The poor wolf is to be shot, and what happens to the jaguars? They came in packs and invaded the concentrated civilization of the Lucerne agglomeration.
Around 60 of these animals of all ages gathered in the parking lot in front of the Ace Café in Rothenburg.
Jaguar whisperer Georg Dönni collected the animals and was finally able to present almost all members of the large British family, from the SS100 to the F-Type. Even the super sports cars among them showed themselves in the heat of the summer sun.
For example, the XJ-S touring car from 1981 by the legendary Tom Walkinshaw (August 14, 1946 - December 12, 2010), at least as a look-alike. Walkinshaw was a successful and fast man who always knew how to push the regulations just beyond their limits.
He won the 1984 European Touring Car Championship and the 24 Hours of Spa, opening the difficult door to another works participation at Le Mans.
Premiere at the Ace Café
The basis for the last two Jaguar Le Mans victories (1987 and 89), the XJR-5 from 1985, was shown in Switzerland for the first time.
This car was recently brought to the Swiss wolf territory from the USA, where it had been part of the unique "Walter Hill Collection" for many years.
Two perfectly restored SS-100s presented the great pre-war era, which once again gave free rein to the saying: "Everything was better in the old days" for some of those present.
Beautiful curves
Whether real or replica, even the manufacturer doesn't really take it seriously, as two historic models (E-Type Lightwight and XKSS) have been reproduced several times in recent years. But to be honest, a C- or D-Type is sensational to the eye, even as a replica.
The whole pack of Jaguars with SS, XK, XJ, E or Mark models basked in the sun in front of the café, where they had declared war on the coronavirus.
It's a shame that we're not allowed to meet up with thoroughbred racing cars for a coffee somewhere. Such trips would probably not be any more dangerous than the Covid-19 virus, despite the even greater risk of infection!
