The Complete Book of Jaguar

Name: The Complete Book of Jaguar
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ISBN: 9780760397619

Every Model Since 1935, Second Edition

Nigel Thorley

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Motorbooks
26 February 2026

Automotive technology & trades; Motor cars: general interest; Car racing

Series: Complete Book Series

Take an exhilarating ride through Jaguar production history, from the original SS to the I-PACE EV, with narratives, photos, and spec tables for each.

In 1935, a pair of motorcycle enthusiasts in Coventry, England-William Lyons and William Walmsley-established a firm called the Swallow Sidecar Company. Soon, they pivoted to automobiles, launching a sporting saloon (i.e., sedan) called the Jaguar SS. The decision set in motion the company that would create Britain's most beloved line of high-performance automobiles.

The Complete Book of Jaguar, 2nd Edition tells the whole story with:

A thorough profile for every production model, presented in chronological orderSpec tables highlighting key technical and performance specifications and their changes across each modelNarratives by distinguished motoring historian Nigel Thorley discussing the innovations and technology featured in each modelColor photography of new and restored examplesHistorical black-and-white imageryA new chapter covering Jaguar's commitment to an alt-fuel future with extensive up-to-date coverage of the hybrid E-PACE and F-PACE SUVs and the I-PACE EV As you turn the pages, follow Jaguar's trajectory to becoming one of the world's most celebrated automakers. In England's bleak postwar years, the company was a shining star-first with its XK120, followed by the XK140 and XK150. Sporting sedans like the Mark 2 and Mark X set the bar for luxury four-door transport in the '50s and '60s. Then Jaguar stunned the world in 1961 with the achingly beautiful E-Type, a genuine 150 mph sports car. Though Jaguar lost its way periodically in the modern era, it has bounded back stronger than ever in the twenty-first century with a strong lineup that includes the new F-Type sports car.

The Complete Book of Jaguar, 2nd Edition is the essential and most current guide to one of the truly iconic marques in the history of sports and luxury automobiles.

Filled with photos and data-packed spec charts, Motorbooks' Complete Book series presents automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts with authoritative histories celebrating their favorite vehicles. Some other subjects in the series include Corvette, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang, Ducati, BMW Motorcycles, Dodge and Plymouth Muscle Cars, and Volkswagen GTI.

By: Nigel Thorley
Imprint: Motorbooks
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 248mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 2.059kg
ISBN: 9780760397619
ISBN 10: 0760397619
Series: Complete Book Series
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 26 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nigel Thorley is a well-regarded motoring historian with a particular interest in the Jaguar marque. Having owned more than 75 examples of the brand since the age of 17, including 16 Mk2s, his knowledge and expertise of these cars is second to none. Nigel has written 20 titles on the marque, has contributed to TV and radio programs, regularly provides talks and seminars on the models, and is a prominent founding member of the Jaguar Enthusiast's Club. He also instigated and edited the club's prestigious monthly magazine, Jaguar Enthusiast¸ for nearly 40 years.