Sports Car Racing in Camera 1960-69 [Hardcover]

Paul Parker (Author)

Book Description

Series: In Camera | Publication Date: August 15, 2007

Following the success of Hayness Formula 1 in Camera titles, the spotlight is turned towards sports car racing in the sixties. Meticulously researched photographs are brought to life through the authors well-observed and atmospheric commentary to create a visually stunning and highly nostalgic record of this dramatic decade.

Sports Car Racing in Camera, 1960--69 will appeal not only to motor racing enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in the racing history of sports car manufacturers.

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Book Description

Following the success of Haynes's Formula 1 in Camera titles, the spotlight is turned towards sports car racing in the sixties. Meticulously researched photographs are brought to life through the author's well-observed and atmospheric commentary to create a visually stunning and highly nostalgic record of this dramatic decade. Sports Car Racing in Camera, 1960--69 will appeal not only to motor racing enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in the racing history of sports car manufacturers.

 

About the Author

Paul Parker, former photo archivist for the Ludvigsen Library, is a respected writer and photographic researcher on historic motor racing topics. He lives in Switzerland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 1St Edition edition (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844254003
• ISBN-13: 978-1844254002
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #724,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Best Buy, September 22, 2010

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Paul Bakkom (Mountain Center, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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After thinking "Brothers Rodriquez" was the best book I had on this era of racing, I got this. Amazing picture clarity....from angles close to the car (dangerously allowed back then). What is most mind boggling is the knowledge contained in most captions....often the car serial number. Driver's name and Team name with tidbits of why the car broke down, how long did the driver live past this event (often losing their life racing somewhere else), and other bits of trivia that fill in gaps in your knowledge. After getting this, I pre-ordered the up coming book featurning 1950-59. I rate this an A++/Must Buy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gearhead's review, March 11, 2010

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W. Barker (Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This is my 4th Paul Parker book and this one as the others is wonderful. If you're a fan of this era (and I certainly am) then you can't help but enjoy this book. The pictures are a treasure trove with insightful but minimal commentary. Just what I want: accurate and succinct text with very good photography.

I highly recommend this book or any of Paul Parker's books. The titles tell you exactly what you're getting.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memories of a great era, February 6, 2010

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I loved the sports cars of the '60s, and will always remember the Ford/Ferrari battles at Le Mans and the dramatic finish in 1969. I fell in love with the Ferrari 250 LM and still think it is one of the most amazing cars the Scuderia ever produced. If you remember the era buy it, if you're too young, this is a good way to discover it.