Jaguar/Daimler XJ40

A practical and highly-illustrated hands-on guide, taking you step-by-step through examination and purchase of Jaguar's highly-developed flagship saloon, which took the company from the Leyland years into private ownership once more. Covering all engine and trim versions, here's 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. Also includes full details on back-up organisations and literature.

Auteur

This is Peter's fifth Jaguar book, which he writes between medical writing assignments which pay for the cars! He has owned numerous Jaguars and Daimlers, mostly requiring significant work to repair but all eventually delivering their own combination of the Jaguar 'grace, space and pace' combination. Peter currently uses a 1993 XJ12 6.0L version of the XJ40 as his daily driver, and it delivers uncanny smooth power from walking pace to licence-losing speeds. Having inspected many other XJ40s in poor condition, as well as some immaculate examples, he is ideally placed to help you spot the difference and buy a good car.