Jaguar fans were able to compare the latest XJ50 with an original 1968 Series 1 XJ6, as it returned to the scene of its world premiere half a century ago.
A unique convoy of cars representing the past and present of the Jaguar XJ journeyed from the Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant, UK, to the Paris Motor Show to help celebrate 50 years of the flagship luxury saloon.
The line-up included examples of every XJ, representing all eight generations produced during the past half-century. The special collection was led by the car that started it all, the Series 1, and finished with the most recent XJ50 special edition.
In 1968, the XJ made its debut at the show in the French capital, with Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons revealing his vision for a saloon car with the handling of an E-type. His personal Series 1 will be on the stand in Paris, alongside the XJ50.
Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director, said:
“The Jaguar XJ is an iconic nameplate and has been a mainstay of the brand for as long as I can remember. We have always paid close attention to this car’s origins when reimagining it for the modern day, so it is fantastic that the current vehicle will sit alongside the original for all to see.”
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