Marking 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 – and this remarkable book provides the ultimate tribute to it. With lots of new information and illustrations, and presented in a handsome new design in a larger format, this book is a ‘must-have’ for all E-type enthusiasts.

Key content:

Early days: design and development; launch and reaction; specification and production. The 3.8 E-type: launch as roadster and fixed-head coupé; development and evolution; early racing activities with E-types; invading the USA as the XKE. The competition cars 1962–64: development of the lightweight versions for racing; their successes – and failures – in GT classes of international racing. The 4.2-litre E-type: a bigger engine for 1964; subsequent evolution through to Series II form; the 2+2 (a third body style) arrives in 1966. The Series III E-type: the final model gets Jaguar’s awesome 5.3-litre V12 engine; evolution through to the end of production in 1974. The E-type in later years: the born-again racing car; variations on the theme; the E-type in miniature; the E-type today. Comprehensive appendices: specifications; the competition E-types and their results; production changes; models; sales figures. Previous edition ISBN: 978 0 85429 580 7.

The author

A lifelong E-type enthusiast, Philip Porter has been writing about these cars for over 30 years and owns two fine examples: the oldest E-type in existence (the fixed-head coupé registered 9600 HP) and a roadster that appeared in the film The Italian Job. The author of 17 books on Jaguar subjects, he also runs the E-type Club, which serves owners and enthusiasts worldwide. He lives in Worcestershire.

Publisher: Porter Press International

Status: Out of Print (No Stock)

Number of pages: 672

Colour images: 400

Black & white images: 400

Binding: HBD