I love spotting British steel; even more-so when it isn't a little sports car; this Jaguar fits the bill quite nicely. Produced from 1967 to 1969, the 240 and 340 series cars marked the last of the Mark II line before it was replaced by the XJ6 in September 1968. Unlike the earlier cars, the later series cars were much rarer, with just 7246 produced vs. 83,967 earlier cars. The more common of these later cars are the 240 series, with 4446 churned out, compared to 2788 340s, and just 12 380s; those 12 380s were special order cars.
Outside, the paint and trim on this example were fantastic. Not a spec of rust and nary a ding to be found. Good, because this rare luxury car doesn't deserved to be mistreated. It's said that most cars I shoot tend to be 20 footers. This car could also be described as a 20 incher. While it looked great from afar, the true beauty of this classic Brit is definitely captured up close. Most British cars I shoot don't warrant detail shots. However, this classic Jaguar was amazing. The curved profile, and general theme of this car made for some stunning angles.
Inside, things were no different. The trim was intact, the wood was all present, and even the dials on the dash seemed to be in good working order. I can only imagine the time and money it takes to keep this thing roadworthy, and kudos to them for doing so.
This classic certainly stands out among the generic Bel Airs I saw during the summer months; a few people mistook it for a classic Rolls or Bentley. Even if it isn't a RollerBent, this is definitely one of the prettier cars I've shot this summer. Actually, no -- it's one of the prettiest cars I think I've ever shot.
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