Product Description

Jaguar and Le Mans are synonymous in the lexicon of motor racing. Jaguar won five times between 1951 and 1957 with the legendary C and D types. Their participation then faded, but in 1984 they returned with the American-designed Group 44 XJR-5s. Two years later came TWR and in 1988 the XJR-9LM won against the strongest Porsche opposition ever. Victory in 1990 and a second in 1991 followed before TWR's final appearance with the production-based XJ220 which won its class in 1993, only to be disqualified for a technicality. This book, published to commemorate Jaguar's first win at Le Mans, captures the elation and heartbreak of those thrilling battles.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129249 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

About the Author
Paul Parker, who grew up in a family dominated by fast cars, purchased the first of two XK120 FHCs at the age of 18, later working in the exotic end of the motor trade, driving every kind of high performance car made. He contributes to Jaguar World, Motor Sport, Classic Cars, Forza and L'Automobile Historique and is a member of the VSCC. He lives at Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.