The Jaguar Heritage Museum has been re-launched and opens for visitors on 20th July
All things Jaguar have been in the news lately, particularly the reveal of the new Jaguar XJ last week. But Jaguar has a lot of Heritage to be proud of (even if it’s arguable that an over-reliance on that history has been partly to blame for is lack of appeal in recent years) and it’s apposite that in the week of the launch of the car that should turn Jaguar back in to a force to be reckoned with, that the Jaguar Heritage Museum is re-launched to celebrate all that’s great about Jaguar.
Mike O’Driscoll is Chairman of the Jaguar Heritage Trust – as well as heading up Jaguar in the UK. He said:
“The collection is an important part of Jaguar’s heritage and allows members of the public and Jaguar enthusiasts from around the world to view the famous cars. The structure of the museum has been re-designed so that visitors will gain a greater understanding of the fantastic racing history of our brand. There will be closer links with Jaguar Cars, which is important for the company’s future.
“It is important that we maintain the link to our heritage and the famous vehicles that have gone before like the C-type and D-type. They are not only part of the history but also part of the sporting pedigree that is Jaguar.”
“Jaguar is becoming a sports car company again and we have exciting plans for the future.”
And there’s some cracking stuff at the Museum, including the first car badged as Jaguar (a 1937 SS), the penultimate long-nose D-Type, the last convertible V12 E-Type as well as a whole heap of Jaguar concepts.
The Jaguar Heritage Museum is open Monday-Friday and the last Sunday of each month. And it’s peanuts to get in.
Well worth a look.
phil lanum says
dear friends, my wife and I will be in the Cotswolds at “the in for all seasons”.we are also members of theJaguar clubs of Northamerica and the sanfrarcisco and east bay.we would love to visit your site if at all possible.we will be free the week after until dec.31.i am trying to find jaguar pt#hmd5301ab this part does not interchange with #bec21300.this part is a front left door weather strip.it fits xj40 after vin last six being 667829 my vin is sajhx1743rc690126. any help or info. would be greatly appreciated.this car has less than 70000 mls on it.i would love to keep this gem in the finest running order possible respectfully yours phil lanum.
Roger Collins says
I have a 1936 1.5 saloon clearly badged SS Jaguar. With certificates.
So it is not correct to say 1937.
I think it may have been mid 35 that was first badged Jaguar.