Legendary Race Cars
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.57 (606 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760335486 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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And we feel our teeth rattling and our bones shaking as we race for nearly seven grueling hours with Ray Harroun in his Marmon Wasp, en route to a controversial win at the very first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. We ride along with the incomparable Stirling Moss as he pilots his Mercedes-Benz SLR to an improbable victory at the 1955 Mille Miglia. Through vivid, human detail, writer and photographer Basem Wasef brings to life more than two dozen racing legends, including the story of Mario Andretti and the Lotus 79 that he drove to the 1978 Formula 1 world championship—a triumph trumped by the tragic loss of his teammate, Ronnie Peterson. This beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of that unique union of sweat and grease, blood and gasoline, courage and fear, elation and terror, triumph and tragedy. More than any other sporting pursuit, racing is a test of both human and machine. Filled with fascinating stories of humanity and machinery, this book is a must for all race fans.See Motorbooks author Basem Wasef interviewed by Jay Leno on JayLenosGarage: jaylenosgarage/video/jays-book-club-basem-wasef/1168295/
“More than any other automobile history book, this one struck a chord with me. The mix of modern and period photos, the historical details in each story, and the writing style all add up to a satisfying experience for anyone who loves cars.” - David Grant, 2008 Porsche Enthusiast of the Year (PCA)
John Mccarrier said Excellent Photographs with Excellent Text. The high quality of the text in this book matches the high quality photographs. Usually readers get one or the other. Each of the "Excellent Photographs with Excellent Text" according to John Mccarrier. The high quality of the text in this book matches the high quality photographs. Usually readers get one or the other. Each of the 25 chapter tells the story of the featured car clearly and concisely.Most of the cars included are obvious choices that have been written about extensive. 5 chapter tells the story of the featured car clearly and concisely.Most of the cars included are obvious choices that have been written about extensive. Superb! M.Bern The book is well written and has many intersting stories. I found this book a fantastic read. The author manages to unify the automotive junkies and the history buffs. The pictures are superb and are not mere copies of generic photos. Plus the free poster is a must have! If you foun. An excellent book! J. Ramsay This book is an excellent follow-up to his previous book, "Legendary Motorcycles." I think the presentation of this book is even better than the first (although the first one was also first-rate) and it again has a fascinating selection of classic race cars through history. This boo