Want this Gigantic Jag instead? Historyġ961 Aimed squarely at the lucrative US market, the MkX was introduced that October and was as radical as the E-type. A landmark in saloon design, yet it owes a lot to the MkX, where some say it’s as good if not better and certainly a nicer car to travel in and drive than a Rolls of that period. Next year, the XJ6 celebrates its 50th birthday. The Jag’s sheer size, style and stance was dictated by the all important American market it was squarely aimed at, although poor sales both sides of the pond saw the fat cat ‘killed’ off by 1970, although the basics of the MkX lived on in the Daimler DS420 right up to 1992 and this certainly helps in terms of spares and repairs. Thankfully, this is another Coventry cat that’s enjoying a new life – not least because this Transit-sized two tonner is not so big anymore and many of today’s people carriers dwarf this virtual 17ft (6ft 4in broad) cruise liner the new F-type is actually four inches the wider… Too large, too heavy, too thirsty and, not least, too brash and flash, for many tastes the MkX’s many hidden qualities were subsequently overlooked for decades and they became bangers: brilliant bargains but bangers all the same. Yet, the MkX was, until lately, always seen as a bit of a dud. The MkX saloon was, in effect, the saloon offshoot as it used the same (triple carb) tune engines and that legendary rear suspension design, wrapped up in a body which was just as sleek and head turning as any sports car. A future classic that’s big on everythingĮven by Jaguar standards, 1961 was a very special year – but the E-type wasn’t the only wholly new design to leave the Browns Lane factory. Almost four-door E-type that’s as good as a XJ6 and superior to a Rolls although hard to restore as some parts are specific. Once overlooked Jaguar saloon that’s now finding deserved favour.
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