Jaguar E-Type (1961-1975): libri - storia e modelli (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.

Pagine del libro "Jaguar E-type Factory and Private Competition Cars"

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.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Peter Griffiths
Formato:	144 pagine, 25 x 25 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	443 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	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.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Philip Porter
Formato:	320 pagine, 28.5 x 23.5 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	320+ foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Porter Press International (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781907085178