European Classic Car News

2001 Daimler
Sky News reports that the 2001 Jaguar Daimler Majestic built specifically for the Queen is for sale, for a more than £65,000.
With only 14,000 miles on the clock, and custom features such as an armrest redesigned to hold the Queen’s handbag, this may still be a bargain.
Seller Peter Ratcliffe said,
This is a one-off [...]

We love a challenge and we certainly have one, or should that be two, on our hands!
Just before Christmas we were commissioned to build a Jaguar E-Type for a client and just a few days later our client’s friend decided he would like one too! Both clients requested a roadster modified to Lightweight specification (our [...]

One of motorsport’s most successful racing names returns to Formula One!  And Tester Engineering get to be involved!
Like many racing fans, Tester Engineering were incredibly excited when we heard the name Lotus Racing was returning.  Imagine our extreme excitement then when Lotus Racing’s Chief Mechanic called to ask US to build their pit equipment!!
And so the metal [...]

Britain’s Autocar reports that Morgan will launch a new 2+2 concept at the Pebble Beach Concours show in the US in August. The new model, expected in 2012 or 2013 will be priced around £40,000 and will be slotted into the Morgan range below the top of the line Aero model.

JamesList.com purports to be the world’s smartest luxury marketplace. P & A Wood, the Official Rolls-Royce and Bentley Heritage Dealers appear to agree, as an entry on JameSpotting, the official blog for JamesList, announced that the Wood brothers have just listed 29 rare Rolls-Royces and Bentleys with them. The total asking price for all 29 [...]

Sometimes Google Maps throws out an unexpected bonus – it’s almost worth their efforts to record images of the whole world.
This D-Type Jaguar was captured at 136 Viale della Bornata, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. You can view the original Google Map.

“Greatest Jaguars
The coolest cats of all-time go head-to-head in a unique shoot-out!”

More recognition of Jaguar’s 75th Anniversary :
Britain’s Auto Express has a Car Group Test featuring Jaguar in a special 24 page supplement.
Check it out at your local magazine store, or read the online version.

The cars reviewed are SS1 Airline, SS100, XK120, C-Type, D-Type, [...]

Jaguar has announced its return to the classic 24 hours of Le Mans race in 2010 with the Jaguar RSR XKR GT2. The Jaguar RSR XKR GT hopes to continue the brand’s tradition at the 24 hours of Le Mans and add to the Jaguar record of seven wins between 1951 and 1990.
Jaguar Press Release [...]

In addition to the Spring (April 21 – April 25) and Fall (Sep 29 – Oct 3) Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meets, the organizers at Carlisle are promoting The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals (May 21 – May 23), which will feature German vehicles this year. Expect enough Classic Brits to be on hand to [...]

2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the first use of the Jaguar name. To celebrate this anniversary, Jaguar is planning special appearances at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the Mille Miglia among other top events.
Mike O’Driscoll, managing director of Jaguar Cars said
In 2010, we celebrate our past, [...]

Not due to be officially announced until the upcoming Geneva car show, the newest version of the MINI is all over the internet.
Details are still sketchy, but the top of the line Countryman Cooper S is said to come with a 184bhp turbocharged 1.6 litre four cylinder engine, and optional all-wheel drive with auto or [...]

The Jaguar Heritage Trust and the Historic Sports Car Club have announced plans for a series of races with FIA specification E-Types to be held in 2011, the 50th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar E-Type. Races are planned for Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Oulton Park, and other locations are being considered.
Full Press Release after the break [...]

We promised you some exciting news regarding upcoming E-Type racing and here it is!
In 2011 the iconic Jaguar E-Type celebrates its 50th anniversary and to celebrate Jaguar Heritage has announced a series of races with FIA specification E-Types to run during that year.  The races will be run with the Historic Sports Car Club and [...]

Hello All!
Firstly we’re sorry for not keeping in touch.  Today we’ll update you on what’s been happening and future plans.

We’ve had a change of staff recently.  After our previous fabricator left for pastures new we welcomed a new member to the team.  Marc Cannell has joined as our very first Apprentice Fabricator & Welder.  A [...]

THIS CAR IS NOW SOLD! 
The XK Championship winning 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Competition Roadster of 2003 and 2004
This car was manufactured on 1st February 1954 and left Browns Lane on 16th February 1954 destined for the American market.  In 1997 the car was repatriated to the UK and underwent a ‘nut and bolt’ restoration  and [...]

UK’s MailOnline reports that comedian Rowan Atkinson had a mishap with his Jaguar Mark VII while returning from dinner with his wife.
A fire in the engine compartment was extinguished by “Mr. Bean” and a mechanic from the RAC.

The car was eventually towed to Mr. Atkinson’s home.

On a happier occassion, here is Rowan Atkinson racing the [...]

22 of Bentley’s designers have created works of art inspired by their work to be auctioned off to benefit cancer research at Manchester’s The Christie Hospital. The invitation-only charity auction, held by Bonhams, takes place December 1.
Shown above is the Timothy Potts sculpture, Birkin 137, which really grabs me. Falling back on my “I [...]

Graham Nearn, founder of Caterham Cars, passed away on October 24,  aged 76.
Shown here in 1973 with Colin Chapman of Lotus, Mr. Nearn (right) so loved the Lotus 7 that he’d been selling as a Lotus dealer since 1957 that he bought the rights to continue building the car after it was discontinued by Lotus [...]

The Lanchester Leda was built under Daimler ownership, which should give an indication of the quality of this car. The specifications include: 1968 cc engine, 60 BHP @ 4,200 RPM, single Zenith down draught carburettor, 4 speed pre-selector gearbox, flat floor with no transmission tunnel, 75 mph top speed, wheelbase 104 ins, length 174.5 ins, [...]

The Volvo P1800 was assembled by Jensen in West Bromwich, England for the first two model years until Volvo took over production of the relabelled P1800S in Sweden after only 6,000 cars had been produced.
Recently restored, with a reported 56,000 miles, and in my favourite colour combination of dark grey with red interior, this appears [...]