10 of the best Ian Callum cars
Ian Callum pictured with the Jaguar XE : Born in Dumfries, Scotland in 1945, Ian Callum studied vehicular and industrial design as well as fine art be
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Ian Callum pictured with the Jaguar XE : Born in Dumfries, Scotland in 1945, Ian Callum studied vehicular and industrial design as well as fine art before joining Ford as a designer in 1979. There he worked on a number of concept cars for Italian coachbuilder and design studio Ghia as well as on production Ford models before moving on to form his own company, and in doing so designed cars for Aston Martin, Volvo, Mazda and Nissan. He took up his current role at Jaguar in 1999. Of his approach to the creative process, Callum says that 'Design creates order out of chaos, but chaos is often required simply to be creative.' Photo:AFP
Ian Callum pictured with the Jaguar XE : Born in Dumfries, Scotland in 1945, Ian Callum studied vehicular and industrial design as well as fine art before joining Ford as a designer in 1979. There he worked on a number of concept cars for Italian coachbuilder and design studio Ghia as well as on production Ford models before moving on to form his own company, and in doing so designed cars for Aston Martin, Volvo, Mazda and Nissan. He took up his current role at Jaguar in 1999. Of his approach to the creative process, Callum says that 'Design creates order out of chaos, but chaos is often required simply to be creative.' Photo:AFP
1984 Ford RS 200 : Conceived as a Group B European rally car, the RS 200 was half Porsche 911 half Escort, with a mid-engine layout, four-wheel drive, fibreglass shell and turbocharger. 200 road-going examples were built and it has become one of the few true Ford collectibles. Photo:AFP
1984 Ford RS 200 : Conceived as a Group B European rally car, the RS 200 was half Porsche 911 half Escort, with a mid-engine layout, four-wheel drive, fibreglass shell and turbocharger. 200 road-going examples were built and it has become one of the few true Ford collectibles. Photo:AFP
The Escort RS Cosworth : The car that in 1992 redefined the hot hatch landscape in terms of looks and performance, the Cosworth manages to look completely unique while still being unmistakably an Escort. Photo:AFP
The Escort RS Cosworth : The car that in 1992 redefined the hot hatch landscape in terms of looks and performance, the Cosworth manages to look completely unique while still being unmistakably an Escort. Photo:AFP
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The Volvo C70 : Designed to appeal equally to both sexes, the C70 was a big departure for Volvo in terms of look and feel but one that really helped people to see beyond the company’s safety credentials. Photo:AFP
The Volvo C70 : Designed to appeal equally to both sexes, the C70 was a big departure for Volvo in terms of look and feel but one that really helped people to see beyond the company’s safety credentials. Photo:AFP
Ford Puma : The Puma was a huge hit in Europe and announced Ford's brave new ‘Edge' design philosophy. Aesthetically ahead of its time, consumers loved the little coupe, which still looks fresh 18 years later. Photo:AFP
Ford Puma : The Puma was a huge hit in Europe and announced Ford's brave new ‘Edge' design philosophy. Aesthetically ahead of its time, consumers loved the little coupe, which still looks fresh 18 years later. Photo:AFP
The Nissan R390 GT : From mass market to extreme exclusivity. This is one of only two road-going examples of the Nissan supercar Callum helped design so that the company could get accreditation to compete in the grand tourer class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1997. Photo:AFP
The Nissan R390 GT : From mass market to extreme exclusivity. This is one of only two road-going examples of the Nissan supercar Callum helped design so that the company could get accreditation to compete in the grand tourer class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1997. Photo:AFP
Aston Martin DB7 : Callum’s list of credits at Aston Martin also extends to the Vanquish and the Virage concept on which the DB9 would be based. However, the car he’s most proud of from his time at the company is the DB7, considered by many as the best looking Aston in history. Photo:AFP
Aston Martin DB7 : Callum’s list of credits at Aston Martin also extends to the Vanquish and the Virage concept on which the DB9 would be based. However, the car he’s most proud of from his time at the company is the DB7, considered by many as the best looking Aston in history. Photo:AFP
The Jaguar R-Coupe Concept : The first Ian Callum Jaguar, the 2010 R-Coupe concept was designed to get people excited and to show a new visual direction from the brand that wouldn’t disrespect its proud heritage. Photo:AFP
The Jaguar R-Coupe Concept : The first Ian Callum Jaguar, the 2010 R-Coupe concept was designed to get people excited and to show a new visual direction from the brand that wouldn’t disrespect its proud heritage. Photo:AFP
The Jaguar C-X75 Concept in Paris : Proving how far ahead of the curve Jaguar was, the C-X75 concept failed the feasibility study back in 2010. Five years ago, there wasn’t sufficient demand for a hybrid eclectic-petrol-powered 200mph+ all aluminum hypercar. Still at least it’s bagged a staring role in 'Spectre,' the latest Bond film out in October. Photo:AFP
The Jaguar C-X75 Concept in Paris : Proving how far ahead of the curve Jaguar was, the C-X75 concept failed the feasibility study back in 2010. Five years ago, there wasn’t sufficient demand for a hybrid eclectic-petrol-powered 200mph+ all aluminum hypercar. Still at least it’s bagged a staring role in 'Spectre,' the latest Bond film out in October. Photo:AFP
The Jaguar C-X17 Concept : A demonstration that Jaguar’s edgy, exiting design philosophy can be transposed to all shapes and sizes of vehicle, the C-X17 is the blueprint on which the company’s SUV models are going to be based. Photo:AFP
The Jaguar C-X17 Concept : A demonstration that Jaguar’s edgy, exiting design philosophy can be transposed to all shapes and sizes of vehicle, the C-X17 is the blueprint on which the company’s SUV models are going to be based. Photo:AFP
Mark 2 by Callum unveiled : Over the past 12 months, three new Callum-designed Jaguars, including the F-Type coupe, the XE and XF, have been unveiled, but so has this ‘restomod’ based on the classic Mark II from the 1950s. Originally conceived as a one-off for the man himself, the Mark II by Callum has garnered so much attention that a very limited production run is planned. Photo:AFP
Mark 2 by Callum unveiled : Over the past 12 months, three new Callum-designed Jaguars, including the F-Type coupe, the XE and XF, have been unveiled, but so has this ‘restomod’ based on the classic Mark II from the 1950s. Originally conceived as a one-off for the man himself, the Mark II by Callum has garnered so much attention that a very limited production run is planned. Photo:AFP
First Published Date: 28 Apr 2015, 12:54 PM IST
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