Fitted with all controls but untested so sold as seen. Fine.

68 x 42. Synthetic. Some sl creasing o/w Fine.

A “must-have” in any worthwhile collection of Jaguar models. This one is in played-with condition but is solid, the steering works and there is minimal rust, unlike some. Complete, apart from the plastic gearstick, which small fingers always manage to break! Rare. VG.

8 x 6. Four-pages plus cover. This brown-tone folder is the rarest XK120 sales item. It features a page of specs and a full-page side-on shot of car in rural setting. Fine.

Amusing cartoon by Julian Kirk. Original artwork. Fine.

NOS with v sl wear o/w VG nr Fine.

First – “Advance Particulars of the new Jaguar Type XK 100 and 120 Super Sports Models”. 4-page folder. Specs of both cars on back. Central mailing fold o/w VG. Second – “Caracteristiques Preliminaries de la nouvelle Jaguar Type XK 100 et 120 Modeles Super Sport. Contents the same. Rare, even in France. Both VG.

14 x 10. Four pages plus cover. Suburb air-brush illustrations and S E Porter’s cut-away of the XK engine. Celebrates “Soapy” Sutton’s 132.6 mph run over the flying mile along the Jabbeke straight on 30 May 1949. This is an early edition that still lists the XK100 that did not go into production. There is a small Addendum slip on the Specs page announcing the arrival of a heater (see Lot 25 above). Full page of praises from the world’s press. This is an exceptionally high-quality copy of this brochure. Its size and the thin glossy paper make it particularly vulnerable to edginess, creasing and tears – this copy has none. Just one sl rub lower left corner o/w Fine, nr Mint and very rare in this condition.

Superb air-brush illustrations and S E Porter’s cut-away of the XK engine. Plus 4-page “Advance Particulars” folder. Also included is a modern reprint for comparison – important for collectors. VG.

Large four-page brochure, plus reprint of Autocar road test dated 17 October 1952. Brochure has sl rubs top left and top right but is without the usual edginess of large brochures like this. Brochure VG, Road Test Fine.

Four-page brochure for the XK120 drop-head coupe. Fine.

The wording increases in tempo – are they selling soap powder here? Seriously, it is rare to see all three offered together like this. All are Fine.

Pub ref E101. Also, correct red-top maintenance chart. Owners of these car will know that good handbooks are not at all easy to find and this is one of the best I have seen. Only v sl rubs on cover and totally unread internally. Fine, nr Mint and I can’t remember the last time I gave that grading for the condition of an XK handbook.

Opens out from 8 x 11.5 to a huge 8 x 41. Features various shot of an XK 140 in that wonderful deep red of the era. Rare and very impressive! Fine.

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. Also includes “Partners in Power”, the Dunlop booklet on disc brakes, which features the XK150 throughout. Curiously, there is an erratum slip inside the brochure pointing out that only manual transmission with overdrive is available on the “S” type models, even though this is crystal clear in the specs on the back page! Also and unusually, the Jaguar details for Coventry have been over-printed by details of Jaguar Cars Inc, in New York. The metallic ink on the covers of this large brochure rubs and creases very easily and has done so here, but not excessively o/w VG.

60 pages. Pub ref RP 5, the final printing. Undated. Black card covers with yellow label. Fresh and clean. VG nr Fine.

“Jaguar XK in Australia” by Australian Jaguar gurus – John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath. This now scarce reference book always attracts interest when a copy comes on the market. A particular feature is the unique selection of photos, many of which had not previously been seen.

Another example of years of meticulous scholarship by the two authors. This book is a fundamental update of their “Jaguar XK in Australia” (immediately above), published in 1985, and is also expanded to cover all of Africa, plus South America, Asia, and the Middle East. I have copies of both books and they complement each other beautifully. Mint and unread.

Commemorates Ron “Soapy” Sutton’s run on 30 May 1949, when he hit 132.6 mph in HKV 500. Articles on the car, other record-breaking Jaguar runs at Jabbeke and the three drivers – Ron, Norman Dewis and “Goldie” Gardner. There was also a Rally & Speed Trial over the weekend and a full list of entrants and their cars is included. Fine.

16.5 x 23. Full colour. Fine.

The car is a very early version – note the straight sides to the windscreens and the fuel cap in the boot. Mounted framed and glazed. Fine.

Covers all versions of the XK120, including the XK120 ‘C’ Type – for £2119/0/10d including purchase tax. Eat your heart out! Fine.

It also has an additional feature – many of these brochures were sent to dealers with a thin paper cover-sheet bound in to protect the front cover. The cover-sheets were nearly always removed, leaving the high-gloss cover vulnerable to rubs, scratches and other marking. Most unusually, this copy still has its cover sheet present. It has eased from the binding for most of its length and there is a tear at lower left. However, it has been retained in position by the perforations and as a result, the front cover is fresh with only minor markings. VG nr Fine. Rare with cover sheet.

Imposing at 15 inches long. Shown with a pewter FHC model in 1:43 scale for comparison. Limited edition – No 938 of 1000. A magnificent model that really comes into its own at this scale. Mint. Boxed.

All instruments present but some switches lacking. Untested so sold as seen and the estimate reflects this. If you need more information or photos, just mail me. Good to VG.

Mounted on the standard black leather torpedo fob. CUD tabs are especially sought after by collectors. Face of growler sl rubbed – as usual. VG nr Fine.

The back shows “Made in England” on a smooth surface. On page 186 of his book “Vintage Jaguar Keyrings 1955-1980” (see Lot 201). Bud Marston says that these were produced in Birmingham in the early 1970s for cars bound for the American market. I rarely disagree with Bud as his book truly is the bible. However, my first Series 2 E-type, which I bought in 1972, came with one of these and as I was deep into Jaguar automobilia collecting in those days, I asked the seller and he confirmed he had bought it 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! Seldom seen. Fine.

The mad dash to get the cars ready for the Geneva launch in March 1961, including Norman Dewis’ hectic drive through the night, is now part of Jaguar folklore. These two catalogues give another angle. Page 109 of the 1960 catalogue gives a short half-page spec for a “2-seater Sports Car” on the Jaguar stand. Page 203 of the 1961 volume gives much longer page-and-a-half spec for the “Jaguar ‘E’ Type G.T. (Grand Touring) Model”. From the specs, it is evident that these are one and the same car. Clearly, Jaguar were planning to launch the E-type at Earls Court in October 1960 and their plans were sufficiently well-advanced for this entry to have appeared in the Show catalogue – five months before the actual launch in Geneva in March 1961. Wonder what caused the delay? Fascinating! Good and VG.

The artist is not credited. On heavy board – 16.5 x 13. Copyright notice on back showing two dates – 27 July 1971 and 21 March 1974. The annotations for this drawing are made using “Letraset” applications. Those to the top of the illustration are rubbed. With provenance from the Autocar archive. VG.

This superb book was created by Jaguar as a limited edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1961 launch of the E-type. This is the standard edition. The superb leather-bound limited edition is at Lot 11. Fine.

Jaguar’s press pack celebrating the anniversary. This is actually more difficult to find than the Lot immediately above! Includes time-line poster and press release in back pocket. Fine.

Has seen wear but is clean and the zips all work. Size “L”. Accompanied by a goodly selection of the related Anniversary merchandise. Includes – two mugs, paperweight, notebook, lanyard and a T-shirt, size Medium. Fine.

Very detailed and with good photos. Published in 1991. Has been read but still VG.

Two pewter models depicting – ots 77RW and fhc 9600 HP. By Marque models. Fine.

Eight-page concertina card folder. 11 x 7 opening to 11 x 28. Cover shows red drop-head exiting stage right – sharpish! Dated 10/68. VG.

The 8-page launch brochure for the 2+2 car, so important for brochure collectors. Important too if you own one of the cars. These brochures are less easy to find than others of this era. Sl rubs on covers o/w VG.

The 12-page portrait brochure featuring TWR 920J by the lakeside. Quadrilingual in – English, French, German and Italian. Interestingly, this shows both the V12 engine and the six-cylinder XK engine, which did not go into the production cars. Spec card in the rear pocket – often missing. Fine.

Hefty manual in four-ring binder. Title page missing. Has some light damp light stains front and back pages but text not affected. Good.

Ref.- RTC 9014. Dated Feb 1974. Extremely well-illustrated. Please note this is the original factory publication and not one of the Brookland Books reprints. Covers rubbed but internals VG.

Pub no IPC2 and dated October 1972. An important book for owners of early Series 3 E-types. VG.

Ref – IPL 5. A very important book for owners of these cars. Covers – Engine, Transmission, Suspension, Brakes, Steering, Cooling System, Exhaust and Fuel System (101 pages). Body Shell, Front Frame, Interim Parts List for the Series 2 E-type. Under frame & Panels, Body Fittings, Rear Bumper, Carpets and Heater (38 pages). Electrical Equipment, Tool Kit & Optional Extras (21 pages). Has seen light use. Rare. VG.

Ref – E/123/8. A late edition contained in a green four-ring binder. Basic structure unchanged although the contents have been up-dated. As it says on the cover, this manual relates only to cars with the 3.8 litre engine. Binder dusty and with sl rust on the lever-arch mechanism. Internals are fresh and clean and have not seen much use. Binder – Good. Text – VG.

A self-contained slab of papers nearly one inch thick that, in the words of the title page – “Covers the principal variations between the 4.2 and 3.8 litre variations of the E-type.” No workshop manual was issued for the 4.2 cars, so this is a pretty fundamental document for an owner. VG.

Pub no E.154/2. Series 2 literature is seldom seen and this appears unread. Fine nr Mint.

This is the XJ-S launch press pack. Five sections – Introduction, XJ-S in detail. Design & Development. Sales & Marketing and Photographs. Eight press releases, all embargoed to 10 September 1975, as is the pack itself. Unusaully, all the mono photos are present. A rare pack, containing a uniquely comprehensive account of the XJ-S. I seldom see more than one a year, if that. Fine.

Jaguar Sport press pack. 8-page press release, embargoed to 11 September 1991. One mono photo. Not seen very often. Fine.

Pub. ref – XJR-S/92/GB. 6-page brochure w fold-out spec flap at back. Thick card with dramatic photography throughout. VG nr Fine.

Press releases on JaguarSport, on the car generally and the mechanicals – majoring on the sharply up-rated 6 litre V12 engine, the specs and prices. Plus 2 photos. For my money, this is the best iteration of the XJS. Also includes 6-page JaguarSport folder – “Performance Parts” for XJR-S. Both Fine.

Six-page brochure presenting TWR’s upgrades for the XJ-S. The XJ40 also gets a mention. Includes copy of TWR price list, specifications and a list of the distributors specially appointed to service these cars. Fine.

Opens out from 8 x 11.5 to a huge 8 x 41 and features an XJS on one side and a XJ Series 3 XJ on the other – both in that wonderful dark green that Jaguar offered in those days. Rare and very impressive! Fine.