Jaguar E-Type (1961-1975): Books - History and Models (2/3)

Jaguar E-Type 3.8 & 4.2 litre - All models (1961-1971) - Essential Buyer's Guide

The 6-cylinder Jaguar E-type is generally regarded as the world's most beautiful sports car. Such is the allure of this sixties icon, that many have let their heart rule their heads and ended up with a car that remained unfinished or wasn't right for them in some way.
Forty years later, the risks have multiplied hugely, since many E-types appear superficially good but hide a multitude of, usually very expensive, sins.

This dedicated buyer's guide, written by someone who had to build his own car the hard way, is packed with the do's and don'ts of selecting, viewing and thoroughly assessing any potential purchase, to make sure you enjoy your E-type ownership and avoid ending up with a dispiriting and financially ruinous money-pit.

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Jaguar E-Type - British Motoring Masterpiece

The third book in the new CarCraft series, Jaguar E-Type, frames the legend of what many call the world's most beautiful car design. Sir William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer carved automotive history with this car across its 1960s-1970s incarnations from roadster to coup amid the fitting of Straight-Six, to V12 engines. With its new definition of sculptural styling, performance, handling and innovative style, the E-Type or XKE series in the USA, created a car of global impact that remains a great classic of all time.

Here, experienced automotive writer, and industrial designer, Lance Cole pays tribute to the car in a detailed yet engaging commentary. New photography, the design story, and full coverage of the modelling options in synthetic materials and die cast metals, create a narrative of vital interest.

The aim of the CarCraft series is to provide modelmakers and car enthusiasts with a new standard of primarily visual reference of both full-size cars and their scale models. Each book contains detailed technical information imparted through drawings and photographs while the meticulously researched full-colour profiles provides a complete reference for paint schemes and markings.
In addition, every volume of the CarCraft series features summaries of design histories and operational careers, and reviews of available kits.

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Jaguar E-Type (1961-1975) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Jaguar E-Type models from the years 1961-1975. Describes the Jaguar E Series 1, 2 and 3 (Roadster, Coupé and 2+2) with the 3.8 and 4.2 litre 6-cylinder in line engines and the 5.3 litre V12.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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9600 HP - The Story of the World's Oldest E-Type Jaguar

Embark on the fascinating journey of 9600 HP, the oldest surviving Jaguar E-Type, from its crucial role as a development prototype to the star of the Geneva Motor Show and a remarkable 150mph road-test car. This latest edition intricately unfolds the unique car's life, its meticulous restoration, and pays homage to the often overlooked genius behind its creation - Malcolm Sayer.

Originally published in 2000 and now expanded and updated, the book includes interviews with key figures central to the car's history. Exclusive archive material from Malcolm Sayer's family enriches the narrative, shedding light on the brilliant mind behind some of Jaguar's most iconic designs.

As the sole remaining prototype and the oldest surviving E-Type, 9600 HP served as a press car in 1961, hurtling across France for the E-Type's official launch in Geneva.
Acquired by Philip Porter in 1977, it lay dormant in a barn until 1999, paving the way for a significant deal that marked its emotional return to the road.

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Jaguar Type E (2ème édition) (Top Model)

The Jaguar E-Type had everyone at its feet at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. This fatal beauty was about to devour everything in its path, with a predilection for those of the New World, its first outlet. With its aeronautical-inspired curves, the sexy lady from Coventry, powered by the famous six-cylinder in-line "XK", reached 240 km/h. A record speed for a production car at the time! The cherry on the pudding: the E-Type was even half the price of its domestic or transalpine rivals... An irresistible package that transformed in the early years into a commercial fury, far exceeding the expectations of its inspired creators.

Ancestors and descendants, prototypes, series I, II and III, all the facets of its fifteen-year career are detailed, with many details and anecdotes. Not forgetting its racing career, astonishing and not as "failed" as the legend would have it...
This book, written with passion, has benefited from the wise advice of the best specialists of the brand, some of whom lived the adventure "from the inside". It will delight aficionados of Jaguar and legendary sports cars, with a splendid and generous iconography... like the Type E!

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Jaguar E-Type - Alle Sechs-Zylinder-Modelle (1961-1971) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

This compact guide allows all interested parties to realistically evaluate a Jaguar E-Type for sale.
Applies to all six-cylinder models from 1961-1971.

This volume from the "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" series is a compact guide and an indispensable tool for assessing the condition of a Jaguar E-Type for sale.
Here, anyone interested will find important tips on what to look out for when buying so as not to experience a nasty surprise later. In addition, a detailed section with important addresses and contacts complements this valuable companion.

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Jaguar E-Type V12 5.3 Litre: Alle Modelle (1971-1975) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

The Jaguar E-Type set new standards in design when it was launched and is now one of the most striking sports cars of all time. The Series 3, which was offered from 1971, also had a 5.3-litre V12 engine, whose power and outstanding running smoothness still make fans of classic cars rave today.

Anyone who wants to buy a good example of this icon of British car manufacturing should only go looking for one of the 15 292 examples built if they are very well informed: despite the currently very good spare parts situation, a bad purchase can be an expensive affair.

For this guide, classic car expert and Jaguar specialist Peter Crespin has compiled the most important and helpful insider information for all E-Types of the Series 3 (built between 1971 and 1975) powered by the legendary twelve-cylinder engine.

This volume from the "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" series is a compact guide and an indispensable tool for assessing the condition of an E-Type for sale. Here, anyone interested will find important tips on what to look out for when buying in order to avoid a nasty surprise later. In addition, a detailed section with important addresses and contacts complements this valuable guide.

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