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Jaguar began as the Swallow Sidecar Company in Blackpool, England back in 1922. Started by Bill Lyons and William Walmsley, both motorcycle enthusiasts, they went on to fashion motor coaches and moved to Coventry. By 1931 they were able to enter the market with their own vehicles designed by Lyons. These cars featured an innovative chassis complimented with leather and wood interiors that went on to become Lyons' trademark. Due to the model names, the company changed its name to SS Cars Ltd in 1933. After World War II SS had negative connotations so the name changed again to Jaguar Cars.

Jaguar's big breakthrough came in 1948 with the XK120 sports car. The vehicle featured twin overhead cam, 3.5-litre, 6 cylinder engine. It was originally intended for a production run of 200, but the car’s popularity kept the model going until 1954. Since that time, Jaguar has grown in notoriety and continued to specialize in performance and style. Today's Jaguar offers a large variety of options while sleek and sophisticated exteriors have come to be expected on all models.

Jaguar Cars History & Background

Jaguar Cars

Jaguar Cars Limited is a British car manufacturer that focuses on luxury cars. The company was originally founded in 1922 and was named SS Cars Ltd, and the name was changed to Jaguar in 1945.

In 1990 the company was sold to Ford. Since becoming a part of Ford the company’s reputation for reliability and dependability has improved greatly.

SS Cars Ltd was renamed after The Second World War. The first Jaguar was developed in 1935, and in 1966 Jaguar merged with the British Motor Corporation. Later the company merged with the British Leyland Motor Corporation.

In 1984 Jaguar was auctioned off as a private company and eventually taken over by Ford in 1999. Jaguar also owns the Daimler car company.

Jaguar has produced many successful models. Current models include the Jaguar S-Type, the X-Type, the XJ Series, and the Jaguar XK.

The Jaguar S-Type is a mid-size luxury car. The S-Type is a four-door saloon that was produced from 2000 to the present. The car comes with a choice of several V8 and V6 engines.

The X-Type is a compact executive car. The car is available in two forms, either as a four-door sedan or as a four-door estate. The X-Type offers a choice between three V6 engines or two diesel options. The X-Type was produced from 2001 to the present.

The Jaguar XJ Series is a luxury saloon. The current XJ Series has been produced from 1989 to the present. The original XJ Series was produced by British Leyland from 1968 to 1981, and the second XJ Series was produced by Jaguar from 1981 to 1989. The current XJ series is produced by the Ford Motor Company.

The Jaguar XK is a grand tourer it was designed to replace the XJS. The XK is available either as a two-door coupe or a two-door convertible. The XJ was Jaguar’s first 8-cylinder vehicle. The XJ Series was produced from 1997 to the present.