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1 1/2-litre GP Racing 1961-1965 By Mark Whitelock - ISBN 184584016X
This is the story of a Grand Prix formula that no British constructor wanted but became one that they would almost totally dominate. It has remained largely overlooked due to the perception that the cars were underpowered and hence unspectacular. Such a perception ignores the significant technical developments that took place that are now taken for granted, such as monocoque chassis construction. It saw the career of Stirling Moss came to a premature end but in his absence the rise to prominence of a new breed of British drivers in Jim Clark, Graham Hill and John Surtees.
The book paints a complete picture of the 1½-litre F1, the 21 marques and 101 drivers that took part in one or more of the 46 GPs between 1961 and 1965. Many of the marques and the majority of the drivers made little or no impact, yet their contributions deserve to be remembered.
The story of a Grand Prix formula largely overlooked due to the perception that the cars were underpowered and hence unspectacular. This perception ignores the significant technical developments that took place, the domination achieved by British race-car constructors and the rise of British drivers Jim Clark, Graham Hill and John Surtees.
Also includes evaluations of the following drivers;Dan Gurney, Ritchie Ginther,Bruce McLaren,Phil Hill,Jack Brabham,Lorenzo Bandini,Jackie Stewart,Wolfgang von Trips,Tony Maggs,Innes Ireland,Stirling Moss,Jo Bonnier,Giancarlo Baghetti,Mike Spence,Jo Siffert,Peter Arundell,Trevor Taylor,Tony Brooks,Bob Anderson,Denis Hulme,Ricardo Rodriguez,Godin de Beaufort,Jochen Rindt,Olivier Gendebien,Jack Lewis,Willy Mairesse,Gerhard Mitter,Jim Hall,Pedro Rodriguez,Roy Salvadori,Chris Amon,Maurice Trintignant,Walt Hansgen,Ronnie Bucknum,Richard Attwood,Masten Gregory,Neville Lederle,Lodovico Scarfiotti and Mike Hailwood.
| Hardback. 336 pages, 174 photos, 33 diagrams |
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The Bahamas Speed Weeks By Terry O'Neil - ISBN 1845840186
The vision of one man, Captain Sherman ‘Red’ Crise formed the basis for what was to become the Bahamas Speed Weeks, a series of motor races held on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. They started in the mid 1950s and continued for 13 years, before ending due to a mix of political decisions, ill fortune and a shift in the direction motor racing had taken over that period of time.
These years were described by many commentators as the ‘Golden Age’ of motor racing, where internationally acclaimed drivers attended the Speed Weeks to mix with the many amateur racers from America who came to enjoy the senario of sun, parties and racing. For many drivers the social scene was as important as the racing, and in latter years prize money was an extra incentive to turn up. This well researched account tracks the history of the Speed Weeks with its roller-coaster ride throughout its 13 years existence.
| 336 artpaper pages Large format 250mm tall x 250mm Hardback (cloth and dust jacket) 350 illustration |
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1950s Motorsport in colour By Martyn Wainwright - ISBN 1904788157
A unique collection of over 200 rare original colour photographs of Grand Prix and sports cars, taken between 1954 and 1959 at races and hill-climbs in England & Ireland. This book is an absolute must for Revivalists and all lovers of motorsport.
All the pictures were taken with an M3 Leica, and all the action shots with a Leitz 135mm Hektor lens with an aperture of f3.5: this meant that to get decent shots you had to be very close to the action, as many of the pictures reveal ... After nearly 50 years, Martyn discovered the forgotten transparencies and taught himself to digitize them and to repair the damaged pictures. All these rare images vividly recall a very different era of motorsport and, collectively, recapture the spirit of motorsport in the 1950s.
| Hardback. 25x25cm. 160 pages. 205 colour photographs |
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Alfa Romeo Tipo 33-The development and racing history By Ed McDonough, Peter Collins - ISBN 1904788718
Winner of the Scuderia Del Portello Award for Journalism 2006
At the time, little was recorded about the activities of Alfa Romeo’s World Championship-winning Sports Racing car, the Tipo 33. The model had a long career, as a factory car as well as in private hands from 1967 until 1977. The great Italian motor sport engineer Carlo Chiti designed and ran a prolific number of different models of this Tipo.
Unfortunately nothing of the history of these developments was documented at the time, but the authors have managed, after intense investigation and numerous personal interviews, to uncover much about this marvelous sports prototype. The fruits of their labors abound, manifesting as many previously unseen photographs and the personal recollections of the prime movers in the Tipo 33’s career.
If you like Alfas, you'll love this book.
| 250mm tall x 250mm wide. 224 pages. Over 400 photographs |
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Autodrome - The lost race circuits of Europe By S.S. Collins and Gavin D. Ireland - ISBN 1904788319
Around Europe lie a number of long forgotten monuments, wind swept and abandoned the derelict buildings and crumbling tarmac are all that remains of once great motor racing circuits. From the great speed bowls of Monza and Brooklands, to the parkland of Crystal Palace. All photographed as they are now but remembered in their prime.
A look at the history of nine of Europe's great abandoned race circuits – and seen as they are today in stunning photographs.
| 250mm tall x 250mm, 176 artpaper pages, 160 pictures (100 colour). Cloth hardback binding |
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Lotus 49 - The Story of a Legend (Gold Leaf Edition) By Michael Oliver - ISBN 1904788017
The definitive story of the Lotus 49 from inception to the fate of the cars today. Includes a racing record and individual chassis histories. One of the most evocative and successful F1 cars, and the first to use the Ford-Cosworth DFV engine.
From inception and development to the fate of surviving cars
Includes a racing record and individual chassis histories.
The Lotus 49 is associated with some of the world's greatest racing drivers - Clark, Hill, Rindt and Fittipaldi, to name a few
A must for anyone who followed Formula 1 in the 60s and early 70s
Produced in association with the Ford Motor Company
| Updated revised cloth hardback · 250 x 210mm (portrait) · 256 artpaper pages · Around 300 colour and mono photographs |
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Ford GT By Adrian Streather - ISBN 1845840542
Starting in 1956 when Ford officially entered motor racing, this book takes the reader on a journey of how and why things happened the way they did. Who were the personalities behind the all the different Ford GT development programs, old and new.
This book contains new information and a different view of the Ford GT legend. Driver’s have been interviewed. Never before seen historical and new photographic records have been included. Some of the old myths and legends have been revisited. The enemies of the Ford GT on the racing track have been included. The Ford GT replica industry gets its overdue day in the limelight. The stories of various original Ford GT survivors have been included, but most important of all, as many Ford GT drivers that could be found have been given their place on the Roll of Honour.
Complete historical review of the origins of Ford’s involvement in motor racing through to the end of its involvement with the Ford GT program. All and variations in the program are explained including the customer racing car program and the road car program.
How and why the original Ford GT plan was developed and how Ferrari played a significant role.
All the different original Ford GT versions both road and race explained as they were developed in the various years of the program.
The major racing history of the original Ford GT is laid out in great detail.
The minor racing history of the original Ford GT is also laid out in great detail from Silverstone to South Africa and even Angola.
The personalities of motor racing in the 1960s along with their many exploits are covered in some detail. Many driver anecdotes and stories included.
The birth and development of the new Ford GT is explained in detail often using the original Ford GT as a comparison.
Driving the new Ford GT and GTX1 is covered along with road testing in the UK and on a Pan European road trip.
How the Ford GT replica industry kept the Ford GT legend alive.
Photographs and individual stories of many of the original Ford GT survivors detailed.
| Hardback, 240 pages, 250mm x 250mm, over 430 colour and mono pictures |
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Porsche 911 R, RS, RSR 4th Edition - ISBN 1901295826
The long-established definitive history of the Porsche 911 R, RS, RSR from inception to racing record, now in its 4th edition.
Individual chassis database now completely revised, updated and doubled in extent.
This new edition is enlarged from 192 to c.240 pages. Now includes individual chassis database for 1584 1973 RS 2.7 models (previously excluded).
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| Cloth hardback + jacket. 250 x 207mm (portrait). 272 artpaper pages. Over 200 colour and monochrome illustrations |
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