C-type Replica Furore
by Philip Porter

As you may have heard, the C-type replica world has been thrown into disarray by recent legal proceedings in Sweden.

The facts, as we understand them, are that a gentleman called Karl Magnusson spent several years building himself a C-type replica. During that time, he was in contact with Jaguar Classic and even came over to the UK to make a presentation to senior persons and discuss collaboration. 

Styling Inspiration
by Philip Porter

In view of the legal turmoil currently in the Jaguar C-type world, I thought it might be amusing to dig out a few pages from my very first book, published in 1984. 

Very new to this writing game, I had a short chapter at the conclusion of the book entitled Styling Themes. I cheekily floated a few thoughts on the similarities between various models of Jaguar and … Bugatti.

Competition History
Extract taken from Ford Model T - An Enthusiast's Guide
1908 to 1927 (all models and variants)
by Chas Parker with contributions from Chris Barker and Neil Tuckett

Henry Ford had recognised the publicity value of using his cars in competition at an early stage. In 1901 he challenged Alexander Winton, founder of the Winton Motor Carriage Company, to a ten-lap race on a one-mile oval at the Detroit Driving Club, Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Winton took an early lead but after seven laps his engine failed, leaving Ford to coast to victory in ‘Sweepstakes’, a 26hp racing car of his own design, at an average speed of 45mph (72kph).

A unique E-type SuperFind waiting to be found again
by Michael Kliebenstein

I miss my fantastic early E-type! It is exactly 35 years ago today that I bought my Jaguar E-Type, and I can tell you that I miss it a lot.

I was only 25 years old, and my E-type was a 1962 Coupe in metallic blue with original grey leather. It was a total beauty, believe me, and it was rather special. It had unusual bonnet side louvres and Plexiglass windows. The interior was partially stripped out, so no radio, no astray, no heater – a pure Jag, and it went like stink! I found it by accident in an underground garage in Agrigento, Sicily. 

The Malcolm Sayer Mysteries
by Philip Porter

I am currently working on a completely new edition of a book I wrote for a massive publisher by the name of Orion, some 20 or so years ago about my E-type, with the obnoxious title, The Most Famous Car in the World. No-one knew this title was forced on me and people in the Jaguar world thought I was boasting. Did me enormous harm. The new edition will definitely have a new title, and probably just the registration 9600 HP.

E-type – The Fashion Icon
by Philip Porter

The E-type went on sale in 1961 and remained in production until 1974, bridging two decades that would come to define the fashion industry. Both the fashion of the ’60s and ’70s and the E-type today evoke nostalgia, and share an important place in British culture. Here, Philip Porter reflects on a classic era for design, and with the help of Abigail Humphries reconnects the E-type with the fashion of its period.