Photo 12 -- Jag S-Type

Few cars exude the charm and style of early Jaguars, so it wasn’t a surprise when the proud British automaker opted to cop design cues from earlier cars like the 1960 3.8 Mark II for the re-introduced S-Type luxury sedan. The S-Type’s distinctive oval front grille and round headlights reflect prominent influences, as does the short, sloping rear deck. Clearly, the S-Type borrows heavily from the past and has proven popular with the public, helping improve sales for Jaguar North America. But now it’s getting long in the tooth and, alas, it seems that future Jags will ditch their heritage design cues for a more contemporary appearance inside and out.