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At the Limit: 21 Classic Race Cars That Shaped a Century of Motorsport [Hardcover]

Nick Mason (Author), Mark Hales (Author)

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Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Motorbooks International (August 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760305706
ISBN-13: 978-0760305706
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 10.8 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,993,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book - but what's this about no CD in the USA?, March 30, 1999

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This review is from: At the Limit: 21 Classic Race Cars That Shaped a Century of Motorsport (Hardcover)

This is among the best car books I've ever seen. The photography is all new - no recycled press photos you've seen over and over. The writing style is clear and evocative of the best story telling. It could have been published as 21 monthly articles in Road & Track. The tone is friendly without being silly. It contains technical information without getting hopelessly bogged down in minutiae. HOWEVER - as I was reflecting how cool it would be to download audio recordings of these cars in action (imagining a website) I read that the UK version comes with a CD! Why isn't this in the US version? As the Buddhists say, all suffering stems from desire... Now if I could only buy (and maintain!) my fantasy Chaparral and Ford GT-40 and Ferrari Daytona and Mini-Cooper S and Lotus 21 and Jaguar D Type and supercharged Bugatti and Porsche 911 and Cobra and Buell superbike...

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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, humorous, thrilling, February 8, 2000

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This review is from: At the Limit: 21 Classic Race Cars That Shaped a Century of Motorsport (Hardcover)

Recently I bought the UK-version of this book. It is called 'Into the Red' and comes with a CD with sounds of the sportscars described in the books. I agree with all other reviewers: this CD plus book is a must-have. The pictures in the book are beautiful, the text by Mason and Hales is technically, humorously and very interesting to read. Even if you are not full into racingcars, this is still a very nice book to have in your bookcase !

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5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must have' BUT ..., December 26, 1999

Kevin Howard (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: At the Limit: 21 Classic Race Cars That Shaped a Century of Motorsport (Hardcover)

This book is outstanding. Nick Mason's brief account of each car's history and how he came to buy it is interesting and often humorous and Mark Hales' account of the driving experience conveys great feeling. The photography is also of very high quality. BUT you must buy one that comes with the CD, the book is titled 'Into the Red' outside the USA. Listening to the CD (loud!) while reading the book is an awesome experience which should not be missed. Particularly track 5, the V16 BRM, the sound of which will make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck!

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent - BUT BUY British version from amazon.co.uk
Excellent book - unfortunately I didn't buy the british version right away - which comes with an extraodinary CD. Read more

Published on March 19, 2002 by Kostas M.Vassiliadis

5.0 out of 5 stars Get It With The CD!
It can be ordered through Amazon UK; It's called "Into The Red" and the engine sounds on the CD are awesome.

Published on January 7, 2000 by J.P. Godfrey

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book MISSING SOMETHING
The UK version has a CD that lets you hear all the cars except 2 or 3. Get it from Motorbooks UK and you will get the CD...worth the wait!!

Amazon..can you get us the REAL book?

Published on March 10, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars What cars would you buy if money were no object?
Nick Mason used to be famous for being the drummer with Pink Floyd, today that fame has been overtaken by his reputation as one of the formost car collectors in the world. Read more

Published on December 30, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate Christmas present for petrolheads
This has got to be the ultimate Christmas present for those'hard to buy for' dads, granddads, brothers, sons, nephews, boyfriendsand of course any car-crazy females you know. Read more

Published on October 9, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Carnography!
Sell your grandmother, send the wife out to work, auction yourkids:- Go out and buy this.

Loads of lustful photo's of glorious oldracing machines with Nick Mason's anecdotes,... Read more

Published on September 18, 1998 by W. P. Fleming

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First Sentence:
I generally try and avoid using the word 'collection' to describe the cars I own. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twin wishbones, slick tyres, double wishbones, inside rear wheel, beam axle, suspension independent, ten tenths, overhead camshafts, chassis number, radius arms, wooden rim, throttle pedal, front tyres, rear tyres, litre engine, lap times

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Grand Prix, Frazer Nash, Alfa Romeo, Stirling Moss, Aston Martin Ulster, Stowe Corner, Transmission Rear, Club Corner, Front Twin, Jaguar D-Type, Mid Double, Bob Houghton, Ecurie Francorchamps, Enzo Ferrari, Power Power, Brakes Hydraulic, Derrick Edwards, Dorset Racing, Front Single, Mid Twin, Specification Engine, Track Front, Transmission Tyre, Tula Engineering

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