{"product_id":"lyons-jaguars-sir-william-lyons-life-people-cars-1921-1985","title":"Lyons' Jaguars: Sir William Lyons - Life, People, Cars 1921 - 1985.","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaguar – byword for cars with style, performance and comfort. These traits all stem from one man’s mission to build remarkable cars at unremarkable prices, always the Jaguar principle. This illustrated book is a collection of Storyline articles as serialised in Classic Jaguar magazine between 2021 and 2025, all told in a unique, intimate fact-based fictional format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in 1928 Lyons and bodywork maestro Cyril Holland produce the Austin Swallow; a step on from their top-selling motorcycle sidecars, essentially a swankier Austin 7. The SS100 sports tourer and Airlite luxury coupe follow. In 1935 an SS Jaguar appears, the first of the sumptuous saloons from the Coventry-based firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar chairman and his team go on to produce some of the world’s most legendary cars: XK120 - the first 120mph production supercar, D-Type - 5 times Le Mans winner, E-Type - 150mph out of the showroom still with looks to die for, XJ12 - 1972 motoring journals described it as \" the best car in the world. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Heynes CBE - Chief Engineer, Harry Weslake - master engine tuner, Alice Fenton - loyal PA and Home Sales Director, Walter Hassan - Engine Designer, Frank England - Deputy Chairman, Malcolm Sayer - Aerodynamicist, Bob Knight – MD and saviour of the Jaguar name in the Leyland era. All play a major role in Lyons' Jaguars as they did in the production of these thoroughly loved and forever fine motor cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included (non-fiction): A Short History of Jaguar Marine Engines 1952 - 1982 . Uncovering the early XK and later V12 Jaguar powered inshore and offshore race-boats with a signature emphasis on some truly innovative and inspirational characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT-BOOK","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54009299763568,"sku":"979-8296555960","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54009299796336,"sku":"979-8296555960","price":35.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8543\/8576\/files\/ebook_6221_e56c10b8fc.jpg?v=1783582863","url":"https:\/\/antbook.store\/de\/products\/lyons-jaguars-sir-william-lyons-life-people-cars-1921-1985","provider":"ANTBOOK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}