XKC 051 - Autobiography (de Luxe edition)

The Autobiography of XKC 051 deluxe edition

Signed by Chas Parker, Adrian Hamilton and Philip Porter

Jaguar C-type - The autobiography of XKC 051 (Limited Edition)

Name: Jaguar C-type - The autobiography of XKC 051 (Limited Edition)
Brand: Porter Press International
SKU: 9781907085475
Price: 350.00 GBP
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Chas Parker & Philip Porter

£ 350.00 GBP

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A book on the car that won the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours with Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt.

The fascinating story of this icon of classic motoring, beautifully told by award-winning authors Chas Parker and Philip Porter, has already won plaudits from readers, being described by Motorsport Magazine as ‘generously illustrated, comprehensively researched and pleasingly decorated with race programmes, letters and receipts’.

Now, this must-have addition to the Porter Press catalogue is available as a Limited Edition. Hand-bound in leather with blocked lettering, gilt-edged pages, every volume is signed by authors Chas Parker and Philip Porter, and Adrian Hamilton, son of Duncan, whose memories enliven much of the book. Limited to 100 numbered copies.

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ISBN: 978-1-907085-47-5

The author – Chas Parker

Chas Parker swapped a career in astronomy, during which time he was press officer for the Royal Greenwich Observatory, based at Herstmonceux in East Sussex, to begin writing about his other great interest of motorsport. He spent seven years as a sub-editor on Motorsport News, often reporting on events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Goodwood Revival and the Silverstone Classic. He has written 14 books, including histories of Brands Hatch and Silverstone, together with Haynes manuals about the D-type Jaguar, Bugatti Type 35 and Lola T70. He has also written books in the Porter Press International Great Cars and Exceptional Cars series about the Jaguar XK120, C-type and D-type and SS100, as well as an Enthusiast’s Guide to the Model T Ford and The Michael Turner Collection. Together with co-author Philip Porter, he was shortlisted for the 2017 RAC Motoring Book of the Year Award for Great Cars – C-type Jaguar, the autobiography of XKC 051. He lives in East Sussex with his wife Diane.

The author – Philip Porter

Marque expert and founder of the International XK Club and the E-type Club, Philip Porter has written many books over the years and his knowledge of Jaguar is extensive.

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.

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Jaguar C-type - The autobiography of XKC 051 (Limited Edition)

£ 350.00 GBP

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