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The Jaguar XK8 was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS, and the model range has been built on ever since. With styling cues taken from the E-type and the XJ220 supercar, and powered by a new 4.0-litre V8 engine, the XK8 found instant success on both sides of the Atlantic. Nearly 10 years after its launch, the styling remains virtually unchanged, which says a lot for the original concept. This fascinating, all-color book is essential reading for all XK8 owners and enthusiasts.

This second book in the line of Corvette Buyer's Guides is a welcome addition to the market for Corvette C3 enthusiasts. The C3 Corvettes are the models that come to mind when many think of "Corvette", and in fact, this era of Corvette saw the implementation of numerous features, from emission control systems to an all-aluminum engine to the first Corvette to utilize a computer. Affordable, plentiful, and very restorable, the popular "shark" Corvettes are a perfect subject for this series.

Following the rating system generally established among car collectors, this comprehensive value guide provides the values, in five degrees of condition, of antique American farm tractors and crawlers built from the turn of the century through the 1950s. Each chapter is devoted to one of the period's major manufacturers -- John Deere, Farmall, Caterpillar, Oliver, Minneapolis-Moline, Ford, and more -- and the values listed are based on prices actually realized at auction. In addition, two expert collectors compare their notes on each model, while the expert photography of Randy Leffingwell depicts the tractors and crawlers discussed.

With his magazine Sports Car Market, columns in Autoweek and Automobile, and appearances on television and at major auctions, Keith Martin has established himself as one of our most trusted experts on car collecting. Now, for the first time, Martin brings all his expertise to bear in a complete, single-volume reference work tailor-made for car collectors. In this handy compendium, beginning and experienced collectors---as well as enthusiasts---will find everything they need to know to make wise purchases or get the most out of the collector cars they already own. In his signature wry style, Martin offers clear and candid guidance on every aspect of car collecting from clubs and museums to prices, auction results, and ratings, with invaluable advice on getting started and making the most of resources on the web and off. Whether searching for a prewar classic or coddling a "future classic," the car collector need look no further than this exhaustive, indispensable guide.

Buying a car is an expensive business and mistakes can prove costly financially and in time, effort and stress. Wouldn't it be great if you could take an expert with you? With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can! You'll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. The unique points system will help you to place the cars value in relation to condition while extensive photographs illustrate the problems to look out for. This is an important investment - don't buy a Triumph TR6 without this book's help.

You will find this to be an essential tool for evaluating and purchasing fine examples of this great American sports car. An unparalleled level of information and data on each Corvette model built between 1953-1967 is provided, as is a basic history of each model that points out strengths and weaknesses. "Garage Watch" offers knockout photography to address various components of each model and explains benefits and detractors. A "Table of Common Parts" will feature 20-30 common replacement parts and their prices. Another great feature contains at least three excerpts from popular magazines on the Corvette. Also, a section includes revealing testimonials from vehicle owners about owning and driving each car; a rating chat provides a quantitative measure of the car's strong and weak points; and a specification table with an abbreviated option list for that particular model.