The original Jaguar XJ was launched in 1968 and has served as the flagship model for most of its production span, which successfully continues through to today. The new Jaguar XJ however sees the company “deliberately moving away from its past and looking to a new future”, according to ClassicandPerformanceCar.com. automobile news
The classic Jag was referred to by no other than Sir William Lyons, the company’s founder, as being “the finest Jaguar ever”, so why fix it if it aint broke – especially in a city like Paris that can be “unforgiving”. Jaguar have described the new XJ as being “a contemporary luxury car that is beautiful, exhilarating and sustainable”, strangely enough this is how you could describe the stunning French city too.
“Considered one of the best saloons in the world when new, the Jaguar XJ is now something of a bargain”, reports ClassicandPerformanceCar.com. After achieving Car of the Year in 1969, the XJ marked the start of a new era for Jaguar, offering classic enthusiasts a rare beauty – and you can also expect value and luxury that is spectacular.
The jury’s still out with the old Vs the new contest, with the 2010 model making a pretty good case for why change is the future. EurotaxGlass’s predicts that after three years of ownership, the new XJ will have “better residual value than an Audi A8, Mercedes S-Class or BWM 7-Series, maintaining 40% of its price”, reports the Telegraph website. 2010 volkswagen routan
The 1968 classic XJ model however, comes with power assisted steering and leather upholstery as well as air conditioning as an optional extra, meaning it is equipped with all the essential features plus additional extras – not bad for a 42 year old motorcar!
The innovative lighter weight design of the 2010 XJ may not seem as sexy as the vintage model, but the importance of creating a true legendary car is something that enthusiasts should be delighted to see, whether its old or new. 2010 mazda CX-7
