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  • SKU: B05986
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  • Date Of Publication: 2018
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Jaguar From The Shop Floor: Foleshill Road And Browns Lane 1949 To 1978

$36.87 $50.00
  • Barcode: 9781787112797
In Jaguar from the Shop Floor, Brian Martin tells the story of his life as a long-time employee at Jaguar, giving a first-hand account of the development and production processes, and the ups and downs of factory life through the eyes of someone who was actually there. In this part-autobiographical and part-historical account, the author tells of his childhood in a typical working family of the depression era, and then describes his career from starting at the Jaguar factory in 1949, through a spell doing national service in the RAF and then going back to Jaguar. He left briefly in 1972 to try other jobs, but returned to the factory in the mid-1970s. Providing a fascinating insight into the Jaguar production process, the book also covers the development of the XK120, Mk V, Mk VII, MK X. The Mark 1 and 2 (2.4, 3.4 & 3.8 litre) saloons, the XKSS, E1A, E2A, lightweight E Types, XJ6 XJ12 & XJS.

Author: MARTIN

Author Bio: The author has spent most of his working life in the employ of Jaguar Cars Ltd. He is a long time member of both The Jaguar Drivers’ Club, The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, The Jaguar Apprentices’ Motor Club and was a founder member and ex-chairman of The Jaguar Car Club. During his employment he has held various positions with the Jaguar company, from assembly worker to experimental and development engineer, and junior management. He is a lifelong enthusiast of the Jaguar marque and has owned many of the models described in this book. (he currently owns a 2001 XJ8).John Starkey has been a Ferrari and racing car addict for many years, has owned many different sports cars, and has competed in hill-climbs, rallies and vintage sports car races since the 1960s. He owned a Tour de France 250 GT Berlinetta for 12 years, and was so enamored of the model that he felt compelled to write the original version of this book in 1986 (since updated). John lives in Florida, where he also runs a race-car business, working as a consultant, researcher and author. He is a has written a number of automotive books including Porsche 911 R RS RSR, Lola – The Illustrated History 1957-1977, and Lola – All The Sports Racing & Single-seater Racing Cars 1978-1997, all published by Veloce.

ISBN: 978-1-78711-279

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Binding Type: Hardcover

Illustrations: 98 color & b/w Photos

Language: NA

Pages: 192

Printing Status: In Print

Edition: NA

Country Made: NA

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