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THE AUTOCOURSE HISTORY OF THE GRAND PRIX CAR 1945-65

by Doug Nye

Published by Hazleton Publishing. 1st. 1993

Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. A comprehensive survey of the development of the Grand Prix car during what many enthusiasts regards as the golden age of motor sport. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos & b/w photos. 288 pages.

Spine and corners slightly bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is slightly creased to spine and corners.

ISBN: 1874557500
Stock no. 1329558

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Contents

  • Setting the Scene: The Pre-War Legacy
  • A Seasonal Overview, 1945-65
  • 1. The Alfa Romeo 158/159 Series - The Immortal 'Alfetta'; Of Girder, Tube Truss and Space... Chassis Technology 1
  • 2. The Ferrari Tipo 500s - Lampredi's Four-Cylinder Masterpiece
  • 3. The Maserati 250F Family - A Classical Beauty; Merely to Make Them Stop... Brake Technology 1945-65
  • 4. The Mercedes-Benz W196 - Virtual Invincibility
  • 5. The Lancia-Ferrari D50A and its Noble Antecedents
  • 6. Vanwall - One Man's Vision; Better to Make Them Go... Fuel Injection 1952-65
  • 7. A Power in the Land - Coventry Climax Racing Engines 1954-65
  • 8. The Cooper-Climax T51 and T53s, 1959-60 - Revolution by Evolution; Curved, Straight and Adjustable... Chassis Technology 2
  • 9. The 'Sharknose' Ferrari 156s, 1961-62 - The V6's Revenge
  • 10. The BRM P578s - V8 Vindication; The Era of Fine-Tube Spaceframes... Chassis Technology 3
  • 11. Lotus 25-33 Series, 1962-66 - Monocoque Magic; Stressed-Skin Construction... Chassis Technology 4
  • 12. The Ferrari 158s - The Empire Strikes Back; The Tyre Situation 1945-65
  • Proprietary Engine Directory
  • Marque Directory
  • Formula 1 Factory Drawings
  • Appendix: The Racing Record

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