Jaguar: Fifty Years of Speed and Style (Haynes Classic Makes) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "At Earls Court in 1948, in the shadow of the show-stopping XK120 roadster, was a new Jaguar saloon..." (more)
Key Phrases: driveshaft link, door cappings, telescopic dampers, William Lyons, Browns Lane, Buying Hints (more...)

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A celebration of Jaguars, from 1948 to today's S-type and X-type, features all-color photography and examinations of their technical relationship to U.S. and European Fords, and the marque's new "premium brand" role as a volume producer.

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Martin Buckley, editor-at-large of Classic Cars magazine, has written books on MG, Triumph, Fiat and BMW. His first car was a 1960s Jaguar S-type and he has never lost his love of the marque. He lives near Stroud, in Gloucestershire.

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Product Details Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 2 edition (December 12, 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 1859608752 ISBN-13: 978-1859608753 Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #59 in  Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Luxury #99 in  Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Pictorial

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At Earls Court in 1948, in the shadow of the show-stopping XK120 roadster, was a new Jaguar saloon. Read the first page

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driveshaft link, door cappings, telescopic dampers, alloy head, litre version, litre engine, radius arms, hemispherical combustion chambers, centre console, double wishbones, cast iron block, one inlet, independent rear suspension, manual gearbox, fog lamps

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William Lyons, Browns Lane, Buying Hints, Carburettors Two, Mike Hawthorn, Earls Court, Aston Martin, Bob Knight, Double Six, Valves Twin, Vanden Plas, William Heynes, Castle Bromwich, Graham Hill, John Egan, Monte Carlo Rally, North America, Power Torque, Purchase Tax, Duncan Hamilton, Malcolm Sayer, Special Equipment, Alpine Rally, Borg-Warner Model, Capacity Valves Compression

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This book cites 4 books:

• Mon Ami Mate by Chris Nixon on page 36, and Back Matter
• In America by Marissa Moss on page 20
• Jaguar Saloon Cars (A Foulis motoring book) by Paul Skilleter in Back Matter
• The Jaguar Scrapbook (A Foulis motoring book) by Philip Porter in Back Matter

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 2 edition (December 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859608752
• ISBN-13: 978-1859608753
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #59 in	Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Luxury
  #99 in	Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Pictorial

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the Best, January 11, 2007

By	TR3 Enthusiast (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews

I have read many car books, but this one really succeeds at telling the story it wants, about all of the products of the Jaguar firm, not just the fancy ones. Good pictures, excellent product information, and even production numbers for most models.

Well done, with style.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Made for a happy Jag enthousiast, February 16, 2007

By	Twinsane Mom (Providence RI USA) - See all my reviews

A++ for the man who has everything! We got this for my Dad'd birthday. He called soon after opening it to say he loves it and the photography is excellent.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Digest for Classic Jaguar Appreciation, March 2, 2009

By	Roger C. Corea "Roger C. Corea" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of the most historically complete and interesting overviews of the Jaguar car and company. Jaguar collectors will find this book highly informative allowing them to reinforce there appreciation for the classic Jaguar all over again!!!