At both Virtual Motorpix and our sister organisation Porsche Road & Race, we receive many books to review, and these range from books on high performance sports cars to motorsport. At Porsche Road & Race, we obviously focus on books relating to Porsche cars, while at Virtual Motorpix we cover all other makes and models, including motorsport. So, when Aston Martin DBR9 – … [Read more...]
Review Books
FERRARI – THE GOLDEN YEARS
In celebration of Ferrari’s 70th anniversary, the publisher, Giorgio Nada Editore SRL, has brought out this wonderful piece of work by the author Leonardo Acerbi. The book covers the ‘Golden Years’ of Ferrari’s motorsport achievements from 1947 to 1988, including all aspects of the company’s involvement in racing. The content is conveniently divided into decades, making it easy … [Read more...]
Cobra-Ferrari Wars
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
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 … [Read more...]
NART – A concise history of the North American Racing Team
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 … [Read more...]
The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008
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
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
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
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 … [Read more...]
SAVING JAGUAR
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...]
