Author: Porter, Philip
Brand: Porter Press
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 672
Release Date: 01-06-2011
Part Number: 9781907085192
Details: Product Description To mark the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type, here is an all-new updated edition of a classic book. The E-type was, and still is, a uniquely charismatic and important British sports car, and this book is its ultimate tribute. Filled with new information, this book is a must-have for all E-type enthusiasts. From the Back Cover To mark the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type this is an all-new, updated edition of a classic book that was first published in 1989 and remained in print for 20 years. The E-Type was, and still is, a uniquely charismatic and important British sports car; this remarkable book provides the ultimate tribute to it. With lots of new information and illustrations, this book is a must-have for all E-Type enthusiasts. About the Author Philip Porter is the author of around 30 motoring books. In an action-packed life, he started competing in hillclimbs and sprints while still at school, winning 10 of his 12 events in 1970 in his full-race Sprite. Bitten by the classic car bug, he bought five Jaguar XKs in 1973 (four of which he still has) and his historic E-types (9600 HP, the oldest E-type which was the development, launch, press car, and 848 CRY, the '61 racer and roadster in the film The Italian Job) in 1976. He began writing articles and books in the mid-'80s. In parallel he began flying hot air balloons and airships competitively (European Airship Championships Silver Medallist) and was the first person ever to fly an airship in Africa. He has twice been Chairman of the Sherlock Holmes Society and in 1997 he and his wife Julie formed the International Jaguar XK Club, the Jaguar E-type Club following in 2004. In 2005, he created Porter Press International, which is now one of the world's leading motoring publishers thanks to the amazing team with which Philip is immensely proud to work.
EAN: 9781907085192
Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
Languages: English