Today, the 23rd of September 2010, is a very important date for Jaguar as it marks the 75th anniversary of the legendary British marque. To celebrate the milestone, a group of 75 individually-numbered, iconic Jaguars from across the years embarked on a two-day journey from Coventry to Goodwood.
The special drive passed through London’s May Fair hotel--site of the original Jaguar model launch in 1935--and finished at the UK’s largest heritage motor festival, the Goodwood Revival on Saturday 18th. Most of the cars were privately-owned examples, driven by their owners, but they were joined by some of the most famous cars from Jaguar’s own heritage collection, including the E-Type, C-Type, pre-war SS Jaguar saloons and a selection of its latest models.
Coinciding with the anniversary date was the launch of a host of special edition models, including the U.S.-specific 2011 Jaguar XKR175, as well as return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Additionally, Jaguar has also launched new Apple iPhone and iPad apps charting the 75 years of the British marque’s history, as well as a special website.
For the history buffs, the first Jaguar ever was the SS Jaguar 2.5 Litre Saloon, revealed by the brand’s founder Sir William Lyons back in 1935.
The video below shows some of the highlights from the recent tour and on the following page is a list of all 75 cars that made the event.
List of cars taking part in the 75 drive:1. Jaguar E-Type
2. Jaguar D-Type
3. Jaguar C-Type
4. Jaguar XKSS
5. Jaguar XK120
6. Jaguar XJ6 Series 3
7. Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
8. Jaguar XJS
9. Jaguar XJS
10. Jaguar E Type
11. Jaguar XK8 (Austjn Powers car)
12. XJ Limo Green
13. Jaguar XF current model
14. Jaguar XK current model
15. Jaguar 1.5 saloon
16. SS100
17. SS Jaguar 2.5 litre saloon
18. SS Jaguar 3.5 litre saloon
19. SS100
20. SS100
21. SS Jaguar 1.5 litre saloon
22. Jaguar post-war saloon 2.5 litre
23. Jaguar post-war saloon 2.5 litre
24. Jaguar Mark V 3.5 litre
25. Jaguar MK V
26. Jaguar Mark VII
27. Jaguar XK120
28. Jaguar XK140
29. Jaguar XK 140
30. Jaguar XK140
31. Jaguar XK150
32. Jaguar Mark I 3.4 litre
33. Jaguar Mark VIII
34. Jaguar Mark IX
35. Jaguar Mark lX
36. Jaguar XK150
37. Jaguar XK150
38. Jaguar Mark IX
39. Jaguar E-Type Series 1
40. Jaguar Mark II 3.8 litre
41. Jaguar E-Type Series 1
42. Jaguar XK150 S
43. Jaguar E-Type Series 1
44. Jaguar S Type 3.8 litre
45. Jaguar E-Type Series 1
46. Jaguar MK X
47. Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5
48. Jaguar 420
49. Jaguar E-Type S1.5
50. Jaguar 420
51. Jaguar 240
52. Jaguar S Type 3.8 litre
53. Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5
54. Jaguar 340
55. Jaguar S Type
56. Jaguar E-Type Series 2
57. Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
58. Jaguar E-Type Series 2
59. Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12
60. Jaguar XJ12 Series 1
61. Jaguar E-Type Series 3
62. Daimler Sovereign Series 2
63. Jaguar XJ6 Coupe Series 2
64. Jaguar XJ6 Coupe Series 2
65. Jaguar XJ6 Series 2
66. Daimler Series 3 4.2 litre
67. Jaguar XJS Cabriolet
68. Daimler 66 Series 3
69. Jaguar XJS
70. Jaguar XJ40 2.9 litre
71. Jaguar XJS
72. Jaguar XJS
73. Jaguar XJ40 Gold
74. Jaguar XJ12 6.0 litre
75. Jaguar XJ6
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