The National Motor Museum’s latest exhibition ‘Jaguar Jamboree’, showcases the iconic Jaguar marquee, with a selection of models from it’s illustrious past. See some of the models that defined Jaguar as a car of style, elegance and sophistication, as well as memorabilia, accessories and film clips.
Exhibits include:
Jaguar XJ220
The XJ220 was the world's most expensive production car and Jaguar's fastest ever road car with only 280 built. The first new road-going Jaguar sports car to appear in 27 years, the XJ220 was conceived as a modified Group B racer.
After four years of development, the 48-valve, V-12, four-wheel drive prototype was the star of the 1988 Birmingham Motor Show. This 3.5 litre, twin turbocharged, 24-valve, V-6 unit with double overhead camshafts, gave 0-60 in 3.75 seconds. Constructed in aluminium, it featured a honeycomb chassis with bolt-on body panels, and electrically adjustable front and rear aerofoils.
Austin Seven Swallow
The small, luxurious Austin Seven Swallow had feminine appeal. It stood out from the crowd with bright, adventurous paint schemes, at a time when most cars were dark in colour. The bonnet design created a 'pen nib' effect towards the cowled radiator and the roof had a distinctive frontal peak.
This car, dating from 1931, is almost entirely original and had only one previous owner. It will not be restored, but kept as a 'type specimen'.
Jaguar XJ6 Engine
The XJ6 engine was introduced in 1968 and later described by Motor magazine as "Probably the most famous engine ever produced by the British motor industry". The XJ6 was renowned for its performance, smoothness and quietness. The 6-cylinder overhead camshaft engine was made available in 2.8 or 4.2 litre capacity. The 4.2 litre could produce 245bhp at 5,500 rpm.
The XJ6 car overtook the Mk2 as the most successfully selling Jaguar of all time and, today, is still in production, albeit in an updated form.
