Papercraft model of the Jaguar Mk II, the elegant sporting British saloon from the late 1950s, celebrated for balancing luxury with performance.
| Manufacturer | Jaguar |
|---|---|
| Season | 1959 |
| Category | Classics |
| Scale | 1:24 |
| Difficulty | High |
| Estimated time | 5-6 hours |
| Print format | 6 A4 sheets |
| Source | Canon Creative Park |
What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.
The Mk II combined a luxurious interior with engines capable of sporting performance, making it a regular sight on British roads and in period films and TV series.
Introduced in 1959 as an evolution of the Mark 1, the Mk II stood out for its larger glass area, roomier cabin and more refined styling, shaped by the signature look of Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons. It was offered with three straight-six engines from the XK family, in 2.4, 3.4 and 3.8-litre form, the largest of which gave an otherwise understated saloon a level of performance few rivals in its class could match at the time. That mix of luxury, space for four passengers and genuine pace made it highly sought after by both well-off families and more demanding drivers.
Those same qualities made the Mk II a common sight with British police forces, who used it to chase down criminals, though ironically it also became a popular getaway car for bank robbers thanks to its speed. Its image became firmly tied to British popular culture through the television series "Inspector Morse", whose title character drives a burgundy-red Mk II throughout the show's run. The model also had a notable career in 1960s touring car racing before being replaced in 1967 by the simplified 240 and 340 versions.