Fine.

Fine.

Fine.

Fine.

The October 1963 issue and then five consecutive issues from January to May 1964. Being in-house, the magazines regularly feature material that is not available elsewhere. VG.

Leaflet for colour schemes included.

Oxbridge blue launch folder for the Mark VIII, with the superb airbrush illustration of the saloon inside. Unusually, this copy is in its grey/blue Jaguar presentation envelope and has been well-protected by the envelope. Brochure – VG. Envelope has some edginess o/w VG.

The large 4-page folder w blue-grey cover in metallic ink. 13.5 x 9.5. Pub ref 100m/3/58. Printer AB & S Ltd. Three XK 150 models are described in the Specs on the back page – Standard, Special Equipment and “S” Type. This is the only brochure Jaguar issued with a mention of the XK150S. The metallic ink on the covers of this large brochure rubs and creases very easily and has done so here. Internally there is some sl creasing, but generally clean. Good.

If you have one of these “specials” this is for you! TWR’s XJ40 also has a mention. Fine.

VG to Fine.

This is the 8-page launch brochure for the 2+2 car. Important for brochure collectors and car owners! These brochures are less easy to find than others of this era. Sl rubs on covers o/w VG.

“Jaguar Mark 2 Models”. 12 pp brochure w brown laminated front bearing 3 badges for 2.4, 3.4 and 3.8 litre. Wire spiral binding. Unusually this catalogue was printed in Belgium by M. Chalot. This company picked up a substantial amount of business from Jaguar during the UK printers’ strike June-August 1959. Also, black skirted folder. Both VG nr Fine.

“New Grace…New Space…New Pace”. 12-page, comb-bound and with silver metallic growler’s head on the cover. Some rubs o/w VG.

Launch pack containing press release, full-colour photos and a DVD with much extra data and images. Fine. Rare.

Tiny, double-sided folder 4 x 2 that opens up to 11 x 5 double-sided. The only standard Jaguar sales literature that includes the D-type. Plus – Jaguar Price List for October 1955. Last item is another missed opportunity – ‘D’ Type Competition Model for £33663/4/2d including purchase tax. If only we knew what these cars would be selling for in 2024! Both Fine.

19-page booklet of general guidance for service staff. Covers all main components and very useful if you own one of these cars. VG.

Press pack from Jaguar Deutschland, in German. Four-page press release and three superb studio photos in full-colour. First one I have seen. Fine nr Mint.

No fewer than nine copies of these important booklets. Most have seen wear but not excessively so. They span the years 1963 to 1972, less 1969. Plus, the related booklet, “Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual. Catalogue No 9001, dated 2/94. Good. Rarely offered in quantity.

In the words of the Intro – “Brings together all known methods of dealing with leakage problems which have occurred with the XJS Convertible in the past.” Covers sl rubbed o/w Fine.

October 1959. Covers – Mk IX, Mk 1, Mk 2 and XK150, incl XK150S. March 1965. Covers – Mk IX. MK 2, XK150 & “S” and E-type. Both Fine.

35 x 22. Wonderfully evocative of the era. Fine. Rare.

These mascots first appeared between the two World Wars in Desmo’s range of animal mascots. VG.

Undated but reference to opalescent colours suggests the Mark 2 and S-type era. Having been kept closed for years and protected from light, these are very valuable for owners and restorers dealing with body-work as being pretty close to original colours. Very rare – it’s several years since I last saw one (See also Lot 444 above). Some sl damp marks, o/w VG.

Fine and boxed.

Fine, nr Mint.

The first photo shows them side-by-side. This Lot is for the largest in the range – “Extra Large Hold Case” which is 50 cm x 73 x 34. Mint.

Mint.

Card-covered ring-bound fldr. 10 x 12. 171 pp. As supplied at the dealers’ launch for the XK8. Titled for technicians, but appears to be targeted more at sales staff, with detailed consideration of 11 sales points: (1) ‘The Cat is Back’ – introduction. (2) Body design. (3) Electrical design. (4) Engine and transmission. (5) Suspension, steering and brakes. (6) Environmental design. (7) Security. (8) Safety. (9) Control, Comfort and Luxury. (10) Accessories. (11) The handover. Exceptionally wide-ranging content and a significant publication for any XK 8 owner, especially of the early models. Cover – sl rubbed. Contents – Fine.

1996. This is the comprehensive brochure with the silver-grey car on the front – a massive 42 pages, some doubled. 12 x 12. Superb photography throughout. VG.

Press pack dated October 1996. 6-page press release and two colour photos. Pack – Fine. Contents – Mint.

1998 press pack with. 5-page press release and three colour photos. Pack – Fine. Contents – Mint.

A second XK 8 launch folder, this one highlighting the V8 engine. 6 pp. 10.5 x 11. Ref – JLD/10/22/21/96T. Superb photography. Specs and paint jobs at the back.

Six-page folder for the Italian market. Has central mailing crease o/w Fine.

Uprated XK8 and XKR with “R” Performance options. 38 pages and very comprehensive. 12 x 8. Ref – JLM/10/02/03/04.5. In slip-case. Fine.

A comprehensive journalist’s pack for the press launch on 2 October 1996, Hard-back four-ring binder. Includes – 5-page press release, four detailed sections on Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and Specs. 15 slides and 15 colour photos. Separate brochure on the new AJ-V8 engine at back. Unusually complete and a unique gathering of information on the XK8 and of special interest to owners of early cars. Fine.

Brochure for the car launched at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. This is the later car with the 5.0 litre supercharged engine and carried the “RS” badge. 28 pp. 12 x 7. Ref – JLM/10/02/35/1211. In laminated card slip-case. Rare. Fine.

8 x 8 card folder in slip-case with DVD. March 2008. Fine. Rare.

Confidential pre-launch information for dealers. Unusual and an interesting angle! 16 pp. 12 x 8. Ref – JLD/10/23/21/96. Fine.

A full programme that also included displays of classic cars in conjunction with Coventry’s Centenary of Motoring celebrations. Plus “XK8 Accessories & Collection”. 31 pages of goodies for the car, you and your family! Both Fine.

Dealer Training Publication. Exhaustive at 124 pages and this is just the Introduction!. Fine.

Veloce. Updated edition. 218 pp. In the words of the sub-title – “Buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying”. In my view, Nigel’s is still the best book on the XK8. Fine.

1:18 scale. Formed in a special high density resin material then thermal-plated with lead-free pewter. Sl jimp on boot edge o/w VG.

Heavy laminated card. One of the lesser-known aspects of Jaguar Cars’ activities is that a number of military vehicles were fitted with the J6 version of the XK engine. They include the Fox scout car (which was designed and prototyped by Jaguar), the Ferret scout car, the Stonefield 4 x 4 Truck and all 7 members of the tracked Scorpion family – including the Scorpion light tank that was capable of around 60 mph on the road. Not bad for a tracked vehicle weighing over 7 tonnes! This is an unusual item and in unmarked Fine condition.

1:43 scale. One by IXO and a Corgi police car. Models – Mint. Boxes – Good.

Comprises – teapot, hot water jug, four cups and saucers, sugar bowl, cream jug and ashtray. All Fine.

The china is Coalport’s “Camelot” design and uniquely each item has two leaping Jaguars face-to-face under the glaze on the base. Unlike the set at Lot 231 above, this set is unboxed. All Fine.

Stuart Spencer was the manager of Jaguar’s Design Studio before he went freelance. Over the years, he has produced some fine examples of that specialised branch of motoring art – the cut-away drawing. In my view. this original cutaway of the production version of the XJ220 is one of his best. He had the free run of Bloxham for all his preliminary work, as well as use of certain CAD/CAM drawings. It was this privileged access that ensured the very high degree of accuracy that is one of Stuart’s hallmarks. 40 x 29 overall. Mounted, framed and glazed. Fine. Unique.