At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966, the Lamborghini Miura, designed by the young Marcello Gandini (27 years old), was the undisputed star. But the Bertone stand also exhibited another of his models, somewhat forgotten over time: this more classic coupe, based on a Jaguar S-Type. Two cars, which still exist, were made.

En 1968, la 420G constitue la dernière évolution de la Mark X née en 1961. Elle laissera progressivement place à la XJ qui sort à la fin de cette année 1968. La 420G se distingue de la 420 de 1966 par une calandre affinée et son jonc chromé sur les flancs. Jaguar ne produira la 420G qu’en berline. La maison Classic Cars of Coventry réalisera vers 1969 dix exemplaires de ce cabriolet.

Sous le coup de crayon de Marcello Gandini, alors habitué à dessiner des Lamborghini (Miura, Espada, Countach), Bertone présente en 1977 cette étude sur base de Jaguar XJ-S, coupé né en 1975. L’Ascot n’aboutira pas à un modèle de série mais son style annonce les prémices de la Citroën BX en 1982. Exemplaire unique, l’Ascot fera des apparitions sous deux teintes en blanc et couleur or.

Sous le coup de crayon de Marcello Gandini, alors habitué à dessiner des Lamborghini (Miura, Espada, Countach), Bertone présente en 1977 cette étude sur base de Jaguar XJ-S, coupé né en 1975. L’Ascot n’aboutira pas à un modèle de série mais son style annonce les prémices de la Citroën BX en 1982. Exemplaire unique, l’Ascot fera des apparitions sous deux teintes en blanc et couleur or.

This famous Jaguar (maybe the most famous?) was released in 1961. In 1968, the E-Type was renamed Series 2 with only two wipers instead of three. A long-wheelbase version was also launched. When the Series 3, reproduced here, was released in 1971, the latter remained the only one available, even in convertible, previously only based on the short chassis.

The Jaguar 420 launched in October 1966 was an updated 1963 S-Type (which was itself based on the 1955 Mark II). The 420 was very distinct from its predecessors with its more upright front grille, which deprived this large sedan from most of its chubby appearance. It also received a 4.2-litre six-cylinder engine (248 hp SAE) instead of 3.4- or 3.8-litre.

This sedan was unveiled in London in 1948 at the same time as the XK 120 roadster. The MK V was an evolution of pre-war Jaguars, equipped with a more modern engine, rear-wheel spats and nicely curved side glasses. The funniest thing is that there has never been any Jaguar called MK I to MK IV, and that its successor in 1950 was called MK VII! In grey and black since April 2021.

Launched in 1969, the XJ is undoubtedly one of the finest sedans in history. It was at least until 1986, when its headlights became rectangle. This 1979 Series III still has round headlights and slightly evolved compared to the 1973 Series II, with new rubber bumpers and the car interior redesigned by Pininfarina. Reproduced in blue since January 2021.

This famous Jaguar was released in 1961. In 1968, the E-Type became Series 2, with one less wiper than on the Series 1 (two instead of three) and a long wheelbase variant. The latter remained the only one available when the Series 3 was launched in 1971. But the main technical development of this third series is the introduction of the V12 engine, a version that Oxford reproduces here.

This was the era of supercars: Bugatti EB 110, McLaren F1 and Jaguar XJ 220 were all developed in the euphoria of a growing market and launched in a difficult global environment, linked to the Gulf War. Like its rivals, the XJ 220 sold from June 1992 was struggling to find customers, despite its spectacular line and its 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 which developed 500 hp.