Jaguar XJ-S Family

Books

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1855202719 Jaguar XJS Gold Portfolio 1975-88 Brooklands Books Buy View
1855206293 Road & Track on Jaguar XJ-S - XK8 XKR 1975-2003 Brooklands Books Buy View

Magazine Articles

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Single vehicle -Reviews Article The Jaguar XJ-S Story
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Publication Classic Cars June 2007
The Jaguar XJ-S Story - On one hand it's a disaster area that failed to replace the fabulous E-Type.  On the other it's a grand touring supercar sales success.  The Jaguar XJ-S is all this and more, and this is its story.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article The XJ factor
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Publication Practical Classics December 2005
The XJ factor - These Jaguars may not be so widely appreciated as the mighty E-type and Mk2, but the XJ-S and XJ6 redefined the industry standard.  Today the Seventies pair make excellent alternatives to their Sixties ancestors, says Nigel Boothman.
Features Article Buying guide - Jaguar XJ-S (1975-1996)
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Publication Classic Cars August 2005

Buying guide - Jaguar XJ-S (1975-1996) -  Jaguar’s  XJ-S languished for years as an unloved, misunderstood GT but interest is on the up.  Buy wisely while it’s still a bargain super-coupé.

Features Article Life Story - Jaguar XJ-S
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Publication Practical Classics September 2004
Life Story - Jaguar XJ-S - The Jaguar E-Type was always going to be a hard act to follow but its replacement the XJ-S has confounded its critics to become a true classic of its time.
Features Article Saints Alive - The Saint's Jaguar XJ-S
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Publication Classic Cars May 2004
Saints Alive - The Saint's Jaguar XJ-S - Only a Jaguar XJ-S was suave enough for Simon Templar in TV series The Return of the Saint.  Driving that original car is like slipping into a Seventies time capsule.
Features Article Buyers Guide - Jaguar XJS ( 1975-1996)
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Publication Practical Classics May 2002
Buyers Guide ( 1975-1996)  - Initially criticised for its styling, fuel consumption and poor reliability, the XJS blossomed into one of Jaguar's greatest models, surviving an amazing 21 years.
Features Article Timewarp Classics: No.3 - Jaguar XJ-S: 1975
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 16 March 2006
Timewarp Classics: No.3 - Jaguar XJ-S: 1975 - Time Lord Andrew Roberts presses the button on his Tardis and lands in 1975, just in time to see the wraps pulled off the latest Big Car - the XJ-S.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article End of the Lyons
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Publication Classic & Sports Car January 2006
End of the Lyons - The last Jaguars linked to company founder Sir William rolled out of Browns Lane this year.  Simon Goldsworthy compares XJ6, XJ-S and XKR.
Features Article Full cream cat
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Publication Classics Monthly January 2006
Full cream cat - It outsold the E-Type and enjoyed a production run of 21 years.  Jaguar's XJS has always been popular with enthusiasts who enjoy performance motoring.  We show you how to extract more.
Features Article Twelve at Fifteen does go
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast December 2005
Twelve at Fifteen does go.
Restoration Article Club project XJS - Part 8
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast October 2005
Club project XJS - Part 8 - Nigel Thorley brings to a close our anniversary project.
General interest Article Club Project XJS Part 6
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast June 2005
Club Project XJS Part 6 - Nigel Thorley brings the story up to date on everyday use of the Club’s latest project - a 4.0 litre XJS Coupe.
Restoration Article Club Project XJS Part 4
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast April 2005
Club Project XJS Part 4 - Our 30th anniversary XJS Project - a 1993 4.0 litre XJS is still in the hands of the Editor while Dave Marks replaces the radiator.  A few more miles on the clock and the latest news on the body repairs.
Restoration Article Club Project Part 3 XJS
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast March 2005
Club Project Part 3 XJS - Nigel Thorley reports on another 400 miles in the Club’s latest project car.
Features Article Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000
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Publication Classic & Sports Car February 2005
Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000 - 130mph-plus coupés of girth and glamour bring that suave GT-man fantasy to life - starting at just £1000.  Martin Buckley pulls on the stringbacks to sample 15mpg style from Jaguar, Aston, Citroën, Alfa, Iso, Bristol, Jensen and Porsche.
Restoration Article Club Project XJS Part 2
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast February 2005
Club Project XJS Part 2 - Last month we announced the purchase of an XJS project car to run during this, the 30th year of the model.  Nigel Thorley provides the first regular monthly updates on our purchase.
Restoration Article XJ Project Part 23
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast February 2005
XJ Project Part 23 - After installing and testing the engine and fitting some of the engine bay components, access to which benefited from the absence of the inlet manifolds, a little more work in that department this month followed by the preparation, build up and fitting of the inlet manifolds to the engine.
Features Article Club Project Part 1 - XJS
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast January 2005
Club Project Part 1 - XJS - In this, the 30th anniversary year of the XJ-S, we are pleased to announce that the Club has purchased an example of the model as a project car.  To be reported on each month, the car will be regularly used and maintained to provide valuable information for current and impending purchasers of these fine cars.
Restoration Article XJ Project Part 22
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast January 2005
XJ Project Part 22 - More on the re-assembly from David Marks.
Features Article An XJ-S Appreciation
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast October 2004
An XJ-S Appreciation - By Steve Bass.
Features Article Two Years with an XJ-S, and not a moment too long
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast September 2004
Two Years with an XJ-S, and not a moment too long - Mark Thompson continues his story of XJ-S ownership, following on from his first part in the February issue of Jaguar Enthusiast.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Buyers Guide - Jaguar XJS
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Publication Top Gear May 2004
Buyers Guide - Jaguar XJS - Few cars combine speed with dignity like this one can.  But Paul Walton hopes his wallet can take it.
Features Article XJS - A Bridge Ultimately NOT Too Far
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast April 2004
XJS - A Bridge Ultimately NOT Too Far - Nigel Thorley is reunited with one of our original refurbishment projects - a pre-HE XJ-S.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Power Corrupts - Jaguar v Mercedes v Porsche
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Publication Classics Spring 2004
Power Corrupts - Jaguar v Mercedes v Porsche - Only the fastest of fat-cats could justify the price tag and fuel bills of these executive coupés.  But, asks Greg Whitaker, which one makes the soundest partnership? 1983 Porsche 928S, 1975 Jaguar XJ-S, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC.
Features Article Two Years with an XJ-S, and not a moment too Long - Serialised story by Mark Thompson
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast February 2004
Two Years with an XJ-S, and not a moment too Long - Serialised story by Mark Thompson
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Cats' whispers
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Publication Classic & Sports Car May 2003
Cats' whispers - Alastair Clements compares the sonic delights of Jaguar's V12 in the XJ-S and S3 E-Type.
Features Article Classics February 2002 pg 86
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Publication Classics February 2002
Jaguar XJ-S V12. With a smooth, powerful and complex V12 motor under the bonnet, is the XJ-S a difficult car to look after? Kim Henson advises.

Now in the shop

JAGUAR XJS GOLD PORTFOLIO 1975-88
JAGUAR XJS GOLD PORTFOLIO 1975-88
£16.50
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Jaguar XJ-S V12 Ultimate Portfolio 1988-96
Jaguar XJ-S V12 Ultimate Portfolio 1988-96
£19.45
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Road & Track Jaguar XJ-S - XK8 - XKR Portfolio 1975-03
Road & Track Jaguar XJ-S - XK8 - XKR Portfolio 1975-03
£14.45
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Powered by Jaguar
Powered by Jaguar
£26.99
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Jaguar Monthly - Enjoying Your Jaguar in England
Jaguar Monthly - Enjoying Your Jaguar in England
£8.95
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Practical Classics May 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide -Jaguar XJS 1975-1996.
Practical Classics May 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide -Jaguar XJS 1975-1996.
£2.95
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