Daimler Sovereign, Double Six and Super Eight: Books

Jaguar / Daimler XJ6, XJ12 and Sovereign - All Series I, II and III models (1968-1992)

In 1968 the Jaguar XJ6 set new standards for luxury cars and spawned more than a dozen variants over the next 20 years, including the iconic 12 cylinder cars.

This book guides you systematically though 3 different series of production, 4 engines and long or short wheelbase saloons or coupés, pointing out faults common to all versions as well as some specific to each model.

Working via initial quick-check guidance and then in detail, step-by-step, through the strengths and weaknesses of your potential purchase, you'll avoid buying a bad example and maximize the value and enjoyment you get out of your investment in one of motoring's landmark cars.
The book also points you towards the major players in the Jaguar community to help you maintain and improve your Jaguar.

Packed with 100 detail pictures and with a unique points system this book is truly essential for any potential XJ6 owner.

Jaguar / Daimler XJ - All models including Vandenplas (1994-2003)

The fabulous, modern, big Jaguars still attract admiration, but you need to know how to buy the best. This highly-illustrated book gives all the practical advice you could wish for when considering a purchase. What to look for, what to avoid, and whether the car is likely to suit your needs, plus relative values and the best places to buy.
The X300 was the first serious model development in collaboration with Ford and the cars benefited in quality terms as a result. Problems do exist, however, especially with the X308 models which followed in 1997. Though they are excellent value today, it is still important to buy the right car if expensive problems are to be avoided.

This handy book will help you decide which car to consider, and having chosen your model it will help pick a sound car from amongst those you locate and inspect. High mileage need not be a deterrent, but you need to avoid neglected cars and know exactly what to look for.

Giving you have the insight and expertise to select the best example within your budget, the book has a dedicated evaluation section in which each aspect of the vehicles is given an objective numerical score reflecting the car's condition.
The points are added up to give an overall score supporting a decision to buy or leave. There is no safer way to avoid buying a bad car short of paying for a professional evaluation. In helping you choose the right car this book will surely pay for itself.

Jaguar XJ6, XJ8 & XJR (2003-2009) - All X-350 models including Daimler

This is the essential guide to all Jaguar XJ models from 2003 to 2009. An important read for any potential owner, but also a constant reference guide to keep with you when viewing a car. It will help you identify the model that suits you, what to look for when inspecting a car, and will provide you with all the necessary procedures to ensure the car is actually what it appears to be.

It will identify some of the pitfalls to avoid, help you decide on exactly how to buy - from a dealer, private sale, or auction - and how to get the best possible car for your money. The X350s are the last with what many would call 'traditional Jaguar' styling, yet they embody many technological advances. Therefore it is even more important to study the subject closely and inspect cars thoroughly before purchase.
This book is the perfect pocket guide for that purpose.

Jaguar XJ40 - All Models (1986-1994)

The Jaguar XJ40 had a long development history and underwent sophisticated and thorough testing on several continents. Featuring an array of high-tech features such as a digital dashboard, it drove superbly and won the UK's prestigious 'Car of the Year' award.
Most early cars have gone to the crusher by now, and those that remain are be of variable quality. Even the last XJ40s are now 20 years old and can suffer terminal decline. For the careful buyer, however, they represent true bargain luxury cars, provided you buy a good example.

This book will help you pick a sound car and avoid the depressing experience of buying a superficially pretty XJ40, which turns out to have serious problems through neglect or wear. It takes you step by step through your initial viewing and a more detailed inspection, where each aspect of the car is given an objective numerical score reflecting its condition, with the total overall score supporting your decision to buy or walk away. There is no safer way to avoid buying a bad car short of paying for a professional evaluation.

Jaguar / Daimler XJ6, XJ12 & Sovereign - Alle Modelle der Serien 1, 2 & 3 (1968-1992)

September 1968 wurde auf dem 6. Pariser Autosalon der Jaguar XJ6 präsentiert, dessen Entwurf aus der Feder von Jaguar-Gründer Sir William Lyons stammte.
Bis Ende 1992 entstanden von den drei XJ-Baureihen mit der klassischen Karosserieform insgesamt über 400.000 Exemplare, von denen Überlebende in gutem oder sehr gutem Zustand heute gesuchte Raritäten sind.

Wie gewohnt präsentiert sich auch dieser Band der Erfolgsreihe aus dem Heel Verlag als kompakter Ratgeber und unverzichtbares Hilfsmittel bei der Beurteilung des Zustandes eines zum Verkauf stehenden Jaguar / Daimler XJ6, XJ12 & Sovereign.
Hier findet jeder Interessent wichtige Tipps, worauf er beim Kauf achten muss, um nicht später eine böse Überraschung zu erleben. Außerdem ergänzt ein ausführlicher Teil mit wichtigen Adressen und Ansprechpartnern diesen wertvollen Begleiter.