Grand Prix Cars

This indispensible reference is a refreshing reminder of an era when great motor racing reputations were built. Mike Lawrence recalls not only charismatic marques like Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo from Italy; Mercedes-Benz and Porsche from Germany; and BRM, Lotus and Cooper from the UK - cars with which drivers like Fangio, Ascari, Moss and Hawthorne became international stars - but also the most obscure names like Clairmonte, Kieft, Stebro and Walker, all of which were part of the total GP scene. Grand Prix Cars 1945-65 is both an indispensible reference and compelling reading.

Set is number 8 of 10, and contains prints for framing based on Sugahara's book "Mercedes-Benz grand prix cars, 1934-1955."

The Art of the Formula 1 Race Car 2022 presents thirteen of the most exciting F1 race cars from seventy-plus years of competition, captured in the studio portraits of master automotive photographer James Mann. The photographs in this sixteen-month calendar showcase greats from Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, Lotus, Brabham, and Mercedes, portraying not just the vehicles’ engineering and technological brilliance but also their inherent beauty—the captivating result of Formula 1’s mix of competition, creativity, and technical ingenuity that makes these racers works of mechanical art. With a convenient page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2021, followed by individual pages for the months of 2022, keep yourself on track throughout the year while enjoying Formula 1's most captivating and successful race cars from the 1950s to today.

“ In compiling this brief history of Grand Prix racing, along with descriptions of the more successful cars, I have limited myself to the period since World War II as the present day Grand Prix cars are mostly derived from the development and design of the early post war years. Although many ideas were taking shape in the period of the mid-thirties — such as the use of De Dion rear axle layouts, independent front suspension systems and hydraulic brakes — the main interest lay in engine design under a free ruling on capacity. It was not until about 1950 that a renaissance began in chassis design for Grand Prix cars and from then on a great deal of knowledge was gained; enough in fact, to enable roadholding to become a very exact science rather than a hit-and-miss affair. This development in the chassis and the search for improved road holding and higher cornering power was accentuated by the beginning of the era of unsupercharged racing, when power outputs were severely curtailed and speed had to be found by other means ...” (1959 - Denis Jenkinson)

The lovable heroes of Cars—Lightning McQueen, Mater—as well as a cast of new characters race into action in a brand-new movie adventure, Cars 2 World Grand Prix. This fun-filled shrink-wrapped play box provides an easy-to-read retelling of the movie as well as play pieces, stickers and other elements for interactive play. The Cars 2 Grand Prix Garage Book and Play Box offers both entertaining reading and lots of hands-on play. A 24-page paperback book tells the exciting story of Cars 2, while the shaped box itself opens to reveal a garage-like interior containing scene cards of movie settings, stickers, and play pieces. Cars 2 fans can use these components and scenes to act out the story. The box includes 2 sheets of stickers and two sheets of press-out play pieces featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and brand-new characters from the movie.

This volume describes every Grand Prix car built, from the very first Grand Prix in 1906, to the close of the 2000 season. All the marques are covered, from the greats like Ferrari, Lotus and McLaren to the smallest one-car constructors.

Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car is the complete guide to every Ferrari Formula 1 car that has competed since 1950.

... This book is the ultimate chronicle of America's involvement at the highest level of international motor racing. Author has left no source unreviewed in telling this story. More than 200 black and white historical photographs and a special color gallery complement the lively, entertaining text ...