E-type Definitive History – (second edition)

E-type Definitive History – (second edition)

This is an updated edition of a classic book that was first published in 1989 and remained in print for 20 years.
The Jaguar 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 design in a larger format, this book is a ‘must-have’ for all enthusiasts of the Jaguar E-type.

About the author

Philip Porter is the author of around 30 motoring books. In an action-packed life, he started competing in hillclimbs and sprints while still at school. Subsequently winning 10 of his 12 events in 1970 in his full-race Sprite. Bitten by the classic car bug, he bought five Jaguar XKs in 1973. His 9600 HP is the oldest E-type existing E-type. Most importantly this was the development, launch and press car. Aso he owns the 848 CRY, the ’61 racer and roadster in the film The Italian Job in 1976.

He began writing articles and books in the mid-’80s. In parallel he began flying hot air balloons and airships competitively, meanwhile he was the first person ever to fly an airship in Africa. He has twice been Chairman of the Sherlock Holmes Society. In 1997 he and his wife Julie formed the International Jaguar XK Club, the Jaguar E-type Club following in 2004. In 2005, he created Porter Press International, which is now one of the world’s leading motoring publishers thanks to the amazing team with which Philip is immensely proud to work.