Original Jaguar XK - The Restorer's Guide

Now available as a reprinted third edition, this perennial best-seller has become widely regarded as the “XK bible” for owners, restorers, collectors and enthusiasts. Packed with expert knowledge, detailed photography and essential reference material, it provides an unrivalled guide to the originality, specification and detail differences of Jaguar’s legendary XK sports cars.

More than 50 Jaguar XKs were photographed specifically for this book, including eight rare alloy-bodied XK120s, low-mileage unrestored examples, barn-find cars and remarkable original components.

• The definitive Jaguar XK originality and restoration guide
• Covers XK120, XK140 and XK150 models in exceptional detail
• Includes rare alloy XK120s and the final 3.8 XK150 S models
• Detailed bodywork, interior and mechanical reference photography
• More than 50 XKs photographed specifically for the book
• Features incredibly low-mileage unrestored cars and barn-find examples
• Includes model breakdowns, colour schemes, specifications and statistics
• Chapters on tools and literature by Roger Payne
• Expert input from leading Jaguar XK specialists
• XK survivor data from David Bentley
• Photographs of brand-new old stock parts and rare items

Lavishly illustrated with over 1000 images across 400 pages, Original Jaguar XK is an essential reference for anyone restoring, preserving, buying or researching a classic Jaguar XK.