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JAGUAR SPORTS RACING CARS

by Philip Porter

Published by Bay View Books. 1st thus. 1998

Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper. Revised Edition. C-Type; D-Type; XKSS; Lightweight E-Type. Design, development and specification described for each model. IN-depth coverage of motor racing in works and private hands. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos and illustrations.

A lovely copy.

ISBN: 1901432211
Stock no. 1818699

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Contents

  • INTRODUCTION
  • Chapter 1 - XK120 BACKGROUND
  • Birth of the XK Engine
  • Developing the XK120
  • Racing the XK120
  • Chapter 2 - C-TYPE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
  • Chapter 3 - C-TYPE IN DETAIL
  • Chapter 4 - WORKS C-TYPES IN COMPETITION
  • The 1951 Le Mans Campaign
  • Other Races in 1951
  • Disc Brakes for 1952
  • The 1952 Mille Miglia
  • Failure at Le Mans in 1952
  • Other Races in 1952
  • Into 1953
  • A Second Le Mans Victory
  • Other Races in 1953
  • Chapter 5 - PRODUCTION C-TYPES
  • Chapter 6 - D-TYPE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
  • Chapter 7 - D-TYPE IN DETAIL
  • Chapter 8 - WORKS D-TYPES IN COMPETITION
  • Near Miss at 1954 Le Mans
  • Other Races in 1954
  • Into 1955
  • Triumph and Tragedy at Le Mans
  • Other Races in 1955
  • Towards 1956
  • Works Disarray at Le Mans
  • Chapter 9 - PRODUCTION D-TYPES & XKSS
  • Ecurie Ecosse
  • Into 1956
  • The XKSS
  • Into 1957
  • D-Type Twilight
  • Chapter 10 - LIGHTWEIGHT E-TYPE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
  • The E1A Prototype
  • The E2A Prototype
  • The E-Type Goes Racing
  • Chapter 11 - LIGHTWEIGHT E-TYPE IN DETAIL
  • The First Lightweight
  • The 'Production Lightweights'
  • Chapter 12 - LIGHTWEIGHT E-TYPES IN COMPETITION
  • E-Type Dramas at Le Mans
  • Other Races in 1963
  • Into 1964
  • Postscript
  • Reference - CHASSIS HISTORIES
  • INDEX

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