JAGUAR CLASSIC WILL MAKE GOODWOOD REVIVAL RACING DEBUT WITH CLASSIC WORKS-PREPARED MK2 SALOON

2 September 2024

Jaguar will mark 75 years of cars powered by the legendary XK engine at Goodwood Revival with a parade of vehicles with the pioneering in‑line six‑cylinder engine
For the first time, Jaguar Classic will be racing at the Revival meeting, entering the St Mary’s Trophy with a 3.8‑litre Mk2 saloon prepared by the team at Classic Works
A selection of significant Jaguars will also feature in the Earls Court Motor Show at Goodwood, including an XK120, C‑type, Le Mans‑winning XJR‑9 and I‑TYPE 6
New Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke will also make its public debut on the stand, representing the pinnacle of Classic personalisation
A mid‑restoration Series IIA Marshall ambulance once used by the Red Cross will feature alongside a current Defender 130 Emergency Response vehicle
Goodwood Revival runs from 6‑8 September 2024

Gaydon, 2 September 2024 – Jaguar Classic will celebrate 75 years of the legendary six‑cylinder Jaguar XK engine at Goodwood Revival this weekend, with the manufacturer’s own team from Classic Works in Coventry entering the St Mary’s Trophy for the first time.

Jaguar TCS Racing Reserve and Test Driver, Joel Eriksson, will race the dark blue 1963 Jaguar Mk2 saloon. The Swiss driver will be paired with multiple Le Mans Series race winner and Goodwood regular, Nic Minassian, from France. Joel will race with Nic in the hotly‑contested two‑part encounter, with Nic driving on Saturday, and Joel on Sunday.

This particular 3.8‑litre XK‑powered Mk2 has previously raced at both Goodwood Revival and Members' Meeting. It was acquired by Jaguar Classic earlier this year and the team recently completed an extensive rebuild of the car in preparation for this year's Revival.

Marking 75 years since the first production Jaguar with an XK engine, a number of iconic vehicles from Jaguar’s history – all powered by the six‑cylinder engine – will take part in daily circuit parades at the event, in addition to participating in races across the Revival weekend.

Jaguar Classic will showcase a selection of its own vehicles in the parades, including its Mk2 race car and a number of XK120s, plus the 1954 prototype of the iconic D‑type from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

In addition, a selection of significant Jaguars will be displayed at the Earls Court Motor Show at Goodwood Revival – a motor show set in the Revival’s pre‑1966 period, but with ‘vehicles of the future’ from all eras on show.

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Jaguar’s 1950s pit garage within the show will include the following vehicles alongside memorabilia and immersive footage and displays:

Jaguar XK120 – 1951 Roadster

Jaguar C‑type Continuation – 1953 specification

Jaguar XJR‑9 LM – 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner

Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 – 2024 Formula E World Championship winner

Land Rover Classic

A new arrival from Land Rover Classic will make its public debut at the West Sussex event. The Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke represents the pinnacle of personalisation as part of a new programme for clients, giving them the opportunity to create their dream Classic Defender with an unrivalled choice of exterior and interior finishes – visualised by a new digital Land Rover Classic configurator tool. Perfect for adventurers, enthusiasts and collectors, the Classic Defender V8 is available to order* now from Land Rover Classic.

A Land Rover Series IIA Marshall Ambulance previously operated by the British Red Cross, and currently in the middle of a meticulous restoration by Land Rover Classic, will make its first public appearance at Goodwood Revival. It features as part of the celebration of Defender’s 70th anniversary of working with the British Red Cross, and will be on show alongside its modern counterpart – a Defender 130 Emergency Response vehicle from the current British Red Cross fleet.

Further information

About Jaguar Classic 

Jaguar Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts and unforgettable experiences for classic Jaguar enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly‑skilled technicians at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in creating authentic heritage products including limited edition collectable vehicles and new original Continuation cars, such as the Jaguar D‑type and C‑type.

All enquiries from prospective Jaguar Classic customers should be directed to:  
sales@classic‑jaguarlandrover.com / +44 (0) 2476 566 600 / www.jaguar.com/classic 

About Jaguar

Jaguar will transform into an all‑electric luxury brand by 2025, with uniquely expressive vehicles defined by pioneering technologies and visionary design. A copy of nothing.

We are already on the journey to electrification, with a curated range of electric hybrid and full electric models. Today's Jaguar range comprises the I‑PACE all‑electric performance SUV, F‑PACE performance SUV, E‑PACE compact performance SUV, XE and XF saloons, XF Sportbrake and F‑TYPE sports car.

Jaguar is designed and engineered in the UK and sold in 117 countries. It belongs to the JLR house of brands with Range Rover, Defender and Discovery.

About Land Rover Classic

Land Rover Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts, and unforgettable experiences for classic Land Rover enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly skilled engineers at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in outstanding Land Rover Series I and Range Rover Reborn restorations and building the Classic Defender V8.

* Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke price starts from £190,000 + VAT for the four‑seat 90 Station Wagon and £199,000 + VAT for the five‑seat 110 Station Wagon. A seven‑seat 110 Station Wagon is available from £204,000 + VAT.

All enquiries from prospective Land Rover Classic customers should be directed to:  
sales@classic‑jaguarlandrover.com / +44 (0) 2476 566 600 / www.landrover.com/classic  

About Defender  

Defender embraces the impossible. Each member of the Defender family is purposefully designed, highly desirable and seriously durable. A modern‑day hero that respects the past but at the same time anticipates the future.   

Available in 90, 110 and 130 body styles, with up to eight seats, each has a charisma of its own.  

As part of a sustainability‑rich vision of modern luxury by design, Defender 110 is available as an electric hybrid.   

Defender Hard Top means business, with 90 and 110 body styles for professional capability.

A beacon of liberty since 1948, Defender supports humanitarian and conservation work with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Tusk Trust.   

The Defender brand is underpinned by Land Rover – a mark of trust built on 75 years of expertise in technology and world‑leading off‑road capability.   

Defender is designed and engineered in the UK and sold in 121 countries. It belongs to the JLR house of brands alongside Range Rover, Discovery and Jaguar.

About JLR

JLR’s Reimagine strategy aims to deliver a sustainability‑rich vision of modern luxury by design.

We are transforming our business, targeting carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039. We have set a roadmap to reduce emissions across our own operations and value chains by 2030 through approved, science‑based targets. Electrification is central to this strategy and before the end of the decade our Range Rover, Discovery, Defender collections will each have a pure electric model, while Jaguar will be entirely electric.

At heart we are a British company, with two design and engineering sites, three vehicle manufacturing facilities, an engine manufacturing centre, and a battery assembly centre in the UK. We also have vehicle plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria, and Slovakia, as well as seven technology hubs across the globe.

Jaguar Land Rover is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, part of Tata Sons.