Jaguar XJ-S (1975-1996): Books - History and Models

Jaguar XJ-S - The Complete Story

James Taylor remembers very well the disappointment among his petrol-head friends when the XJ-S was announced in 1975. It was not a replacement for the legendary E-type; its colours were uninspired; and its interior was drab.
All credit, then, to those people at Jaguar who truly believed in the car and, over a period of nearly 20 years, turned the ugly duckling into a swan.
From the moment the XJ-S HE arrived in 1981, there seemed to be renewed hope, and from then on, the car went from strength to strength to become the much-admired grand tourer it always should have been.

The book contains a timeline of the key events in the history of the XJ-S and an overview of the evolution of the XJ-S from the XJ27 prototype. There are Appendices covering identification/serial numbers, UK showroom prices through the years and sales in the US by year.

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 (1988-1996) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Jaguar XJ-S V12 models from the years 1988-1996. Describes the Jaguar XJ-S Brandenburger, Lister, Coupé, Convertible, Automatic, 5.3 litre, 6-litre and JaguarSport XJR-S.

• The 55 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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You & Your Jaguar XJS (2nd Edition) - Buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying

The Jaguar XJS was one of the finest grand touring cars of its era even if, when launched in 1975, it raised a few eyebrows. It survived the British Leyland days, Jaguar's privatisation and the takeover by Ford, and is now much in demand as an affordable and practical classic car.

This all-colour book, which covers the full road car and competition history as well as practical matters such as maintenance and modification, will fascinate all Jaguar enthusiasts.

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Jaguar XJ-S: Hommage an den Super-GT

The Jaguar XJ-S is one of the great Gran Turismos and has long been one of the classics of automotive history. As the successor to the highly charismatic E-Type, it had a difficult time at first, but in the twenty-one years of production, the fan base has continued to grow.

This book describes the complete history of this fantastic touring car, offers buying advice, tips for operation and restoration - and lots of great pictures.

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