Fine.

Fine.

Fine.

Fine.

Researched from the Company archives while Andrew was working in the PR dept at Browns Lane. The depth of research that went into these two books was exceptional, covering as they do, so many years of the Company’s competitive history. The photographs are still unique in their depth, range and variety. Two seminal books in any Jaguar library and rarely offered as a pair. Fine.

Both VG.

Plus, two copies the Motor Cycle guide. Unusual in quantity and always fascinating to track your car through a range of guides like these. Good to VG.

All Mint boxed.

Issue 21 – the Fiftieth Anniversary issue for September 1972 and Issue 29 – the final issue for June 1973. After this, all the BL marque magazines were all lumped together in the “British Leyland Mirror” The claim was “A Paper for Everyone.” The reality was that with all the individual marques being submerged, it ended up as a paper for no-one. Also included is Sir William Lyons’ memorial card. All Fine.

Covers the 4-door saloon and the 2-door coupe. Ref A/199/1 – for North America. VG.

This brochure ran through several printings over a number of years. However, this is the genuine launch brochure, dated “9.68” – the month in which the car was launched. Includes spec card in back pocket. Fine.

Components shown are – gears, gearbox case, rear suspension, final drive unit, timing gears and cylinder block. Very helpful for identifying parts – and putting everything back together again in the correct order! VG. Rare.

Discusses four dealerships – Stratstone in London, Drabble & Allen in Manchester, Hornburg in the States and P J Evans in Birmingham. Foreword by Nick Scheele, former Chairman and CEO of Jaguar. An unusual take on the Jaguar story and a fascinating read. Fine.

Motorbooks International, USA. 1985. 11 x 9. A superb, extended photo essay on the milestone cars. It starts with the SS 100 and ends with the XJS. Exceptional photos, many from the Road & Track picture archive, and well-informed commentary by one of America’s top-flight motoring writers. Fine book in VG dw. Seldom seen outside the States. VG/VG.

EPA in 1992. 12 x 10. 208 pp. This is the superbly-bound hard-back edition, protected by a strong slip-case. Not to be confused with the later soft-back editions. Ranges widely across the cars from the first SS Cars days to the early 1990s as can be seen from the list of contents in the second photo. Excellent photography throughout – some contemporary, some modern. Mint book in Fine slip-case.

1993. A former French paratrooper, Roland was a luminary of the French Jaguar scheme in the 80s and 90s. His particular speciality was Jaguars that had been modified or adapted by others – for better or for worse! His own collection was unique and he ranged far and wide in his research for this book. It is made particularly accessible by being bi-lingual in English and French, though his translator was clearly not a native English-speaker. Unique, rare and fascinating. Fine.

Jaguar Cars 1972. 64 pp. 9.5 x 9.5. Although he is not credited, this was written by Andrew Whyte. A photo-review of the company’s history and products. A milestone book for the Jaguar bibliophile as it is the only hardback book ever published by Jaguar (as opposed to JDHT, etc.). VG.

2001 – 2nd edition. Aztek. Revised and updated by Michael L. Cook. 271 pp. A unique review of the post-war development of Jaguar’s operations in North America by two of the leading players. This is Mike’s presentation copy to Norman Dewis and has his note of thanks to Norman on the frontispiece. Fine.

Haynes. 2004. 224 pp. The post-war story from the creation of the XK engine for the XK120 and Mark VII through to the V8 and the V6 engines. Jeff is a specialist engineering writer. Fine/Fine.

As one of the top Jaguar writers, Philip has assembled an amazing collection of Jaguar automobilia from the earliest days of the company and he presents an intriguing selection in these two books. There is some overlap but together, they present a unique overview of the company, the cars, and key people. Fine.

As it says on the tin – this is a potted review of All the cars from 1935 to 2018. Also, a chapter on Jaguar’s various engines. Hugely comprehensive reference book and my own copy is permanently by my side! VG.

A straight run of four books from 1977 to 1981, written when Paul was the editor of “Jaguar Driver” magazine. Coverage of cars, events and people at a time when the likes of C-types and D-types were regularly to be seen in Club races! Historic. VG.

Lionel Rouse print showing Duncan Hamilton in a D Type with the race no. 51. A benign Sir William Lyons smiles approvingly from the clouds. Copy no 48 of only 150. Signed in pencil by both Duncan and Sir William. So far as I’ve been able to discover, this series is unique in being the only one bearing Sir William’s signature. Fine. Rare.

A limited edition print no 262/400. By Keith Woodcock, signed by him and driver, Chuck Nicholson. Fine.

Plastic weather-proof material. Creased from folding but that could be eased out over time. 48 x 36. VG with potential for fine. Rare.

The car is clearly based on the XK120 and the wording around the rim of this medal from the Netherlands, reads – “Autoclub W. Veluwe”. Veluwerit 17 Juli ’54.” Dutch XK owner Bob Knijenburg very kindly translated this for me as recording that the Dutch car club “Autoclub West-Veluwe,” organised a tour in the De Veluwe region on the 17th of August 1954. This area is a National Park in the centre of the Netherlands. Bob also mentioned that there is a “Veluwse Oldtimerclub” in existence today – perhaps a descendant? I checked their website and the home page has a superb image of a Light Weight E-type with the wonderful strapline underneath – “Classic Wheels Move the Soul”- we can all sign up to that! This medal is a delightful reminded of those splendid XK days in the 1950s. Rare. Fine. Value? Who knows – let’s start with an estimate of £40-50.

“Silk Cut-Jaguar” badge on the left breast. Shower-proof polyester and well-padded. Two side and one inside pocket. Size not shown but fits me OK so probably Medium. Shows sl wear but still VG.

Size not too clear on the label, but looks like “medium.” Has seem wear but still VG.

Card-backed four-ring press folder. With five sections – Cover Story. The Cars. The Drivers. The Background. The Season. Also, four mono photos showing the original Motul livery Fine. Rare as complete as this.

Jaguar Motorsport press pack. Contains three press releases and two mono phots – one showing the car in its new Motu livery; the other shows the two drivers by the car – Win Percy and Hans Heyer. Fine. Rare.

Sl surface rubs o/w VG.

There are two black boards each with a scalpel-cut image of an XJR-10 in the suggested red livery. One shows the car in plan-view; the other a side-on view from the right. History records that predominantly white “Bud Light” livery was adopted. Here lies the rarity value of these pieces as illustrations of the jockeying that goes on behind the scenes to secure and develop the sponsorship without which, there would be no racing. An unusual, important and probably unique slice of the history of Jaguar’s competitive achievements in North America. Fine.

This is the catalogue and preview booklet for that sale. Another chapter in the Ecurie Ecosse saga closes. Historic. Fine.

Contains 2-page press release on the Intercontinental Challenge. 2-page release on the XJR-15. Plus 2-page specs. Single-page release on JaguarSport. 2 x mono photos of the XJR-15. All contained in the correct JaguarSport card folder. Folder VG, contents Fine. Not seen very often, especially with such a comprehensive set of contents.

Unusual. Fine.

Limited edition no 412/500. 28 x 25. Mounted, framed and glazed. Fine.

Limited edition no 18/100. 22 x 18. Mounted, framed and glazed – has slipped slightly in the mount, but easily fixed. Fine.

Limited edition no 506/850. 25 x 25. Mounted, framed and glazed. Fine.

Plus, a framed group of postage stamps bearing Jaguars. The two autographs are framed and glazed along with a related photo. The stamps celebrate Jaguar’s 60th Anniversary in 1982 and are signed by John Egan. They include the rare E-type stamp from the 1961 “British Technology” set. Fine.

This is the Spa Francorchamps winning car from 1984, driven by Tom Walkinshaw, Hans Heyer and Win Percy. These are favourites among AutoArt’s Jaguar competition models. Mint. Boxed.

1:18 scale. High standards and superb detail, as always with AutoArt. Mint. Boxed.

1:12 scale. Mint. Boxed.

1:12 scale. Rarer than the standard model. Mint. Boxed.

1:18 scale, Mint. Boxed.

PJ Publishing. 2007. 272 pp. 9 x 12. In my view, the best book about Ecurie Ecosse. Eric is a Scottish writer and journalist who has been deeply embedded in the Scottish motor racing scene for years. He has drawn strongly on that deep well of knowledge and contacts to create this splendid book. Fine/VG.

An extremely comprehensive history of the company and the cars. Plus – “Archie and the Listers” by Robert Edwards. The story of a remarkable man. Born severely disabled, he fought back though several operations and eventually became a world-class racing driver, notably in Lister-Jaguars. Both VG.

Published by Barrie and Rockliff in 1960. First Edition with 59 excellent b/w photos. Duncan Hamilton’s superbly atmospheric autobiography from a period when motor racing was fun, even at the international level. VG/VG.

A superb book of motoring cartoons by Sallon of the Daily Mail. 7.5 x 10. 68 pp. Metal spiral binding. Published jointly by Shell-Mex and BP in 1956 to mark the 60th anniversary of the British motor industry. Naturally, given the era, the images include large number of Jaguar drivers. These books are scarce as many have been dismantled so the individual prints can be mounted and framed. Some age-browning of the cover and elsewhere. This is chemistry in action, not neglect. The wire binding is totally rust-free. VG.

This is the rare 2008 first edition signed by Tony and Paul as well as Norman Dewis and Jean Howarth, Mike’s fiancée. Jean only signed the first edition. Fine, nr Mint.