Power struggle

It’s hard not to feel a twinge of nostalgia – even a pang of loss – when driving a petrol-powered Jaguar sports car in 2025. That’s especially true of the F-type Project 7, in many respects the high-w

The idea of taking the simple, powerful, reliable powertrain from an American muscle car and dropping it into a vehicle that is a bit more special is nothing new. Indeed, De Tomaso – which created the

Discreet good taste and well put together ...

Despite appearing largely standard, this early XJ12 Series II hides two secrets; a 6.0-litre V12 from a later model plus a modern sixspeed automatic. The result is a still classic-looking saloon that’s as powerful as it is discreet

The V8 came of age in the USA, but historically America has by no means been its only home, nor the source of some of its greatest exponents. British car makers also saw the layout’s appeal, and while

The year is 1968. And if you’re a racing driver in the British Saloon Car Championship and your name’s not Frank Gardner, bad luck. You just lost. Because to be fast that year, only one thing would do