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Product Identifiers

PublisherPorter Press International

ISBN-101907085351

ISBN-139781907085352

eBay Product ID (ePID)234399863

Product Key Features

Book TitleJaguar Xk Diy : Restoration and Maintenance

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAutomotive / History, Automotive / Pictorial, Automotive / Antique & Classic

Publication Year2016

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation

AuthorBob Exelby

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight56.1 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal629.28722

SynopsisAn absolute sensation when first seen in 1948, in the midst of post-war austerity, the Jaguar XK 120 was both a stunningly beautiful car sold to all the top film stars, and a ruthlessly successful rally machine--and it remains just as effective on both counts today. A perfect XK 120, 140 or 150 could easily cost six figures in pounds, dollars or euros today--so how practical is it to buy a neglected example and restore it at home? This is the story of how one man completely restored his XK 120 roadster, transforming it from dereliction into a thoroughly beautiful example of this iconic sports car. He also took the time to investigate and incorporate numerous detail improvements, making the car even more usable and practical for today's roads, some 65 years after it was built. Cable TV engineer Bob Exelby has a lifetime of home classic car rebuilds behind him and shares all the nuggets of information, advice and tips gleaned through his own blood (literally), sweat and tears over 50 years of 'playing with old cars'. Even the most experienced make mistakes, and he freely shares his so that others can avoid them. This book is invaluable if you want to know what makes an XK 'tick', and if it's the classic car for you--and vital if you own or are restoring one., The Jaguar XK 120 was stunning when it debuted in 1948. It sold like wildfire to top film stars, and was ruthless as a rally machine -- two facts that remain true today. An XK 120, 140, or 150 in perfect condition could easily run up a six-figure price tag; if you have the know-how, why not buy a forgotten model and restore it at home? Jaguar XK DIY follows the story of author Bob Exelby as he transforms his XK 120 roadster from a rusty derelict to a shining example of the iconic sports car. Not only does this book cover how to restore the car, Exelby also explains how he made many detail improvements, making the car even more usable and practical for today's roads.