Author: Doug Nye
Publisher: Motor Racing Publications
ISBN: 9781899870776
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of the design, development, racing achievements and production career of some of the greatest sports-racing cars of the 1950s, which have since become the stars of the historic racing scene. Powered By Jaguar, the original edition of which was published in 1980, is being brought back into print again in an extensively revised and extended edition of the author's highly regarded book. This is the story, told with Nye's renowned dedication for detail and accuracy, of the cars of four different competition car manufacturers, all of whom used the famous Jaguar XK engine in various forms to ensure their competitiveness on the race tracks of Europe and further afield. Today passionately coveted by owners and by those who crave to be such, they often change hands for vast sums and consequently their provenance is frequently the subject of discussion and argument. After a massive research effort, involving contact with past and present owners throughout the world, the author has managed to find the answer to many of the questions raised, and his extensive record of the lives of these cars over almost half a century is almost certain to become the definitive record, making this important book a 'must have' purchase by anyone associated with the motor racing scene.
Powered by Jaguar
Author: Doug Nye
Publisher: Motor Racing Publications
ISBN: 9781899870776
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of the design, development, racing achievements and production career of some of the greatest sports-racing cars of the 1950s, which have since become the stars of the historic racing scene. Powered By Jaguar, the original edition of which was published in 1980, is being brought back into print again in an extensively revised and extended edition of the author's highly regarded book. This is the story, told with Nye's renowned dedication for detail and accuracy, of the cars of four different competition car manufacturers, all of whom used the famous Jaguar XK engine in various forms to ensure their competitiveness on the race tracks of Europe and further afield. Today passionately coveted by owners and by those who crave to be such, they often change hands for vast sums and consequently their provenance is frequently the subject of discussion and argument. After a massive research effort, involving contact with past and present owners throughout the world, the author has managed to find the answer to many of the questions raised, and his extensive record of the lives of these cars over almost half a century is almost certain to become the definitive record, making this important book a 'must have' purchase by anyone associated with the motor racing scene.
Publisher: Motor Racing Publications
ISBN: 9781899870776
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of the design, development, racing achievements and production career of some of the greatest sports-racing cars of the 1950s, which have since become the stars of the historic racing scene. Powered By Jaguar, the original edition of which was published in 1980, is being brought back into print again in an extensively revised and extended edition of the author's highly regarded book. This is the story, told with Nye's renowned dedication for detail and accuracy, of the cars of four different competition car manufacturers, all of whom used the famous Jaguar XK engine in various forms to ensure their competitiveness on the race tracks of Europe and further afield. Today passionately coveted by owners and by those who crave to be such, they often change hands for vast sums and consequently their provenance is frequently the subject of discussion and argument. After a massive research effort, involving contact with past and present owners throughout the world, the author has managed to find the answer to many of the questions raised, and his extensive record of the lives of these cars over almost half a century is almost certain to become the definitive record, making this important book a 'must have' purchase by anyone associated with the motor racing scene.
Jaguar E-type Factory and Private Competition Cars
Author: Peter Griffiths
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787111868
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The racing E-type Jaguar emerged from the ambition of both the racing fraternity and Jaguar enthusiasts who wanted to take this iconic British sports car onto the track to see what it would do. With official (and sometimes unofficial) help from the factory, the E-type was continually developed and modified from almost the first week that the first production car left the factory. Recognized the world over, this beautiful aerodynamic car remains as popular today as it was in the 1960s. Jaguar E-type in Competition features period photographs and stories from the E-type’s early racing days, describes how the cars evolved, and gives details of the lightweights, semi-lightweights and factory specials, the Le Mans cars, the Modsports era, and the replica lightweight racing phenomena. The detailed appendices include lists of cars and drivers, book and magazine references. As the only book in its field to cover every aspect of the E-type’s competitive history from 1961 until the present day, the author redresses the balance to detail the 95% of cars usually overlooked. The reader will find hundreds of previously unseen photographs and new information, providing an invaluable source of material for anyone interested in this incredible sports car.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787111868
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The racing E-type Jaguar emerged from the ambition of both the racing fraternity and Jaguar enthusiasts who wanted to take this iconic British sports car onto the track to see what it would do. With official (and sometimes unofficial) help from the factory, the E-type was continually developed and modified from almost the first week that the first production car left the factory. Recognized the world over, this beautiful aerodynamic car remains as popular today as it was in the 1960s. Jaguar E-type in Competition features period photographs and stories from the E-type’s early racing days, describes how the cars evolved, and gives details of the lightweights, semi-lightweights and factory specials, the Le Mans cars, the Modsports era, and the replica lightweight racing phenomena. The detailed appendices include lists of cars and drivers, book and magazine references. As the only book in its field to cover every aspect of the E-type’s competitive history from 1961 until the present day, the author redresses the balance to detail the 95% of cars usually overlooked. The reader will find hundreds of previously unseen photographs and new information, providing an invaluable source of material for anyone interested in this incredible sports car.
Cut and Assemble Classic Sports Cars
Author: Adrian Sinnott
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486256528
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Re-create authentic models of such classics as a 1965 Mustang, 1956 T-Bird, 1964 MGB and 1963 Corvette — many complete with attachable grilles, hubcaps, hand brakes, dashboards, gearshifts, much more. Detailed assembly diagrams, easy-to-follow directions for projects of varying difficulty.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486256528
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Re-create authentic models of such classics as a 1965 Mustang, 1956 T-Bird, 1964 MGB and 1963 Corvette — many complete with attachable grilles, hubcaps, hand brakes, dashboards, gearshifts, much more. Detailed assembly diagrams, easy-to-follow directions for projects of varying difficulty.
Design of Racing Sports Cars
Author: Colin Campbell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780412118807
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780412118807
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Jaguar Century
Author: Giles Chapman
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 076036866X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Jaguar Century is a lavishly illustrated large-format retrospective examining 100 years of Jaguar, one of the most acclaimed marques in automotive history.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 076036866X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Jaguar Century is a lavishly illustrated large-format retrospective examining 100 years of Jaguar, one of the most acclaimed marques in automotive history.
Chaparral
Author: Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583880661
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Few sports-racing cars have captured the imagination as did the Chaparrals. The menacing white machines from Texas oil country cut a swathe through American sports car racing in the 1960s, and even won at the Nurburgring and Brands Hatch. Created by Jim Hall and Hap Sharp -- and ultimately with the help of GM and Chevrolet -- the Chaparrals pioneered such innovations in racing as the wing for aerodynamic down force and the automatic transmission. Great photos from the author, Stanley Rosenthall, and Max Le Grand show the exotic Chaparrals at rest and in action. Photographs include the first front-engine cars, the 2, 2C, 2E and 2G sports-racers, the 2D and 2F endurance racecars, and the wildest of all, the 2H and 2J -- the first car to use a fan to generate suction down force. The book is a rare treat for fans of the exciting and popular Can-Am racing series.
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583880661
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Few sports-racing cars have captured the imagination as did the Chaparrals. The menacing white machines from Texas oil country cut a swathe through American sports car racing in the 1960s, and even won at the Nurburgring and Brands Hatch. Created by Jim Hall and Hap Sharp -- and ultimately with the help of GM and Chevrolet -- the Chaparrals pioneered such innovations in racing as the wing for aerodynamic down force and the automatic transmission. Great photos from the author, Stanley Rosenthall, and Max Le Grand show the exotic Chaparrals at rest and in action. Photographs include the first front-engine cars, the 2, 2C, 2E and 2G sports-racers, the 2D and 2F endurance racecars, and the wildest of all, the 2H and 2J -- the first car to use a fan to generate suction down force. The book is a rare treat for fans of the exciting and popular Can-Am racing series.
Twr Jaguar Prototype Racers
Author: Leslie F. Thurston
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954103910
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954103910
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The Jensen Genome
Author: Richard Calver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975129135
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
Basic chassis data on almost every Jensen car or commercial vehicle ever built
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975129135
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
Basic chassis data on almost every Jensen car or commercial vehicle ever built
Can-Am Racing Cars
Author: Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583881347
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It was a golden era. Horsepower was unlimited; designers, builders, and drivers just needed to harness the horses of massive engines and deliver their thrust to the track. It was an age of 8-liter aluminum Chevys, turbocharged Oldsmobiles, flat-12 Porsches, and the best and brightest designers from McLaren, BRM, Lola, March, Shadow, AAR, Caldwell, Kar Kraft, and others who designed cars to suit them.
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583881347
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It was a golden era. Horsepower was unlimited; designers, builders, and drivers just needed to harness the horses of massive engines and deliver their thrust to the track. It was an age of 8-liter aluminum Chevys, turbocharged Oldsmobiles, flat-12 Porsches, and the best and brightest designers from McLaren, BRM, Lola, March, Shadow, AAR, Caldwell, Kar Kraft, and others who designed cars to suit them.
TWR and Jaguar's V12 Prototype Sports Cars
Author: Allan Scott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473442552
Category : Jaguar automobile $x History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473442552
Category : Jaguar automobile $x History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description