Author: James Mann Publisher: Motorbooks International ISBN: 0760348421 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 227
Book Description
With hundreds of gloriously detailed photographs, this handsome book is a must have for anyone that appreciates the timeless elegance of a Jaguar.
Author: Nigel Thorley Publisher: Motorbooks ISBN: 0760363900 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
In 1935, when a small company in Coventry, England, launched a sporting saloon (i.e., sedan) called the Jaguar SS, it set in motion an inexorable process that would lead to Britain’s most beloved line of high-performance automobiles. The Complete Book of Jaguar covers the SS and all of the Jaguar's subsequent production models, from the original SS Jaguar to today’s F-Type sports cars, F-Pace SUV, X-Type sedans, as well as concept cars. 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.
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.
Author: Nigel Thorley Publisher: Motorbooks ISBN: 0760363919 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
In 1935, when a small company in Coventry, England, launched a sporting saloon (i.e., sedan) called the Jaguar SS, it set in motion an inexorable process that would lead to Britain’s most beloved line of high-performance automobiles. The Complete Book of Jaguar covers the SS and all of the Jaguar's subsequent production models, from the original SS Jaguar to today’s F-Type sports cars, F-Pace SUV, X-Type sedans, as well as concept cars. 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.
Author: Nathan Sommer Publisher: Bellwether Media ISBN: 1618915517 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 24
Book Description
Tested to the extreme, even in temperatures down to -40 Fahrenheit (-40 Celsius), the Jaguar F-Type has been engineered to perfection. Striving readers can dig into this hot car, exploring its history and coolest features, with sidebars calling out need-to-know information such as top speed and identifying characteristics. Take this supercar for a spin with this high-interest title!
Author: Jonathan Rosen Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing ISBN: 1731603401 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
Vibrant photos, exciting details, and historical context bring one of the hottest sports cars, the Jaguar F-TYPE, to life for readers of all ages.
Author: Allan Crouch Publisher: Herridge & Sons Limited ISBN: 9781906133498 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Following on from his book S.S.I and S.S.II Cars, Allan Crouch details the models that succeeded them: the 1½ and 2½ Litre of 1936-37, the SS100 sports car, the1½, 2½ and 3½ Litre of 1938-48, and the Mark V of 1948-51. Apart from the 1½ Litres, what was common to these cars was the six-cylinder engine, based on a Standard sidevalve unit for which Harry Weslake designed an overhead-valve cylinder head giving very respectable power outputs. Combined with flowing body styling inspired by William Lyons himself, the result was some strikingly attractive and desirable cars, at extraordinarily keen prices. Here the development and evolution of the range are described, complete with competition history, production figures and specifications, all accompanied by 250 colour photographs and 80 black-and-white images from the archives.
Author: Michael Bradley Publisher: Marshall Cavendish ISBN: 9780761445241 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
From horsepower to rare limited-edition models, Sports Illustrated for Kids writer Michael Bradley brings the world of cars to readers' fingertips. Anyone who is interested in cars will find this series fascinating and informative. Each highly illustrated title is chock-full of information about one cool car, including photos and text of the newest versions of that car, the history of that car, and the mechanical aspects of that car. Each title includes a spread with photos and statistics comparing the oldest and newest models. Full color photographs with informative captions enhance the text. the series also features a glossary, index, and further information section with Web sites.
Author: James Mann
Author: Nigel Thorley
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Author: Nigel Thorley
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