For some reason, when I was growing up, it wasn’t the Porsche 911 or the Ferrari Testarossa that I recognised as my ultimate car. Instead it was the popular, but not overly discussed, Jaguar XJ220. What struck me straight away was that this was a car that stood out from the rest and looked very indifferent to the other new and used Jaguar cars that were in circulation throughout the country. Constructed in partnership with Tom Walkinshaw Racing, the XJ220 was marketing as a Jaguar between the years 1992 and 1994. At the time of its release it was recognised as being the fastest road car, which seen it reach a maximum speed of 217mph. It was this achievement and the overall style of the car that, for me, was the main attraction. Also, reading an article in a local newspaper upon its release, it stated that should the vehicle breakdown anywhere in Europe, a private helicopter would be sent to arrange pickup! Now this was something very much out of the ordinary and could well have been another reason as to why the used Jaguar XJ220 was my ultimate automotive desire growing up. Jaguar has long been recognised as the provider of a certain type of car and so the production of the XJ220 very much went against the grain as it reached out to a very different type of audience in the sports cars market. Many years on, it would be the XF model that would become the model that rejuvenated the Jag brand, but many believe that it was the XJ220, which was responsible for setting the foundations of a new direction. Naturally this vehicle is no longer being produced and so the only option is to purchase a used Jaguar XJ220 from a private seller. Good luck in finding one though as they are a very hard to come by and will cost more than a pretty penny!
If only I had the money I’d go right to the Jaguar salesman. Maybe one day…
Owning a Jaguar would be a dream come true. Meow!