9600 HP: The Story of the World's Oldest E-type by Philip Porter

The Remarkable Tale of the Prototype That Launched an Icon

Discover the extraordinary history of the most famous Jaguar in the world with 9600 HP: The Story of the World's Oldest E-type. Written by renowned Jaguar historian and author Philip Porter, this captivating hardcover volume chronicles the complete journey of 9600 HP—the development prototype, press car, and original Geneva Motor Show launch vehicle for the revolutionary Jaguar E-type.

From its secret development at Coventry under Sir William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer to Bob Berry's legendary high-speed flat-out dash from England to Switzerland in 1961, 9600 HP played a pivotal role in automotive history. Porter weaves together thrilling narrative history, factory development insights, period motorsport exploits, and the car's painstaking restoration back to its exact 1961 Geneva specification.

Key Features & Highlights:

• Unrivaled Insider Access: Authored by Philip Porter, who bought 9600 HP in 1977 and has spent decades documenting its rich heritage.
• The High-Speed Geneva Dash: Relive the famous 100mph overnight drive to Geneva that captured the world's media and cemented the E-type legend.
• Rich Archival Imagery: Packed with hundreds of rare period photographs, original engineering notes, factory memos, and restoration pictures.
• Complete Restoration Journey: Detailed coverage of how this landmark prototype was meticulously preserved and restored to factory perfection.

Product Specifications:

• Title: 9600 HP: The Story of the World's Oldest E-type
• Author: Philip Porter
• Publisher: Porter Press International
• ISBN-13: 9781913089276
• ISBN-10: 1913089274
• Format: Hardcover
• Page Count: 320 pages
• Dimensions: 240mm x 280mm
• Weight: 1.6kg

An Essential Treasure for Jaguar & Sports Car Enthusiasts

An absolute must-have for classic Jaguar owners, sports car historians, and collectors of definitive motoring literature.

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