Author : Peter McFadyen
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 34,15 MB
Release : 2014-03-11
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ISBN : 1845846788
A photographic record of motor racing at Oulton Park in the late 1960s when the circuit was host to world champions and club racers alike. Established names such as Clark, Stewart and Hill, rising stars James Hunt, John Watson and Roger Williamson and local club racers are all there.
Author : Peter McFadyen
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 43,57 MB
Release : 2019-02-20
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ISBN : 1787114953
By 1973, non-championship Formula 1 races were history and Oulton Park's feature races, the Gold Cup and traditional Good Friday meeting, turned to Formula 5000 and eventually to National F1 and F2 categories. The races attracted top national and international drivers such as Redman, Gethin, Purley, Guy Edwards and Teddy Pilette, and the racing remained as entertaining and the cars as spectacular as ever. Occasionally, the stars did come back to Oulton, the Tour of Britain bringing Graham Hill, James Hunt and rallying's Roger Clark and Billy Coleman. World champions-to-be Alan Jones, Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell honed their skills in Formula Ford, F3 and F5000, while club racing thrived. 100 superb pictures, many previously unpublished, recall this period of consolidation at the beautiful Cheshire circuit.
Author : Peter Collins
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 27,23 MB
Release : 2015-01-27
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ISBN : 1845848225
Evocative pictures of British Touring Car racing – the crowd's favourite – from the flares of the late 1960s to the turbos of 1990.
Author : Robert Ackerson
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 30,84 MB
Release : 2022-04-07
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ISBN : 178711886X
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.
Author : Peter McFadyen
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,20 MB
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781845840389
Oulton Park in the late 1960s was one of the last circuits to play host to non-championship Formula 1 races. Set in beautiful Cheshire parkland, it has always been a favorite with drivers who relish its challenging curves and with spectators who could watch their heroes compete on a true road circuit. Drivers such as Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Surtees, Rindt and Brabham came to Oulton for the Gold Cup and spectators could see and even meet them in the open paddock atmosphere of the time. Major sports & GT races such as the RAC TT were also on the Oulton Park calendar with Lola T70s, GT40s, Ferraris, Lotii and, of course, Chevrons in the hands of Hulme, Redman, Bonnier and other top drivers. Club race meetings provided variety and plenty of action with the VSCC’s Seaman Trophies meeting for vintage and historic racers being the highlight of the season for many racegoers.
Author : Alastair Walker
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 36,69 MB
Release : 2015-10-21
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ISBN : 1845848934
The Café Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 50s. From original Triton-building Rockers to modern-day Sunday riders on Thruxton 900s, there are thousands of enthusiasts across the world who aspire to own an old school road burner. A look back at the glory days of the Café Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival. Interviews with some of the old school regulars at the Ace Café, and an in-depth look at the great British bike builders like Norman Hyde, Steve and Lester Harris, the Rickman brothers and Paul Dunstall. Featuring a huge, global Café Racer directory – listing specialist builders, spares suppliers, websites etc – alongside a unique mix of personal memories, unseen photos, iconic machines and chassis builders in profile, this book is a must for any ton-up rider.
Author : David Rowe
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 29,80 MB
Release : 2022-02-22
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ISBN : 1787117189
A full colour guide to all Wolseley cars built from 1948 until the end of production in 1975. With an informative history, detailed model-by-model comparisons and technical information it is a comprehensive guide to the later cars.
Author : Dick Salmon
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 26,35 MB
Release : 2015-02-09
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ISBN : 184584825X
Probably for the first time, criticism is leveled at both Louis Stanley, and the introduction of the H16 engine as contributory factors to the failure of British Racing Motors. Louis Stanley for his freeloading extravagance, and the rather foolish decision by the management to specify such a complicated and bulky power unit.
Author : James Taylor
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 24,14 MB
Release : 2021-10-04
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ISBN : 1787117987
This comprehensive pictorial overview of Rover cars covers 1945-2005 models. It describes and illustrates all the great classic Rovers up to and including the SD1, British Leyland models with Rover badges, the models designed in conjunction with Honda, the later British-designed cars and, finally, the little-known City Rover.
Author : David Rowe
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 15,64 MB
Release : 2021-10-04
Category :
ISBN : 1787117995
A full colour guide to British Fords built from 1945 to 1995. With an informative history, detailed model comparisons and technical information, it provides a comprehensive guide.
