29 x 40. Sl edgy o/w Fine.

Captures Tom Walkinshaw’s superb showmanship in bringing the three Jaguars home in line astern formation! Fine.

Covering Jaguar’s historic return to Le Mans after 27 years as well as the team’s second run, both times mounted in the XJR-5. Packs sl rubbed. Contents Fine. Rare. Historic. Pack Good. Contents VG.

One of Roy Nockolds’ finest paintings. The way he has captured night driving at Le Mas that year is masterly. The way light reflects from but is held under the mist and the sharp red stab of the brake lights. Superb! Fine.

All you need now is to get Jan Lammers and Andy Wallace to sign, then you’ve cracked the winning trio! Cover sl rubbed (as usual) o/w Fine.

Bit rough but complete and with unusual track-side photos. Very rare. Fair to Good.

Book for the 1957 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of L’ Automobile Club de L’Ouest, the organisation responsible for Le Mans 1957. 9.5 x 12. 127 pp. In French, of course, but a quite fascinating review, not only of the Club and its famous circuit, but also the history of the motorcar, which reaches back to the Cugnot engine in 1769. Illustrations are by Geo Ham throughout, many in colour and with Jaguars featuring substantially towards the back. The last 24-hour race mentioned is 1956, when the Ecurie Ecosse D-types were victorious. Large-format card-backed book. Cover is rubbed and spine is lacking at head and foot. Contents are VG nr Fine.

“The Jaguar Challenge – the story of the 1986 Le Mans race.” By Ken Wells. “Jaguar Victory 1988” by Ken Wells. “The Cat Pounces – Jaguar’s Triumph at Le Mans” by Michael Cotton and Ian Briggs. Covers show sl wear o/w VG.

Features XJR-12 no 4. Jaguars were in second, third and fourth position that year, but were denied victory by Mazda (of all things!). VG.

A more dramatic styling than usual with Photoshop working hard, but this does capture the nighttime trackside drama pretty well. Fine.

This followed Group 44’s debut in 1984 (see Lot 253 above) and uses an image from that year. Artwork by SS 100-owner, Michael Turner. Rare. VG.

Unplated. NOS. C-type? D-type? VG.

A complete 51-page photocopy of this very rare document. Covers – engine, clutch, gearbox, frame, suspension, chassis misc., fuel system, electrical and body, Full details with part descriptions, part numbers, quantities and explanatory remarks. Save yourself a bob or two over the cost of an original – if you can ever find one! Good.

2022. A vastly expanded and updated new edition of the original Register first published by the Sommer Foundation in 2014. Building on the Register’s established reputation as the world’s most authoritative listing of these cars, this edition contains much new information and photos. Mint.

Includes – “The C-type Register” compiled by Terry Larson. First Edition. 2001. Plus a research file of over 30 ads, auction details, road tests, press cuttings etc. on C-types, many identified by their chassis number. Mainly early 1990s. From a motoring journalist. A unique assembly.

Superb cut-away by J.J. Francois. Dedicated to Peter Lindner – “Spirit of Jaguar.” Credit given to Roy Salvadori – Jaguar team driver – and Dr Samir Klat, the Imperial College scientist who did much work on the aerodynamics of the body. 32 x 24. Fine. Striking.

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.

Includes “Let loose with the Lister”. Three-page RT report on MVE 303 from Autocar, 1 Nov 1957. “Lister Jaguar”. John Bolster RT, reprinted from the 18 Oct issue of Autosport. Six photos. From a motoring journalist. A unique assembly.

“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.

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.

A bit of fun for the D-type owner – birthday present? Fine.

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.

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.

Produced by the Lejeune company in England and verified by the company’s distinctive touch mark on the underside of the base. As you can see from the photo, this mascot is exceptionally fresh and unmarked. Fine nr Mint.

These mascots first appeared between the two World Wars in Desmo’s range of animal mascots. This one lacks the mounting base and the estimate reflects this. VG.

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

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.

A photo of a leaflet by Beards of Cheltenham, mascot specialists – shows the Futurist Jaguar in the centre. Unplated but a sound basis for restoration. Fair with potential for Fine.

Lamp shade is yours to choose. Unusual. Fine.

Factory presentation desk piece from the 1950s. 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.

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.

The box has been refurbished and the finish on the metal and the wood is superb – the best I have seen for quite some time. The tools include a full set of four open-ended spanners – three “Snail” brand and one “TW”. a “Gedore” adjustable and a combination screw-driver with two interchangeable blades. The tyre pressure gauge is stamped “Dunlop No 6”. The spark plug is a correct Champion UN 12Y, but lacks the cardboard sleeve. The grease gun is also correct, but lacking the instruction leaflet. The pliers have no markings and should have a clear “SSP” stamp at the top, around the centre pivot. Curiously, the box spanner has been chromed rather than blackened and the tommy bar has been buffed rather than blackened. Overall, the contents point to a late-1964/early-1965 kit. The errors are rectifiable and the missing items should be replaceable without too much trouble. Given these factors, the kit warrants a VG assessment, with clear potential for Fine. NB. I am grateful to concourse tools specialist Roger Payne for his advice in assessing this kit.

This was a Jaguar Collection brand. Fully tested and with a new battery, so keeps good time. Has seen wear but has been protected by its slip-case. VG.

Early and with golden lettering. Fine.

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

Six sports cars and racers, plus five saloons. Fine.

Rear of tab is stamped “Made in Britain” and behind the tab, the leather fob is stamped “Brit Pat No 123572”. Three aspects are unusual, First, a cream-backed growler with a chrome “laurel wreath” rim. Secondly, the phrase “Made in Britain” rather than the more usual “Made in England” and finally, the “Brit Pat No” stamped on the leather. Neither this keyfob nor anything that looks like it appears in Bud Marston’s “bible” – “Vintage Jagar Keyrings 1955-1980”. Intriguing! 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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 photo of Lofty England trying hard not to burst out laughing! VG.

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.

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.

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.

12 x 10. 20 pp. This is the dramatic silver-coloured cover with a silver and black metallic SS hexagon mounted onto the cover. The brochure is cord-bound. Date ‘1935’ is embossed at lower right. Frontis is the SS Tourer regd no AND 447 and race no. 46 driving on the 1934 Alpine Rally. Internally this is a superbly designed brochure with dramatic use of just black, white and shades of grey. Models covered are: 4-seater Sports Saloon, 4-seater Open Sports Tourer, Airline Saloon, the SS II 4-seater Sports Saloon, and the SS II Open Sports. Two pages are given over to recent competition successes and there is one page each on the SS I and SS II chassis specs. Extras have their own page, as do colour schemes and the Company guarantee is printed in full on the final page. The front and back covers are sl rubbed as usual with this metallic-based ink. Internal pages are in exceptional condition with only the occasional sl rub excluding a Fine grading. As is, VG nr Fine. Rare – It’s well over 10 years since I last handled one of these!

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.

Photo of an Austin Swallow, regd no DT 2284, with a note on the back dating the car to 1929. A Swallow hub cap – not too sure which car but a rare curio from those distant years. Two original ads for the Hornet Swallow, both 1932, plus a postcard of a lady beside a Swallow car. Good to VG.