With 240, 340 and Daimler derivatives. In Dust Jacket, First Edition 1995, Colour Plates, Black and White Photographs, 192 Pages, Published By The Crowood Press Ltd Wiltshire. A Near Fine Copy. Ranges on ABE Books from US$100-00 to $153-09. 'The compact Jaguars hold a special fascination even for Jaguar enthusiasts. Their unique combination of the sporting qualities associated with the marque and the comfort of its larger luxury saloons makes them the very embodiment of all that is Jaguar. This book explains how the compacts came about and looks at the influences on their design. It examines their sales success and goes on to cover the changes which made the original models into the even more successful Mk 2s. Not forgetting the importance of the Damler-badged versions, James Taylor also discusses the final years of all types, when specifications were changed to cut costs but the essential nobility of the cars still shone through. Details of the compacts competition history are also provided, and finally there is sound advice for those thinking of buying an example of these much loved classic cars. Illustrated throughout and packed with information panels giving the facts and figures for each model, this book will appeal to all Jaguar enthusiasts'