Brian James, John Starkey

Jaguar from the Shop Floor

Foleshill Road and Browns Lane 1949 to 1978

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Part auto-biographical, and part historical, this book details life at the Jaguar company from the perspective of a long-time employee and enthusiast. Brian Martin's story tells of his experiences both on the production line and in the elite experimental department.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Veloce Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 164mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 717g
• ISBN-13: 9781787112797
• ISBN-10: 1787112799
• Artikelnr.: 50859246

Autorenporträt

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 is a self-confessed racing fanatic, has owned many different sports cars, and has competed in hill-climbs, rallies and vintage sports car races since the 1960s. Originally from Birmingham in the UK, John’s early career included managing the comedian Jasper Carrott and curating the famous Donington racing car collection. He now lives in Florida, where he runs a racing car business, and works as a consultant, researcher and author. He has written more than 20 motor racing history books published by Veloce.