Jugar XK Series

July 7, 2014

Jaguar XK Series The Complete Story, by Jeremy Boyce. Crowood, £19.95.

Technical diagrams and photography of restoration in progress add a bit of ‘under the skin’ knowledge here for those who like to get to grips with the oily bits — or maybe it’s meant for those who like me want to know how the suspension works without getting dirty. The overall story of XKs from 120 to 150 doesn’t change, of course, but Boyce is very up on tiny spec changes to each model, and the tables which these AutoClassics feature are a plus, covering production numbers and changes. The author’s advice to owners has the ring of experience about it. And to answer the question in your caption, Jeremy — yes, that is a rear elevation of WB. GC

Gordon Cruickshank

Deputy editor

Bravely ignoring his degree in industrial design after discovering night rallies in a Renault 8, GC joined Motor Sport by accident, in the Teesdale days around 1982 when Jenks and WB were office regulars and Mr Tee ruled with a rod of cardboard. He took part in some of the early historic rallies, winning one of the Pirelli Marathons, and regularly runs his Mk2 Jaguar in road events.

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