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Chas Parker

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.

  • Side profile of a SS Jaguar 100
    Book on the history of SS Jaguar 100

    SS Jaguar 100 - The remarkable history of 18008

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    Available now New book tells the story of ‘Old Number 8’ Launched in 1935, the rakish SS Jaguar 100 was a landmark model for the company that had b...

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  • Tin Lizzie
    Ford Model T - An Enthusiast's Guide

    Ford Model T - An Enthusiast's Guide

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    1908 to 1927 (all models and variants) ‘I will build a car for the great multitude’ stated Henry Ford, and so he did. The Ford Model T, or the ‘Tin...

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  • Derek Bell painting by Michael Turner
    Michael Turner's motorsport paintings

    The Michael Turner Collection (Unique Edition)

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    Over 50 years of motor-sport inspired Christmas cards by Chas Parker with Michael Turner This title is part of the Vintage Porter Collection. The...

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  • Collector's art book
    Michael Turner motoring art

    The Michael Turner Collection (Collector's Edition)

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    Limited to 50 copies This title is part of the Vintage Porter Collection. Over 50 years of motor-sport inspired Christmas cards by Chas Parker wit...

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  • Derek Bell foreword
    Michael Turner art book

    The Michael Turner Collection

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    Over 50 years of motorsport inspired Christmas cards by Chas Parker with Michael Turner For over 50 years, renowned motor sport and aviation art...

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  • Jaguar Team at Le Mans 24 Hours 1953
    C-type autobiography - by Chas Parker & Philip Porter

    Jaguar C-type - The autobiography of XKC 051

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    A story of the celebrated lightweight Jaguar C-type, chassis number XKC 051, that Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt drove to victory in the 1953 Le Ma...

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  • John Pearson, RS Panels, Paul Vestey
    D-type - Jaguar book

    Jaguar D-type - The autobiography of XKD 504

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    The story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that has raced more than any other D-type. By Philip Porter &am...

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  • Le Mans, Leslie Johnson, Bert Hadley, John Colley
    Jaguar XK 120 book

    Jaguar XK 120 - The remarkable history of JWK 651

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    The story of one of the six alloy-bodied XK 120s that were prepared by Jaguar in 1950 for racing and rallying. This XK 120, known as JWK 651 b...

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  • XKC 051 - The Autobiography of XKC
    Special Edition Jaguar C-type book

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

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    A book on the car that won the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours with Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt. Written by Chas Parker and Philip Porter The fascinating ...

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  • Great Cars Books - Jaguar D-type
    Leatherbound Jaguar D-type book

    Jaguar D-type - The autobiography of XKD 504 (Limited Edition)

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    By Philip Porter & Chas Parker This superb book tells the story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that ...

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