Author : Anthony Carter
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 35,79 MB
Release : 2015-02-12
Category :
ISBN : 1845848268
A defining era in motorsport documented in words and intimate photographs, both black and white and colour, from the mid-1950s through the 1960s, when motor racing was still accessible to all, and the 1970s when overt sponsorship and television changed the sport for ever.
Author : Anthony Carter
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,74 MB
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781787115231
Motor Racing - Reflections of a Lost Era is an evocative and nostalgic look at a defining era in motorsport, which is documented in words and intimate photographs, both black and white and colour. It takes the reader from the mid-1950s through the 1960s, when motor racing was still accessible to all, and into the 1970s, when overt sponsorship and television changed the sport forever.
Author : Robert Ackerson
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 35,3 MB
Release : 2022-04-07
Category :
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 : Jack Barlow
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,81 MB
Release : 2022-07-06
Category :
ISBN : 1787110117
A colourful character from the golden age of motorsport, Lance Macklin was living a life of speed, adventure and tragedy, Macklin did things his own way.
Author : Steve Wyatt & Jack Sears
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 24,54 MB
Release : 2019-07-10
Category :
ISBN : 1787115801
Recounting a time of unparalleled access to the highest level of motor-racing, this is an informal, personal record of the people, the cars, and the events from that golden era, gloriously illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs. Coverage includes GP and non-championship F1 racing, plus Formula 2 and 3, Sports, GT and Saloon car racing. Now, a generation later, many of the cars and drivers shown here in their heyday can be found appearing at historic race meetings, drawing crowds approaching the size of those seen at modern Formula One, touring car, and motorcycle events. The author's personal recollections are complemented by contributions from one of the foremost racing mechanics of his day, Bob Dance. A unique combination, and a unique book.
Author : Anthony Carter & Jack Sears
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 45,52 MB
Release : 2019-09-17
Category :
ISBN : 1787116158
Stunning photographs from motor racing history, most previously unpublished, in a book that examines the many facets of Grand Prix racing before the dominance of television. A beautiful look at a fascinating time in motor racing.
Author : SS Collins & Gavin David Ireland
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 2015-02-19
Category :
ISBN : 1845848276
A look at the history of ten of Europe's great abandoned race circuits and seen as they are today in stunning photographs.
Author : Dick Salmon
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 36,35 MB
Release : 2015-02-09
Category :
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 : Joe Sackey
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 29,70 MB
Release : 2022-02-07
Category :
ISBN : 1787118444
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.
Author : Anthony Carter
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,93 MB
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781845842796
This book opens up the past, revealing unpublished stunning photographs from motor racing history, and examines the many facets of Grand Prix racing before the dominance of television. Here are stories of derring-do and racing that constantly pushed the boundaries of technology, beginning in the 1930s when the German Auto Unions and Mercedes were heavily subsidized by the Nazi regime to strengthen their engineering might. This produced the most powerful racing cars ever (at least until the turbocharged cars of the 1980s), and was followed by the postwar era that saw the BRM V16 bring prestige to Great Britain. A beautiful look at a fascinating time in motor racing.
