In the twenty years between 1950 and 1970, Jaguar produced no fewer than six different big saloon models, all of them powered by the legendary XK twin-cam six-cylinder engine. The story of these cars is traced through 51 articles which include model introductions, driving impressions, road, comparison and long term tests plus the performance data.

Sir William Lyons enjoyed a seemingly unstoppable rise to fame and fortune in the motor industry, and the Jaguar brand that he introduced became world-famous. Yet it did not happen overnight. In the 1920s he was in Blackpool, styling motorcycle sidecars, and in the 1930s in Coventry developing the SS motor car, with the stand-alone Jaguar company not appearing until 1945. The company's success was aided by the amazing new XK engine of 1948, by motor racing success at Le Mans, and by the stunning styling of cars like the XK120, the Mk 2 saloons and the extraordinary E-Type. Graham Robson here explores the history of the Jaguar company and its many classic marques.

Between 1950 and 1970 Jaguar produced six different big saloon ranges, although these in practice amounted to just two basic designs. The first design covered the 1950s and began with the Mk VII, which became the Mk VIIM in 1954, the Mk VIII in 1956 and then the Mk IX in 1958. The second design covered the 1960s beginning with the Mk X in 1961, which became the 420G. This is a book of contemporary road tests, new model introductions, technical data, history and buying used. Models covered include: Mk VII, Mk VIIM VIII, Mk IX, Mk X and 420G.

This significantly enhanced Fourth Edition of Jaguar – All the cars, brings the Jaguar model story right up-to-date. The only publication available covering the entire range in precise detail, with a revised engine chapter, updated chapters on existing models, and new chapters on the very latest Jaguar models.

During the 1960s, the automobile finally secured its position as an indispensable component of daily life in Britain. Car ownership more than doubled from approximately one car for every 10 people in 1960 to one car for every 4.8 people by 1970. Consumers no longer asked "Do we need a car?" but "What car shall we have?" This well-illustrated history analyzes how both domestic car manufacturers and importers advertised their products in this growing market, identifying trends and themes. Over 180 advertisement illustrations are included.

Jaguar Century is a lavishly illustrated large-format retrospective examining 100 years of Jaguar, one of the most acclaimed marques in automotive history.

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