{"product_id":"jaguar-xk-diy-restoration-and-maintenance-1","title":"Jaguar XK DIY: Restoration and Maintenance","description":"An absolute sensation when first seen in 1948, in the \nmidst of post-war austerity, the Jaguar XK 120 was both a stunningly \nbeautiful car sold to all the top film stars, and a ruthlessly \nsuccessful rally machine – and it remains just as effective on both \ncounts today. A perfect XK 120, 140 or 150 could easily cost six figures \nin pounds, dollars or euros today – so how practical is it to buy a \nneglected example and restore it at home? This is the story of how one \nman completely restored his XK 120 roadster, transforming it from \ndereliction into a thoroughly beautiful example of this iconic sports \ncar. He also took the time to investigate and incorporate numerous \ndetail improvements, making the car even more usable and practical for \ntoday’s roads, some 65 years after it was built. Cable TV engineer Bob \nExelby has a lifetime of home classic car rebuilds behind him and shares \nall the nuggets of information, advice and tips gleaned through his own \nblood (literally), sweat and tears over 50 years of ‘playing with old \ncars’. Even the most experienced make mistakes, and he freely shares his \nso that others can avoid them. This book is invaluable if you want to \nknow what makes an XK ‘tick’, and if it’s the classic car for you – and \nvital if you own or are restoring one. \n\nKey points: Complete DIY restoration of an early XK \nJaguar Perfect for those who carry out home servicing and repairs Packed \nwith advice and tips from an experienced home restorer Copiously \nillustrated in color throughout Gain the specific knowledge vital to \nwork on a Jaguar XK Anecdotes and mishaps: informative, amusing and \nencouraging Meticulously detailed, over 300 pages, over 400 photos","brand":"Porter Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39650328805447,"sku":"B05120#LN","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b05120_252bfd2c-ab6b-4cda-9bf4-f3768c5067a8.jpg?v=1709774836","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/jaguar-xk-diy-restoration-and-maintenance-1","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}