Jaguar Lightweight E-type, the autobiography of 4 WPD
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Jaguar Lightweight E-type, the autobiography of 4 WPD
By Philip Porter
This Jaguar Lightweight E-type was run by John Coombs with factory support. Driven by some of the best racing drivers of the day, this car took part in the E-type’s first motor race. Subsequently this Jaguar Lightweight E-type became the prototype for the all-aluminium Lightweight E-type.
The car’s post-Coombs racing life is also fully covered. Embracing up-and-coming Brian Redman’s exploits with it in 1965 and the modern Goodwood Revival. There aguar Lightweight E-type won the TT Celebration race twice and has been raced by numerous fine drivers.
In this book expert author Philip Porter covers this famous E-type’s active life in every detail. Using a wide variety of source material, including factory documentation. Not only the car’s race-by-race performances are explored but also the trials the development and evolution. A fine array of period photographs and a gallery of nice modern images support the meticulously researched text. Therefore this book is a must have for every Jaguar enthusiast.
About the author
Philip is the author of around 30 motoring books. In 1997 he and his wife Julie formed the International Jaguar XK Club, the Jaguar E-type Club following in 2004. Subsequently in 2005, he created Porter Press International, which is now one of the world’s leading motoring publishers thanks to the amazing team.
