The XJ40 had a long development history and underwent sophisticated and thorough testing on several continents. Featuring an array of high-tech features such as a digital dashboard, it drove superbly and won the UK s prestigious Car of the Year award. Most early cars have gone to the crusher by now, and those that remain are of variable quality. Even the last XJ40s are now 14 years old and can suffer terminal decline. For the careful buyer, however, they represent true bargain luxury cars, provided you buy a good example. This book will help you pick a sound car and avoid the depressing...

Vor 40 Jahren, im September 1968, wurde auf dem 6. Pariser Autosalon der XJ6 prsentiert, dessen Entwurf aus der Feder von Jaguar-Grnder Sir William Lyons stammte. Bis Ende 1992 entstanden von den drei XJ-Baureihen mit der klassischen Karosserieform insgesamt ber 400.000 Exemplare, von denen berlebende in gutem oder sehr gutem Zustand heute gesuchte Raritten sind.

The fabulous, modern, big Jaguars still attract admiration, but you need to know how to buy the best. This highly-illustrated book gives all the practical advice you could wish for when considering a purchase. What to look for, what to avoid, and whether the car is likely to suit your needs, plus relative values and the best places to buy.