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Grand Prix Cars, 1945-1965 (Hardcover)

~ Mike Lawrence (Author) "Since its inception in 1950, the Drivers' Championship has been a mixed blessing..." (more)
Key Phrases: unit with the final drive, twin radius arms, gearbox trouble, Grand Prix, Alfa Romeo, Coventry Climax (more...)

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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.

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Hardcover: 264 pages
Publisher: Motor Racing Publications (January 16, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1899870393
ISBN-13: 978-1899870394
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 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.com Sales Rank: #388,795 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Since its inception in 1950, the Drivers' Championship has been a mixed blessing. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unit with the final drive, twin radius arms, gearbox trouble, rear layout, special builder, longitudinal torsion bars, flag win, wishbone front suspension, double wishbones, set fastest lap, transverse leaf spring, brake trouble, starting money, clutch trouble, cylinder dimensions, competition programme, axle located, lower wishbones, live rear axle, same lap, minor races, sports car racing, five laps, lap record, broken valve

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Grand Prix, Alfa Romeo, Coventry Climax, South African, Aston Martin, Stirling Moss, Oulton Park, Guy Griffiths, Rob Walker, Brands Hatch, Auto Union, Grands Prix, Richmond Trophy, Formule Libre, Jim Clark, Reg Parnell, Jack Brabham, David Phipps, Formula Junior, Mille Miglia, Colin Chapman, Lavant Cup, Phil Hill, Tony Brooks, Enzo Ferrari

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Grand Prix by Trevor R. Griffiths on 15 pages
Rob Walker by Evans Cooper on 13 pages
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Climax in Coventry by Walter Hassan on page 103

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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 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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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