John Edwards becomes Chairman of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT).

JAGUAR LAND ROVER SPECIAL OPERATIONS’ MANAGING DIRECTOR, JOHN EDWARDS, IS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF THE JAGUAR DAIMLER HERITAGE TRUST

• Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations’ division, John Edwards, has been appointed Chairman of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust
• Speaking during the launch of the Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience in the West Midlands today, John Edwards said of his appointment: “it is a commitment, a responsibility and a position that I will embrace with a great deal of pride”
• Edwards’ Special Operations division also announces a new Jaguar Heritage Challenge historic racing series.

Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations’ Managing Director, John Edwards, has been appointed Chairman of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT).  He succeeds former Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O’Driscoll, who held the position of JDHT Chairman from 2009 to 2014.

Speaking at the launch of the new Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience – the first of its kind for Jaguar –John Edwards announced the news of his appointment as Chair of the JDHT Board of Trustees, along with news of a new historic racing series, the Jaguar Heritage Challenge.

John Edwards said: “I am proud and honoured to accept the position of Chairman of the Board of Trustees.  This will enhance the opportunity for both the company and the Trust to further protect, nurture and leverage the rich heritage of Jaguar. I’d like to thank Mike O’Driscoll for providing strong leadership during his five years as Chairman and for leaving the Trust in such great shape.”

Details of the Jaguar Heritage Challenge, a historic racing series for pre-1966 Jaguar sportscars and saloons, will be the subject of a further announcement later today at 

www.media.jaguar.co.uk.

Jaguar launches new Driving Experience for classic cars - beware of added charges though.

**TMW SAYS** - Please be aware that Jaguar will charge EXTRA for taking a guest (each person pays more) and there is also an "Administration Charge", none of which are indicated below - so, if you just want to take a partner, friend or relative to take pictures, they WILL charge you for the privilege.

• Following the recent announcement of its new experiential Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience, enthusiasts the world over now have the opportunity to drive historic Jaguar models from a unique collection of heritage vehicles for the very first time
• The unique Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience launches today (12 November) at the Fen End vehicle test facility, based close to the home of Jaguar Land Rover in the West Midlands
• A variety of driving experiences are available, from one-hour drives to half-day Le Mans 24 Hours race-themed specials, plus a full-hospitality ‘Grace and Pace’ driving programme
• Early participants at the Fen End facility will also be able to view the Jaguar ‘Perfect Ten’ selection of historic models, chosen by panel of recognised motoring experts 
• This new initiative builds on the very essence of what Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations is about, supporting a wealth of other activities, including the ’57 Collection merchandise range, investment in new facilities at Coventry’s Browns Lane and Oxford Road, the introduction of the Project 7, Lightweight E-type, Range Rover Sport SVR and more…   
• Jaguar’s heritage will also be showcased with a new display at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon from December 2014
• Jaguar also announces a new 2015 Jaguar Heritage Challenge historic racing series for pre-1966 Jaguar models

Just three weeks after Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations announced the launch of its new Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience, the first customers of this pioneering new initiative are already set to take the wheel of a variety of significant historic Jaguar models over the coming days and weeks.  

This exciting experiential programme follows a variety of other activities for this fast-paced new division, including the ’57 Collection merchandise range, investment in new facilities at Browns Lane and Oxford Road in Coventry, the introduction of the Project 7, Lightweight E-type and Range Rover Sport SVR models, bespoke modifications, and much more. 

From Thursday 13 November 2014, the Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience opens at an established 200-acre vehicle testing facility at Fen End in Warwickshire, where visitors will be offered the chance to drive some of Jaguar’s most iconic and sought-after models from its rich product history, including the legendary Le Mans-racing Jaguar D-type, stunning E-type and Jaguar’s most potent sports car ever, the F-TYPE R Coupé. Details of the new Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience may be reviewed at: 

www.jaguarheritagedriving.com

Many of the vehicles in the new Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience collection will be available for members of the public to drive for the very first time, having been prepared for high octane test action following Jaguar’s recent purchase of over 500 outstanding British heritage cars from private collector, Dr. James Hull.

Jaguar’s ‘Perfect Ten’ – ten of the most important historic models from Jaguar’s history, selected by a distinguished panel, including design director Ian Callum, Lord March of the Goodwood Estate and AC/DC front man Brian Johnson – are being displayed at the opening of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations’ extensive Fen End facility. Early visitors to Jaguar’s Heritage Experience days will be invited to exclusive guided viewings of this ‘Perfect Ten’ exhibition, installed at Fen End for a limited period following its recent launch at the Jaguar XE reveal at Earls Court, London. 

The Perfect Ten includes the ex-1938 Earls Court Motor Show Jaguar SS100, the famous rally-winning ‘NUB 120’ XK120, the celebrated C and D-type, the first Jaguar E-type of 1961, a 1968 Series 1 XJ6, and the 1988 Le Mans-winning Jaguar XJR-9. More on the creation of the Jaguar ‘Perfect Ten’ can be seen in this short film: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evq7wcq09H0

At Fen End a variety of drive packages will be available for the Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience, allowing visitors to experience a particular era, or to journey through Jaguar’s history, right up to present day heroes such as the F-TYPE R Coupé. Professional expert drivers will be on hand to help advise and tutor visitors to ensure they get the most pleasure and excitement from their time at Fen End.  

Example of the driving experience packages include:

Jaguar Experience (ranging from £95 to £250):

From passenger rides to driving alongside a seasoned professional (including some recognisable faces from the world of motorsport), visitors can choose from individual models – including an XK150 or Mark II saloon – or selected pairings such as the Series 1 and Series 3 E-type. There’s also the option to drive heritage cars alongside their modern counterparts, such as an E-type with a factory-fresh F-TYPE.

Le Mans Experience (£750):

Re-live the experiences of legends such as Mike Hawthorn and Duncan Hamilton for half a day, with drives in the iconic C and D-types that dominated the world famous 24-hour endurance race in the 1950s.  This package will also feature drives in an XKSS and F-TYPE R Coupé, and includes lunch.   

Grace and Pace Experience (£2,000):

This is a full day of driving Jaguar Heritage legends, from post-war racers to sports saloons, coupés, roadsters and much more, including the new XFR and F-TYPE R Coupé models.  The Grace and Pace day will also feature opportunities to drive creations from the company’s Special Operations division, and includes chauffeur-driven transfers in classic Jaguar saloons to a lunch venue.

The facility at Fen End also features a new branded merchandise outlet - where the recently launched Heritage ’57 Collection is available to purchase. Full details of the new collection may be found here:https://shop.jaguar.co.uk/heritage

Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations Managing Director, John Edwards, said:

“This is the first experiential offering from our new division and is the first time in Jaguar’s history that we have made a collection of vehicles of this calibre available for ‘arrive and drive’ experiences.   It’s an extremely exciting new project that begins at Fen End today, underscoring the very essence of what Special Operations is all about – celebrating heritage with our eyes firmly on the future.”  

Introducing Jaguar's ‘Perfect Ten’ as it readies for the XE launch.

NEW FILM PREVIEWS JAGUAR’S ‘PERFECT TEN’ AS SELECTED BY LORD MARCH, BRIAN JOHNSON AND IAN CALLUM, FOR NEW JAGUAR XE LAUNCH

• The ‘Perfect Ten’ models from Jaguar’s rich heritage have been chosen to celebrate the global launch of the new XE model at Earls Court, London
• The Perfect Ten is made up of the most important and iconic Jaguar cars, as selected by an expert trio of knowledgeable enthusiasts; Lord March of Goodwood, Brian • Johnson of rock band AC/DC, and Jaguar’s Director of Design Ian Callum
• All ‘Perfect Ten’ cars will be presented at the world premiere of the Jaguar XE at Earls Court on 08 September.
• Film now available to view and share at http://youtu.be/Evq7wcq09H0

The world debut of the new Jaguar XE at Earls Court, London, will be supported by a specially commissioned film and display of what a trio of notable motoring enthusiasts and experts consider to be the ‘Perfect Ten’ of Jaguar’s rich and diverse brand heritage.

Accompanying the important new XE model will be a film and display of the ‘Perfect Ten’ Jaguars, spanning the decades, from the celebrated SS100 of the 1930s, through to the legendary C, D and E-types of the 1950s and 60s, and on to the Le Mans-winning XJR-9 of 1988.

This ‘Perfect Ten’ of Jaguar’s past glories has been carefully chosen to help celebrate the launch of the new XE model by a trio of well-known and acknowledged motoring enthusiasts, consisting of AC/DC lead singer and car enthusiast Brian Johnson; the founder of Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival, Lord March, and Jaguar’s Director of Design, Ian Callum. 

This proud parade of Jaguar’s history is represented in film by significant examples of well-known and popular Jaguar models; as follows:

1. SS100:  Jaguar’s first 100mph production car.
2. XK120 - registration NUB 120:  Perhaps the most famous XK120 in the world. Driven by Ian Appleyard and Pat Lyons (daughter of Sir William Lyons) to numerous rally wins in the 1950s, including the Alpine Rallye des Alpes in 1950 and 1951.
3. C-type, registration NDU 289:  Original entry in the 1953 Mille Miglia, and one of just 54 cars built.
4. D-type, registration 393 RW:  This penultimate D-type won the 12 hours race at Reims driven, by Hamilton and Bueb, and was sixth at Le Mans with the same driver pairing.
5. MK II:  A great example of the legendary sporting saloon for which Jaguar has become globally renowned, and the genesis of the brand-new XE.
6. E-type, registration77 RW: The Jaguar ‘Works’ press car, famously driven overnight by Norman Dewis to Geneva for its Motor Show debut to great fanfare. This was the first production Jaguar to reach 150 mph, and is the earliest surviving E-type Roadster
7. XJ13:  Only one example of this car was built, being the first Jaguar to use the V12 engine.  The XJ13 was built for - but never raced at - Le Mans, and was designed by Malcolm Sayer.
8. XJ6 S1: Car of the Year when launched in 1968, this particular XJ6 was Sir William Lyons’ personal car.
9. TWR XJS: Tom Walkinshaw was very successful in motorsport for Jaguar in the 1980s and returned Jaguar to the podium with the racing version of the legendary XJS winning the European Touring Car Championship.
10. XJR-9. Tom Walkinshaw won Le Mans in 1988 with this very car, in one of Jaguar’s seven victories in the famous endurance race. 

Commenting on his perfect Jaguar, Lord March said: “For me it has to be the D-type.  Way ahead of its time, the D-type looks as good today as it did when it was first revealed 60 years ago, and I really can’t wait to see a grid full of D-types racing at this year’s Goodwood Revival in mid-September to mark this landmark anniversary in style.” 

Brian Johnson, the AC/DC singer commented: “The Jaguar C-type takes some beating for me.  Its purity and speed are exceptional today, and must have been simply mind-boggling in the early 1950s!”

Jaguar’s Director of Design Ian Callum agrees: “The shape of the C-type has a simplicity and purity that have rarely been bettered, and have helped form the beauty and elegance of some many subsequent Jaguar models.  It’s a gem.”

Jaguar to feature new 'R' performance models at Goodwood

• Three new Jaguar “R” models to make UK public dynamic debuts: XFR-S, XJR and XKR-S GT
• Unique version of Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car to be in action on Goodwood Hill
• New short film previews Jaguar’s presence at Festival of Speed
• Jaguar pavilion will showcase current range of Jaguar performance cars and stunning installation by Royal College of Art students
• Sir Chris Hoy, Kazunori Yamauchi and Andy Wallace to star in Jaguar driver line-up
• Heritage heroes including XJR-9, XJ13, D-type and XK 120 to feature for Jaguar

Jaguar will bring its illustrious past and exciting future together in dramatic fashion at Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-14 July 2013).  In addition to entering some of the brand’s most important heritage vehicles for the Goodwood Hill climb, Jaguar will also debut three new “R” vehicles − with a combined power output of 1650 PS − to the UK public and unveil an exciting new design study based on the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car.  All will be available to view up close in the Festival of Speed Supercar Paddock.

The brand new Jaguar XJR, powered by a supercharged, 550 PS, 5.0-litre V8 engine, will make its dynamic debut during the Goodwood Festival of Speed while the limited-edition Jaguar XKR-S GT, the most track-focused road-going Jaguar ever produced, will also be seen in action for the first time in the UK. Six-time Olympic Champion Sir Chris Hoy will drive the XKR-S GT on Friday 12 July in the Supercar Run, with famous Gran Turismo producer Kazunori Yamauchi driving the high performance newcomer the next day. The Jaguar XFR-S high performance saloon, which made its dynamic debut at the Goodwood press preview event in March, will make it first public appearance during the Festival.

One highlight of Jaguar’s Goodwood plans will be the unveiling of an exciting design study. Based on the F-TYPE convertible sports car, Jaguar plans to unleash the unique vehicle on the Goodwood Hill with the company’s Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, Mike Cross behind the wheel.

Jaguar’s selection of heritage cars will include a record-breaking Jaguar XK 120, which was once driven for seven days and seven nights at an average speed of more than 100mph in 1952 to set a new speed and endurance records with, amongst others, Sir Stirling Moss behind the wheel.  An iconic Jaguar D-type (Chassis No.1 – a development and Le Mans reserve car) will also be on the Hill throughout the weekend, as will the Group C Jaguar XJR-9 which won Le Mans in 1988 in the hands of Andy Wallace, Jan Lammers and Johnny Dumfries. Wallace will once again pilot XJR-9 at Goodwood.  The only Jaguar XJ13 in existence – a thunderous 5.0-litre V12 racer developed for Le Mans but never raced − will also take to the Goodwood Hill.

In addition to the hill climb activities, visitors to the Goodwood Festival of Speed will be able to view a range of new Jaguar vehicles in the brand’s eye-catching, two-storey pavillion, including the XFR-S performance saloon; the new XJR flagship and the recently-launched XF Sportbrake. The new F-TYPE sports car will also be on show, as will an example of an F-TYPE chassis which allows visitors to examine the all-aluminium structure in its high-tech, lightweight glory. A stunning new art installation, inspired by Jaguar design, created by Royal College of Art students and unveiled during the recent Clerkenwell Design Week in London, will also be on display for the duration of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.