Motor Racing - Reflections of a Lost Era

Author: Anthony Carter
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 483

Book Description
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.

Motor Racing - Reflections of a Lost Era

Author: Anthony Carter
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787115231
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

Return to Glory!

Author: Robert Ackerson
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 178711886X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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.

A Race with Infamy

Author: Jack Barlow
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787110117
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
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.

Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1963 to 1972

Author: Steve Wyatt & Jack Sears
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787115801
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 540

Book Description
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record of the people, the cars, and the events from that golden era, gloriously illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs.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.

Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1930-1962

Author: Anthony Carter & Jack Sears
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787116158
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 465

Book Description
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.

Autodrome - The lost race circuits of Europe

Author: SS Collins & Gavin David Ireland
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848276
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
A look at the history of ten of Europe's great abandoned race circuits and seen as they are today in stunning photographs.

BRM - A mechanic's tale

Author: Dick Salmon
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 184584825X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 844

Book Description
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.

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO

Author: Joe Sackey
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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.

Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot

Author: David Rowe
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117979
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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.