Jaguar E-Type - by Nick Cliffe (Paperback)

About the Book

The most beautiful car in the world. Including a range of archive and modern colour photography, this is an essential guide to the car that stunned the world - Jaguar E-Type.

Book Synopsis

When it was launched at the Geneva Motor show in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type caused a sensation. With its feline looks and powerful engine, it stole the show then and continues to do so today. This book charts the development of the car which Enzo Ferrari is said to have called 'The most beautiful car in the world'. It covers the development of all three series of the car, culminating in the V12-powered grand tourer, which ended production in 1974. However, the story does not end there, for the beautiful machine continues to draw media attention at classic shows, in advertising and in updated versions, including the so-called Resto-Mods and electrically powered versions, such as the E-Type Zero. Nick Cliffe also details some of the car's racing achievements throughout its production years and on to today's classic races.

Including a vibrant selection of archive and modern colour photography, this is an essential guide to the car that stunned the world.

Review Quotes

'All three generations of the E-type are covered in detail, while Cliffe also looks at the companies producing modern-day restomods. The author also looks at the car's racing history. A neat touch.'-- "Track Kit Custom Magazine, March/ April 2026"

About the Author

Nick Cliffe has been Chairman and Treasurer of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Shropshire and Welsh Borders Region for the last four years in addition to running his own company which he founded in 1989. As a graphic designer and copywriter, he put his experience to good use for his club by writing, designing and publishing a series of news magazines. He has also written articles for several classic car magazines. Nick currently owns six cars, including four Jaguars: a 1971 series 3 E-Type in original unrestored condition, a 1990 XJ40, a 2004 XKR convertible and a 2004 XJ X350 SE.