Offenhauser (Motorbooks Classic)
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (594 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760319189 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the 1950s, entire Indy grids were made up exclusively of Offy-powered racers.Original hardcover received much acclaim, winner of the 1996 Thomas McKean Memorial award.. From the 1920s to through 1980, the Offenhauser and its descendants filled the grids and won race after race across the U.S
Lance said couldn't have asked for more. just when I thought I knew a little bit about the Offy, along comes this book to kick me down a notch! This was a truly amazing effort on the part of the writers/editors, as there is SO MUCH info here, tons and tons of forgotten photos and blueprints and drawings that had to be gathered up. It was amazing to follow the story of the Offy from start to finish, accompanied by all the great pictures. Wha. The Legendary Offy djt What Harry A. Miller invented, Mr. Offenhauser and Mr. Goosen tweaked to a truly magnificent piece of technology. As I commented about Mr. Miller's expertise, the same goes for Mr. Offenhauser and Mr. Goosen: "Thanks" regards dave. G L Nelson said Book as superb as the Offenhauser engine!. Gordon Eliot White's excellent book on the superb Offenhauser racing engine is a must-have for anyone with even the slightest interest in the remarkable "Offy". Technical excellence and superb design allowed the Offenhauser almost absolute domination at the highest levels of auto racing, for a phenomenal span of more than 50 years.The Offy was far, far ahead of its time, in the days when double-overh