NIGEL THORLEY
Features
The worlds favourite 60s icon
A potent symbol of the best in British design and engineering
One of the most recognised cars in the world
Complete year-by-year history of the E-type
A feast of nostalgia that will delight all E-type enthusiasts
The most glamorous sports car of its time
A deserving recipient of the title Great Car
Sumptuous colour photos
Includes fascinating anecdotes and curiosities
A Veloce classic reprint
Description
This book provides an insight into the background, development and features of Jaguars iconic E-Type in both historic and modern day terms, and is beautifully illustrated with superb archive images and modern studio photography.
Synopsis
Four decades after its launch, the Jaguar E-type is still at the top of most car enthusiasts Christmas lists. An enduring example of design and engineering excellence, it is instantly recognisable to people around the world. In production from 1961 to 1974, it was celebrated at the time as the most glamorous sports car of them all and is today one of the best-know icons of the 60s. If ever there was a deserving recipient of the tile Great Car, its the classically elegant Jaguar E-type.
In this fascinating, extensively illustrated book, Nigel Thorley describes the year by year history and development of the Jaguar E-Type, including anecdotes and curiosities along the way. Together with a sumptuous collection of colour photographs, this adds up to a feast of nostalgia that will delight all admirers of this most sinuous of cats.
Additional Information
Period covered: 1961- 1974
Models covered: E-type
Series 1, 2 & 3 models 1961 to 1974
