Nigel Thorley

Take an exhilarating ride through Jaguar production history, from the original SS to the I-PACE EV, with narratives, photos, and spec tables for each. In 1935, a pair of motorcycle enthusiasts in Coventry, England—William Lyons and William Walmsley—established a firm called the Swallow Sidecar Company. Soon, they pivoted to automobiles, launching a sporting saloon (i.e., sedan) called the Jaguar SS....

The Jaguar XK8 and XKR of 1996-2005 combine classic Jaguar elegance with modern V8 performance and long-distance comfort. Available as both coupe and convertible, they offer refined grand touring ability, distinctive styling, and strong performance, making them increasingly appealing modern classics. If you're thinking of buying one, the Essential Buyer's Guide will help you make the right choice. With a...

In 1935, when a small company in Coventry, England, launched a sporting saloon (i.e., sedan) called the Jaguar SS, it set in motion an inexorable process that would lead to Britain's most beloved line of high-performance automobiles. The Complete Book of Jaguar covers the SS and all of the Jaguar's subsequent production models, from the original SS Jaguar to today's...