Jaguar XK 120, 140 & 150: The Essential Buyer's Guide

Author(s): Nigel Thorley

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Many interesting classic cars are ever increasing in value, and the XK120, XK140 and XK150 models are certainly amongst that category. This is the essential guide to those models - an important read for owners, but more crucially, a constant reference guide to keep with you when viewing a potential purchase. It will help you identify the model that suits you, tell you what to look for when inspecting a car, and provide you with all the necessary procedures to go through to ensure the car is what it appears to be. With guidance on common pitfalls and the best ways to buy, this book will help you get the best possible car you can for your money.


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Nigel Thorley is a well-regarded motoring historian with a particular interest in the Jaguar marque. Having owned 61 examples of the brand since the age of 17, including 16 MkIIs, his knowledge and expertise of these cars is well recognised. Nigel has written 20 books on the marque, has contributed to TV and radio programmes, regularly provides talks and seminars on the models, and is a prominent founder member of the Jaguar Enthusiast's Club. He also edits its prestigious monthly magazine, Jaguar Enthusiast.

Introduction & Foreword Contents Is an XK right for you? Cost considerations Living with an XK Relative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems Lack of use problems The XK community Vital statistics Index

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  • : 9781845843779
  • : Veloce Publishing Ltd
  • : Veloce Publishing Ltd
  • : 0.227
  • : 01 February 2013
  • : 195mm X 139mm X 15mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 October 2012
  • : books

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  • : Nigel Thorley
  • : Nigel Thorley
  • : 94 illustrations
  • : 94 illustrations
  • : 64
  • : 64
  • : 629.2222
  • : 629.2222
  • : Paperback
  • : Paperback