classicmotoringbooks

Online shop selling private collection of motoring books, motor sport, driver biographies, marques, magazines and periodicals, many rare.

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Rare opportunity to buy BRM. The Saga of British Racing Motors. Vol 1-3 set, Doug Nye’s seminal work. Reveals from access to factory records and key personnel, the tortured history of Britain’s most emotionally charged and passionately operated F1 team.

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Fabulous opportunity to own rare 3 volume set of this magnificent Limited edition Collector’s edition. Vol. 1 1951-1956, Vol. 2 1957-1962, Vol. 3 The Racing Autobiography, 1927-1967. Mint condition in original packaging. Scarce and sought after.

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Will appeal to all car enthusiasts who are eager to know what events really ignited the spark from which all other Porsches evolved.

With a foreword by Jerry Seinfeld, it delves into the history and evolution of Porsche vehicles. Signed by Ludvigsen.

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Bound collection of the only4 issues of this IPC 1995 magazine. Stunningly produced with very good photography and many ‘star’ writers including Robert Brooks, Alan Clark, Lord March and guest writer Doug Nye, Stirling Moss and Rowan Atkinson.

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Ginetta is one of the very few remaining totally British manufacturers that has survived since 1950’s. For 32 years designing and building sports and racing cars has been run, uninterrupted under the same family ownership of the 4 Waklett brothers.

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With opening chapter looking at building of this banked track with some fascinating construction photos and aerial views of completed circuit. The major races held between 1925 and 1971 are the main topic. Super pictorial tribute to this famous circuit

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A history of Mercedes-Benz and its involvement in motor racing. Ludvigsen takes reader inside boardrooms, experimental shops and test tracks, telling the stories of racing exploits. The many great Benz, Mercedes and Mercedes-Benz cars are described.

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Illustrated history offers a fascinating insight into company and city. Tells story of the fluctuating fortunes of company at Browns Lane, and offers a revealing account of car production techniques and processes as they've evolved over the years.

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This is the autobiography of Alf Francis as told to Peter Lewis. Alf Francis is probably the best known racing mechanic of all time and it is appropriate that Stirling Moss, to whom he was Chief Mechanic, should have written the foreword.

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A sequel to the extremely well regarded ‘Forgotten Races’ by the same author. A complete and fascinating record covering the 145 non-championship F1 races staged during the 2.5 and 1.5 litre eras with diagrams of circuits, many a distant memories.

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This edition, produced in totally new layout, and includes info and photos never before published. Jean Ireland, who’s co-operation in this project, and owns the ‘rights’ to Innes’s books, share images and information with those who may be interested.

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Since 1905, Herbert Austin’s Longbridge car factory has provided a livelihood for thousands of families in West Midlands.

Story of vehicles produced there, the factory itself,in the words of those involved in the styling, design, testing and building.

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True forerunner of series which established Ferrari as major force in this division of motor racing was the “250 GT Competizione Berlinetta”, now known as the “Tour de France” Berlinetta, in honour of the model’s domination of the French event.

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Experience glamour, prestige, and passion of marque with Maserati in Monaco, a special publication by Maserati Clubs in 2000. Celebrating enduring legacy of one of Italy’s most iconic automotive brands, this captures the elegance of Maserati ownership.

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With year-by-year chapters, captures competition, drama, and personalities of the racers. All the great drivers, from Richard Petty, whose Daytona career included 7 victories, to Dale Earnhardt, who raced there for decades until finally got his 1998 win.

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Beautifully illustrated volume traces evolution of the legendary Jaguar XK series, from the groundbreaking XK120 through the XK140 and XK150, exploring the engineering, design, and racing heritage that established Jaguar as a global performance marque.

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Porsches are favourites of race fans and drivers in endurance events, rallies, hill climbs and beyond.

Photo history chronicles more than 100 racing Porsches at circuits the world over, Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, Spa, Nurburgring, Leguna Seca and more.

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A report of the re-enactment race through the excellent photographic work of Rodella. Including a brief summary of the events of all editions from 1927 to 1957.

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Extremely detailed large format study of the history of British Speed Hill Climbing. Fully illustrated with black & white photo plates and diagrams. A good copy of this scarce motor racing history.

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First edition 1956. This is the history of the Mercedes – which later became Mercedes-Benz – from its small beginnings to world-wide fame in car racing and competition. An SCH Davis classic.

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