G/201

A pair of D-type books.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

“Jaguar D-type 1954 onward (all models) Owners ’Workshop Manual” by Chas Parker. Haynes. 2017. An amusing take-off of the well-known Haynes Manual series. However, on closer examination this is a very serious and comprehensive piece of work. Includes commentaries from specialist engineers, racing drivers and owners. Plus, “Jaguar D-type & XKSS – Works & customer cars, Deetype and Lynx” by Graham Robson. An Osprey AutoHistory. Both VG.

G/202

An XK180 miscellany.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50 the Lot)

Unreleased factory poster of the car alongside a D-type at Silverstone. Press photo of the car in a sylvan setting and an XK180 mouse mat. The poster is very rare and the first I have seen.

Section H

Hardware

H/203

A very rare Jaguar Drivers’ Club “Founder” badge.

Estimate Price: (e£700-750)

Little is known about the genesis of these badges other than that the basic badge was designed in 1956 (the year the Club was founded), by one M. Bialkiewicz, a Committee member and a jeweller by profession. Early badges were made by Pinches, who are the only manufacturer of the Club’s badges to have their name stamped on the back – as with this one. Most Founder badges are numbered – the lowest I have seen is 13 and the highest is 92, so the total production is not likely to have been more than 100. It is also known that these badges were offered for early members to buy, but not all accepted. This badge has no number, presumably because it was issued before numbers were allocated. However, comparing it carefully with my photographic records of all the “Founder” badges I have handled, I am happy to confirm that this is a genuine original. The “Founder” plaque is in bronze, like the Jaguar head (not brass) and is correctly located high on the mounting tongue. It is pinned to the badge in the same way as the head. VG and with a nice patina on the bronze elements.

H/204

A genuine “Airline” mascot.

Estimate Price: (e£600-700)

Very rare. I only see one every two or three years. Has similarities with the Lejeune, but many differences too. I took both mine to see Sir David Hughes, a noted heraldic sculptor and the then owner of Lejeune Ltd. His reaction was that they may have originally been cast from a re-worked mould taken from one of his Jaguar mascots. Whatever the source, not many of them will have been made as I’ve seen so few in the 40-plus years I’ve been in business. Another mystery is how they acquired the name “Airline” Was there an association with the SS1 Airline saloon? Was it an Imperial Airways “frequent flier” giveaway? Fine.

H/205

Version 1 Jaguar mascot mounted on the correct radiator cap for pre-war Jaguar saloons and post-war Mark IV and Mark V saloons.

Estimate Price: (e£200-250)

Chrome plating pitted, but not deeply and an excellent basis for re-chroming. Good w potential for Fine.

H/206

Version 1 of the Jaguar mascot.

Sold Price: £76.00*

As for Lot 205 above, these were intended to fit on a radiator cap. The chrome of this one is sl pitted, but would make an excellent base for re-chroming. NB. The wooden base is for photography only. VG w potential.

H/207

Jaguar ashtray from the 1950s mounted with a full-size Version 2 mascot.

Estimate Price: (e£200-250)

These mascots were introduced in 1955 for fitting on bonnets after radiator caps disappeared inside. The ashtrays were used in Jaguar showrooms and offices, as well as presentation pieces. VG nr Fine.

H/208

“Jag-on-a-Box!” Factory presentation desk piece from the 1950s.

Estimate Price: (e£400-450)

The bronze-cast Jaguar rests on a twin-post base set in a walnut veneered box with a small drawer at the front. The veneer is the same as that fitted to the saloons of the era. The bronze casting of the Jaguar is unique to this item. It can be lifted off and the mouth is widened to act as crown-cork bottle-opener. A corkscrew can be fitted into the Jaguar but it’s missing here. VG nr Fine and with a superb patina.

H/209

Tool kit in circular metal box as supplied with Mark 2 and 420 saloons.

Sold Price: £375.00

It contains a full set of four open-ended “TW” spanners, a “Garringtons” adjustable and a combination screw-driver with two interchangeable blades. All these help dating. The tyre pressure gauge has the Jaguar winged logo and the patent no 418693 The spark plug is a Champion UN 12Y, with the correct cardboard sleeve and the grease gun has the correct instruction leaflet. One weakness would appear to be the pliers, which only have a faint and almost unreadable stamp. It should have a clear “SSP” stamp at the top, around the centre pivot. This probably started as an incomplete 1963/64 kit, with missing or incorrect tools replaced over time. Overall, and taking into account the worn condition of some of the items – the brake-bleeder container for example, it warrants a VG assessment with good potential for improvement at a reasonable cost. NB. I’m grateful to concourse tools specialist Roger Payne for his advice with assessing this kit.

H/210

Roller blotter presentation piece from the Factory in the 1950s.

Estimate Price: (e£200-250)

The walnut veneer top is the same veneer used in the Jaguar saloons of the era. Still eminently usable as the two halves separate easily to install new blotting paper. As with the “Jag-on-a-Box” above, the bronze Jaguar head is unique to this piece. Again, in bronze and with a very nice patina. VG.

H/211

Hallmarked sterling silver JaguarSport key-fob.

Sold Price: £350.00

These were supplied with each XJ220 and also presented to VIPs, etc. Fine.

H/212

The rare and original E-type key fob from the late 1960s.

Estimate Price: (e£250-300)

On page 186 of his book “Vintage Jaguar Keyrings 1955-1980” (see Lot 90), Bud Marston says that these fobs were produced in Birmingham in the early 1970s for cars bound for the American market. I rarely disagree with Bud on key fobs as his book truly is the bible. However, my first Series 2 E-type, which I bought in 1972, came with one of these fobs and as I was deep into Jaguar automobilia collecting in those days, I asked the seller and he confirmed he had bought the fob not long after he took delivery of the car in 1969. Therefore, if you own a Series 2 or Series 3 E-type, this is the right one for you! Fine.

H/213

A chair-side reading light made from the camshaft of an AJ6 engine.

Estimate Price: (e£100-125)

Lamp shade is yours to choose. Unusual. Fine.

H/214

A Version 2 mascot mounted on a wooden base.

Sold Price: £80.00

VG.

H/215

This mascot is clearly a copy of a Version 1 Gordon Crosby mascot but lacks teeth and the base below the rear paws.

Sold Price: £40.00

It is full-size, cast in bronze and weighs in at a hefty 855 grammes. A real puzzle to work out what this was used for. Two holes drilled in the base are both threaded and may indicate that it was mounted at some point but other options are possible. VG.

H/216

A slinky cat! A modern take on the Jaguar mascot.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

Solid brass. 11.5 inches long and heavy in the hand. Definitely one for the display cabinet and not the bonnet. NB. The wooden base is for photography only. Fine.

H/217

Jaguar Drivers’ Club “M” badge.

Sold Price: £151.00*

The only one I have ever seen. Care has been taken to match the colour of the enamel, though the “M” is in a different font to the lettering below. Wonder what the “M” stands for. – Manchester? Marshal? Answers on a post card… Fine. Rare.

H/218

Ecurie Ecosse car badge.

Sold Price: £145.00

Original. Has been mounted on a car and shows some wear. Mounted a Desmo clasp for fitting to badge bar. VG.

H/219

The stylish and elegant badge of Philip Porter’s XK Club.

Sold Price: £100.00

Has seen minimal time on a car and still Fine.

H/220

JDC badge with number 8934 stamped on foot of mounting tongue.

Estimate Price: (e£50-60)

Unmarked and looks as if it has never been on a car. Fine.

H/221

JDC car badge no 5453 by Pinches London.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

Pinches badges are the earliest made for JDC and are therefore have a vitreous enamel in-filling to the scroll rather than plasticote. Chrome shows wear front and back. Good.

H/222

“XJ Register” badge of the Jaguar Drivers’ Club.

Sold Price: £40.00

Minimal time on a car. Fine.

H/223

The original square badge of the now-defunct Jaguar Car Club.

Sold Price: £65.00

Fine.

H/224

The later, circular Jaguar Car Club badge.

Sold Price: £60.00

Fine.

H/225

Oval metal and plasticised badge of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

With golden lettering. Fine.

H/226

Square 3 x 3 plastic and metal badge of the JEC.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

With silver lettering. A “Renamel” badge in its original box. Fine.

H/227

A bunch of Keys!

Sold Price: £130.00

Two Melsoms from two different production runs, one with “Top Grain Leather” on the back of its fob and the other blank. One Jaguar XJ. One Rybrook Jaguar and one Wadham Stringer, Good to VG.

H/228

Finally, to close this Section here is a cornucopia of over 100 Jaguar and Daimler badges from the unique collection of the late Leslie Thurston.

Sold Price: £550.00

Leslie’s collection including a number of prototype badges, some of which are included here. Truly unique group and there are more than a few badges here that sell for upwards of £25. A bargain for a collector or an eBay trader. All VG or Fine, some Mint.

Section I

History of Jaguar and Jaguar Miscelleny

As always, this Section is a true miscellany. There is no real order and only the barest outline structure. This Section also includes range brochures that cover more than one Jaguar model. However, probably the best rule of thumb is that this is where you will find items which have no logical home elsewhere in the Catalogue - but that rule will not be inviolate!
I/229

No fewer than 78 different issues of the Jaguar Driver.

Estimate Price: (e£150-200 the Lot)

A broken run, spanning October 1963 to May 1978. These are all the smaller-sized magazines that preceded the shift up to A4. Much Jaguar history here – about the company as well as the cars. Also, a goodly record of the evolution of the Club, especially in the 1960s. A very rare opportunity. Most are VG, with only a handful Good.

I/230

“Products of the Jaguar Group of Companies”.

Sold Price: £60.00

This is the unique brochure that details all elements of the Jaguar Group: Jaguar Cars, Daimler Company, Daimler Transport Vehicles, Guy Motors Ltd, Henry Meadows (Gear Boxes) Ltd, and Coventry Climax Engines Ltd. Undated but late 1960s. 12 x 8. Tri-lingual text English/French/German. The glossy card covers are bound in with a clear plastic slide. Lower right corner of front cover bumped. Rear cover edgy on left. Covers VG. Internals Fine. Rare.

I/231

Five books that together provide a unique set of insights into the company, rather than the cars.

Estimate Price: (e£50-75 the Lot)

‘Back from the Brink’ by Michael Edwardes. His own story by the diminutive South African tycoon who transformed British Leyland and was prepared to let Jaguar loose. “Jaguar – Rebirth of a Legend” by Ken Clayton. Good over-view of the BL years and the move into and through privatisation. “The Will to Win- John Egan and Jaguar!” by John Underwood. A different angle on Egan’s turn-around of Jaguar and the successful privatisation. “Jewel in the Crown” by Ray Hutton. An examination of Tata’s acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover and a comprehensive analysis of the biggest investment in the UK motor industry of recent years. “Saving Jaguar” by John Egan. By the man himself! Covers – privatisation, quality control. The turnround, XJ 40. Racing 1981-89 and the Ford takeover. All are VG or Fine.

I/232

“Retirement of W M Heynes as Vice Chairman Engineers”.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

Jaguar press release embargoed to 31 July 1969. Also announces the appointment to the Board of RJ Knight (Chief Vehicle Engineer) and W. T. F Hassan (Chief Engineer Power Units). 3-pages mainly on Bill Heynes career and three photos. Also, a press pohoto of Lofty England trying hard not to burst out laughing! VG.

I/233

Two Jaguar press packs.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50 the pair)

One announcing the opening of the “Geoff Lawson Studio – Jaguar Advanced Design” and the other, the opening of the “Advanced Engineering Centre.” Two very significant events in the development of the company. Fine.

I/234

Two of Julian Kirk’s Jaguar Calendars.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50 the pair)

24 examples of Julian’s wit and his superb artistry. The two covers alone raise a smile. Delinquent skateboarders putting an XJR-9 to a new use (2015) and “Drama in the Norwegian pits” (2016). These calendars are only produced in a limited edition of only 100 every year and quickly sell out. Early issues seldom appear on the open market. Fine.

I/235

Four early copies of the “Jaguar Journal”, the Jaguar Club of North America journal, not the factory magazine.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50 the Lot)

Vol 4 No 7, July 1958. Vol 4 No 9. October 1958. Vol 5 No 4. April 1959 and Vol 7 No 10, December 1961. Much history of Jaguars in America – the Clubs as well as the people and the cars. VG.

I/236

Three early works by Andrew Whyte that illustrate his evolving work on the history of Jaguar.

Sold Price: £40.00

All three were produced while he was a member of the company’s PR team and with full, unfettered access to the company records. “Case History” – The 1st edition of this factory publication with the large orange ‘J’ on soft-back cover. Dated Aug 1964. The whole group is covered including Daimler and the commercial operations of Guy trucks and Coventry Climax. “Case History” – The 2nd edition, dated May 1968, revised, enlarged and with a blue card cover. Now in five parts: 1. Jaguar, 2. Daimler, 3. Guy, 4. Coventry Climax, 5. Meadows. Finally – “A Different Breed of Cat.” Published by Jaguar Cars in 1972 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the company. This brings together all Andrews work up to that point. It is also an important book in any Jaguar library as it is the only hardback book ever published by Jaguar (as opposed to JDHT, etc.). All VG.

I/237

Three in-house Jaguar magazines.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50 the trio)

Jaguar Apprentices Magazine for Summer 1962. Jaguar Journal – (mis-numbered Vol 3 No 3) and Jaguar Journal – Vol 4 No 9. June 1964. There is a steady demand for these magazines, especially the Apprentices’ – as being in house, they often contain insights not found elsewhere VG.

I/238

“Distinguished British Jaguar – The finest car of its class in the world”.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

Four pages inside card covers. 8 x 6. US market card brochure for the XK120 and Mark VII. The “Matchless” Jaguar. The “Amazing” Jaguar engine. The “Superlative” Mark VII. The “Swank” XK120 convertible. The “Sensational” XK120. The “Breath-taking” XK120 sports coupe. Superlatives in overdrive! RS o/w VG. Rare.

I/239

Two brochures that feature special versions of the cars.

Sold Price: £40.00

1. Jaguar Daimler “Insignia” brochure. The Insignia range was introduced after the closure of the Daimler Limousine line. The high-level skills of some from that workforce were deployed to create sharply up-rated versions of the XJ40 cars and their Daimler equivalents, plus the XJS. 2. Jaguar Daimler “Majestic” This brochure complements the Insignia brochure, by focusing just on the Daimler version of these seriously up-graded saloons. Like the “Insignia,” the “Majestic” drew heavily on the talents of the craftsmen and women who had worked on the Daimler Limousine line. An appropriate pair. Both Fine.

I/240

May 1954 Price List.

Sold Price: £40.00

Covers – Mark VII and XK120 including XK120 Special Equipment, XK120 FHC and XK120 ots. Fine. Rare.

I/241

October 1958 Price List.

Sold Price: £55.00

Covers – Mark VIIl. Mark X. 2.4 & 3.4 Mark 1. XK150 standard model and XK150 “S”. Options include opening roof, sliding roof, reclining seats and the “Countryman” conversion by Harold Radford. Fine. Rare.

I/242

Two price lists – September 1968 Price list.

Sold Price: £50.00

Covers – 240, XJ, 420G, 420G limo, 4.2 E-type, incl. 2+2. Plus – October 1969 Price List. Covers – XJ6. 420 G. 420G Limo. 4.2 litre E-type, incl 2+2. Fine.

I/243

A portfolio of 20 “Road & Track” Road Tests of Jaguar cars.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50)

A broken run spanning May 1951 to February 1972. Covering XK120 to E-type sportscars and Mark VII to XJ6 saloons, plus D-type and XKSS. Rare as a collection. All VG or Fine.

I/244

Five Jaguar Annual Reports.

Sold Price: £55.00

A straight run from 1984 to 1988 inclusive. The most interesting sections being the Directors’’ Review of Operations and commentary on competition successes, both TWR and Group 44 in the States. Specifics include – the overwhelming success of the XJ220 launch and the opening of the Engineering Centre at Whitley. The cover of the 1988 edition featured craftsman Joe Harcutt inlaying veneered door panels. I manged to catch Joe in Browns Lane on one of my visits and he was quite chuffed when I asked him to autograph my copy (see photo). All Fine.

I/245

Six Jaguar “Sales & Service” Booklets.

Sold Price: £55.00

September 1967. February 1968. October 1969. October 1970. May 1972 and October 1974. Rarely offered in quantity. All VG or Fine.

I/246

Two intriguing files that show the inner workings of the company in action.

Estimate Price: (e£40-50 the pair)

In particular – decision-making processes related to the XJ41 in the marketing department and that critical linkage between production and sale. 1. Jaguar in-house paper by Marketing Research. “Strictly Confidential. XJ41 Styling Clinic. Preliminary Indications February 1984” Results from two clinics in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Direct comparisons between XJ41 and XJ-SC, Corvette, Ferrari 308GT and Porsche 928. 2. Folder containing in-house papers for September 1983 Business Conference. Includes – Executive Summary, paper on “1984 saloon range realignment and the new XJS range” Brief for the Jaguar Foundation Annual Convention and Report for Jaguar Salesmen. Fine. Historic.

I/247

“Lucas – Girling Equipment and Service Parts – Jaguar & Daimler (British Leyland).

Estimate Price: (e£100-125 the Lot)

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.

Section J

Pre-War

SS Cars and Swallow.
J/248

1933 SS Cars brochure for SS1 and SS2.

Estimate Price: (e£250-300)

10 x 9 opening to 29 x 19. This is the very rare Dutch edition. Covers SS1 and SS2. Prices shown as Fl 3750 for the SS1 and Fl. 2500 for the SS2. I assume “Fl” means “Florins.” So far as I have been able to discover, this is the first SS Cars brochure that was printed in anything other than English –the second, in 1934, was also in Dutch! Folds are fragile and some have eased o/w VG.

J/249

Slim Grey SS Cars brochure for their Jaguar range.

Sold Price: £170.00

1938 and in unusually good condition for its age. 12 pages. Features 2.5 and 3.5 SS 100s and all three Saloons with an image, spec, and price for each one. Chassis specs for 1.5, 2.5 and 2.5 engine are on separate page. Fine.

J/250

SS Cars supplementary sales brochure for 1939.

Estimate Price: (e£100-125)

Leaf-green thin card covers with dark green panel showing “Jaguar 1939 Models” and “SS Cars Limited Coventry” across the foot. Models featured are the Saloon and Drop-Head Coupe with 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 engines along with the “100” Sports model offered with either the 2.5 or 3.5 litre engine. VG.