Author: Nigel Thorley
Publisher: Breedon Books Publishing
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Although the interiors of aristocratic homes have received much attention, there has been little written about how the interiors of middle-class homes evolved through the ages. In this study, James Ayres traces the development - in words and pictures - of vernacular British interiors from the 16th to the mid-19th century.
Author: John Nikas
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2018-07-15
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 1445673479
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Highly illustrated throughout, here see the inside story of the development of the Jaguar XK120, XK140 and XK150.
Author: John Egan
Publisher: Porter Press
Published: 2018-07-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781907085741
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book tells the story of how John Egan gradually overcame the odds and, piece by piece, rebuilt this great company, winning over the workforce, the overseas dealers and, most important of all, the customers. Working with Margaret Thatcher and her Government, Egan and his team of managers overcame every obstacle, every set-back, every challenge. Again and again, it looked impossible. Yet using innovative techniques, intelligence, eloquence, openness, motor racing and much more, they saved this most charismatic company which has created some of the finest and most loved motor cars of all time.It is an amazing story that will appeal equally to car enthusiasts, those in business and readers interested in social history.
Author: Graham Robson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2012-09-20
Total Pages: 107
ISBN-13: 0747812608
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Sir William Lyons enjoyed a seemingly unstoppable rise to fame and fortune in the motor industry, and the Jaguar brand that he introduced became world-famous. Yet it did not happen overnight. In the 1920s he was in Blackpool, styling motorcycle sidecars, and in the 1930s in Coventry developing the SS motor car, with the stand-alone Jaguar company not appearing until 1945. The company's success was aided by the amazing new XK engine of 1948, by motor racing success at Le Mans, and by the stunning styling of cars like the XK120, the Mk 2 saloons and the extraordinary E-Type. Graham Robson here explores the history of the Jaguar company and its many classic marques.
Author: Nigel Thorley
Publisher: Motorbooks
Published: 2019-09-17
Total Pages: 259
ISBN-13: 0760363900
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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: Mike Moreton
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Published: 2010-11-26
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1845842502
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Jaguar XJ220 supercar - Jim Randle's 1988 UK Motor Show dream concept with the sensuous shape. Developed and produced from 1989 to 1994 by JaguarSport - the Jaguar/TWR joint venture - as a limited edition 350 car run, it sold in one day for about $415,000with a non-returnable deposit of $80,000, attracting celebrities, speculators and the mega wealthy. Mike Moreton, ace director of impossible projects, who was headhunted for the XJ220 by Tom Walkinshaw, relives the inside story of this fantastic hi-tech car.
Author: Giles Chapman
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Published: 2021-10-26
Total Pages: 231
ISBN-13: 076036866X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Jaguar Century is a lavishly illustrated large-format retrospective examining 100 years of Jaguar, one of the most acclaimed marques in automotive history.
Author: James Mann
Publisher: MBI Publishing Company LLC
Published: 2015-11-26
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 0760348421
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Jaguar Cars features 50 of Jaguar's most iconic models through James Mann's stunning photography, from the original SS Jaguar to today's F-Type sports cars and the C-X75 supercar concept.
Author: Will Adams
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2020-09-15
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 144569817X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A celebration of Coventry’s rich heritage and identity – its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.