Ian Callum puts his personal twist on the iconic Jaguar Mark 2
02 Sep 2014|3,479 views
A unique Jaguar Mark 2 redesigned by Ian Callum, Director of Design at Jaguar Cars, and re-engineered by leading restorers Classic Motor Cars Limited (CMC) was unveiled at the opening of CMC's new headquarters in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The building was officially opened by motorcycle and Formula One Grand Prix World Champion, John Surtees OBE (Order of the British Empire), while the car was unveiled by Jaguar's legendary test driver, Norman Dewis.
CMC's new building complex is fitted out to the highest standards and - inclusive of the new paint and trim shops - provides some 40,000 square feet of production space, allowing CMC to cover every aspect of a car's restoration in-house, except for chrome plating.
Another 24,000 square feet is provided for bespoke classic car storage.
This exciting 18-month joint project between Ian Callum and CMC has endeavoured to retain the integrity of the original Mark 2, whilst making it even more exciting in shape and performance.
The car has been redesigned by Ian for his own personal use and now boasts a huge number of aesthetic and technical modifications for a more practical, reliable and exciting everyday vehicle.
The Mark 2 features a modified and uprated 4.3-litre XK engine linked to a five-speed manual gearbox. It also features unique independent rear suspension and upgraded front brakes. The suspension has been designed and re-engineered by CMC.
Also, the car has been fitted with Clarion's NZ502E multimedia station, a high-technology in-car entertainment system with a flip-out touchscreen and component loudspeakers in specially designed housings.
The car will make its first outing to Salon Prive later this week at Syon House in Brentford, U.K.
A unique Jaguar Mark 2 redesigned by Ian Callum, Director of Design at Jaguar Cars, and re-engineered by leading restorers Classic Motor Cars Limited (CMC) was unveiled at the opening of CMC's new headquarters in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The building was officially opened by motorcycle and Formula One Grand Prix World Champion, John Surtees OBE (Order of the British Empire), while the car was unveiled by Jaguar's legendary test driver, Norman Dewis.
CMC's new building complex is fitted out to the highest standards and - inclusive of the new paint and trim shops - provides some 40,000 square feet of production space, allowing CMC to cover every aspect of a car's restoration in-house, except for chrome plating.
Another 24,000 square feet is provided for bespoke classic car storage.
This exciting 18-month joint project between Ian Callum and CMC has endeavoured to retain the integrity of the original Mark 2, whilst making it even more exciting in shape and performance.
The car has been redesigned by Ian for his own personal use and now boasts a huge number of aesthetic and technical modifications for a more practical, reliable and exciting everyday vehicle.
The Mark 2 features a modified and uprated 4.3-litre XK engine linked to a five-speed manual gearbox. It also features unique independent rear suspension and upgraded front brakes. The suspension has been designed and re-engineered by CMC.
Also, the car has been fitted with Clarion's NZ502E multimedia station, a high-technology in-car entertainment system with a flip-out touchscreen and component loudspeakers in specially designed housings.
The car will make its first outing to Salon Prive later this week at Syon House in Brentford, U.K.
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