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Subtitled: The Essential Guide to Race Driving. Take pole position to learn the ground rules, techniques and procedures of driving perception and evaluation. Racing professional Carroll Smith delivers current state-of-the-art techniques for working with your crew to develop and set up your car so that youll have a competitive tool with which to practice the art of driving.
Subtitled: Technical Guide For Racer, Restorer and Builder. This complete guide analyzes the thousands of options available and shows you how to choose the correct fastener for any application, whether it be racing, street performance or restoration. Plus important information on thread cutting, torque, material selection, inserts, panel fasteners and much more. Pub. 1990. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 10 5-8, 224 pgs., 115 b&w ill., 221 diagrams.
The International Grand Prix annual and the essential reference guide to the 2003 Grand Prix season. Many articles, anecdotes and analysis. Complete and detailed results of all the grand prix, with all the practice times, top speeds and pit stop times.
Get the inside scoop on the Ferrari supercar you can drive and corner with one finger! With this fast, nippy car Ferrari has made its latest and much awaited step towards an ideal end-of-the-century model range. The 550 Maranello marks a grand return to the accessible world of elite but liveable cars. Detailed chapters include: At the Origin of Form; Styling; and Technology. Introduction by Bruno Alfieri. Hdbd., 10"x 11 1/2", 88 pgs., b&w & color ill.
Cosworth Racing goes from strength to strength in the new century. Now controlled by Ford, it continues to build the finest racing engines in the world. Cosworth engines are being used by three Formula 1 teams - Jaguar, Jordan and Minardi - in 2003. The latest turbocharged V8 is used by every runner in the USA-based CART series. Cosworth Racing also builds winning engines for Fords Focus WRC cars, and for the ambitious Aprilia racing motorcycle team. The fully updated fifth edition of this best-selling book tells the inside story.
Subtitled: Production and Racing History, Individual Chassis Records. When Enzo Ferrari refused to sell his company to Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II unleashed his fury in a car called the GT40. Read all about the sports car that was built specifically to beat Ferrari at the classic Le Mans 24-hour race -- and win it did, scoring four consecutive victories from 1966 to 1969. Learn the details of how Ford expanded its horizons, and find out what became of the cars that were built to achieve that goal, including their race successes. The author also details the road-going version of the GT40. Featured are many new unpublished action photographs, a reproduction of the GT40 parts manual, and the histories of each of the chassis numbers. Written by Trevor Legate. Hdbd., 8 x 9 3/4, 240 pgs., 169 b&w and 61 color ill.
The full and fascinating story of the postwar Coupes and Spyders that started the Porsche legend. Coverage includes Porsche 356 development, production history, specifications, and racing records. Plus guidance on buying and restoring a Porsche 356 as well as information on current replicas of this classic German sports car.
Introduced in 1963, the Porsche 911 is still the worlds favorite aspirational supercar. Porsche expert Paul Frere brings the story of the 911s success on road and track right up to date with the 2002 models. The 911 has been subject to continual refinement and improvement, giving rise to a range of variants that are still being developed today. Frere traces the development of the 911 in all its variants, details the bodies, interiors, engines, transmissions and suspensions, and lists year-by-year changes, together with full technical and competition details. 7th ed. Hdbd., 6 1/2 x 9 1/4, 432 pgs., 360 b&w ill.
Improve your performance with better physical and mental training. Peak fitness is a prerequisite for a competitive edge, and top motorsport teams routinely employ medics, psychologists, dieticians and even armed forces specialists to help drivers hone their performance. Its a different picture at national and club level, where poor preparation can blight potential. Here, however, a doctor who competes as a rally driver offers expert information on all aspects of physical and mental fitness including diet, training, safety and medical regulations. Key content: Simple, established, safe training principles. Measurable components such as stamina, strengths, suppleness, speed, skill and spirit. Balance, agility and co-ordination. Weight loss. Motorsport-specific circuit training. Rescue procedures in an emergency. Contributions from motorsport luminaries including Professor Sid Watkins, Colin McRae, Louise Aitken-Walker and Jim Moodie.
This newest Ferrari combines all the characteristics that make the 360 Modena Ferraris most advanced road car, with the old-fashioned appeal of open-air motoring. Find out how the Italian supercar builder planned and executed the transformation from coupe to convertible to create the stunning 360 Spider. A collection of beautiful photography forms the core of this book, accompanied by technical explanations of the cars various systems. In English, Italian, and French. Hdbd., 10 x 11-1/4, 88 pgs., 67 color ill., 14 b&w.
The Ferrari 360 Modena is the most sophisticated 8-cylinder GT to usher in the third millennium. This stunning volume describes all 360 technical and functional details. Includes a study by Lorenzo Ramaciotti on the genesis of the body design and the driving impressions of Paul Frere. English, French & Italian text. Hdbd., 10x 11 1/4, 88 pgs., 20 b&w ill., 69 color.
Check out this in-depth analysis of the 2001 Formula 1 racing season. It includes all F1 cars in the circuit, team by team and race by race. Technical sketches show mechanical and chassis evolutions introduced during the year; and chapters discuss new regulations, cockpit designs, tires and brakes, down force, and the Constructors Championship. Tables list race-by-race results, engine and chassis specifications and team personnel.
The experts of four continents pass judgement on the Ferraris 328 and 348 two-seaters, and the larger Mondial models. The progress of these 3.2 and 3.4 liter V8 powered cars are followed through model reports, updates and road tests, and comprehensively compared against their peers. All models are covered including the GT, GTB, tb, ts and GTS. Sftbd., 8"x 10 3/4", 218 pgs., b&w ill.
No stone was left unturned in researching this book. This incredibly comprehensive work includes many items from John Coopers personal records and photo albums, the companys chassis books, as well as 300-plus black-and-white photos and 16 color images. Further unique archival material comes from many of those involved in building the cars and the cars subsequent owners. Unquestionably regarded as the benchmark work on Cooper, the cars so significant in the development of postwar racing car design. Originally published in 1983 ISBN 1-85532-919-0 Winner of the Montagu Trophy and the Pierre Dreyfus Award
These supercars are unobtainable objects of lust for millions of people around the world. John Lamm introduces 21 of the fastest, coolest, highest-horsepower, most expensive exotic cars from around the world, including the Porsche 959, Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR, Ferrari F50, Lamborghini Diablo VT and McLaren F1. This is an engaging overview of the technology, history, and industry surrounding supercars. Sftbd., 8 1/4" x 9", 96 pgs. 80 color ill.
In little more than half a century, German automaker Porsche has staked its claim as one of the top manufacturers in the hyper-competitive sports car world. The story of its rise to fame is inextricably linked to its founder, Ferry Porsche, and reveals the versatility of Porsche cars on tracks and racing circuits. This book traces the story of the famous German marque from its first models (356) to the great racing success stories (550, 787 F2, 906), not forgetting countless versions of the 911 and the stunning high performance racing cars (917, 962, 911 GT1). With superb photography by Dominique Fontenat, plus a wealth of extraordinary archive material and anecdotal commentary, author Sylvain Reisser tells the story of 30 models that symbolize the Porsche legend. 30 Models - Presented in Chronological Order 1. Porsche 356 Pre-A 2. Porsche Spyder 550 A - 1500 RS 3. Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 GS-GT 4. Porsche 356 Speedster/Convertible D 5. Porsche 718 RS 60 6. Porsche 356 Carrera GTL 7. Porsche 804 F1 8. Porsche 904 GTS 9. Porsche 906 10. Porsche 910 11. Porsche 908 Spyder 12. Porsche 911 2,2E and 2,4 S Targa 13. Porsche 917 K 14. Porsche 911 Carrera 2,7 RS 15. Porsche 935 16. Porsche 924 Carrera GT 17. Porsche 936 18. Porsche 962 C 19. Porsche 911 Turbo 3,3 Cabriolet 20. Porsche 959 21. Porsche 911 Speedster 22. Porsche 911 Carrera RS 23. Porsche 968 Turbo S 24. Porsche 911 3,8 RSR 25. Porsche 928 GTS 26. Porsche 911 Carrera S - Targa 27. Porsche 911 GT1 28. Porsche Boxster S 29. Porsche 996 GT3 R 30. Porsche 996 Turbo
Subtitled: Build from Scratch with Aluminum and Steel. Develop the skills you need to build your own sheet metal parts! Expert customizer Tim Remus combines his knowledge with metal-workers Steve Davis, Bob Monroe, Steve Moal and Craig Naff, to provide all the instruction you need to get the job done right. Detailed chapters cover: the right tool for the job; materials; welding; repairs; building from scratch and finish work; plus tips on how to repair and modify an existing part and starting from scratch. Create your own complex shapes from scratch or repair damaged panels with help from todays knowledgeable craftsmen. Sftbd., 8 1/2"x 11", 144 pgs., 250 b&w ill.
The 1970s was the last creative decade at the great Speedway. The spirit of innovation was still strong in the 1970s, which Ludvigsen calls "The Last Creative Decade" at the great Speedway. The turbocharged decade witnessed the extinction of the venerable four-banger Offy and the rise of the Cosworth V-8, which took Indy racing into the 1980s. A tire war and advanced aerodynamics saw speeds rise so sensationally that, as Ludvigsen says in his insightful Introduction, "The 1971 pole-winning speed wouldnt have qualified a driver for the 1972 race!" Revealing intimate details of the last progressive and experimental decade at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this book is a must for fans of the worlds greatest motor race.
e first Watsons, the formidable Novis, the V-12 Ferrari, the Bardahl-Ferrari, the Blue Crowns and the invincible Offys. Stunning photographs feature the cars, their engines, and their designs in amazing detail. Sftbd., 10 1/4"x 8 1/2", 128 pgs., 105 b&w ill.
This classic guide has been completely revised and updated by Randy Leffingwell. This updated 4th edition is filled with Porsche models from 1948 through the new 1997 Boxster, including the 959, 968, the newest 911s, and several others, plus remaining third edition material on the 356, the early 911s, 914s, 928s, 924s and 944s. 4th ed. Sftbd., 7 3/8x 9 1/4, 192 pgs., 200 b&w ill.
Tazio Nuvolari (1892-1953) is widely regarded as the greatest racing driver of all time. Through the 1930s and into the 1940s his reputation for skill and bravery eclipsed a whole generation of rivals. Even today his name alone evokes a classic era in the history of road and Grand Prix racing. In this fascinating assessment of Nuvolaris life, Christopher Hilton seeks to understand Nuvolari the man - and the Nuvolari legend as it unfolded. Using original documentary material, race reports of the time from several countries and the recollections of Nuvolaris contemporaries, the author recreates the excitement generated by his driving and the impact it made on motorsport. The author captures many aspects of Nuvolaris strong personality, a personality which, in the days before intrusive journalism, was virtually unknown. The extraordinary performances that decorated Nuvolaris long career form the backbone of the narrative - the 1930 Mille Miglia, the 1935 German GP, the 1938 British GP at Donington, the 1948 Mille Miglia.
In the late 1950s a slightly mad kart racer named Frank "Duff" Livingston had the nerve to enter the quintessential American vehicle-a hot rod-in a sports car race. Hot rods may have been successful in crude American-style drag races, but according to conventional wisdom, they had no place competing on a road course against European sports cars. But Duff and his Eliminator defied that wisdom and beat some of the finest sports cars in the world. The Eliminator soon went into retirement, but many people remembered its achievements. One of these people happened to be Brock Yates, who acquired the Eliminator in the 1990s. Yates campaigned the car in vintage sports car races, and soon the Eliminator was once again beating Ferraris and Porsches on U.S. road courses. The car inspired Yates to build a modern interpretation of the concept, and he took one of the most potent engines available-a Viper V-10-and mounted it in a hot rod chassis with a road-racing-inspired suspension. His goal? To build the fastest, best-handling, and just plain coolest hot rod on the road. The resulting Eliminator Special proved a fitting tribute to the original Eliminator. About the Author: Brock Yates is one of the best-known and most respected automotive journalists in the world today. He is currently an editor for Car and Driver magazine and his byline has appeared on numerous books, features in major magazines, columns for websites and The Wall Street Journal. He has also authored movie scripts for Cannonball Run and Smokey and the Bandit II. He is the creator of the famed 1970s Cannonball Run road race which he chronicled in the best-selling book Cannonball!, published by MBI Publishing Company in 2002.
This essential restoration guide brings the family of Ferrari V12 sports cars vividly to life. It provides detailed specification information for Ferraris front-engine road cars: the 275 Series Spiders and Berlinettas and the 330 and 365 series, including the famous 365GTB/4 Daytona. Includes production history, original factory specs, equipment, options, paint/trim colors, and production changes.
After sales of more than 25,000 copies and five reprints, author Philip otter has revised his previous edition on this popular British marque to include: -- New production information from previously unresearched material in the Jaguar archives -- Supplementary information from Jaguars experts -- Exclusive photographs of the finest Jaguars existence Among the cars featured are 1,000-mile, aluminum-bodied XK120 Roadster and a one-owner drophead. In all, more than 250 new color photographs make this the finest photo gallery of XKs anywhere.
2003 International Automotive Media Award (Best Book, single-marque history). The IAMA, a function of the International Society for Vehicle Preservation, recognizes and encourages excellence in all forms of automotive media. Officially licensed by General Motors, Corvette: Fifty Years is a colorful, nostalgic and commemorative look at the obstacles and achievements of this classic American sports car, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2003. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Corvette with unpublished stories and previously unseen historical and all-new color photographs. Witness Corvettes 1953 Motorama debut, the fervor generated by the Blue Flame Special, and the excitement surrounding the Indy Pace Cars and the ZR-1. Previously unpublished Corvette stories and never-before seen historical photographs complement 100 stunning, new color photos. From standard production models to such legendary racing models as the Sebring and Grand Sport, Leffingwell details their histories and delivers a full half-century of Corvette history.
Lotus Twin-Cam Engine is a comprehensive guide to the design, development, restoration, and maintenance of the Lotus-Ford twin-cam engine. During its career, the engine attracted several larger-than-life characters, not least Colin Chapman, Harry Mundy, and Keith Duckworth, as highlighted within the text.
Forget the weight bias! Elford explains techniques that have never been explained before in any other driving book. Packed with photos, diagrams, and personal advice and recommendations, this driving guide gives you the special skills required to master your rear-engined Porsche. Covers cornering, smoothness, balance, acceleration, gear changing, braking and competition driving. Learn from a master - and enjoy the drive!
Time magazine cover hero and Americas Cup yachtsman Briggs Cunningham cut a swathe through the post-war sports-racing scene with his magnificent Cunningham sports cars. He burst into view in 1951 with his Chrysler-powered C-2 sports-racers and in 1952 launched the production C-3, a Vignale-bodied car built as both a coupe and cabriolet. Some two dozen were made. The C-4R was his 1952 racer, still Chrysler-powered, which performed well at Le Mans and with Phil Walters and John Fitch was all but unbeatable in American racing. Radical with its solid-axle front end and colossal drum brakes, the C-5R of 1953 was a challenger to the Jaguars at Le Mans. In 1954 Cunningham raced a much-modified Ferrari with water-cooled brakes and in 1955 introduced his C-6R, beautifully engineered by Briggs Weaver and Offenhauser powered. Fabulous unpublished pictures from the Ludvigsen Library show these great cars on the track and at rest. They carried the American flag at home and abroad with style and panache.
The fast-paced story of how Lincoln, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Oldsmobile, Lancia, Chevrolet, Porsche, Dodge and Mercedes-Benz won glory in the gruelling Mexican road races run between 1950 and 1954.
Subtitled: Italys Great Double Champion. This lavishly illustrated volume vividly chronicles Alberto Ascaris legendary racing career. Award-winning author Karl Ludvigsen describes Ascaris foray into racing on Bianchi motorcycles, Ascaris 1940 Mille Miglia race; his win at the 1948 San Remo GP in a Maserati; his spectacular success in back-to-back world titles with Ferrari in 1952 and 1953; his frustrating move to Lancia in 1954; up through and including Ascaris devastating and fatal crash at Monza. Hdbd., 10 x 10, 208 pgs., 250 b&w & color ill.
The most outrageous hot rods in the world are featured in Radical Hot Rods by Larry OToole. All the color and spectacle of the top end of hot rodding comes together in this full color book. Monstrous blown engines, huge wheels and tires, extreme styling and exotic, advanced engineering are the ingredients that combine together to become the radical hot rods of the modern era. These are the hot rods that stop you in your tracks, not necessarily practical, but certainly spectacular. Dozens of the best examples in the world are shown in full color mini-features throughout the book. About the Author: Author Larry OToole has been the publisher and editor of Australian Street Rodding Magazine since it began in 1977, a position unique in the world of street rodding anywhere in the world. He is also the author of several best selling books on hot rodding including Nostalgia Street Rods, Colorful World of Street Rods, Street Rods in Color, Street Rodding Gallery The Good Old Aussie Ute, Engineering Street Rods and Styling Street Rods.
The Maserati 250F was one of the most beautiful and successful racing cars of the 1950s, and one of the most famous racing cars of all time. Driven in its heyday by great drivers including Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio, and today the star of many historic race meetings, the 250F hThis book, the result of years of dedicated research, presents the 250F story in unprecedented detail and is fully illustrated with many period photographs. Topics covered: -Complete history of 250F -Full details of championship and non-championship racing -Club racing and activity in the Americas and Australasia -Complete chassis listings David McKinney saw his first 250F in 1956 and has made a special study of them over more than forty years. He has written several books on motor-sport subjects, and contributed to motoring publications throughout the world. Features: tA well researched and detailed account of one of the most famous racing cars of all time - the Maserati 250F. tSuperbly illustrated with 150 period black & white photographs. tWritten by a motor sport journalist and author who has made a dedicated study of Maserati over the last forty years.
This book tells the definitive story of the Lotus Type 72 one of the most striking and successful racing cars in the history of Formula 1. From the drawing board to the present day, the book draws extensively from the people who were closely involved, including drivers, mechanics, team managers, as well as rival drivers and designers. The book also has an appendix covering complete chassis histories and race records for each of the nine cars built. A lavishly illustrated 240 page full color publication, in large format, contains over 450 mostly unseen and historic images. Colin Chapman and Maurice Phillippes striking wedge-shaped Type 72 Formula 1 car, was introduced on April 1st, 1970 as a replacement for the unsuccessful four-wheel-drive Type 63 and the ageing Type 49. Having won both the World Drivers and Constructors Championship titles in 1970, the car went through a number of different evolutions to keep it competitive, resulting in a second pair of Championships in 1972 as well as the Constructors Championship in 1973. It was still winning races in 1974 and scoring points in 1975! The Lotus 72 was driven by some of the great racing drivers of the 1970s such Rindt, Fittipaldi, Peterson and Ickx.
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"An incredible array of photographs...hours of satisfaction in turning the pages of this book." Classic Motorsports This oversized book is a photo-driven look at Fords voluminous racing history in America. This rich history begins with the 1901 race in which Henry Ford defeated Alexander Winton in a 10-lap race on a one-mile oval at the Detroit Driving Club and covers racing through today. The book includes great Ford racing stories such as the Miller Ford Indy program, development of the Gurney-Westlake Ford V-8, and the 1962-70 Ford Total Performance program, the Trans-Am racing program, the NASCAR racing program, the rich Ford drag racing history, landspeed record Fords, the Shelby programs, the GT-40, and even a section on sport compact drag racing today. About the Author: Larry Edsall was snatched away from a career as a daily newspaper sports editor to become motorsports editor at AutoWeek magazine. Before long, he was a full time automotive industry news and motorsports editor. While at AutoWeek, he drove nearly half a million miles evaluating vehicles on four continents.
With the aid of factory records and the accumulated knowledge of Porsche 356 experts, Motorbooks presents this essential Porsche 356 restoration guide. Filled with factory specifications and details for all Coup233, Cabriolet, Roadster, and Speedster models from 1950 to 1965.
Subtitled: The Complete Story of the World's Most Famous Motor Race. Foreward by five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell. This book is a comprehensive history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's most prestigious sports car race. You'll read virtual lap-by-lap accounts of each year's race, from the premiere in 1923 through 2001. Learn about the drivers and teams that battled through night and day, and see never-before-published photos of race action that capture the spirit of the event.
Karl Ludvigsen. In 1952 Mercedes-Benz astonished the racing world with the successes it achieved with its 300SL, exploiting an advanced space-type frame and aerodynamic body with gullwing doors. Already the subject of a Ludvigsen Library Series book, the racing 300SL inspired the creation of a production version, which first took flight in 1954. The 300SL stunned critics and experts alike with its fabulous performance-more than 150 miles per hour-exotic looks and superb build quality. Not just a pretty face, the 300SL was also extremely successful in competition on both sides of the Atlantic. The original coupe was followed by a roadster version in 1957; in all, 3,258 were made. Drawing on his unmatched archive of Mercedes-Benz photos, including coverage by Rudy Mailander and Edward Eves of the 300SL production line, Karl Ludvigsen presents the 300SL in all its glory. He also draws on his own experience as an owner of one of these great cars.
Alpine Rally Champions, RAC Rally Champions, seven times Le Mans Champions, European Touring Car Champions, and World Sports Car Champions - few marques can boast as diverse and illustrious a competition history as Jaguar. From the SS100, which established Jaguars international credentials in the 1930s, to the phenomenal C-Type and D-Type Le Mans winners of the 1950s and the thundering XJ-R cars which took Jaguar back to Le Mans in the modern era, this is the official story of the races, the drivers, the cars, and the personalities behind Jaguars incredible motorsport history.
Lavishly illustrated and packed with information, this book takes the story right up to the present with a detailed examination of Schumachers extraordinary career since joining Ferrari in 1996. Using race by race analysis and insights from key F1 personalities, this volume examines the sublime performances and the disgraces, the super-hero status and the complex Maranello culture, together with the repercussions of the 1999 leg injury for this highly competitive driver.
Experts from three continents report on the Ferrari-powered Fiat Dinos. Covered are the Spider and Coup142 bodied cars with both the 2.0 and 2.4 litre engines. Includes road tests, new model reports, driving impressions and history.
In 1958 Enzo Ferrari revolutionized sports-car racing with the unveiling of the pontoon-bodied V-12 Testa Rossa. The cars 3-liter engine featured red cam covers-thus the name testa rossa, which is Italian for "red head." The new Ferrari quickly made its presence known, winning the 1958 World Championship and following that with three consecutive titles in 1960 to 1962. Ferrari Testa Rossa V-12 is a highly detailed, living tribute to these exciting and beautiful cars. In addition to chassis-by-chassis specifications, the book provides detailed race results and is peppered with fascinating anecdotes from the people who were there, making history. Outstanding photos of the famous car in action complete this comprehensive work. Original Hardcover edition ISBN 0-85045-369-0
The founder of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club details the history of one of Jaguars best loved creations, the E-Type, in this comprehensive volume in the Haynes Great Cars series. This beautiful book features plenty of studio-shot color photography highlighting the various features and body details of each generation of E-Type. An entire section is devoted to the lightweight competition E-Types. Interesting anecdotes and driving impressions are found throughout.
When Michael Schumacher crossed the finish line to win the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix, delivering Ferrari its first Formula 1 Drivers World Championship since 1979, motor racing fans around the globe rejoiced. This colorful insiders look at the most famous F1 team in the world includes profiles of Schumacher, teammate Rubens Barrichello and Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn; privileged views of car design and testing and the 2000 championship season; a look at typical raceday preparations and strategies; the teams dealings for financial and promotional support; and an examination of how the team honed its competitive edge during battles for the title in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
Each model featured includes historical background and technical specifications. Scores of archival photos and illustrations range from the assembly line and brochure art to images from classic race events such as the Targa Florio and the 12 Hours of Sebring.
In 1956, Enzo Ferraris son Alfredino died and, in rememberance, Enzo named the Formula 2 V6 engine that he was working on after his son, calling it Dino. From then on, all V6 and V8 Ferrari engines were known as Dinos. There have been many such cars and engines bearing this honorable name. Dinos have powered three World Champions, numerous sports-racing car victories, and even two mountain championships. Four series of road cars have been so successful with their Dino power that they form the bulk of car sales in modern times for Ferrari. DINO is a full historical analysis of all these outstanding cars the like of which has never been researched and published before. Here, at last, true credit can be given to the Ferrari V6 and V8 cars, the cars of the princedom of Alfredino. The book contains heavily-detailed appendices, details on drivers and championships, and a wealth of road test material from the best accredited sources. Hardcover - 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" - 320 pp - 14 color, 73 b/w, 13 diagrams
Subtitled: Motor Racings Grand Master. This lavishly illustrated volume fully chronicles Fangios racing career: the early days; the Three Fs team at Alfa Romeo and winning his first championship in 1951; his success with Maserati in 1953; his Carrera Panamericana win; World Championship victories in 1954 and 1955 with Mercedes-Benz; 1956 and 1957 with Ferrari and Maserati, and battles with Stirling Moss; plus a look at Fangios calm personality, his awards and honors. Foreword by Karl Kling. Hdbd., 9 3/4"x 9 3/4", 208 pgs., 202 b&w ill., 23 color.
This beautifully photographed volume contains 50 years of Ferraris charismatic road cars, from the late 1940s through todays stunning F50 supercar. Filled with a stable of popular prancing horses including the Super America, Daytona Spider, F50, F40 and many others. The power, speed and beauty of Ferrari awaits you! Sftbd., 8 1/4" x 9", 96 pgs., 80 color ill.
Covering all Mercedes-Benz SL sports cars, from the wonderful 300SL Gullwing of 1954-57 to the sophisticated offerings of today, including the McLaren SLR supercar. This is the full story of one of motorings greatest families of sporting cars. Hardcover - 8" x 10" - 200 pp - 25 color, 220 b/w
Reprinted articles from major automotive magazines deal specifically with Type 166, America, 212, 250 Europa and Mille Miglia, 750 Monza, 500 Mondial, 250 Testa Rossa, and more. Filled with road tests, specifications and technical reports from the UK and the USA. Sftbd., 8"x 10 3/4", approx. 85 pgs., 180 ill.
A collection of hard-to-find contemporary articles on the Ferrari V-12 from the pages of the prestigious motoring magazine Road & Track, including road test reports, comparisons, specs, performance data & more. Articles include Ferrari 512 Testarossa, Ferrari 45 GT 2+2, Ferrari F512 M - First Drive, Whats Hot for 1996 and beyond - F50 and many more. Softbound, 8-1/2" x 11", 120 pages, 250 black & white illustrations plus over 30 full-color pages.
Format: Hardbound An international portfolio of articles drawn from leading motoring journals covering Lamborghini’s production between the years 1964 and 2004. Models reported on include the 350 GT, 400 GT, Miura, Espada, Islero, Jarama, Countach, Urraco, Silhouette, LM 002, Cizeta-Moroder V16T, Jalpa, Diablo 5.7 & 6.0 plus the Murcielago and Gallardo.Launch Internet Explorer Browser
Karl Ludvigsen. When Mercedes-Benz returned to motor racing in the 1950s it did so with an aggressive attack across the board. The magnificent 300SLR took Stirling Moss to a record-shattering victory in the Mille Miglia and (with Peter Collins) in the grueling Targa Florio. Other track victories took Mercedes-Benz to the World Manufacturers Championship that year. Tragedy struck as well: a 300SLR went into the crowd at Le Mans, resulting in 82 deaths and many injuries. With unique and rarely seen images, Karl Ludvigsen presents the dramatic story of these racers with their tubular space frames, inboard brakes and fuel-injected desmodromic-valved, eight-cylinder engines. Covers the secret tests at Hockenheim, the never-raced coupe version of the 300SLR and the model prepared for 1956 - a season that these cars never experienced. Paperback - 10-1/4" x 8-1/2" - 128 pp - 118 b/w
Arguably the most recognized sports and racing car in the world, the Porsche 911 has seen more than fifty variants during its 35-plus years of production. This book details the history of this landmark car, which has seen success in endurance racing, rally, hill climbs, Trans Am and GT racing. Sftbd., 8 1/4" x 9", 96 pgs., 80 color ill.
This book is a detailed account of the most charismatic period of Ferrari sports car racing, from the introduction of Prototype racing for 1963 to the withdrawal of Maranello from two-seater racing at the end of 1973 to concentrate on Formula 1. The great sports racing cars of this era have a strong enthusiast following, particularly those of the Prancing Horse, which was competing primarily against the Ford GT40 and the Porsche 917. - The years 1964-67 when Ford Challenged the supremacy of Ferrari, at LeMans in particular - Battling with Porsche from 1969 to the end of 1971 and coming out worse - The switch to 3-litre sports car racing for 1972 and Ferraris domination of the category against opposition from Matra and Alfa Romeo - Ferraris defeat by the French v12s in 1973 and Maranellos withdrawal from the class of racing - The thinking of Enzo Ferrari and his engineers - The relationships of private owners and the factory - Interviews with owners and entrants, plus correspondence with Ferrari - Specifications, works drivers, and international race results Hardcover - 9" x 11" - 256 pp - 50 color, 150 b/w
Here is a showcase of George Barris hot rods and custom cars created during the swingin 1960s. It contains photos from Barris gold mine of archival color and black-and-white photography. George Barris remains the most visible and popular hot-rod and custom-car builder. His museums, and cars and special exhibits at car shows continue to draw attention. He is a hot-rod legend. This book picks up where the first Barris book, Barris Kustoms of the 1950s, ended. In the 1960s, Barris was becoming more involved with Hollywood movie and TV studios, but he still designed and built numerous hot rods and custom cars. Several of these won the "Americas Most Beautiful Roadster" award at the Oakland Roadster Show.
Roadsters of the post-war Indy era were a unique breed. Large, front-engined, Offy-powered beasts that required brute strength and a healthy dose of bravery to get them to perform at their peak. Drivers of the era possessed large doses of both and read like a whos who of American motorsport: Parnelli Jones, A.J. Foyt, Troy Ruttman, Rodger Ward, Bobby Unser, Tony Bettenhausen, Eddie Sachs and others. Indianapolis Roadsters 1952-1964 is a dynamic history of the Roadster era, and contains fascinating and comprehensive coverage of the drivers, the builders, the team owners, the Speedway, and other popular tracks. Hdbd., 10 x 10, 184 pgs., 150 b&w and 42 color ill.
Bruce McLarens sports racers were among the most successful and innovative race cars of the 1960s. McLarens driving was impressive, but it was his cars - particularly the Can-Am racers - that really put the Kiwi on the motorsports map. This dynamic photohistory focuses on McLaren and his cars from his early racing days through the end of the original Can-Am series in 1974. Includes coverage of the 1990s McLaren F1 sports car in both road and race trim. Hdbd., 10"x 10", 192 pgs., 300 b&w ill., 50 color.
Superlative design and luxury engineering where hallmarks of the Silver Arrows that dominated the Grand Prix scene in the late 1930s. Produced with the full cooperation of Mercedes-Benz in Germany, this stunning history beautifully chronicles Mercedes Grand Prix cars from 1934 to today, and includes coverage of the 300SLR and recent Le Mans cars. Technical reviews of the cars along with profiles of racing greats Caracciola, Fangio, Moss, Mansell and Hakkinen round out this fabulous volume. Hardcover, 9 x 12, 176 pp, 13 color and 175 b/w
Subtitled: Italian Sports Car and Grand Prix Racing 1957-1963. In the 1950s and early 60s Modena was at the center of the Italian sports car and GP universe, as were Ferrari, Maserati, OSCA & others. Relive the period of the decline and rebirth of Italys racing prowess in Modena Racing Memories. Author Graham Gauld was in Modena during that era. The relationships he established, photos he produced, and the insight he acquired allow him to deliver this account of the exciting cars and racing luminaries of that legendary era. Hdbd., 10" x 10", 148 pgs., 125 b&w ill., 50 color.
2004 marks the introduction of the 6th-generation Corvette as a 2005 model. As with any new-generation Corvette, anticipation is rampant. C6 represents an important departure from C5 both in terms of exterior and interior styling and chassis dynamics. It features a revamped platform (to be shared with the new Cadillac XLR roadster), fixed headlights (for the first time since 1962) and an edgier, more compact body. This GM-licensed book takes the enthusiast on an illustrated tour of how C6 developed from the drawing board to the production line. - Officially Licensed by GM - Full development details and technical specifications - First-person stories from key Corvette engineers and designers Hardcover - 9" x 12" - 160 pp - 200 color
Explore one of the most legendary cars of all time, from its birth as the LP400 through its evolution into the 5000 Quattrovalvole, and the latest Diablo. Dron goes behind the scenes of the Lamborghini factory to chart the checkered history of the company and its successive management eras. Filled with driving impressions, road test details, model specs and special feature panels. Softbound, 7 1/2" x 10", 192 pages, 67 b&w and 105 color ill.
Fully updated to feature the Vanquish, 007s steed in Die Another Day, here is the story of this elegant survivor of Britains high-quality, low-volume prestige car market. Robert Edwards, who has owned and restored eight Aston Martins, describes every post-war model. The book includes technical information, buying advice, driving impressions and sidebars on topics as varied as John Wyer (one of the finest managers to grace a pit lane), the R.S. Williams Lightweight DB4s and the AMR racers. Hardcover - 8-1/4" x 10-1/2" - 168 pages - 110 color, 30 b/w |
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