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As with other books in the Complete Book Series, author Nigel Thorley organizes the content chronologically with entries for each year. Narratives for each discuss the cars and technology, while spec tables highlight key technical and performance specifications.
Originally begun by a couple of motorcycle enthusiasts—William Lyons and William Walmsley—as a firm called the Swallow Sidecar Company, Jaguar would become one of the world's most celebrated automakers. In England’s bleak postwar years, Jaguar became a shining star—first with its XK120, followed by the XK140 and XK150. Sporting sedans like the Mark 2 and Mark X set the bar for luxury four-door transport in the '50s and '60s. Then Jaguar stunned the world with the achingly beautiful E-Type in 1961, a genuine 150 mph super sports car.
Along the way, the company competed on road courses around the world, going head to head with greats like Ferrari and Aston Martin. Though Jaguar lost its way periodically in the modern era, it has bounded back stronger than ever in the twenty-first century with a strong lineup, including the new F-Type sports car and F-Pace SUV.
The Complete Book of Jaguar is the essential guide to this important chapter in the history of sports and luxury automobiles.
As with other books in the Complete Book Series, author Nigel Thorley organizes the content chronologically with entries for each year. Narratives for each discuss the cars and technology, while spec tables highlight key technical and performance specifications.
Originally begun by a couple of motorcycle enthusiasts—William Lyons and William Walmsley—as a firm called the Swallow Sidecar Company, Jaguar would become one of the world's most celebrated automakers. In England’s bleak postwar years, Jaguar became a shining star—first with its XK120, followed by the XK140 and XK150. Sporting sedans like the Mark 2 and Mark X set the bar for luxury four-door transport in the '50s and '60s. Then Jaguar stunned the world with the achingly beautiful E-Type in 1961, a genuine 150 mph super sports car.
Along the way, the company competed on road courses around the world, going head to head with greats like Ferrari and Aston Martin. Though Jaguar lost its way periodically in the modern era, it has bounded back stronger than ever in the twenty-first century with a strong lineup, including the new F-Type sports car and F-Pace SUV.
The Complete Book of Jaguar is the essential guide to this important chapter in the history of sports and luxury automobiles.
Nigel Thorley is a well-regarded motoring historian with a particular interest in the Jaguar marque. Having owned more than 75 examples of the brand since the age of 17, including 16 Mk2s, his knowledge and expertise of these cars is second to none. Nigel has written 20 titles on the marque, has contributed to TV and radio programs, regularly provides talks and seminars on the models, and is a prominent founding member of the Jaguar Enthusiast’s Club. He also instigated and edited the club’s prestigious monthly magazine, Jaguar Enthusiast¸ for nearly 40 years.
Introduction: What's in a Name?
Chapter One: Model to Marque
The Early Pushrods
Chapter Two: The Postwar Pushrod Years
Chapter Three: The Straight-Six XKs
Chapter Four: The Flagship Saloons
Mark VII to 420G
Chapter Five: Mass Market Compacts
Mark 1, Mark 2, S-Type, and 420
Chapter Six: The Iconic British Sports Car
E-Type
Chapter Seven: One-Model Policy
The XJ Series
Chapter Eight: Grand Tourer: XJ-S
A Cat of Nine Lives
Chapter Nine: Big Saloon Development
XJ40 to X-308
Chapter Ten: The Return of the XK
X-100 to X-150
Chapter Eleven: New Markets in the Millennium
Chapter Twelve: The Modern Jaguars
Index
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2019 |
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Genre: | Fahrzeuge, Importe |
Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
Thema: | Auto/Motorrad/Moped |
Medium: | Buch |
Reihe: | Complete Book Series |
Inhalt: | Gebunden |
ISBN-13: | 9780760363904 |
ISBN-10: | 0760363900 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Thorley, Nigel |
Hersteller: |
Quarto
Motorbooks |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Abbildungen: | 350 color & b-w photos |
Maße: | 314 x 261 x 30 mm |
Von/Mit: | Nigel Thorley |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 19.09.2019 |
Gewicht: | 1,794 kg |