Chaparral: Can-Am & Prototype Race Cars (Motorbooks Classic) (Paperback)

by Dave Friedman (Author)
Key Phrases: early laps, wider tires, blown engine, Jim Hall, Hap Sharp, Dan Gurney (more...)

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Product Description
A paperback reissue of the original hardbound version of the same title (original ISBN 0-7603-0508-0), this outstanding photo history chronicles the achievements of the Chaparral team, with a focus on the incredibly innovative cars developed primarily by Chaparral co-owner Jim Hall. This book covers Hall’s personal racing efforts and the success of other outstanding drivers he put in his cars, from the 1950s through the ultimate Can-Am monster, the Chaparral 2J "sucker car," which was built for the 1970 season.

Friedman was the ultimate insider and this book is filled with his "I was there" photography that takes readers onto the tracks, into the pits, and inside the Chaparral race shops. It is filled with anecdotes from Hall (who wrote the foreword) and many of his drivers, including Roger Penske, Phil Hill, Sam Posey, and others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks (August 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760322503
• ISBN-13: 978-0760322505
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #554,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures, July 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chaparral Can-Am and Prototype Race Cars (Hardcover)

I have been a fan for years. It is always wonderful to have this book out on my coffe table when I have my auto enthusiast friends over for something or other.. It is always a hit..

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent photos in an easy to read format, July 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Chaparral Can-Am and Prototype Race Cars (Hardcover)

Excellent photos combines with an easy to read text. This book provides a good background and is a must for any Can Am or Jim Hall fan. If you can only have one Chaparral book Falconer/Nye version is preferred

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF HISTORY OF THE MARQUE, May 13, 2003

By	"burks74" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chaparral Can-Am and Prototype Race Cars (Hardcover)

Being a child of the sixties and growing up as a fan of sports car racing during that era, this book truly brings the personal side of Jim Hall and his Chaparrals to the fore-front. Jim Freidman does an exceptional job in his writing as well as candid photography of the racing team during that glorious period. With quotes from Hap Sharp, Phil Hill, Roger Penske, as well as scores of other great drivers, the reader becomes a part of racing history we will never see again.
Thank you Jim Hall for sharing your memories!