Jaguar C-Type: The Autobiography of Xkc 051 by Parker, Chas
Jaguar C-Type: The Autobiography of Xkc 051 by Parker, Chas

Jaguar C-Type: The Autobiography of Xkc 051

This glorious book tells the story of the celebrated lightweight Jaguar C-type, chassis number XKC 051, that...
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Author: Chas Parker
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Jaguar C-Type: The Autobiography of Xkc 051 by Parker, Chas

Jaguar C-Type: The Autobiography of Xkc 051

$203.85
Jaguar C-Type: The Autobiography of Xkc 051 by Parker, Chas

Jaguar C-Type: The Autobiography of Xkc 051

$203.85
Author: Chas Parker
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
This glorious book tells the story of the celebrated lightweight Jaguar C-type, chassis number XKC 051, that Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt drove to victory in the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours. The car went on to have a busy post-works racing career, first with Ecurie Ecosse, then with privateer drivers Bill Smith and Geoffrey Allison. Among its small number of collector custodians in later years, the names Briggs Cunningham in America and Adrian Hamilton (son of Duncan) in the UK stand out. The development of the C-type is described, focusing on the three lightweights of 1953 with thinner-gauge aluminum bodies, pioneering disc brakes, and aircraft-style fuel tanks. All this is covered in fascinating detail, supported by interviews with drivers and mechanics, a fine collection of period images and studio photographs.

Author: Chas Parker, Philip Porter
Publisher: Porter Press
Published: 07/01/2017
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 5.00lbs
Size: 11.50h x 9.60w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781907085468

About the Author

Philip Porter has written about 30 motoring books, twice winning the Montagu Trophy for best motoring book of the year. A lifelong motor racing enthusiast, that enthusiasm was largely fired by Stirling Moss. Like so many young boys in the fifties, he was Philip's absolute hero. As a consequence, Philip began successfully competing in motor sport while still at school. He began acquiring classic sports cars long before it became a boom and owns 9600 HP, the oldest E-type in existence. This led to some motoring journalism among his busy business career. He later satisfied his competitive spirit with flying hot air balloons and airships, winning the silver medal at the 1991 European Airship Championships. In 1992 he became the first person ever to fly an airship in Africa. He is Chairman of the Sherlock Holmes Society and an active member of the Jerome K. Jerome Society. In 1997 he and his wife Julie founded the International Jaguar XK Club and in 2004 they started the Jaguar E-type Club. Philip edits both monthly magazines and Sir Stirling is Patron of the XK Club. Philip and Julie live in a Tudor farmhouse in Worcestershire and have their offices in an adjoining thatched barn.

Chas Parker's experience of motorsport publishing includes roles as a sub-editor and occasional contributor to Autosport and Motorsport News, Britain's leading motorsport weeklies. He has written several motorsport books, including Haynes's Brands Hatch: The history of Britain's best-loved motor racing circuit and Silverstone: The home of British motor racing, plus Jaguar D-type, Bugatti Type 35 and Lola T70 Manuals. He lives in East Sussex.


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