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New talent at Jaguar SVO, a boring 50th anniversary XJ, and a drowned XK. It’s the weekend roundup of Jaguar News.

You can read all about it here: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/jaguar-news-roundup/363779

And will it be a revived XK? According to Motor Authority, there’s a fair chance this could happen.

You can read all about it here: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/there-could-be-more-than-one-jaguar-sports-car-model-soon/363674

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex drove to their wedding reception in a Jaguar Concept Zero all-electric 1968 E-Type. The car was restored and modified to electric propulsion by the Jaguar factory.

You can read all about it here: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/important-royal-wedding-news/363580

According to Autocar, the next Jaguar XJ, set to be launched this year, will be electric. Cue the Lucas jokes…

You can read all about it in the Jag-lovers Forums, here: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/will-the-next-jaguar-xj-2019-be-electric/360098

John Steed’s steed is returning from the dead, thanks to a careful restoration by Cheshire Classic Cars.

Read more about it on the Jag-lovers Forums: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/the-avengers-xj12c-returning-from-the-dead/359985

Rare footage from Thames Television from 1977.

Read more about it and see the clip on the Jag-lovers Forums: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/video-interview-with-sir-william-lyons/359971

Read more on the Jag-lovers Forums, here: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/f-type-gt4-race-car/359855

 

Sniff Petrol (I’ll give you a second or two to pause and think about that name before we continue…) have written up a report of sorts, after driving the F-Pace for a week. As expected, it’s not your average new car review.

TL;DR (look it up): It looks stellar on the outside but less so on the inside. Nice drive, though.

On September 1st – 3rd, 2017, no less than five legendary D-Types will be on display at the Hampton Court Palace grounds, for the sixth Concours of Elegance event. You’ll also be able to view the equally legendary XJR-9 racer up close and personal as well.

The occasion for this gathering of Ds, is the 60th anniversary of Jaguar’s impressive 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 finish at the 1957 Le Mans 24 Hours race.

You can read more about the cars over at Sports Car Digest, and you can read all about the event at the official Concourse of Elegance site.

If you’re lucky enough to go, please post a report, we’d love to hear all about it.