Jaguar D-type , The Autobiography of XKD 504

Jaguar D-type, The Autobiography of XKD 504

By Chas Parker and Philip Porter

The long and varied life of XKD 504 is recounted in full, from its role as a works car used extensively for testing fuel injection, to two seasons of racing throughout Europe with Ecurie Ecosse, to four busy years of national competition in the hands of first Mike Salmon and then Peter Sutcliffe. This book provides fascinating insight into every aspect of this D-type’s history, supported by a fine collection of period photographs.Therefore any enthusiast will love Jaguar D-type, The Autobiography of XKD 504 .

Nearly 300 period images, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of studio

About the author of Jaguar D-type, The Autobiography of XKD 504

Chas Parker swapped a career in astronomy for one writing about motor sport. Along the way he edited a computer magazine for Hewlett-Packard business users. He also provided copywriting services to companies such as Air Miles, Elf Oil and South East Water. Parker also contributed to Patrick Moore’s ‘Yearbook of Astronomy’ and the ‘Philip’s Astronomy Encyclopedia’.

For a time he was motoring correspondent for ‘Sussex Life’ magazine. Then worked for seven years as a sub-editor on ‘Motorsport News’, for which he still contributes race reports. He is the author of five books, including comprehensive histories of Brands Hatch and Silverstone, both published by Haynes.