Jaguar Lightweight E-type - The autobiography of 49 FXN

Written by Philip Porter and James Page, this Classic Edition is signed by both authors and follows 49 FXN from its 1963 competition debut through its famous aerodynamic development for the 1964 season. Reworked by Dr Samir Klat of Imperial College London, with engine development involving Professor Harry Watson, the car became one of the most recognisable racing E-types of its era.

Driven by Peter Lumsden and Peter Sargent, 49 FXN showed impressive pace at Le Mans in 1964 before retiring, then secured fifth in the GT class and best-placed E-type at the Goodwood Tourist Trophy. Its later career, restoration and historic racing life are covered in equally rich detail.

• Covers its 1963 season in standard form
• Details the car’s aerodynamic transformation for 1964
• Explores the work of Dr Samir Klat and Professor Harry Watson
• Includes the 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours, Nürburgring 1,000Kms and Goodwood Tourist Trophy
• Covers Peter Lumsden’s final season and victories at Crystal Palace and Brands Hatch
• Follows the car’s later competition life through the 1960s
• Includes restoration, collectability and historic racing
• Features later appearances by Willie Green, Derek Bell and Gerhard Berger

Rich in Jaguar racing history, aerodynamic development and period detail, Jaguar Lightweight E-type: The Autobiography of 49 FXN is an essential book for E-type enthusiasts, Jaguar collectors, historic racing followers and admirers of significant competition cars.