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Lancia Stratos (Rally Giants)

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I recommend this book to anyone obsessed/fascinated with rallying who wants to absorb as much information as possible about one the sport's greatest cars. The Lancia Stratos was the first purpose-built rally car, a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, fiberglass-bodied, Ferrari V6-powered monster that drew huge crowds wherever it raced.

The author of this book, Graham Robson, is one of the foremost authorities on the World Rally Championship, and he provides plenty of information about the Stratos' genesis, development, specifications, and competition history. Loaded with photos and statistics, this book is a must for all Stratos fans.

I also highly recommend the other books in Veloce's Rally Giants series, including Austin-Healey 100-6 and 3000; Ford Escort Mk I, and Subaru Impreza, all written by Robson, all of the same quality and format.

I am very pleased with this book and this format of books. Robson has written others, including one on the Peugeot 205 T16, which I also have. This isn't for the casual reader but the person who really enjoys rallying and reading about the great cars in this motor sport. This has just the right amount of text, ample photos that complement the text and is not so voluminous as to be a drag to read. Incidentally, I also use these books as reference books to build models of these same cars.

Unfortunately I can't review this object because not yet arrived. By the way, may I have some news about the delivery ? Thank you. Regards GPB