The Jowett Jupiter - The car that leaped to fame: New edition Tapa dura - 2016

Paperback. Very Good.

Veloce Publishing Ltd., 2016-04-21. Hardcover. New. 2.1983 cent in x 25.5806 cent in x 25.5806 cent in.

Dorchester: Veloce Publishing, 2016. From the Jupiter s inception and development, to its sporting success, and its current status as a sought-after classic, Jowett Jupiter the Car that Leaped to Fame is a unique book by Edmund Nankivell, the world authority on the Jupiter, and is a complete study of the model. With its advanced chassis designed by Dr Eberan-Eberhorst, the noted Austrian engineer who was also responsible for designing the Auto Union Type D Grand Prix car, the Jowett Jupiter was an instant hit. Its responsive handling and lively engine made the Jupiter a great sporting success from the off, with a record-breaking win at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1950, and a class 1-2 win at the 1951 Monte Carlo International Rally. This book covers the Jupiter s success across the board, revealing the full chronology of the model, its racing derivatives, and the special-bodied Jupiters from the likes of Stabilimenti Farina and Abbott of Farnham. With chapters detailing Jupiters in current use, historic… Leer más

Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2016. Hardcover. New.