E-Type Jaguar Restoration Manual


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The E-Type Jaguar has been described on countless occasions as one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Over the years it has built a reputation amongst Jaguar enthusiasts and classic car collectors for being the ultimate classic to own. If you are lucky enough to own one and are planning to undertake the restoration work by yourself, this manual will take you through the full nut-and-bolt restoration of a very early example, E-Type Jaguar Chassis No 60. Restoration experts from the world's premier Jaguar restoration company, Classic Motor Cars Ltd, have written each chapter, giving you a first-hand account of the process. Contents: Preparing a workspace and dismantling the vehicle; Restoring and painting the body; Engine, electrics and transmission restoration; Assembly of the sub-assemblies, and final assembly; Trimming; Road testing and the first outing. This comprehensive manual for the complete restoration of an E-Type will be of great interest to motoring enthusiasts and motor mechanics, and is superbly illustrated with 700 colour photographs.




Jaguar E-type 6 & 12 Cylinder Restoration Guide


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The Jaguar E-Type, regarded by many as the greatest British sports car ever built, has come to symbolize speed, style, and class. This is the ultimate guide for authentic restorations and for determining how original a car's components truly are. An essential reference encyclopedia -- every component is covered, with changes cataloged by serial number, date, model and part.




How to Restore Jaguar E-Type


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People dream of restoring an E-type, but many fail to complete their project after time or money run out. Do you REALLY need to spend tens of thousands of pounds? No – you can do it yourself for far less, provided your goal is a solid, presentable, and above all driveable car. If you are time rich but cash poor, this book is for you.




Original Jaguar E-type


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The Restorer's Guide to 3.8, 4.2 and V12 Roadster, Fixed-Head CoupT and 2+2. A complete guide to authenticating your Jaguar to 100% originality. Covers every area of the car. Includes serial and engine numbers, paint, trim, options, technical features, even changes in production with the date the change was implemented and in many cases the chassis or engine number. Over 150 full color photos illustrate every detail - even the tool kit. Essential for Jaguar restorers, owners and enthusiasts.




E-Type Jaguar Restoration


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How to Restore British Sports Cars


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How to Restore British Sports Cars Jay LammGet your British marque looking factory fresh and running longer with these helpful tips and sure-fire methods. We all know about finicky Lucus electrical parts. These and other common problem areas receive the attention they deserve. Covers all areas from simple fix-ups to complete rejuvenations. Includes bodywork, carbs, engines, interiors, steering, brakes, and more. ...a good investment... Keith Marvin, Old Cars Weekly. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 3/4, 224 pgs., 3 ill.




Triumph Spitfire Restoration


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9600 Hp: The Story of the World's Oldest E-Type Jaguar


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From development prototype to Geneva Motor Show star and 150mph road-test car, 9600 HP played a key role in the launch of the sensational Jaguar E-type.




Jaguar E-Type


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This book covers production versions of Jaguar's legendary E-type, from the 3.8 of 1961 to the last of the V12s of 1975. Model-by-model, with hundreds of pictures, it gives you all the details of correct factory specifications and equipment, including body panels, external trim and badging, paint colors, interior trim and trim colors, dashboard, instruments and switches, under-hood components, engine and transmission, lamps, and all other features right down to the tool kit, from the beginning of production to the end. All this detailed information is vital to the buyer, owner and restorer. Each model's section opens with a brief text introduction followed by specially commissioned color photographs with extended captions. For quick reference to accurate and comprehensive information, this formula is hard to beat.