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Jaguar launches heritage driving experience

Published 17 October 2014

Ever fancied going for a blast in an iconic E-type? Well now you can, thanks to the launch of a new driving experience at Jaguar Heritage.

As well as the E-type, you’ll be able to sample a Le Mans racing D-type and the new F-type R coupe at its 200-acre testing facility at Fen End in Warwickshire.

It’s the first time Jaguar Heritage has made its cars available for members of the public to drive, and follows the company’s recent purchase of 500 classics from a collector.

It’s all about celebrating the company’s heritage, says John Edwards, Jaguar Land Rover special operations manager.

Edwards adds, ‘It’s an extremely exciting new project that underscores the very essence of what Special Operations is all about – celebrating heritage with our eyes firmly on the future.’

Example packages include:

Jaguar Experience (ranging from £95 to £250): From passenger rides to driving alongside a seasoned professional (including some recognisable faces from the world of motorsport), visitors can choose from individual models – including an XK150 or Mk2 saloon – or selected pairings such as the Series I and Series III E-type. There’s also the option to drive heritage cars alongside their modern counterparts, such as an E-type with a factory-fresh F-type.

Le Mans Experience (£750): Re-live the experiences of legends such as Mike Hawthorn and Duncan Hamilton for half a day, with drives in the iconic C- and D-types that dominated the world famous 24-hour endurance race in the 1950s. This package will also feature drives in the XKSS and F-type R coupe, and includes lunch.

Grace and Pace Experience (£2000): A full day of driving Jaguar Heritage legends, from post-war racers to sports saloons, coupes, roadsters and much more, including the new XFR and F-type R coupe models. The Grace and Pace day will also feature opportunities to drive creations from the company’s Special Operations division, and includes chauffeur-driven transfers in classic Jaguar saloons to a lunch venue.

For more information visit www.jaguarheritagedriving.com, email bookings@jaguarheritagedriving.com or telephone 0333 577 0156.