring industry. While other famous British car marques were consigned to history, however, Jaguar somehow found a way to renew itself and met the challenges of new markets and tastes. Independent ownership under Sir John Egan in the 1980s was followed by ownership by Ford and the launch of new models such as the X-Type, which broke the traditional design mold. After sale to Tata Motors, Jaguar reinvented itself again with the successful F-Pace SUV. Based on the author’s inside knowledge and expertise in the British car industry, this book is an essential companion to Britain’s most successful luxury sporting car manufacturer.

About the Author

Ray Hutton was Editor-in-Chief of Autocar from 1975–1984, thereafter working for various magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide, notably The Sunday Times, Car and Driver (USA), Motor Trader (UK) and Overdrive (India). He was President of the international Car of the Year Jury from 1998–2009. He is Vice-president of the Guild of Motoring Writers and an Associate member of the British Racing Drivers’ Club.