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Grand Prix Cars, 1945-1965

Grand Prix Cars, 1945-1965
By Mike Lawrence

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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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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1402813 in Books
  • Published on: 1999-01-16
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 264 pages

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A great period reference- though a bit dry3
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.

An outstanding, extensive, in-depth reference.5
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.

a must for the real F-1 fan5
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.