pre-1950

1934 SS1 : Arriving for a club race meeting, Treavor jumps from his new Jaguar saloon and dons his racing helmet ready for action. Introduced in 1932, the SS1 used the Standard 2.6L engine producing 62 hp by 1934, along with a modified Standard chassis. These attractive, low-slung cars attracted sportsmen of the day such as Treavor with keen looks, handling and performance Model by WESTERN 1/43	1935 SS Jaguar 2.5 Saloon : Produced from 1935-36, the 2.5 Saloon was the first car to wear the Jaguar name, although as a model designation, not the marque name. The marque name change to Jaguar would not come till after WWII. Offering 90 mph performance at a modest cost, the 2.5 was the basis for all Jaguar production cars which followed until 1949. 2010 is the 75th Anniversary year of the Jaguar name. Model by OXFORD 1/43	1935 SS1 Airline: The first cars to wear the Jaguar name were the SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloons. Perhaps the most beautiful example was the SS1 Airline Coupe and it was the first of many well styled, as well as high performing, Jaguars to follow. Model by ALTAYA/IXO 1/43

1936 SS100: The first of many classic Jaguar sports cars to follow, were the SS100 Jaguars. Produced between 1936-1940, the SS100 was powered by a 2.5 litre Standard OHV six-cylinder engine, developing 100 bhp and a top speed of 95 mph with the windscreen lowered. The chauffer looks bored, must be because his employer drives himself now, in the SS100! Model by MATCHBOX (MOY) 1/36	1938 SS100: British racing green, a perfect color for the SS100. In 1938 the engine was further enlarged to 3.5 litres and the power increased to 125 bhp. The larger engine pushed the top speed of the SS100 to just over 100 mph. A SS100 won the '38 RAC Rally and were used primarily in rallies rather than road races. Model by SOLIDO 1/43	1938 SS100: Nigel is ready to take his new SS100 out for a club track day. Widely considered to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing Jaguar cars it is also one of the rarest with only 198 of the 2.5 litre and 116 of the 3.5 litre models being made. Most stayed on the home market but 49 were exported. Model by SOLIDO 1/43

1948 XK120 OTS: The car that made America sit up and take notice! The XK120 was the first Jaguar to have the venerable twin overhead cam XK engine in 3.4L form, which continued powering Jaguar's in different variations for over forty years! The XK120 was produced from 1948-1954 and was succeeded by the XK140 and later the XK150 (until 1961) which retained the same basic body lines as the XK120 Model by BRUMM 1/43	1948 XK120 FHC: More of a toy than a scale model, this is one toy that started many young boys dreaming about sports car ownership. This one was mine. Model by DINKY 1/48	1948 XK120 FHC: A nice wind-up XK120 produced in British occupied Germany, three speeds and six steering patterns. Model by PRAMETA 1/24

1948 XK120 OTS: Even the GEICO Gecko lusts after a XK120!, promotional model for the insurance company. Model by UNKNOWN 1/32	1948 XK120 FHC: Another Dinky. Someone painted the wheels silver many years ago. Model by DINKY 1/48	1949 XK120 FHC: The graceful lines of these cars are just as beautiful sixty years later! Model by ROAD SIGNATURE 1/18

1950-1959

1950 XK120 OTS Model by CORGI 1/43	1950 XK120 OTS Model by CORGI 1/43	1950 XK120 OTS Model by CORGI 1/43

1953 XK120 OTS: A very rare factory built promotional model for the Aurora "Famous Sports Car" series of the 1950's. I bought this from Elmer at Elmer's Hobby Shop in Salem, OR in the 70's. Do others exist? Model by AURORA 1/32	1953 XK120 OTS: The kit built version of the Aurora kit in the white color the plastic kits were molded in. Built by me going on 50 years ago and before I knew how to paint! Model by AURORA 1/32	1953 C-Type: Sold to sporting customers who lusted after wind in your face sports car motoring at over 140 MPH! This car was never raced and was used exclusively to get away from jealous husbands. Model by AUTOART 1/43

1954 XK140 DHC: Actually a sculpture by the artist Guillermo Forchino called "The Dream". Look at the old guy, the pretty young woman, you get the idea...The XK140 was produced from 1954-1957 and was powered by a 3.4L engine developing up to 210 bhp with the C-Type cylinder head. A 140 mph touring car, no wonder our friend is smiling! Model by FORCHINO 1/10	1954 XK140 DHC: The XK140 produced for three years before being superceded by the XK150, were externally similar to the XK120, but benefitted from many refinements which made them a better road car than their predecessor. A more powerful engine, improved handling with rack and pinion steering, disc brakes and more interior room among them. Model by ALTAYA/IXO 1/43	1957 XK150 DHC: The XK150 was produced between 1957 and 1961 and replaced the previous XK140. The standard engine was the 3.4 litre DOHC straight-6 of 180 bhp, however most cars were fitted with the SE engine that had a modified cylinder head with larger exhaust valves rated at 210 bhp. For 1958 the "S" engine with three 2-inch SU HD8 carburettors and a straight ported cylinder head giving a claimed 250 bhp was introduced. In 1960, the 3.4 gave way to 3.8 litres,with 265 hpin "S" form. A 3.8 litre 150S could top 135 mph, and four-wheel disc brakes appeared for the first time. I have always wanted a XK150S! Model by DINKY 1/43

XK120, XK140, XK150: The three XK models sid by side. Model by MISC 1/43

1955 Mk1 2.4: The 2.4 (later referred to as the Mk1) was introduced to fill a niche for Jaguar in the smaller luxury saloon market. Introduced with a 2.4L straight-six XK engine, it was capable of a respectable 105 mph. The Mk1 introduced monocoque construction to Jaguar's production cars. Model by LINCOLN 1/32	1957 Mk1 3.4: Taking the 3.4L engine from the XK140, the larger engine in the Mk1 gave it more power (210hp)and attracted the attention of notable racing drivers such as Mike Hawthorne. Soon after the 3.4 was introduced, disc brakes became available and made this a very popular sedan, being replaced by the Mk2 in 1959. Model by HERGE 1/43

1957 XKSS: With left over D-Type's at the factory, Jaguar felt there was a niche to sell a road going version of its famous LeMans winner. Only 16 were built before a fire at the factory made the XKSS the rarest of production Jaguars. Model by AUTOART 1/43	1957 XKSS: Lucky was the chap that took delivery of one of these cars when brand new. Just beautiful! Model by AUTOART 1/18

The Mk2's 1959-1968

1959 Mk2: With its 3.8 liter XK engine the Mk2 was the fastest production sedan in its time. The Police needed them to catch speeders and bad guys. They usually only got 2.4 litre versions however. Model by MINICHAMPS 1/43	1959 Mk2: These truly are sports cars with four doors, high speed touring all day long! Grace, Space and Pace... Model by MAISTO 1/18	1959 Mk2: Mk2 models come in all sizes and materials, this one in pewter I have many MK2 models in the collection. A visit to my web site reveals the reason why www.oldirish.com Model by CRAFTSMAN STUDIO 1/43

1959 Mk2 3.4: This time the model material is compressed coal, unusual. Model by UNKNOWN 1/43	1959 Mk2 3.8: This gold plated simulation on this model is in celebration of the Mk2's 40th Anniversary in 1999. Model by CORGI 1/43	1959 Mk2 3.8: Here is a Mk2 in a polished metal finish, which gives it a chrome look. Model by VANGUARDS 1/43

OLD IRISH RACING: A classic Mk2 sight, cornering on three wheels.	1967 Mk2 3.4 MOD: This is our Mk2, former North American Jaguar concours champion in its class. Model by JAGUAR 1/1	1959 Mk2 3.8: Model by MAISTO 1/18

1960 Mk2 2.4: This is a model of the famous Inspector Morse car from the television series based on the Colin Dexter novels. It was a 3.4 litre car, base police model. Guess the Inspector wasn't involved in many high speed chases. Model by CORGI 1/43	1960 Mk2 2.4: Here are both versions I have of this car side by side. I watch the show from time to time just for the car. Model by CORGI 1/43 and Tamiya 1/25	1960 Mk2 2.4: Inspector Morse was played by John Thaw in the series. The real car sold for over 100,000 pounds sterling after the series ended. This is a built plastic kit. Model by TAMIYA 1/25

1960 Mk2 3.8: The Mk2 was produced from 1959-1967 and was the evolution of the 2.4 and 3.4 models first introduced in the mid-50's. Corgi has produced this car in many color variants. Model by CORGI 1/43	1960 Mk2 3.8: By the end of its production run the Mk2 was a hard sell in the face of more modern looking and engineered cars. In 1960 however, it was the car to be seen in on the social scene. Ownership of the small Jaguar saloon (sedan) mean't you had arrived! Model by CORGI 1/43	1960 Mk2 3.8: This is an actual Jaguar color and is stunning on the real car too! Model by TAMIYA 1/25

1960 Mk2 3.8: The best color on a Mk2 is red, but then I am biased see why by Clicking here Model by CORGI 1/43	1960 Mk2 2.4: I picked up this plastic kit already built from a seller in England that claimed it has been improved by the individual wire wheels and lens on the lights, detailed interior. I have never seen a kit in this scale of the Mk2 by Revell (Cadet - UK), but it is similar to kits of other cars from the earlt 60's, fairly inexpensive when new, multi-piece bodies, no chrome parts, etc. This is a nice little gem! Model by REVELL 1/40	1965 Mk2 3.8: By the mid-60's, the Mk2 and previous Mk1 had been in existence with its 50's styling for ten years. While still highly sought out as the "businessman's express" the Mk2 was beginning to lose sales to its stable mates the more modern S-Type and larger sedan the Mk X, as well as offerings from other European rivals. Had to imagine today, but within a couple years, Jaguar would find any buyers for the Mk2 Model by BOX 1/43

1967 Mk2 3.4: This is a 3.4L as the full size one one in our garage. In 1967, Jaguar had three small saloons (Mk2, S-Type, 420) competing for each other for sales, with the Mk2 being the least "modern" of the three. 1967 was the last production year for the Mk2, although the same body style would live on for a couple more years. Model by VITESSE 1/43	1967 Mk2 3.4: Another replica of our car, complete down to the license plates. We now know that 719 3.4 lire cars were imported to the USA in 1967. This was done as a measure to provide cars for this important market in absence of the new 340 model being available. Only 10 340's were imported. Model by TAMIYA 1/24	1968 340: In 1968 Jaguar gave the Mk2 a small make over and gave it besides slimmer bumpers from the S-Type, a more contemporary name. The cars were designated by their displacement (similar to Mercedes) and the 2.4L became the 240 and the 3.4L was now the 340. The 3.8L was dropped from the Mk2 variants in favor of its siblings. This example is in opalescent maroon, probably the absolute best Mk2/340 color, but I am biased having owned one in this color combination. Model by VITESSE 1/43

1968 340: Some of the 3.4L Mk2's produced in 1967 were rebadged as 340's to bolster sales and move remaining stock. Details of these cars are on our website. Model by VITESSE 1/43	1959-67 Mk2: Simply beautiful in black too! Model by BBURAGO 1/18	Jaguar Mk2: A collection of small scale Mk2's Models by TRIANG, MATCHBOX, MALIBU, MICRO MACHINES

1967 Jaguar Mk2 3.4 MOD: This is Su and I on our wedding day. We used our 1967 Mk2 as our wedding car. It was Su's idea to have a Mk2 model as part of the centerpiece on one of our wedding cakes. Model by JAGUAR 1/1

1960-1969

1960 Mk9: Often confused with being a Bentley or Rolls Royce, the Mk9 was the queen and final large classic styled large sedan from Jaguar. Powered by the 3.8L XK engine, the Mk9 was in production from 1958-1961. Just over 10,000 were produced. A big, heavy car, it was no slouch with a top speed of just under 115 mph. Model by OXFORD 1/43	1961 E-Type OTS: The introduction of the E-Type was a high water mark in automotive styling and design. Never had a production sports car ever possessed such evocative lines and created such envy among auto makers. The E-Type (XKE in the States) was a quantum leap from production sports cars with its triple carb 3.8 liter six producing 265 bhp, IRS, disc brakes, drop dead styling. Model by VANGUARDS 1/43	1961 E-Type OTS: Stunning in any color, this one is a beautiful black open two seater. Model by CORGI 1/43

1961 E-Type FHC: My personal favorite, nothing beats the pure lines of the fixed head coupe. The 3.8 cars were produced from 1961-1964 at which time the 4.2 litre version of the XK engine. A head turner and a real chick magnet! Model by KYOSHO 1/43	1961 E-Type FHC: The Coupe's a stunning in red! I don't know if three wipers made the car go faster, it just always seemed to me it made sense on a car that certainly 'spoke' speed, even standing still. Model by BOX 1/43

1961 E-Type OTS: A very early version based on the exterior hood latch strap, which I am not even sure made it on to production cars. In retrospect, these cars are now called Series 1 cars. Model by BBurago 1/18	1965 E-Type FHC: French version of a 4.2L car, notice the yellow headlights. The 4.2 cars had an all synchro gear box, more comfortable seats and other interior refinements and took the E-Type from sports car to grand tourer. Model by MINIALUXE 1/43	1968 E-Type OTS: In 1968 the E-type began to undergo changes, primarily in the introduction of mandated US safety changes. Gone were the glass headlamp covers, toggle switches on the dash and the it went from three carbs to two. The series of cars produced in 1968 is now referred to as the Series 1 1/2 cars. Model by CORGI 1/43

1964 MkX: The BIG Jaguar Saloon, the MkX was designed with the American market in mind. Powered by the 3.8L and later 4.2L XK six-cyl.,the big car was surprisingly fast. This model features the characters from the cartoon Tin-Tin. Model by HERGE 1/43	1964 E-Type< OTS/u>: Could any Jaguar collection be complete without at least one "Shaguar"? Probably, but we have one anyway. Model by JOHNNY LIGHTNING 1/64	1964 E-Type FHC: This is probably the nicest model of the E-Type coupe made in this scale. Model by IXO 1/43

1970-1980: The Leyland Years

1970 XJ6 Series I: Introduced in 1968, the new XJ6 was a radical departure from the previous Jaguar saloons. It set a new standard of refinement and a car by which others would be judged for many years to come. Compared to the competition of the day, the XJ6 was faster, quieter and even more refined. It also handled significantly better. Using the 4.2L XK engine, it produced 245 bhp. Model by VANGUARDS 1/43	1972 XJ12 Series I: The XJ12 version of the XJ sedans, featuring simplified grille treatment, and powered by a 5.3 L V12 engine was launched in 1972. Less than 2,500 of these powerful sedans were made in the short wheel base version and less than 800 in the long wheel base version, also introduced in 1972. This makes the Series I LWB a very rare car, as Series II XJ production started in 1973. The paint color on this car is called Lavender Blue. Model by VANGUARDS 1/43	1976 Daimler Double-Six: Jaguar purchased Daimler in 1960 and from that time, the saloons branded with the Daimler badge were always a bit more upscale than the Jaguar counter parts (note the vinyl roof.) The Double-Six was the V12 powered version in the Daimler range, the Sovereign the 6-cyl. version of the XJ. Although the Sovereign name was transferred to Jaguar, the Double Six name remained with Daimler throughout Series III production, which continued until 1992. Model by VANGUARDS 1/43

1973 E-Type 2+2: Introduced in 1965, the 2+2 gave E-Type owners with young families the extra room they needed to continue GT motoring in an E-Type. In 1971 the 5.3L V-12 was introduced and the last of the E-Types were born, although by that time the 2+2 was getting rather bulbous. The V-12 cars remained in production until 1974. This car has been repainted black. Model by CORGI 1/43

1976 XJC 5.3: Although introduced in 1973, it wasn't until 1975 that Jaguar introduced this beautiful coupe built on the small wheelbase XJ6 Series II. Powered by either a 4.2L six, or 5.3L 12-cylinder engine, the XJC was the last Jaguar model to have the direct design influence of Sir William Lyons, Jaguar's founder. This car is a replica of the 5.3L car created for the TV series The Avengers and is character John Steed's car. With its flared fenders, its reminiscent of the XJC racing cars of which we have one in our racing collection. Model by SMTS 1/43

The XJ Coupes

1975 XJC: Stunning in this color combination, It is not a correct color for the XJC. In any case, in my biased opinion the XJC is one of the best looking production coupes ever made. Model by MINICHAMPS 1/43	1976 XJ6C: Except for the RHD, this is an exact replica of the XJ6C in our garage. Only 6,487 XJ6C's were made and 1,855 XJ12C's. Model by SMTS (factory build) 1/43	1977 XJC 5.3: Without the vinyl roof, the XJC has a cleaner line and it is no wonder that some owners had them removed. 1977 was the last of the three years the XJC was produced. Today they are a very rare car. Model by MINICHAMPS

1975 XJC: Another larger scale coupe by Corgi, XJC's came in eight different colors, this one is not a true Jaguar color, but close to Squadron Blue. Model by CORGI 1/36	1975 XJC: Even the police wanted one! I have a Coast Guard version in a box somewhere as well! Model by CORGI 1/36	1976 XJC: Can you tell we like the Coupes? This one is in Regency Red, a rare XJC color. Model by CORGI 1/36

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