Jaguar Commemorated at Goodwood

Jaguar. The name itself instills a sense of feline composure. Something that is aggressive, yet extremely beautiful. It’s for this reason that Sir William Lyons chose the name Jaguar for his cars, for he truly wanted them to represent the big cat in every manner. Built on a legacy of racing cars, sports tourers and elegant sedans, Jaguar has always been a brand that has stood out from the rest. Such is the brand name that if you were to ask anyone at Jaguar they would tell you that they are not in the business of building cars, but in the business of entertainment. A Jaguar has to connect at an emotional level and that has been the lure of the brand since the beginning.

Standing as testimony to the ultimate Jaguar is the legendary E-Type. It's been Britain's best loved sports car and a design marvel since its inception 50 years ago. Unveiled exactly 50 years ago at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the E-Type rose to iconic status as the ultimate cool car of the 1960s. Additionally, the car was racking up an enviable record list on racing circuits across the world and that included Goodwood.

The E-Type has been the ultimate Jaguar for many an enthusiast and taking this to the next level is the fact that the iconic car will be honored as the 'Central Feature' at the Festival of Speed. It’s a historical moment and there is really no better place to bring back the glory days of the E-Type than Goodwood.

In addition to the 50 year celebrations of the E-Type, Jaguar will also be celebrating their 60th win at the grueling Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race with a class of the marquee's 24 Hours challengers.  As well as the C-Types and D-Types which claimed five victories in the 1950s, Jaguar's triumphant return to la Sarthe in the 1980s with the XJR series will also be represented, alongside examples of every other Jaguar model to compete at the 24 hour race.

Post these events, the E-Type will receive another feather in its cap at the Goodwood Revival, where the Saturday's race, namely the Fordwater Trophy, will be a 45 minute, two driver race strictly for E-Types! And the icing on the cake at the 2011 Goodwood Revival is the official poster that depicts the  famous '4 WPD' Noddy Coombs lightweight development E-Type racing at Goodwood.

If you happen to be a automobile fan that Goodwood has got to be on your calendar, however if you also happen to harbor a desire for Jaguar and the E-Type, then this year's celebrations should literally be on your Bucket List.