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When the Jaguar XJ6 was unveiled in 1968, it took the concept of the luxury sports saloon to a whole new level with astonishing standards of refinement that have not been significantly bettered to this day. The company had found itself with a complex range of saloons which competed amongst themselves for sales. A buyer could choose betwe..

Undoubtedly one of the greatest saloon cars of all time, the Jaguar MkII was launched to huge acclaim in 1959. It was an instant success on both road and track, the MkII was quick to dominate contemporary saloon car racing in the hands of drivers like Stirling Moss and Roy Salvadori, and driven by the Police and criminal fraternity alike!

The tyre-squealing, bullet-spewing, cops’n’robbers Mk2 Jag is a bit of a screen cliché these days, but they did exist and – as proof – Brightwells are pleased to offer this 1966 Jaguar Mk 2 3.4, former property of….The Metropolitan Police Service, New Scotland Yard, London. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Monsieur Maigret. ENM 313D w..

In 1959 Jaguar launched a new range of compact saloons, collectively known as the MkII, which became immediate favourites. A range-topping 3.8-litre motor was made available for the new car, but for most, the magnificent revvy short-stroke 3,442cc XK engine, which had done so much to fill Jaguar’s trophy cabinet in the racing C- and D-Ty..

During its 13-year production run the E-Type went through countless changes, large and small, and although these changes were meant as improvements, there is no doubt that the early cars, with their dainty lines and snarling 3.8-litre engines, embody the purest spirit of Sir William Lyons’ original design intent to create a race car for the road..

Argentine-born Alejandro de Tomaso entered the car business in 1959, setting up a factory in Modena, Italy. From 1963 he also produced a range of luxury tourers and in 1971 launched the Pantera using a steel monocoque chassis designed by Gian Paolo Dallara The striking styling was the work of the prolific Tom Tjaarda, chief stylist at Ghia and r..

The Alfetta series introduced in 1972 was named after the all-conquering racing cars of the immediate post-war era when Alfa Romeo won every single Grand Prix in 1950.   The new range of cars shared the racing cars’ transaxle design, whereby the gearbox is mounted in unit with the De Dion rear axle, resulting in a near ideal weight distr..

Vintage and Prestige are proud to offer this 1950 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre 3-position DHC For Sale.Registration: BSL 448Chassis no: 647242Engine no: T 9633The Jaguar MK V was launched at the 1948 London Motor Show at the same time as the XK120 with which it shared the stand. However, the Mark V vastly outsold the XK120 by roughly 5,000 cars per year a..

1973 Ford Capri RS 2600 - raced by Norris MilesReg. no. VBY 597LChassis no. GCECMY 41439Engine no. UnknownThis Capri is somewhat different to most examples that one sees at classic car events, and there is no mistaking that fact, the car's appearance screams performance and lots of fun. When the RS 2600 was in..

1976 Lotus Eclat 520 Sports CouoeReg. no. OJF 621PChassis no. 7512101190Engine no. X75102263The Eclat was launched in October 1975, designated a 2+2 by Lotus Cars and it was very similar to the Elite apart from fastback rear body styling. This early production Eclat has been in current family ownership since 19..