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Titles we offer from Motorbooks, International:
This large and lavishly presented edition is more than just a yearbook. It describes the successes of the 911 GT sportscars in international championships and in GT series, following them on their journey through the season in Europe, Asia, and the USA. Victories at the endurance classics at Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, the Nürburgring, and Spa Francorchamps are covered as well as reports on the international Porsche Supercup, the national Carrera Cups, and club races in England and Germany. With over 1,000 photos it has more pictures than any others have had in the past.
Carroll Smith's Engineer in my Pocket
Engineer to Win
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Prepare to Win |

Sftbd., 8 1/2"x 11", 174 pgs., ill. |
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Drive to Win
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 224
Length: 8.25w x 10.75h
ISBN: 0879384069
Catalog ID: 115043AP |
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The Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook
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.


Hard Bound; 224 pages
500 color, 20 b/w'
10.75w x 13.25h
ISBN: 2847070486
Catalog ID: 136309 |
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Formula One Yearbook, 03/04
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 90
Length: 10w x 11.5h
ISBN: 8879601075
Catalog ID: 125538C |
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Ferrari 550 Maranello
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 408 20 color, 250 b/w
Length: 6.75w x 9.25h
ISBN: 1844250156
Catalog ID: 136210AE |
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Cosworth, a Search for Power
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.

216 pgs., 371 ill.
Format: Softbound
Length: 8.37w x 10.62h
ISBN: 0900550945
Catalog ID: 101740AM |
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Fiat and Abarth 124


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 240
Length: 8w x 9.75h
ISBN: 1903706114
Catalog ID: 134288AE |
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GT 40
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.


Paperback - 180 color, b/w
Format: Softbound
Pages: 160
Length: 8.25w x 10h
ISBN: 1903706483
Catalog ID: 135482AE |
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Porsche 356
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.



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 432
Length: 7w x 9.5h
ISBN: 1859608396
Catalog ID: 134926AE |
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Porsche 911 Story
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.


Hardcover - 120 color
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 128
Length: 7.75w x 10.25h
ISBN: 1859608760
Catalog ID: 136102AE |
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Fit for Motorsport
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.



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 88
Length: 10w x 11.25h
ISBN: 8879601091
Catalog ID: 132913C |
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Ferrari 360 Spider
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 88
Length: 10w x 11.25h
ISBN: 8879601008
Catalog ID: 129893C |
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Ferrari 360 Modena
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 112
Pictures: 320 color
Length: 9w x 10.5h
ISBN: 8879112791
Catalog ID: 135477AE |
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Formula 1 Technical Analysis
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 218
Length: 8w x 10.62h
ISBN: 1855204258
Catalog ID: 129883A |
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Ferrari 328, 348 Mondial
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.


Hardcover - 7-1/2" x 9-5/8" - 400 pages - 16 color, 350 b/w
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 400
Length: 7.5w x 9.5h
ISBN: 0760317097
Catalog ID: 136422AP |
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Cooper Cars
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


Format: Softbound
Pages: 96
Length: 8.25w x 9h
ISBN: 0760307946
Catalog ID: 131572AP |
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SuperCars
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 192
Pictures: 50 color, 200 b/w
Length: 9.5w x 12.25h
ISBN: 0760315817
Catalog ID: 135943AP |
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Porsche
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



Format: Softbound
Pages: 144
Length: 8.5w x 11h
ISBN: 0964135892
Catalog ID: 128240AE |
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Sheet Metal Fabrication
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 128
Pictures: 120 b/w
Length: 10.25w x 8.5h
ISBN: 1583880984
Catalog ID: 136381AE |
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Indy Cars of the 1970's
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.



Format: Softbound
Pages: 128
Length: 10.25w x 8.5h
ISBN: 1583880526
Catalog ID: 133399AE |
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Indy Cars of the 1960's
Journey into Gasoline Alley during the tumultuous 1960s, one of the most spectacular and controversial decades in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Featured are fantastic photos of the last Novis, the wild racers of Mickey Thompson, Brabhams and the successful Halk copies, the astonishing STP turbine cars of 1967 and 1968, Dan Gurneys Eagles from 1966, Lotuses, the battle between Fords, and the turbo-Offys.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 128
Length: 10.25w x 8.5h
ISBN: 1583880186
Catalog ID: 129953AE |
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Indy Cars of the 1950's
Journey into Gasoline Alley during one of the most evocative and exciting eras in the history of the great Speedway - the years of the Kurtis Roadsters, the lay-downs, th 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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 192
Length: 7.5w x 9.25h
ISBN: 0760302278
Catalog ID: 125185AP |
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Porsche Buyer's Guide
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 256
Pictures: 40 b/w
Length: 6.5w x 9.5h
ISBN: 1859833497
Catalog ID: 136412AE |
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Nuvolari
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.



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 256
Pictures: 40 color, 40 b/w
Length: 6w x 9h
ISBN: 0760315981
Catalog ID: 136267AP |
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Hot Rod: the Resurrection of a Legend
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.



Format: Softbound
Pages: 128 - 225 color
Length: 8.75w x 11.5h
ISBN: 0760317526
Catalog ID: 136457AP |
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Original Ferrari V12
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.

Format: Hardbound
Pages: 128
Length: 9.25w x 12h
ISBN: 1901432025
Catalog ID: 126237AP |
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Original Ferrari V8


Format: Softbound
Pages: 128 - 225 color
Length: 8.75w x 11.5h
ISBN: 0760317526
Catalog ID: 136457AP |
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Original Jaguar XK
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 384
Pictures: 400 color and 50 b/w
Length: 12w x 10h
ISBN: 0760311803
Catalog ID: 135117AP |
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Corvette: Fifty Years
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.



Format: Softbound
Pages: 224
Pictures: 300 b/w
Length: 7.75w x 10.5h
ISBN: 0760316929
Catalog ID: 136423AP |
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Lotus Twin-Cam Engine
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 160
Illustrations: 189 b/w
Length: 8.25w x 10.5h
ISBN: 0879388498
Catalog ID: 119894AP |
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Porsche High Performance Driving Handbook
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!


Format: Softbound
Pages: 128
Length: 10.25w x 8.5h
ISBN: 1583881093
Catalog ID: 136140AE |
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Cunningham Sports Cars
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.



Format: Softbound
Pages: 232
Illustrations: 180 b/w
Length: 8w x 10.75h
ISBN: 1855204126
Catalog ID: 129371A |
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The Carrera Panamericana
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 208
Illustrations: 250 b/w & color
Length: 10w x 10h
ISBN: 1859606806
Catalog ID: 130755AE |
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Alberto Ascari
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 112
Pictures: 200 color
Length: 9.75w x 9h
ISBN: 0949398748
Catalog ID: 136115AE |
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Radical Hot Rods
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.



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 192
Pictures: 8 color, 150 b/w
Length: 7.5w x 9.5h
ISBN: 1861265689
Catalog ID: 136594AE |
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Maserati 250F
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.



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 256
Pictures: 450 color
Length: 12w x 12h
ISBN: 1902351061
Catalog ID: 136373AE |
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Lotus Type 72: The History of an F1 Icon
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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Format: Hardbound
Pages: 160
Pictures: 300 color50
b/w
LengthAw x 14.25h
ISBN: 0760316805
Catalog ID: 136205AR |
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The Complete Porsche
For more than 50 years, Porsche has stood as one of the finest sports car manufacturers in the world. From its debut in 1948 with the "bathtub" 356 to todays incredible 911 Turbo, Porsche is the dream of many a sports car lover.
This book provides a highly illustrated review of all the great Porsches, including specials and racers. The Complete Porsche offers Porsche fans the ultimate illustrated tour through their favorite company's history
The Complete Corvette
The 1963-1967 Corvette Sting Rays are coved by collectors as the most desirable Corvettes ever. Like the first volume, this edition was compiled from years of owner interviews and pages of original information and photos from Chevrolet's archives. Every detail of the Sting Ray years is examined and described. Photographs, exploded schematics and clearly written text make it possible to authenticate even the tiniest detail. Each of the five model years is covered with completely detailed information on the "base unit," plus options and supplementary data detailing the changes made during each model year's production run. This volume is the only available source of information on how these cars were assembled at the factory. Detailed text is accompanied by more than 520 photographs and nearly as many charts and diagrams. Here is the history of what happened to the Corvette on the assembly line, the story of every Corvette that was produced from 1963 through 1967, including information on the engine, chassis and body, from Powerglide to Positraction to Power Team Combinations.



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 304
Pictures: 150 color, 250 b/w
Length: 10.62w x 10.25h
ISBN: 076031621X
Catalog ID: 136328AP |
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Ford Racing Century
"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.



Format: Softbound
Pages: 112
Pictures: 215 color
Length: 8.75w x 11.5h
ISBN: 0760317364
Catalog ID: 136426AP |
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Original Porsche 356
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 356
Illustrations: 200 b/w & color
Length: 8w x 10.75h
ISBN: 0760312567
Catalog ID: 134289 |
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Le Mans 24 Hours
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 128
Pictures: 126 b/w
Length: 10.25w x 8.5h
ISBN: 1583881379
Catalog ID: 139502AE |
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Mercedes Bens 300SL
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.



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 256
Illustrations: 500 b/w & color
Length: 10.25w x 12h
ISBN: 1852278897
Catalog ID: 131181AE |
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Jaguar: The Sporting Heritage
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 160
Illustrations: 120 color
Length: 7.75w x 10.25h
ISBN: 1859606520
Catalog ID: 130365AE |
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Michael Schumacher
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 92
Illustrations: 180 b/w
Length: 8w x 10.75h
ISBN: 185520603X
Catalog ID: 135370A |
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Fiat Dino
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.


Format: Softbound
Pages: 256
Length: 10w x 10h
ISBN: 0760317356
Catalog ID: 136436AP |
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Ferrari Testarossa V-12
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


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 160
Illustrations: 300
Length: 10w x 10h
ISBN: 1859608132
Catalog ID: 131555AE |
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Jaguar E-Type
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 120
Length: 6.75w x 9.25h
ISBN: 1859608302
Catalog ID: 132974AE |
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Ferrari Formula 1
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.
Legendary 250
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.


Format: Hardbound
Pages: 320
Length: 7.75w x 9.87h
ISBN: 0760320101
Catalog ID: 137460AP |
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DINO
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



Format: Hardbound
Pages: 208
Length: 10w x 10h
ISBN: 1859606253
Catalog ID: 129514AE |
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Juan Manuel Fangio
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.
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