{"product_id":"jaguar-xk-120-explored","title":"Jaguar XK 120 Explored","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enever opened, never used, still in original plastic - second hand book on consignment sal - ISBN: 9781908658005 , Author: Bernard Viart, Foreward: Paul Skilleter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion volume to XK 140 Explored.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis really quite extraordinary book from Bernard Viart records every detail for both LHD and RHD models and all body styles of this popular Jaguar sports car of the 1950s. The text is in English, having been translated from Bernard Viart's original French by experts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely invaluable for both professional and amateur restorers – identify what should be where and what's missing!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll types of XK120 are covered, starting with the aluminium-bodied Open Two Seaters and their wood frames, and moving on to the production steel-bodied Roadsters (early and late types), then the Fixed Head and Drop Head Coupes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cars are dissected by means of some 2,500 individual drawings in some 413 plates, most in colour, and almost every part, nut, bolt and washer is shown - and, of vital importance, where they are located on the car. These books make it far more practical to buy and restore a disassembled or incomplete XK, because Bernard Viart provides these vital visual references to what every part looks like and where it should go, including all the wiring in colour. Even if you won't be restoring an XK 120, this book gives an absolutely unique analysis of how the XK 120 was made and assembled. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to the drawings, conventional chapters provide a full description of the car and its production and competition career, plus special bodied examples. The evolution of the XK engine which powered it is also told in detail. All chapters are profusely illustrated with superb period photographs and literature. Many of these illustrations will be unfamiliar even to the expert. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is of the highest quality as regards printing and paper (the latter from accredited sources), and is available in standard and slip-cased leather bound form (the latter limited to 120 copies only). Prices are £110 for the Standard Edition and £175 for the Leather Bound Edition, both plus Shipping. Availability will be November 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Contents \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eForeword by Paul Skilleter\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eA tribute by Bernard Viart\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHistory and pre-history\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe XK engine\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEarls Court 1948\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eOTS styling and design\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe prototype\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTechnical description\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eColours\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eProduction history\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRacing\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePress comments\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eWeights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eData\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eChassis frame\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eSuspension and brakes\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe engine\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCarburettors and fuel system\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTransmission, wheels and tyres\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe electrics\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAccessories\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eBody\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHood and trim\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTools\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eExtras\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortfolios:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eXK 120 and Jabbeke\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eXK 120 and Montlhery\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEarly competition\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eProduction\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe Fixed Head Coupe\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe Drop Head Coupe\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eExhibiting worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCompetition\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eOne-offs\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe XK 120 and the celebs\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eIndices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PJ Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628207456476,"sku":"9781908658005","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/b11066b_jaguar_xk120_explored__02963.1377065207.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772093382","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/jaguar-xk-120-explored","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}