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A very novel way of telling the Jaguar story as it brings to life many of the great events from the history of this  great manufacturer. The book tells the story of Jaguar from SS days in Blackpool until the last days of its ownership by Ford. It makes a fascinating read and has something for every enthusiast: Newspaper clippings; excerpts from magazines; memos and letters from and to the company; and photographs of milestone events and cars. Every Jaguar or motoring enthusiast will enjoy this informative, large-size scrapbook. "A collation of fascinating facts, figures and illustrations, many taken from official Jaguar documents. It should provide plenty of enjoyable fireside browsing." Jaguar world

More than half a century since it came on the scene, the XK120 remains one of the most beautiful automobile designs of all time. In this exceptional book, Anders Ditlev Clausager (the Chief Archivist of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust) has drawn together material from the factory archives to provide historical and statistical information that has never previously been assembled. He sets out the background to the genesis of the XK120, and gives a detailed account of the development of the XK engine. He then tells how the XK120 was designed and goes on to describe its extraordinary debut in 1948. The evolution of the model is recounted, including the introduction of the fixed-head coupé and drophead coupé versions, and major production changes are listed, whilst production and sales worldwide are analysed in depth. There is a chapter on the wide range of competition activities in which XK120s featured, including Le Mans, with coverage also of record-breaking exploits. All the prototypes and works cars are individually treated, and the records have yielded extensive information on XK120s that became famous or went to famous owners. A section is devoted to special-bodied cars and "specials", and finally the author gives a view of the experience of owning an XK120 today. There are also appendices: the first lists the early alloy-bodied cars; in the second there is advice on identification and dating; and the third provides unprecedented detail on colour schemes. As a bonus. five outstanding examples of the cars have been specially photographed for this book, including Stirling Moss's Monthléry record-breaking fixed-head. In all there are some 100 colour illustrations, combined with more than 300 black-and-white pictures from the archives. "Excellent. While the author says he does not expect this to be the last one on the subject, it would be hard to write a better one" The Automobile

More than half a century since it came on the scene, the XK120 remains one of the most beautiful automobile designs of all time. Yet, astonishingly, the car that wowed the press and the crowds on the Jaguar stand at the 1948 motor show had been put together in just a few weeks. The XK120 not only looked gorgeous but it also had performance and speed almost unimaginable in those days, with 120mph within its reach at a time when only an handful of exclusive models could reach 100mph and most family cars were beginning to run out of breath at 60. The twin overhead camshaft 3.4-litre engine had extraordinary qualities: it would happily allow the driver to dawdle along boulevards in top gear, while for the competitive owner it was fully ready to race - and to win - without further preparation.

Anders Ditlev Clausager is Chief Archivist of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, and is thus perfectly positioned to write this book and has drawn together material from the factory records and archive to provide historical and statistical information that has never previously been assembled. The book is an exceptionally thorough examination of these most desirable cars and provides a rich store of knowledge for the many owners and enthusiasts who care passionately about them.

This is the third reprint of The Jaguar File, the story of Britain’s pre-eminent make of car. It includes landmark Jaguars such as the R-Coupe shown at Frankfurt a week after the centenary of founder Sir William Lyons’ birth, illustrating how Jaguar design would develop in years to come. Also, the evolution of the X-type, the first diesel Jaguar and the establishment of new aluminium technology for the new XJ as: “Not so much retooling for a new model, as creating a new branch of motor industry.” This book is an excellent and extensive model-by-model account of Jaguar's illustrious history. "Exhaustive model by model profile" Octane magazine

This is a rare bok which takes a deep inside look at Jaguar from one of the key personalities within the company during the 1950s -legendary test driver Norman Dewis. He was responsible, amongst other things, for the testing and development of the Le Mans winning C and D -Type models as well as all the production cars from when he joined Jaguar in 1952 through to the original XJ Saloon in the late 1960s. A fascinating story of a great time in Jaguar`s history and one of the most important characters involved with the company. Written by leading Jaguar author Paul Skilliter the book takes a fresh look at a hugely important period for the company and is extensively illustrated with an outstanding selection of period photographs. "Engaging, frank and revealing....magical stuff" The Daily Telegraph 

This book gives an insight into a little-known yet exciting and innovative period in Jaguar history. It’s a fascinating and very personal account by Peter Wilson of life inside Jaguar’s competition department in the 1960s, a time when it was still very active even though the official works team had withdrawn after the 1956 season. Peter Wilson began his career at a small Carlisle garage but in 1961 embarked on an engineering apprenticeship at Jaguar. Within two years he had progressed to the company’s competition department where for over five years he was involved in a multitude of exciting projects. Highlights of the eight chapters and 272 pages include:- E2A, the new works competition car * The Mk 2 GT saloon * the four-seater E-type * the E-type goes racing * the Mk X convention * building the lightweight E-type * E2A and Maxaret brakes * the 2+2 E-type * the Cunningham Le Mans E-type * Bob Blake and the S-type * * the Coombs power boat * racing 4 WPD * E-type works tuning booklet * XJ13 * Sir William’s test drive.