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Cobra-Ferrari Wars 1963-1965

December 16, 2016 by: Glen Smale | 2 Comments

This is the second edition of the well-known and much loved book by Michael L Shoen. The Cobra-Ferrari Wars: 1963-1965, is the account of the battles, both on track and off, that raged between two great names, that of the established marque of Ferrari and the newcomer Cobra. Enzo Ferrari had made his name and his reputation the hard way, during the tough years just prior to … [Read more...]

Kussmaul Chronicles

October 25, 2016 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

Key Information The story of Roland Kussmaul’s contributions to Porsche’s total crushing domination of sports car racing ISBN: 9780692665749 Author: Craig Watkins Publisher: Smart Racing Products Inc First published: September 2016 432 pages and 330+ illustrations Price: US $64.95 For starters, when you pick up your copy of Kussmaul Chronicles, just jettison any preconceived … [Read more...]

NART – A concise history of the North American Racing Team

September 30, 2016 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

Key Information ISBN: 978-1-845847-87-6 Author: Terry O’Neil Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd First published: August 2015 Dimensions: 24.8 x 24.8cm 256 pages – 295 pictures Price: £60.00 Features Describes Luigi Chinetti’s achievements prior to the formation of NART Chinetti’s unique relationship with Enzo Ferrari The formation of the North American Racing Team An … [Read more...]

The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008

July 28, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

Key Information Author: Aldo Zana Publisher: Giorgio NADA Editore Year: 2016 Format: Hardcover Dimensions: 150 x 22 x 210mm Pages: 408 Price: £80.00 ISBN: 9788879116268         The author starts his book, The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008, by calling the first chapter, the years between 1965-1971, the ‘Golden Years' and he is not the only … [Read more...]

Formula 1 The Knowledge

July 28, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | 2 Comments

KEY INFORMATION ISBN: 978-0-9935329-0-0 Author: David Hayhoe Publisher: David Hayhoe Publications First published: 2016 434 pages and 1000+ illustrations Price: £35.00 Website: www.f1knowledge.com David Hayhoe has published four books to date, all data books covering the world of Formula 1. In addition to this, David has contributed to a number of other books both through the … [Read more...]

CARRERA RS

May 26, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

If you want the ultimate book on the 911 Carrera RS 2.7, look no further than this excellent tome by Dr. Thomas Gruber and Dr. Georg Konradsheim. First published 24 years ago, Carrera RS has now been republished and by adding 178 pages to the original version, this work now totals a hefty 434 pages. The Porsche 911 Carrera RS needs little introduction to most motoring … [Read more...]

JAGUAR DESIGN: A STORY OF STYLE

May 12, 2016 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

KEY INFORMATION JAGUAR DESIGN: A STORY OF STYLE People, Process, Projects ISBN: 978-1-907085-29-1 Author: Nick Hull Publisher: Porter Press International First published: September 2015 512 pages and 500+ illustrations Price: £90.00 This is a massive book and by default, it was a massive undertaking by author Nick Hull, who has had 25 years of experience as a designer, writer … [Read more...]

SAVING JAGUAR

May 12, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

KEY INFORMATION ISBN: 978-1907085314 Author: John Egan Publisher: Porter Press International First published: 1 July 2015 224 pages Price: £24.95           Jaguar Cars has over the years endured several ups and downs, but none more so than during the late 1970s when the unions held sway on the shop floor. To have allowed such a … [Read more...]

FORD GT – Then and now

April 22, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

Key information Author: Adrian Streather Publisher: Veloce Publishing LTD, Dorset, UK ISBN: 1-84584-054-2 Format: Hardback, 240 pages, 250 x 250mm           The legend created by the awesome Ford GT 40 in the 1960s will live on in the memory of most motorsport enthusiasts fortunate enough to have witnessed that era. But the … [Read more...]

Autobiography John Horsman Racing in the Rain

April 22, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

Key information Subtitle: My Years With Brilliant Drivers, Legendary Sports Cars, And A Dedicated Team Author: John Horsman Publisher: David Bull Publishing, Phoenix, Arizona ISBN: 1-893618-71-4 Format: Hardback, 415 Pages, 214mm X 230mm         This is an autobiography by a man who enjoyed what many would describe as the perfect job. A … [Read more...]

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