James Taylor is a prolific writer in the automotive world, well known for the breadth of his knowledge and his painstaking research. He has written seven other books in Herridge & Sons' "Factory-Original" series: Factory-Original Ford Capri MkI, Factory-Original Ford Capri MkII & MkIII, Factory-Original Mercedes SL, Factory-Original Aston Martin DB4/5/6, Factory-Original Mini Mk1 & Mk2, Factory-Original Wartime Jeeps and Factory-Original Land Rover Series I, 80-inch Models. James lives in rural Oxfordshire with his wife and the younger two of his four children, surrounded by books about cars, and usually with something old and interesting in his garage.