Jaguar XJ Series Saloons

This is a comprehensive and definitive account of the development of all three series of the Jaguar XJ saloons. Launched in 1968, The Series 1 Jaguar XJ was the result of a lengthy development process and had stunning looks and performance while also offering value for money compared with other luxury cars. The Series 2 followed, with a longer floor plan, and also included the short-lived XJC Coupe. Then came the Series 3, the first Jaguar to involve an outside design house and widely regarded as the epitome of all the XJ series Jaguars. The Pininfarina design successfully balanced modernity with tradition in an exceptionally elegant design. Complete with owner’s insights and expert views drawn from the author’s long experience of owning Jaguar XJ series and drawing on his expertise as the Jaguar Drivers Club XJS expert, and complete with archive and modern photography, this is an informative guide to one of the most successful series of British luxury cars.