{"product_id":"jaguar-mark-1-2-deluxe-3-book-set","title":"Jaguar Mark 1 \u0026 2 Deluxe 3 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA complete history of Jaguar’s Mark 1 \u0026amp; 2 saloons\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA fabulous selection of period colour photographs, press material and specially commissioned studio photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes the story of their motorsport successes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContains fascinating anecdotes and curiosities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA celebration of great British design\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWritten by leading Jaguar expert Nigel Thorley\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA deserving recipient of the title ‘Great Car’\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJaguar Mark 1 \u0026amp; 2 – a bench-mark by which all other classic cars are judged\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes V8 Daimler models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact\u003cstrong\u003e Jaguar saloons \u003c\/strong\u003eof the 1950s and 1960s were some of the most popular performance cars of their day and now are considered one of the most collectable of classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating, extensively illustrated book, \u003cstrong\u003eNigel Thorley\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the year by year history and development of the \u003cstrong\u003eJaguar Mark 1 and Mark 2 models\u003c\/strong\u003e. From the original design concept in the early 1950s, through to the final variants produced at the end of the 1960s, it’s all here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a fabulous collection of period and specially commissioned photographs and curiosities and anecdotes uncovered along the way, Jaguar Mark 1 \u0026amp; 2 represents a feast for car lovers, and Jaguar owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis originality guide covers \u003cstrong\u003eJaguar Mk1, Mk2, S-type, 420 and Daimler V8 and Sovereign models.\u003c\/strong\u003e This book provides a comprehensive guide to factory specifications, equipment and finishes in all departments. Jaguar founder \u003cstrong\u003eSir William Lyons \u003c\/strong\u003ehad a hit on his hands when he launched the \"compact\" \u003cstrong\u003e2.4 liter sports saloon\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1956. A year later those wanting more thrills were offered the \u003cstrong\u003e120mph 3.4 Liter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both were replaced in 1960 by the Mk2 models, which added a \u003cstrong\u003e3.8 liter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and from there on, the range was developed and expanded with the long-booted \u003cstrong\u003eS-type\u003c\/strong\u003e of 1964, the \u003cstrong\u003e4.2 liter 420 \u003c\/strong\u003eof 1967, and the final \u003cstrong\u003e240\/340 models\u003c\/strong\u003e of 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside there were the \u003cstrong\u003eDaimler V8\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSovereign\u003c\/strong\u003e models. The Mk1 and Mk2 and their derivatives have been heading the list of desirable classic cars for many years, and more and more worn-out, semi-derelict examples are being dragged out of garages and barns to be restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking originality in a restoration, or considering the purchase of a car, or even noting points of originality or otherwise in a car they already own, Factory-Original Jaguar Mk1 \u0026amp; Mk2 provides the comprehensive guide to factory specifications, equipment and finishes in all departments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt covers engine and transmission, body panels, interior and exterior trim, electrics, dashboard, instruments, switches and controls, lamps, under the hood components, paint and trim colors - in fact, everything right down to the tool kit, from the beginning of production to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is accompanied by some 300 specially commissioned color photographs of outstanding examples of the cars, enabling the reader to view every model and variant in considerable detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA history of all four generations of compact \u003cstrong\u003eJaguar\u003c\/strong\u003e, and their \u003cstrong\u003eDaimler\u003c\/strong\u003e equivalents, tracing the gradual development of \u003cstrong\u003eSir William Lyons'\u003c\/strong\u003e original idea over a period between 1955 and 1969. From the powerful, luxury MK 1 and 2 cars to the 4.2-litre 420, this book covers design, devleopment and styling; special-bodied variants; racing performance; buying and owning a compact Jaguar saloon model and, finally, specifications and production figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676522742040,"sku":"KITB05244\/B05856\/B05025","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kitb05244b05856b05025.jpg?v=1772251992","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/jaguar-mark-1-2-deluxe-3-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}