| The brand name Jaguar came into use in 1935 and the | | | | Daimler was used as the model name for the |
| company Jaguar Cars Ltd. in 1945. Originally, the | | | | company's most expensive and most luxurious |
| company started out as Swallow Sidecar Company | | | | products. |
| which was founded on September 4, 1922 by William | | | | In September 1989, Ford Motor Company offered to |
| Walmsley (b. 1891) and William Lyons (b. 1901). | | | | purchase Jaguar Cars Ltd. which was eventually |
| Walmsley and Lyons, two friends from Liverpool, | | | | accepted in 1990. Over the years, Jaguar became the |
| England, started their company by building sidecars | | | | number one name in luxury cars and sports car all |
| which were later attached to reconditioned | | | | over the world. |
| motorcycles. They formed a small team which | | | | In June 2007, Ford announced its intent to sell Jaguar, |
| eventually started the production of commercial | | | | together with the land Rover. By January 2008, Tata |
| sidecars. During the 1930s, the Swallow Sidecar | | | | Motors was announced to be the preferred bidder. |
| Company began to get recognized all over Europe | | | | And by March 26, 2008, it was officially handed over |
| especially with the more affordable cars that they | | | | to Tata Motors. |
| manufactured. The Swallow Sidecar Company began | | | | Over the years of transition from one owner to the |
| to get famous with the increased demand over their | | | | other, Jaguar maintained its reliability when it comes to |
| Austins. | | | | quality luxury cars. The name Jaguar became |
| In 1927, the company changed its name to Swallow | | | | associated with the top manufacturers in the car |
| Coachbuilding Company. In 1931, the name of the | | | | industry not only in England but all over the globe. Until |
| company was changed to SS Cars Ltd. in 1934 since | | | | the present, Jaguar remains to be the most coveted |
| they also became known for their SS car range. Since | | | | car brand among car collectors and enthusiasts. |
| the 1960s, the company underwent a series of owner | | | | Because of this rich history, Jaguar was able to create |
| change, thus, finally settling with the new company | | | | a legacy of pride in relation to high quality cars. It is also |
| name of Jaguar Cars Ltd. During the 1950s, the name | | | | the reason why Jaguar car leasing and Jaguar |
| Jaguar became associated with elegant sports cars | | | | contract hire is one of the most preferred by |
| and luxury saloons. Eventually, Jaguar Card Ltd. bought | | | | customers in UK and America. |
| Daimpler Motor Company. Because of this, the name | | | | |