Classic Grand Prix Cars: The Glorious Prehistory of Formula 1: 1906-1960 - Couverture rigide

Ludvigsen, Karl E

 
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Synopsis

Classic Grand Prix Cars explores the origins and evolution of Grand Prix racing during the first half of the twentieth century. With a newly expanded introduction for this edition, Karl Ludvigsen's authoritative history describes the technical development of these powerful machines, decade by decade. An award-winning author, automotive historian, and former auto industry executive, Ludvigsen is an expert guide to the cars, manufacturers and drivers that pioneered the sport that would become Formula 1. Ludvigsen's thoroughly researched text is augmented with hundreds of archival photos, illustrations and blueprints along with color photos of many of these historic cars in action. Lending further authority to his history are dozens of first-hand-accounts of early Grand Prix competitions as they appeared in the leading automotive journals of the day. Karl Ludvigsen's celebration of the innovative early years of the Grand Prix car makes for fascinating reading as well as providing a lasti

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ISBN 10 :  0750921897 ISBN 13 :  9780750921893
Editeur : Sutton Publishing Ltd, 2000
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