DB4 G.T. Continuation: History in the making - Couverture rigide

Page, James

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1907085718 ISBN 13 : 9781907085710

Editeur : Porter Press International, 2019

Synopsis

The Aston Martin DB4 G.T. is one of the most beguiling grand tourers of all time, officially unveiled in 1959 and heralding a golden era for GT racing. Driven in period by the likes of Stirling Moss and Jim Clark, it battled, and often beat, the likes of the Ferrari 250 GT and Jaguar E-type.

This superb book, authored by respected writer James Page, tells the story of the original cars, with a number of stunning period photographs, but also has an in-depth analysis of the 25 new continuation cars created by Aston Martin. Describing their technical authenticity, using original suppliers wherever possible, and reverse-engineering using period components, this is a tribute, not just to the DB4 G.T. but to the skilled workers who made sure every detail was correct – a legend being reborn and given new life.

Key content

• The full story of the Aston Martin DB4 G.T. continuation project, from green light to completed cars.
• Exclusive in-depth interviews with key figures shed light on the fascinating challenges that had to be overcome in order to restart production.
• How the team at Aston Martin Works tackled each section of the car, from the engine and gearbox to its sublime bodywork and the smallest pieces of trim.
• A comprehensive analysis of the DB4 G.T., including its period racing history during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
• The full history of Aston Martin's famous Newport Pagnell works, from Salmons coachbuilders and Tickford all the way up to the present day.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

James Page grew up around motorsport, thanks to his father's involvement in sprints and hill climbs, and spent his childhood devouring the many car-related books and magazines that could be found around the house. After studying journalism at Falmouth University, during which he contributed race reports to Motoring News and Autosport, he had a brief diversion into the world of professional golf before joining Future Publishing in 2005 as a production assistant. James then served as deputy editor of Classics Monthly between 2007 and 2011, when he moved to Classic & Sports Car. After spending three years as deputy editor, he became the magazine's editor in 2014. He currently lives in South Gloucestershire with his wife, two children and a temperamental MG 1300.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Porter Press International
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1907085718
• ISBN 13: 9781907085710
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible