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Jaguar: The Classic Marque Jaguar: The Classic Marque

Subtitled: Distinguishing Coachwork Features. This 350 page book covers the company's evolution beginning with the Swallow Sidecars in 1921, through the SS years, right up to the R type and the latest saloon, the X type. The book also covers a wealth of historical and production information. Each photo is accompanied by adjacent text highlighting the distinguishing coachwork features as seen in the detailed photo of that model. Included in each cahpter are tool kit photos or drawings for one of the models covered in that chapter. Also detailed by chassis number and production date are the slight variances within the years. Hardbound, 350 pages, 12' x 10-1/4', 500 color photos, 70 black & white photos and 25 detailed drawings.


Illustrated Jaguar Buyers Guide Illustrated Jaguar Buyers Guide

This valuable buyers guide has been completely re-written to identify all Jaguars from 1929 through 1996, offering detailed company and technical history, purchase advice, specifications and more on all of your favorite Jaguar models. Includes Jaguar SS, sedans, XK Series, E-Types, XJ Series and more. Filled with contemporary, factory and historical photos plus the exclusive 5-Star Rating System that points out your best buys in today's competitive automotive market. 3rd ed. Sftbd., 7 3/8x 9 1/4, 160 pgs., 200 b&w ill.'


Keith Martin on Collecting Jaguar Keith Martin on Collecting Jaguar

Keith Martin's vast experience writing car-collecting columns in magazines such as Autoweek and Automobile, appearances on Speed Channel, seminars at major auctions, and publishing Sports Car Market magazine has made him an expert on car collecting. In this book, Martin and other editors and contributors of SCM have collected the magazine\'s best articles and auction reports covering the Jaguar marque. Full of pithy comments and straight talk about the pros and cons of Jaguar ownership, this book will be an incredible value for Jaguar lovers and fans of SCM.

Paperback   8-1/4 x 10-5/8 128 pp  175 color


Jaguar at Coventry -Building the Legend Jaguar at Coventry -Building the Legend

Jaguar is one of Britain\'s best known and ultimately most successful car makers, and since 1928 it has based its head office and manufacturing facility in the Coventry area.

Nigel Thorley's illustrated history, which has been specially commissioned to celebrate 50 years of Jaguar at Browns Lane, offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the company and its cars. Also, most important, he provides a vivid account of Jaguar\'s Coventry factories which have contributed so much to the working life of the city. His story follows the fluctuating fortunes of Jaguar, describes what it was like to work at 'The Jaguar', and gives a revealing description of how the cars were designed and built. An intimate portrait emerges of Jaguar in Coventry and of the generations of people who have worked there and work there still.

As the inside story of one of Britain\'s most distinctive companies, the book will appeal to anyone who is interested in the automotive industry and in the history of Jaguar in particular.

Hardcover, 10-1/4' x 7-1/2', 224 pp, 230 b/w, 10 Ill.

About The Author: Nigel Thorley has owned Jaguars since he was 17 and is a leading authority on the marque. He is a former director of the Jaguar Driver\'s Club and the present editor of Jaguar Enthusiast. His many books on the marque include Original Jaguar XJ, Original Jaguar MkI/MkII and Jaguar: The Complete Works.


Jaguar 6 Cylinder Engine Overhaul 1948-1986 Jaguar 6 Cylinder Engine Overhaul 1948-1986

Follow the Jaguar 6 Cylinder engine/I.R.S. (independent rear suspension) / SU Carburetors through a complete restoration in this collection of reprinted articles from Jaguar World and Car Restorer. Over 350 illustrations guide you through every step of the process with detailed descriptions of all engine overhaul procedures. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 11 3/4, 89 pgs., 199+ b&w ill., 191 color.


Jaguar: The Sporting Heritage Jaguar: The Sporting Heritage

Alpine Rally Champions, RAC Rally Champions, seven times Le Mans Champions, European Touring Car Champions, and World Sports Car Champions - few marques can boast as diverse and illustrious a competition history as Jaguar. From the SS100, which established Jaguar\'s international credentials in the 1930s, to the phenomenal C-Type and D-Type Le Mans winners of the 1950s and the thundering XJ-R cars which took Jaguar back to Le Mans in the modern era, this is the official story of the races, the drivers, the cars, and the personalities behind Jaguar\'s incredible motorsport history. Hdbd., 10 1-4' x 12', 256 pgs., 500 b&w & color ill.


Jaguar: The Complete Illustrated History (3rd Edition) Jaguar: The Complete Illustrated History (3rd Edition)

The updated third edition of this comprehensive history traces the development of the Jaguar company from its humble beginnings in Blackpool where it made Swallow sidecars, through to the latest XJ6 models, and the radical change in its fortunes since the Ford takeover and subsequent massive injection of capital. This distinctive large-format book is a classic work of reference, describing and illustrating virtually every model produced. It records the commercial and motorsport highs and lows, and includes some fascinating recollections of people and places. Hardback, 8-1/2 x 11, 216 pp, 350 Ill.


Jaguar In Pictures Jaguar In Pictures

From the Swallow bodies to the latest S-type, this is Jaguar in a comprehensive history using more than 275 pictures from the world renowned library at Beaulieu, including the SS1, SS100, XK series, big saloons, compact models, competition cars, the E-type and onwards to today's modern range. Le Mans in the rain, Moss at Goodwood, Bill Lyons in control - see the cars, the people and the events that made the Jaguar name! Dripping with nostalgia. Hdbd., 9 1/4' x 11 3/4', 160 pgs., 294 b&w ill.'


The Jaguar File The Jaguar File

This comprehensive directory of Jaguar cars includes all of the marque's models since 1922. From the earliest creations of Sir William Lyons to the new X-Type sedan, this book includes both road cars and racers. Short descriptions, full specification tables, and high-quality b&w photos define each model, adding up to as complete a history of Jaguar as you will ever find. 2nd Edition. Hdbd., 8 1/2 x 6, 432 pgs., hundreds of b&w ill.'


Le Mans: The Jaguar Years 1949-1957 Le Mans: The Jaguar Years 1949-1957

Contemporary reports drawn from British and American journals contain detailed results of the triumphant years for Jaguar. Filled with 42 stories that lead you through these exciting, post-war races. Contains detailed results and annual summaries by Anders Ditlev Clausager. Sftbd., 8'x 10 3/4', 184 pgs.'


Jaguar at Le Mans 1950-1993 Jaguar at Le Mans 1950-1993

Subtitled: From the XK120 to the XJ220. This lavishly illustrated volume, published to commemorate Jaguar's first win at Le Mans, captures the elation and heartbreak of the marque's thrilling battles in the endurance classic. The early years are fully illustrated with a collection of rarely seen photographs by Rudy Mailander, a number of them published here for the first time. Filled with personal anecdotes from drivers, designers, team personnel, observers, and photographers of the period, plus coverage of the cars and what became of them. Includes fully annotated results of every Jaguar entry at Le Mans, including the Cooper, Lister and Tojeiro variants. Also contains brief biographies of all drivers and key Jaguar personnel. Recommended. Hdbd., 9 3/4 x 9 3/4, 208 pgs., 200 b&w & color ill.


Jaguar Jaguar

This colorful Jaguar history spans from pre-WWII up to the inception of todays fabulous XK8. Filled to the brim with post-war collectibles including the ever-popular E-Type as well as the XK and XJ series. Other models covered include the Mark series, S.S.1 and S.S.2. Stunning color photographs highlight these popular Jaguar models. Sftbd., 8 1/4 x 9, 96 pgs., 80 color ill.


Jaguar: All the Cars Jaguar: All the Cars

This extensively researched guide provides exhaustive reference detail for all post-war Jaguar models, supported by facts, figures and photographs, from the Mark V saloon through to the latest X-Type, S-Type, XK and XJ models.

Information provided includes technical specifications, production changes, chassis numbers, production quantities, color schemes, options and accessories.

For ease of reference, each model is dealt with in a separate chapter, and all information is presented in clear tabular form. Here is a definitive reference work for enthusiasts, those looking to buy a Jaguar and anyone with a general interest in the marque.

Hardcover 6\148 x 9-1/2  224 pages   300 color


Haynes Jaguar 12-Cylinder 1972-85 Shop Manual Haynes Jaguar 12-Cylinder 1972-85 Shop Manual

334 pgs., 878 ill.'


Jaguar: Fifty Years of Speed and Style Jaguar: Fifty Years of Speed and Style

A celebration of Jaguars, from 1948 to today's S-type and X-type, features all-color photography and examinations of their technical relationship to U.S. and European Fords, and the marque's new 'premium brand' role as a volume producer. 2nd ed. Hdbd., 8 1/4 x 10 1/2, 176 pgs., 140 color ill.'


ow To Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8, & 4.2 Litre Engines How To Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8, & 4.2 Litre Engines

Suitable for the enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic, this do-it-yourself guide contains full details on camshafts, camshaft timing, valve springs, and cylinder head options and modifications. Carburetion chapters cover: 1 3/4- and 2-inch twin SU setups; triple 2-inch SUs; and triple Weber and Dellorto setups. A special section covers modifying SUs for improved engine performance, along with the relevant needle specs. Contains full details on ignition systems and timing, exhaust manifolds and systems, and general tune-up information. Sftbd., 8 1/4 x 9 3/4, 112 pgs., 200 b&w ill.


Jaguar 2.4, 3.4 & 3.8 Litre MkII Shop Manual Jaguar 2.4, 3.4 & 3.8 Litre MkII Shop Manual

Jaguar 2.4, 3.4 & 3.8 Liter MkII Shop Manual.


Practical Jaguar Ownership Practical Jaguar Ownership

Subtitled: How to Extend the Life of a Well-worn Cat. Benefit from a life times experience of rescuing, restoring and refurbishing scores of Jaguars abandoned as being beyond repair. This refreshing read, laced with priceless advice, covers Cross restoration experiences with SS Jaguar saloons and drophead coupes; the MkV, VII, VIII and IX saloons; the XK120, XK140 and XK150 sportscars; the classic Mk 1 and Mk 2 saloons; the famous E-type coupes and convertibles; the XJ6 and XJ12 saloons; and the XJS coupes. Cross identifies and offers solutions to the many pitfalls he has encountered over the years. Hdbd., 7 1/4x 9 1/2, 128 pgs., 90 b&w ill.'


Jaguar XK Engine Jaguar XK Engine

Subtitled: History, Buying, Rebuilding, Upgrading. The 6-cylinder XK engine was fitted to Jaguars for nearly 30 years, from the mid 1950s to the mid 80s. It still ranks as one of the most famous British engines having been used in a number of specials and kit cars. Here Pollard follows the XK from its initial conception and production to its final use in the mid-1980s. Pollard provides photos of the engines and the cars they powered, and offers identifying specs and production changes. Step-by-step illustrations show how to restore and rebuild an XK engine to its original specs. Hdbd., 8 1/4x 10 1/2, 192 pgs., 350 b&w ill.


Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ

Subtitled: The Complete Companion. A complete and authoritative work containing much unpublished information on the series I-III, covering the 6- and 12-cylinder saloons and coupes from 1968-1990. Includes development, history, mods, specs, performance figures, driving reports, maintenance & restoration, parts interchange, and a history of the racing and rally cars. Sftbd., 7 1/2 x 10 1/4, 160 pgs., 120 b&w ill., 20 color ill.'


E-Type:

Jaguar E-Type Jaguar E-Type

The founder of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club details the history of one of Jaguar's best loved creations, the E-Type, in this comprehensive volume in the Haynes Great Cars series. This beautiful book features plenty of studio-shot color photography highlighting the various features and body details of each generation of E-Type. An entire section is devoted to the lightweight competition E-Types. Interesting anecdotes and driving impressions are found throughout. Hdbd., 10 x 10, 160 pgs., 300 color and b&w ill.'


The Jaguar E-Type Experience Video The Jaguar E-Type Experience Video

The glorious sights and sounds of the classic Jaguar! Coverage includes development through the C and D types, and the 3.8 to the V-12. Includes restoration, maintenance and purchase tips, model changes, and more. Color & b&w. 55 min.'


Jaguar E-Type 1961-71 Gold Portfolio Jaguar E-Type 1961-71 Gold Portfolio

A premier edition of Brooklands excellent collections of articles on your favorite Jaguars. Eighty more pages means even more photos, specs, road tests, performance data, long term reports, comparison tests and more. Sftbd., 8x 10 3/4, approx. 180 pgs., 300 ill.'


Original Jaguar E-Type Original Jaguar E-Type

The Restorer's Guide to 3.8, 4.2 and V12 Roadster, Fixed-Head Coupe and 2+2. A complete guide to authenticating your Jaguar to 100% originality. Covers every area of the car. Includes serial and engine numbers, paint, trim, options, technical features, even changes in production with the date the change was implemented and in many cases the chassis or engine number. Over 150 full color photos illustrate every detail - even the tool kit. Essential for Jaguar restorers, owners and enthusiasts. Hdbd., 9 1/2x 12, 128 pgs., 250+ color ill.'


 

Jaguar C-Type and D-Type 1951-1960: Gold Portfolio Jaguar C-Type and D-Type 1951-1960: Gold Portfolio

Road and race reports reprinted from your favorite contemporary magazine articles.


Jaguar E-Type: The Complete Story Jaguar E-Type: The Complete Story

Award-winning motoring historian Jonathan Wood examines the complete history of this fabulous car and looks behind the scenes at Jaguar\146s famous Browns Land factory and the team responsible for making the E-type a world class sports car. Wood charts the design and development of the E-type in six and twelve cylinder forms, plus its career on racetracks of the world. Contains a wealth of technical specs and comparisons, plus practical information on buying and maintenance.

Paperback  8 x 10-1/2  205 pages \149 88 color, 73 b/w


 

MK 1and MK 2:

Jaguar Mk 1 and 2: With 240, 340 and Daimler Derivatives Jaguar Mk 1 and 2: With 240, 340 and Daimler Derivatives

The full and fascinating story of Jaguar's early saloons, from their introduction in 1955 to their final demise in 1969, when they gave way to the new XJ6 model. Filled with full specs and illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs, Jaguar Mk 1 and 2 provides complete details of the compacts\' competition fortunes plus a detailed assortment of sound buying advice.

Hardbound, 7 3/4' x 10', 192 pages, 107 b&w ill., 21 color.


XJS:

Jaguar XJ-S V12 1988-1996 Ultimate Portfolio Jaguar XJ-S V12 1988-1996 Ultimate Portfolio

Detailed reports from four continents trace the final production years of Jaguar's successful V12 coupe - the XJ-S. Included are road and comparison tests, full specifications and technical data, model updates, plus advice on buying a used Jaguar. Covered are the 5.3 and 6.0 liter cars in both coupe and convertible form plus the JaguarSport XJR-S. Sftbd., 8'x 10 3/4', 216 pgs., 375 b&w ill.


Jaguar XJS Gold Portfolio 1975-1988 Jaguar XJS Gold Portfolio 1975-1988

Road tests, touring, specifications, comparisons, new model reports, racing. Models covered: Koenig, Lister, Lynx, Tullius, TWR, V-12, HE, 3.6C, Cabriolet, and Convertible.

Softbound, 182 pages, hundreds of illustrations.


Jaguar XJS Jaguar XJS

Subtitled: The Complete Story. Robson tells the whole XJS story, from 1975 to 1996, from initial design and development through production changes of all models in the range, as well as the special conversions and the XJS in motorsport. Includes specifications, production figures, buying advice, and running an XJS today. Hdbd., 7 1/4x 9 1/2, 192 pgs., 150 b&w ill., 23 color.


You and Your Jaguar XJS You and Your Jaguar XJS

Discover how Jaguar_s XJS came about, its development, styling, marketing strategy, pre-HE models, six cylinder pre-facelift cars, the facelift era of the 4-litre cars, the XJRS and Convertible, Jaguar_s post 1993 production changes, 6-litre models, and the commemorative Celebration cars. Get the inside scoop on buying an XJS, ownership, maintenance and modifications. Contains specification and performance figures for all models. Lists Jaguar specialists and clubs. Hdbd., 7 1/2_x 10_, 176 pgs., 120 b&w ill.'


 

XJ-6:

Jaguar XJ6 Performance Portfolio 1979-1986 Jaguar XJ6 Performance Portfolio 1979-1986

Filled with road and comparison tests, performance and technical data, new model introductions, long term reports and buying, plus coverage of Jaguar's Series III, Daimler, Sovereign, XJ4.2, TWR, 3.4 models and more. Sftbd., 8'x 10 3/4', 100 pgs., 180 b&w ill.


Haynes Jaguar XJ6 & XJ 1968-86 Shop Manual Haynes Jaguar XJ6 & XJ 1968-86 Shop Manual

256 pgs., 420 ill.'


Haynes Jaguar XJ6 1988-94 Shop Manual Haynes Jaguar XJ6 1988-94 Shop Manual

Sftbd., 8 1/4x 10 3/4, 272 pgs., 653 b&w ill.'


Jaguar XJ6 1986-94 Gold Portfolio Jaguar XJ6 1986-94 Gold Portfolio

A premier edition of Brooklands excellent collections of articles on your favorite Jaguars. Eighty more pages means even more photos, specs, road tests, performance data, long term reports, comparison tests and more. Sftbd., 8x 10 3/4, approx. 180 pgs., 300 ill.


XJ-12:

aguar XJ12, XJ5.3, V-12 Gold Portfolio 1972-1990 Jaguar XJ12, XJ5.3, V-12 Gold Portfolio 1972-1990

Collection of 43 tests, new model intros, long-term reports, performance data and a 'Buying Used' feature. Covers all V-12 Daimler and Jaguar Saloons sedans and Coupes.

Softbound, 172 pages, 300+ illus.


XJ-40:

You & Your Jaguar XJ40 You & Your Jaguar XJ40

The XJ40 was the mainstay of Jaguar production from 1986 to 1994; it also was the last saloon in which William Lyons had any styling involvement. Its technological sophistication broke new ground, and was the saloon that reintroduced the marque to a younger buying public, despite electronic and body glitches. The XJ40 touted sales of more than 200,000 cars and was a Jaguar showcase. Included here is the history of this recent favorite, with engine specifications, tips on buying, maintaining and restoring your vehicle, and lists of available accessories.

Hardbound, 8 1/4 x 10 1/2, 160 pages, 200 color illustrations'


XK 120, 140, 150:

Original Jaguar XK Original Jaguar XK

After sales of more than 25,000 copies and five reprints, author Philip otter has revised his previous edition on this popular British marque to include:
-- New production information from previously unresearched material in the Jaguar archives
-- Supplementary information from Jaguars experts
-- Exclusive photographs of the finest Jaguars existence

Among the cars featured are 1,000-mile, aluminum-bodied XK120 Roadster and a one-owner drophead. In all, more than 250 new color photographs make this the finest photo gallery of XKs anywhere.


The Jaguar XK Series The Jaguar XK Series

Detailed manufacturing and historical narrative of the classic post-war Jaguar sports car, acclaimed for its price, styling and speed. This comprehensive work covers pre-XK history, development of the revolutionary XK engine, all models from 120 to 150, racing and rallying fortunes, plus advice on owning and running an XK today.

Hardcover  7-1/4 x 9-1/2  192 pages  8 color, 140 b/w


Original Jaguar XK: The Restorers Guide Original Jaguar XK: The Restorers Guide

This best-selling book on the Jaguar XK is a comprehensive and detailed guide to restoring the prestigious sports car. With original factory specification data, equipment, and options for all XK models from the first XK120 Roadster to the ultimate 3.8-liter XK150 it describes and illustrates exactly how the cars looked in their original condition. This ultimate information source offers the finest gallery of XK photographs ever published.

Paperback   144 pages   280 color


Jaguar XK120 Restoration Jaguar XK120 Restoration

The clearest step-by-step XK120 restoration guide available! Follow this entire restoration from start to finish. Fabulous photos chart the entire restoration project: stripdown starts, floorpan removal, engine removal, bottom end build-up, gearbox disassembly and rebuild, electrical fittings, brake restoration and more. Restore your XK120 to prize-winning perfection with these expert restoration techniques. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 11 3/4, 130 pgs., 100s of b&w & color ill.


XK-8, XKR:

Jaguar XK8 - XKR Jaguar XK8 - XKR

Produced with the same high-quality you've come to expect from Automobilia, this exquisite volume fully chronicles the successful Jaguar XK8 - coupe and convertible - and their XKR version. Stunning color photographs, along with in-depth text, present the history of the XK8's ancestors, styling, mechanics and driving impressions. Filled with technical specifications on the engine, drivetrain, body, dimensions and capacities, and performances on the XK8 and XKR. Includes an XK8 mechanical skeleton. English, French & Italian text. Hdbd., 9 3/4'x 11', 96 pgs., 12 b&w ill., 85 color.'


Jaguar XK8 and XKR Jaguar XK8 and XKR

Subtitled: Plus XK180 and F-type Concept. Powered by a silky smooth 4-litre V8 engine, the XK8 and XKR have set new standards in performance, refinement and comfort. This colorful guide examines XK heritage through to the famous E-type and then traces Jaguar's return, after a foray into the GT market with the XJS, to the design and development of the cars which have been the company\'s flagships for the past four years. A special chapter is devoted to two exciting two-seater prototypes: the XK180 and the F-type Concept. Features production and sales history, technical specs, performance assessments, optional equipment, model ID features, design, and development. Sftbd., 6 3/4'x 9 1/2', 128 pgs., 32 b&w and color ill.'


Jaguar XK8 Road Test Limited Edition Jaguar XK8 Road Test Limited Edition

A dynamic collection of reports from Europe and America on this stunning sportscar from Jaguar. Included are road and comparison tests, plus articles on the development and production of both coupe and convertible models. Sftbd., 8x 10 3/4, 92 pgs., 180+ b&w ill.'


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