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The Jaguar XJ, Land Rover Defender and Range Rover are one of 17 vehicles vying for Autocar’s title of icon of icons title.
The UK magazine is exploring what makes a car iconic, with its writers narrowing down the list to
the most important, influential and desirable car names on the planet. Now is
the opportunity to show your support to one of these three incredible cars in
Jaguar’s and Land Rover’s history.
Show your support for the Jaguar XJ
The Jaguar XJ,
which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, was nominated by Hilton
Holloway who shared some of his experiences with the large, luxury saloon. He
says:
“The Jaguar XJ was
readily identifiable by 98 percent of motorists who have never owned one by the
very distinctive rear-end graphic.”
Read more of Hilton’s musings about the XJ.
Show your support for the original Land
Rover
Land Rover
celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, and was shortlisted by Richard
Webber, who celebrated the end of Defender production in 2016 by driving through the Atlantic Ocean as a tribute. He said:
“Handsome though it is, the Land Rover’s distinctive silhouette was born of necessity, not aesthetics.
A utility vehicle conceived
to meet post-war government export targets in support of Rover’s saloon car
range, it was only intended to be an interim product, developed quickly and
cheaply using as many existing parts and as little rationed steel as possible.
It was innovation in the face
of adversity.”
Read more about Richard’s thoughts on the original Land Rover.
Show your support for the Range Rover
Considered the pinnacle of
luxury – the Range Rover also makes the list, as road tester Matt Saunders
considers how much the emergent SUV market owes to the original luxury SUV,
adding:
“The Range Rover is an
absolutely remarkable car, by any measure you care to judge it by; and a Range
Rover was also the first car I ever drove. I just love ’em.”
Read Matt’s six reasons why he believes the Range Rover is the icon of icons.
The winner will be announced at the Autocar Awards in May.
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