GT
Author : Sam Dawson
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,41 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Ford GT automobile
ISBN : 9781845847029
GT: The World's Best GT Cars 1953 to 1973
Author : Sam Dawson
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 17,57 MB
Release : 2007
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
GT - The world’s best GT cars 1953-1973
Author : Sam Dawson
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,56 MB
Release : 2014-08-18
Category :
ISBN : 1845847024
Book Description
Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 Grand Tourer (GT) in 1953, GTs have been the ultimate in luxury performance cars. This book, the first in a series of three, tells the stories behind some of the most glamorous and alluring vehicles of the fifties, sixties and seventies - the Grand Tourers. Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT in 1953, manufacturers have competed - with both popular culture and each other - to find that perfect balance of luxury, accommodation, and sporting ability. With nearly 150 pictures and written from a social as well as technical perspective, this is a fascinating book with a choice of cars that will cause many heated arguments amongst motoring enthusiasts!
GT
Author : Sam Dawson
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,46 MB
Release : 2007-11-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845840600
Book Description
This book, the first in a series of three, tells the stories behind some of the most glamorous and alluring vehicles of the fifties, sixties, and seventies--the Grand Tourers. Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT in 1953, manufacturers have competed--with both popular culture and each other--to find that perfect balance of luxury, accommodation, and sporting ability.
The book of the Lamborghini Murciélago
Author : Thillainathan Pathmanathan
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 15,93 MB
Release : 2021-10-21
Category :
ISBN : 1787118126
Book Description
A unique book dedicated to the Murcielago - Lamborghini's iconic flagship, with its V12 Bizzarrini-engine, spaceframe chassis, and scissor doors. This was the last car to use the classic Bizzarrini engine.
Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece
Author : Matthew Vale
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 24,21 MB
Release : 2022-04-13
Category :
ISBN : 1787118916
Book Description
Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.
Return to Glory!
Author : Robert Ackerson
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 15,50 MB
Release : 2022-04-07
Category :
ISBN : 178711886X
Book Description
This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season.
The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
Author : Joe Sackey
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 27,75 MB
Release : 2022-02-07
Category :
ISBN : 1787118444
Book Description
This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.
Runways & Racers
Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 30,14 MB
Release : 2022-02-03
Category :
ISBN : 1787118436
Book Description
Runways and Racers focuses on sports car races held at military installations throughout America in the early 1950s. It was a marriage of convenience for the Sports Car Club of America and the Strategic Air Command, with both parties gaining advantages from the arrangement. The thorn in the side turned out to be a Congressman whose own aspirations exceeded his standing, but who found himself in a position to be able to influence the outcome of events ...
Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot
Author : David Rowe
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 20,57 MB
Release : 2021-10-01
Category :
ISBN : 1787117979
Book Description
The only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.
