 1966 Jaguar XJ13  1961 Jaguar E-Type  1954 Jaguar D-Type  1897 Daimler Grafton Tourer |
Three of the rarest and most remarkable Jaguars in the world are set to go on show during the MPH Classic at London’s Earls Court, to be held from 2-5 November 2006.
If you go, you'll be able to get close to a one-of-a-kind XJ13, the factory prototype D-Type and the oldest surviving open E-Type.
Widely regarded as priceless, the historic cars will be showcased by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, alongside the oldest example of a British-built Daimler Grafton Phaeton, dating back to 1897.
The 1966 Jaguar XJ13 is arguably the most beautiful racing car never to race.
Destined for Le Mans, it produced 502bhp from a unique 5-litre V12 engine and was capable of accelerating the car to over 160mph.
Unfortunately, the XJ13 development programme took second place to the XJ6 and, in time, the one-off performance car was overshadowed by designs from Ferrari and Ford.
The prototype 270bhp Jaguar D-Type appearing at MPH ’06 was completed in May 1954 and was also tested at Le Mans. With a top speed of over 170mph it immediately broke the lap record by five full seconds – a clear omen for the three Le Mans victories Jaguar would eventually celebrate with subsequent D-Types.
Originally one of just two press demonstration vehicles back in 1961, the 3.8-litre 265bhp Jaguar E-Type made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Capable of close to 150mph the vehicle remains the oldest surviving E-Type of its kind in the world.
Tickets for MPH Classic are on sale at £15 per person; tickets for MPH ’06, priced from £22-£49, automatically include access to MPH Classic.
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