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THE JAGUAR XKS (A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE)

Written by Paul Skilleter
Published by Motor Racing Publications Ltd. in 1981
ISBN: 0900549491

THE JAGUAR XKS (A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE)
Written by Paul Skilleter.
Stock no. 1812012
1st. 1981. Hardback. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Oblong format. Yellow boards mottled with red, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 128 pages. ISBN: 0900549491. Minor tape marks & minor foxing to free endpapers. Text block lightly browned, else a nice clean copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very nice.

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Front cover

Cover of THE JAGUAR XKS (A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE) by Paul Skilleter

Contents

  • Chapter 1 Ancestors and parentage From SS1 to Mark V
  • Chapter 2 The XK 120 1949 to 1954
  • Chapter 3 The XK 140 1954 to 1957
  • Chapter 4 The XK 150 1957 to 1960
  • Chapter 5 XKs in competition Racing, rallying and record-breaking
  • Chapter 6 Buying a Jaguar XK The choice, the examination and the test
  • Chapter 7 Spares and maintenance Sources, methods and modifications
  • Appendix A Technical specifications
  • Appendix B Chassis Numbers, Engine Numbers and model identification
  • Appendix C Engineering changes - by model, date and number
  • Appendix D XK colour finishes
  • Appendix E XK production figures
  • Appendix F How fast? How economical? How heavy?