Jaguar is one of Britain's best known and ultimately most successful car makers, and since 1928 it has based its head office and manufacturing facility in the Coventry area. This illustrated history, offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the company and its cars.
Distributed by Motorbooks International . . Articles drawn from the leading automobile publications around the world on the Jaguar E Type 1971-1975 . . Road Tests . Comparison Tests . New Model Intros . 10,000 Miles Test . History . Owner Survey . Buying Second Hand . Touring . Specifications . .
A guide to buying, restoring and maintaining an XJ6 with step-by-step photographs depicting all restoration procedures, with advice on which model to buy and from where and separate chapters on bodywork and chassis, engines, suspension and brakes, transmission wheels and tyres, and the interior.
A complete reference and learning tool for people taking to the circuit in their cars, either for the first time or as a seasoned campaigner. This book is designed to take the reader on a journey of discovery as you unlock the secrets of speed, from the basic principles through to advanced techniques and individual circuit tricks. Designed with learning in mind, the book shows not only what to do to go faster, but also why these techniques work.
This superbly produced book is a detailed study of the design of the immortal Jaguar E-type, which consistently tops the ranks of the most beautiful cars ever produced. Following an introduction to Jaguars heritage, the book reveals how design inspiration and technical advances combined in the development of this remarkable sports car.
The analysis continues with the launch of the E-type in 1961, through its model history and motor sport achievements until production ceased in 1975, and the legacy that has influenced various Jaguar designs ever since.