Author : Bruce Grant-Braham
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 41,35 MB
Release : 2022-03-17
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ISBN : 178711869X
One of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK, Thruxton is a supreme test of high speed skill - especially where the art of slipstreaming is concerned. Consequently, it is both feared and revered. This book makes full use of the author's unique collection of many previously unpublished colour photos to follow the evolution of UK motorsport at the venue through the 1980s.
Author : Bruce Grant-Braham
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 21,86 MB
Release : 2013-11-06
Category :
ISBN : 184584646X
This book makes full use of the author’s unique collection of many previously unpublished colour photos to follow the evolution of UK motorsport at Thruxton through the 1970s. During this time the venue featured in the early careers of many Formula One drivers, the book records amongst others the performances of such luminaries as Ronnie Peterson, Graham Hill, Keke Rosberg, Alan Jones, and David Purley.
Author : Robert Ackerson
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 32,75 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 : David Rowe
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 26,2 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 : James Taylor
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 27,52 MB
Release : 2021-10-04
Category :
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 : 40,87 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.
Author : Roy P Smith
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,11 MB
Release : 2022-03-09
Category :
ISBN : 1787118622
This is the story of a man, a team, and their life and times, as well as a complete record of all their achievements and failures. It logs the financial and personal cost of racing in the prewar and postwar periods. It tells of how the mighty car company Renault became involved with them in the late 1950s, and how Amedee Gordini became known throughout the world as one of the greatest engine tuners of his time.
Author : Robert Ackerson
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 32,89 MB
Release : 2022-05-10
Category :
ISBN : 178711905X
Explores the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R's historic roots, development, and races. Also its triumphs, struggles and disappointments, as well as the spirited challenges from Maserati, Ferrari, Gordini and Lancia. Accompanying the text are hundreds of photos sourced from the legendary Daimler Archives.
Author : Chas Parker
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 35,8 MB
Release : 2019-09-27
Category :
ISBN : 1787116239
The book picks up where Parker's previous volume, Motor Racing at Brands Hatch in the Seventies, left off. It offers a very personal account of visits to the world's busiest motor racing circuit during a decade of excitement and change, both on and off track, in the form of a scrapbook of previously unpublished photographs.
Author : Ian Morrison
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 39,54 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 9780851123585
