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Informationen zum Autor A medical writer by profession, Peter Crespin has written seven books about Jaguars and contributed articles to various car and motorcycle magazines over the last three decades. He’s a year-round motorcyclist and ex-racer when he’s not driving his supercharged Daimler or E-type convertible around the UK and Europe. A committed do-it-yourself fan, Peter has restored dozens of classic bikes and worked on more than fifteen Jaguars. Trained to IAM standard for both cars and motorcycles, he was a contributor and cartoonist for British Bike Mechanics/British Bike Magazine. Klappentext A practical and illustrated hands-on guide that takes you step-by-step through examination and purchase of Jaguar's highly-developed flagship saloon, which took the company from the Leyland years into private ownership once more. Zusammenfassung A practical and illustrated hands-on guide that takes you step-by-step through examination and purchase of Jaguar's highly-developed flagship saloon! which took the company from the Leyland years into private ownership once more. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction & thanks - the purpose of this book 1. Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2. Cost considerations - affordable! or a money pit? 3. Living with an XJ - will you get along together? 4. Relative values - which model for you? 5. Before you view - be well informed 6. Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7. Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? 8. Key points - where to look for problems 9. Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 10. Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your drea 11. Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! 12. What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart! 13. Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14. Paint problems - a bad complexion! including dimples! pimples and bubbles 15. Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners! XJ40s need exercise 16. The Community - key people! organisations and companies in the XJ40 world 17. Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index ...
