Can-Am (Hardcover)

by Pete Lyons (Author) "A great hammer struck my spine, slamming my head back..." (more)
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Product Description

Unrestricted cars, outrageous designs, monster engines, and very high speeds were all hallmarks of the Can-Am sports car series races. Professional teams the likes of Chaparral, McLaren and Shadow, and top drivers Andretti, Foyt, Jones, Hulme and Surtees provided Can-Am racing the attention it deserved. This well-written, pictorial history recounts the series' story through the races, designs, engineering, personalities, and cars from 1966-74. "The definitive work on the best race series that ever was..." AutoWeek. Winner of the 1996 Moto Award Bronze Medallion.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 268 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760300178
• ISBN-13: 978-0760300176
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,395,334 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE only book on the PROPER CAN-Am, April 12, 1998

By	David O. Saville Peck (Vancouver Island. BC.Canada) - See all my reviews

As I played only a very small part in the history of the Can-Am, I am deeply moved that Pete Lyons took the trouble to telephone me prior to the publication of his fabulous book. That he covered the Can-Am series in such detail as to include me is a measure of his dedication. I must say that it was an honour to be included. Those Can-Am days that nearly ended in tragity for me at Road America in Aug 1975, after the series had been canceled in 1974, were times of good racing,great friends and fabulous spectators. I shall never forget Mark(Donahue) comming to see me after a race (in which he lapped me twice!!)to suggest that I might want to change the rear roll stiffness of my car as he followed me for a lap to see what my car was doing!! or George(Fullmer) storming off in a huff at Mid Ohio after retiring with "driver brain fade!!" Pete...thanks for all the hard work and dedication for a "work of art of a lifetime" I am very glad that Doug Waters lived long enough to see the finnished work. He died alone watching his beloved Jaques win the World Championship accompained only by Lella and Kingfisher his two siemese cats.END

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate book on the ultimate series, December 3, 1997

By	Michael F. Hollander (Redondo Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

Pete Lyons lived the Can-Am in its glory days and he's got the photography and grey hairs to prove it. One of our finest motor sports writers, Lyons has crafted a book that makes the reader a part of the most amazing series that motor sport has ever seen. The Can-Am featured the most powerful road racing engines ever built, an unlimited series that attracted major manufacturers from Porsche to Chevrolet and top designers, team owners and drivers who are still major names in the sport today. Your library absolutely must include Can-Am. Michael F. Hollander Managing Editor Racing Information Systems

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any racing enthusiast, October 18, 2005

By	Stuart Berwick "lapleader" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Can-Am (Motorbooks Classic) (Paperback)

Pete Lyons and Doug Nye are THE names for any library. Once again Pete lives up to a stellar reputation and this book is another must have for your collection.
Can Am is such a beloved series that you have to have the best book in your library and this is the one to build your library from.
I hope this helps you make your decision on purchase.