Jaguar Lightweight E-type - The autobiography of 49 FXN (Limited Edition)

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Special signed Limited Edition - bound in dark green leather with gilt edges, and cased in a grey cloth slipcase. As a special touch, there is an embossed reproduction of the number plates, on the front cover. Limited to 100 copies and is signed by Peter Lumsden, Peter Sargent, Dr Samir Klat,  & .

This book includes information on:

• The 1963 season in ‘standard’ form, from début in the Nürburgring 1,000Kms to two end-of-season victories for Peter Sargent at Silverstone and Brands Hatch, taking in the Goodwood TT, too.

• A full account of the car’s modification over the winter of 1963/64, its aerodynamic and engine development masterminded by Dr Samir Klat and Prof Harry Watson.

• Complete coverage of the 1964 season, including the Le Mans 24 Hours and a return to the Nürburgring 1,000kms and Goodwood TT.

• One more season with Peter Lumsden, prior to his retirement from racing, brought wins at Crystal Palace and Brands Hatch in 1965.

• Competition through the second half of the 1960s with various owners, one of whom, John Scott-Davies, famously put 49 FXN into the lake at Oulton Park.

• The car’s rise to collectability in later years documented in full, including restoration and historic racing.

• The rich racing record of 49 FXN includes guest appearances in recent years by star drivers such as Willie Green, and Gerhard Berger.

• Nearly 300 period images, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of studio photography.

Signed by , , Samir Klat, Peter Lumsden and Peter Sargent

ISBN 978-1-907085-63-5