Classic Jaguar Graveyard, England

This Classic Jaguar Graveyard was discovered in a garden of an abandoned house. The Jaguars were hidden by years of overgrowth, lurking towards the back of the property.

The cars photographed here are two black Jaguar E-Type, and one striking red Jaguar S-type. These cars are probably 1960’s models. This is based on the visible bodywork and features.

Jaguar E-Type Series 1 (1961–1968 )

One of these lies overgrown and peaking out of the bushes of the Jaguar Graveyard.The Series 1 E-Type Jaguar was produced between 1961 and 1968. These cars were also called Jaguar XK-E. Early models sported a 3.8 litre engine, whereas the post-1964 models had a larger 4.2 litre engine. The top speed of the Series 1 was 150 mph, the engine producing 265 bhp. The cars were able to achieve 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. A distinguishing feature of the Series 1 is the glass-covered headlights, and the small “mouth-like” opening at the front. Series 2 versions lacked the glass headlight covers. These cars also had a flipfront or clamshell bonnet, where the entire front portion of the bonnet tips forwards to allow access to the engine bay. The lack of bonnet seam below the headlight confirms these cars has this type of bonnet.

Jaguar S-Type (1963–1968 )

These cars were the star attraction at the Classic Jaguar Graveyard. The Jaguar S-type was the successor to the earlier Jaguar Mark 2, and was a major redevelopment of its predecessor. The type, position and shape of the sidelights and indicators suggest this is a S-Type, instead of an older Mark 2.

These cars were produced between 1963 and 1968, in a 4-door saloon body style. They were available in 3.4 and 3.8 litre engine variants. However, new engines were not developed for the S-Type. Instead, older engines from earlier models were used. The 3.8 litre versions featured the same engine as the E-Type Series 1. The 3.4 litre engine was originally developed for use in the Mark 2. Later it was incorporated into the smaller-engine version S-Types.

A Happy Ending for the cars at the Classic Jaguar Graveyard,

Eventually, these cars were saved. These have now been removed and restored to their former glory. Rescue and restoration story and photos of the sparkling new paint job can be seen on this website.