- Jaguar was founded in 1922 as a sidecar company and began producing cars under the SS brand in 1935, changing its name to Jaguar after WWII. - Jaguar gained fame in the 1950s for producing sports cars like the XK 120 and iconic E-Type of 1961. - Under Ford's ownership from 1989-2008, Jaguar expanded its lineup and won awards for models like the XF. - Jaguar was purchased by Tata Motors in 2008 and continues producing luxury vehicles today while celebrating icons like the 50-year old E-Type.