The formative years of the 1950s are explored in this next instalment of Evro’s decade-by-decade series covering all Formula 1 cars and teams. When the World Championship was first held in 1950, red Italian cars predominated, from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati, and continued to do so for much of the period. But by the time the decade closed, ......
Founded by John Heath and George Abecassis, the HWM racing team set out in 1950, the year of the Formula 1 World Championship’s inauguration, to race its Formula 2 cars all over Europe in a unique British endeavour. Always run on a shoestring, HWM’s single-seaters achieved great results in flying the flag with mainly British drivers, most ......
Dalton Watson Fine Books is pleased to announce a major three-volume work on the pre-war history and cars of the great British coachbuilder, Park Ward.
The company was the most prolific coachbuilder on Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis, ultimately completing over 4,300 cars. Volume I and II is the story of Park Ward & Co Ltd. – ......
Covering four decades, this official book captures the amazing history of Dick Johnson Racing and DJR Team Penske via the racing achievements of its individual race cars.
With nearly 50 cars profiled, the book follows on from the sold-out publication by the same production house documenting the history of every Holden Racing Team ......
The word ‘quattro’, chosen by Audi for its pioneering high-performance four-wheel-drive cars, immediately captures glamour and excitement in the minds of all motorsport enthusiasts. This book, written by a leading journalist and quattro devotee, explores 24 years of factory-prepared and factory-supported quattros in motorsport, from 1980 to ......
Vans (906 Series) with 2.1 litre (2143cc & 2148cc) turbo-diesel engines. Does NOT cover petrol engine models, 3.0 litre diesel engines, automatic transmission, 4WD or specialist bodywork conversions.
An illustrated celebration of the great classic convertible cars from motoring history - all the great marques from six different countries of production. More then 1,000 colour photographs show the details of the cars design and their interiors, alongside a text providing specifications and engine details.
The 250-series was an early Ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. It is now also one of the most coveted. The 250 GT Berlinetta (aka SWB, ‘Short Wheelbase’) had a dual role as supreme grand tourer and outstanding racing car. Chassis 2689GT, the subject of this book, was purchased by ......
The history of hot rodding and performance cars has been well chronicled through the years. Books and magazines have covered the cars, builders, pioneers, engineers, early racers, muscle cars, street racers, etc.. Most take a nostalgic and fun look at the cars that many have loved their entire lives. Some even cover the lifestyle, the hobby as ......
The world famous motorsport annual is regarded as the definitive account of the Formula 1 season. Edited by leading F1 journalist Tony Dodgins, plus Formula One coverage from Maurice Hamilton and Mark Hughes as Technical Editor, it has been long established as a genuine collectors item. Autocourse has an unrivaled heritage which is recognised ......
The Porsche 64, also known as the “Type 64” and “Type 60K10,” is the great grandfather of all Porsche models. Back in 1938, the car possessed all the DNA—elegance, dynamism, and the most cutting-edge technology—that would go on to inform seminal Porsche models like the 911 or the 996. Still light years away from the sleek Cayenne of the new ......
Hit the road and escape for a little while. With the best drives of the USA, Italy, Japan and more, this selection will take you around the world in style. From scenic country roads lined with picturesque meadows to switchback mountain routes that will get your heart racing, and featuring breathtaking scenery and advice for tourists, this book ......
Includes 20 treks within a 2 hour of the city. Trek notes are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps, and snippets about local history and wildlife add colour and interest to the 4WD experience. Over 100 full-colour photos complement the text and provide a clear sense of the features on each trek.
When, during the tumultuous 1976 Formula 1 season, Niki Lauda nearly perished in a conflagration at the Nürburgring and then, severely scarred, courageously fought back to race again only six weeks later, the Austrian earned admiration and adulation world-wide. While the saga of that year, and the battle with James Hunt for the World ......
Before yesterdays dream car became todays SUV, the reputation of Porsche as a manufacturer of fine sports cars was established. It started with the ideas of Dr Ferdinand Porsche, and a world best seller that spawned a revered line of sports cars. The Porsche 356 and 911 dominated their classes in international racing, leading to more ......
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