Jaguar, A Tradition of Sports Cars

Yeovil, England: Haynes Publishing Group, 1985. This is from the dustwrapper: "JAGUAR A tradition of sports cars : As a manufacturer of great sports cars, Jaguar hardly needs an introduction. From SS9O and SS100, through C-Type, D-Type, XKSS, XK12O and XK15O to E-Type and latterday XJS, these exciting and original cars have earned a permanent place in the hearts of enthusiasts throughout the world. However, Jaguar's path has not always been smooth. The heady days of Le Mans wins, and the cult of the E-Type were followed by a long and depressing period in which the line on Jaguar's sales graph plummeted - largely through the combined effect of poor quality control and increasing fuel costs. With great spirit Jaguar has fought back in recent years to regain its position as a premier manufacturer of quality cars. Much of Jaguar's renewed vitality is directed at the major export markets - where the company is now enjoying almost unprecedented success. It is therefore appropriate that this book was originated iii France, and puts an intriguing Gallic perspective on the history of Jaguar and its sports cars... However, the most fascihating feature of this book is the illustration: over 380 photographs drawn from French archives and before largely unseen outside of France - many of these photographs are in full colour." Hardcover book in dustwrapper, 443 pages, fully illustrated throughout. 8.75 X 10 inches. Near fine book in a near fine dustwrapper. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.