{"product_id":"jaguar-xk140-150-in-detail","title":"Jaguar Xk140\/150 In Detail","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaguar's series of \u003cstrong\u003eXK sports cars\u003c\/strong\u003e used the remarkable \u003cstrong\u003etwin overhead camshaft engine\u003c\/strong\u003e that was first exposed to the public in 1948 in the new \u003cstrong\u003eXK120 two-seater\u003c\/strong\u003e, which took the motoring world by storm. For 1954 the XK120 was replaced by the mildly restyled \u003cstrong\u003eXK140\u003c\/strong\u003e model, with an increase in power, optional overdrive and a roomier cockpit. It was replaced in 1957 by the \u003cstrong\u003eXK150\u003c\/strong\u003e. With disc brakes on all wheels, the option of engines up to 265bhp and a completely new body, the XK150 was an extremely competent performance car with more than a touch of glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book opens with an exposition of the background to the introduction of the XK140, a key model because the XK120 was such a hard act to follow. Then comes a full technical analysis of the new car, covering all aspects of the chassis, running gear, engine and transmission. This sets the scene for the coverage of the XK150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor production changes during the evolution of the two models are recorded, and production and sales worldwide are analyzed in depth. The author also provides information on prototypes and special-bodied cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Description: The book opens with an introduction of the XK140. Then comes a technical analysis of the new car. This sets the scene for the coverage of the XK150. Production changes are recorded, and production and sales are analyzed in depth. Six outstanding examples of XK140s and 150s are featured in specially commissioned color photography, accompanied by some 250 photographs from the archives of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and reproductions of XK sales and publicity material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herridge \u0026 Sons Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911979483207,"sku":"B03905","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/1a0393e5-4abb-49cc-8b0f-3a27fd80f461_23708.jpg?v=1772257607","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/jaguar-xk140-150-in-detail","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}