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THE BRITISH COMPETITION CAR

by Cyril Posthumus

Illustrated by John Dunscombe

Published by B.T. Batsford Ltd.. 1st. 1959

Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 256 pages including index.

Spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. A couple of small marks to textblock. Dustwrapper is edge worn and creased with tape repairs on verso.

Stock no. 1328431

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Contents

  • PART ONE: BRITISH RACING CARS
  • I. The Napier Era
  • II. In Napier's Wheeltracks
  • III. The "Green" Goes Forward
  • IV. The Small Car Era
  • V. Per Ardua...
  • VI. ... Ad Astra
  • PART TWO: BRITISH COMPETITION SPORTS CARS
  • VII. Bentley Days
  • VIII. Diversity in the 'Thirties
  • IX. Post-War Resumption
  • X. Jaguar Ascendant
  • PART THREE: BRITISH RECORD BREAKERS
  • XI. Fastest on Earth
  • XII. Other Record Achievements

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