Jaguar XK 120, 140 and 150: Driver's Handbooks

Jaguar XK 120 - 3.5 Litre (1949-1954) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Official owner's handbook for the Jaguar XK120 3.5 litre Super Sports and Fixed Head Coupé models. Describes operation, instruments, use, service intervals, routine maintenance, identification, specifications, etc.

Production years: 1949-1954.

This is the original instruction handbook that came with every new car.

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Details:	72 pages, 24.5 x 15.5 x 0.5 cm / 9.7 x 6.1 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1990)
ISBN:	9781855200432

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Jaguar XK 150 (1958-1961) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Official owner's handbook for the Jaguar XK150. Describes operation, instruments, use, service intervals, routine maintenance, identification, specifications, etc.

Production years: 1958-1961.

This is the original instruction handbook that came with every new car. Jaguar reference: E111/2.

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Details:	84 pages, 24 x 17 x 0.8 cm / 9 x 6.7 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1990)
ISBN:	9781855200395

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Jaguar XK 140 (1954-1957) - Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook

Official owner's handbook for the Jaguar XK140 Open Two-seater, Fixed Head Coupé and Drophead Coupé. Describes operation, instruments, use, service intervals, routine maintenance, identification, specifications, etc.

Production years: 1954-1957.

This is the original instruction handbook that came with every new car. Jaguar reference: E101/2.

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Details:	72 pages, 24 x 17 x 0.8 cm / 9 x 6.7 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1990)
ISBN:	9781855200401

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From Georgia to Goodwood: The comprehensive restoration of a 1956 Jaguar XK140

The illustrated description of a five year long rebuild of the Jaguar XK model that many consider the most attractive of the whole XK fleet.

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Author:	Robert Stokes
Details:	42 pages, 23 x 15.5 x 0.2 cm / 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.08 in, paperback
Illustrations:	photos and drawings
Publisher:	Independently Published (USA, 2019)
ISBN:	9781686568305

How to Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 Litre Engines (Veloce SpeedPro)

All you need to know about getting maximum performance with reliability from the famous Jaguar XK six-cylinder engine. A book packed with easily understood and down-to-earth advice based on the author's many years of hands-on experience.

The book gives full details on camshafts, camshaft timing, valve springs and cylinder head options and modifications. Carburation chapters cover: 13/4 and 2 inch twin SU setups; triple 2 inch SUs; and triple Weber and Dellorto setups.

A special section is included on modifying SUs for improved engine performance, along with the relevant needle specifications. There are also full details on ignition systems and timing, exhaust manifolds and systems and general tune-up information.

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Author:	Des Hammill
Details:	120 pages, 25 x 20.5 cm / 9.8 x 8.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:	SpeedPro
ISBN:	9781845849603

Praxishandbuch Jaguar XK-Maschine (3,4, 3,8 und 4,2 Liter) - Überholen, Optimieren

Author Des Hammill provides everything you need to know about the Jaguar XK engines with 3.4 3.8 and 4.2 litres displacement. The ambitious hobby mechanic is given a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of the work involved in overhauling or modifying the six-cylinder engine in the areas of the cylinder head, engine block, valve train, mixture preparation, ignition system and exhaust system.
A knowledgeable guide for all Jaguar drivers who want to give their cat a helping hand.

• Expert, practical tips from an experienced racing engine builder on how to increase the performance of Jaguar 3.4 3.8 and 4.2 litre six-cylinder XK engines.
• Whether you want a faster road car or want to race successfully, Des Hammill explains in plain language and without technical jargon how to create a reliable high-performance engine using as many genuine Jaguar parts as possible, without wasting money on parts and modifications that don't deliver.
• Includes D-type cylinder heads, cooling system improvements, engine testing and fuels.

German edition of the Veloce SpeedPro book "How to Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4 3.8 & 4.2 Litre Engines".

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Author:	Des Hammill
Details:	116 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 1.4 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.55 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2007)
ISBN:	9783898808316