Jaguar E-Type (1961-1975): books - history and models (3/3)

Jaguar E-type Factory and Private Competition Cars

The racing E-type Jaguar was born from the desire of racing fans and Jaguar enthusiasts to see this iconic British sports car perform on the track. With both official and unofficial support from the factory, the E-type was continuously developed and modified from the moment the first production model left the factory. Known worldwide, this elegant car remains as beloved today as it was in the 1960s.

This book explores the early racing history of the E-type, highlighting its evolution, including the lightweight, semi-lightweight, and factory special models, Le Mans cars, the Modsports era, and replica lightweight racing cars. It includes hundreds of period photographs and details of cars and drivers, along with references to books and magazines.

As the only book to cover the full competitive history of the E-type from 1961 to the present, it fills in the gaps, shedding light on the many cars that are often overlooked. The book offers new insights and previously unseen photographs, making it an invaluable resource for E-type enthusiasts and anyone interested in this legendary sports car.

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Author:	Peter Griffiths
Details:	144 pages, 25 x 25 cm / 9.8 x 9.8 in, hardback
Illustrations:	443 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781787111868

Jaguar Lightweight E-Type - The Autobiography of 4 WPD (Great Cars)

The Jaguar car 4 WPD, managed by John Coombs with factory support and driven by top racing drivers, participated in the E-type's first motor race and later became the prototype for the all-aluminium Lightweight E-type.
Its racing history continued post-Coombs, with notable performances by Brian Redman in 1965 and success at the Goodwood Revival, where it won the TT Celebration race twice. The car has also been raced by prominent drivers like Dario Franchitti and Emanuele Pirro.

In this book, expert Philip Porter provides a detailed account of the E-type's racing life, using extensive sources, including factory documents. The book covers the car's race performances as well as its development challenges.
It is illustrated with period photographs of each competition appearance, along with modern images of the car today. This comprehensive work is the complete record of a significant racing car and the first volume in the 'Great Cars' series.

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Author:	Philip Porter
Details:	320 pages, 28.5 x 23.5 cm / 11.2 x 9.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:	320+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Porter Press International (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781907085178

Jaguar Lightweight E-Type : The Autobiography of 49 FXN (Great Cars)

This book tells the story of the 1963 Lightweight Jaguar E-Type, modified for the 1964 season by Dr. Samir Klat of Imperial College, London, to improve its aerodynamics.
Driven by Peter Lumsden and Peter Sargent, the car showed great potential, running third in the GT class at Le Mans before retiring at nightfall. Later that year, it finished as the best-placed E-Type and fifth in the GT class at the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood.

Known by its registration number, 49 FXN, this iconic car has remained active for much of its life. The book explores its history through the achievements of its various owners.

Features:
- The 1963 season in its original form, including races at Nürburgring, Silverstone, Brands Hatch, and Goodwood.
- Detailed coverage of modifications over the 1963/64 winter, including aerodynamic and engine improvements by Dr. Klat and Prof. Harry Watson.
- The 1964 season, including Le Mans, Nürburgring, and Goodwood.
- Racing highlights in 1965 before Peter Lumsden's retirement.
- Later competition history, including a well-known crash at Oulton Park.
- The car's rise as a collectible, its restoration, and historic racing.
- A rich archive of nearly 300 period images, including rare unpublished photographs.

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Author:	Philip Porter, James Page
Details:	320 pages, 29 x 24.5 x 3.4 cm / 11.4 x 9.7 x 1.34 in, hardback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Porter Press International (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781907085208