Grand Prix Cars, 1945-1965 [Hardcover]

Mike Lawrence (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 16, 1999

This indispensible reference is a refreshing reminder of an era when great motor racing reputations were built. Mike Lawrence recalls not only charismatic marques like Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo from Italy; Mercedes-Benz and Porsche from Germany; and BRM, Lotus and Cooper from the UK - cars with which drivers like Fangio, Ascari, Moss and Hawthorne became international stars - but also the most obscure names like Clairmonte, Kieft, Stebro and Walker, all of which were part of the total GP scene. Grand Prix Cars 1945-65 is both an indispensible reference and compelling reading.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Motor Racing Publications (January 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1899870393
• ISBN-13: 978-1899870394
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,828,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A great period reference- though a bit dry, August 27, 2008

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This review is from: Grand Prix Cars, 1945-1965 (Hardcover)

This is a great book for insight into the cars of the era,
as well as a bit about the drivers. Great photos helped fill out the descriptions to give a sense of the era as well. The text was a bit clinical however, and reads like an encyclopedia of the subject. So a good book, not a great book, but probably the most comprehensive snapshot of the cars in the time period that I've found.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding, extensive, in-depth reference., June 4, 2000

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This review is from: Grand Prix Cars, 1945-1965 (Hardcover)

Grand Prix Cars 1945-65 is an outstanding, extensive reference and is one of the most in-depth works on the subject in print: it describes all Grand Prix cars of the period, from specs to racing achievements and background, and even includes projects never raced but contemplated. Each entry is accompanied by a small black and white photo and the author has interviewed many originators of the projects which provides additional information.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must for the real F-1 fan, August 15, 1999

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This review is from: Grand Prix Cars, 1945-1965 (Hardcover)

This book is a detailed summary of each Team that has fielded a car on the F-1 circuits of the world. An essential resource for anyone who loves F-1 and desires to understand the sport the people and their history. This volumn is well written with sufficent detail to start any search for information. I am waiting for the next volumn ie: Grand Prix Cars 1965 and beyond.