Jaguar became known in the 1960s as the motor for villains and police alike. But what made it so special for law enforcers? And why did its namesake not catch on?

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Produced by Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations in the mid Nineties, this X300 was extended by 13in resulting in a spacious and luxurious limousine. Only one prototype was produced which survives as a great example of what could have been

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