Le Mans Winning Colours

Following on from Grand Prix's Winning Colours, the author turns his attention to 100 years of Le Mans The follow-on book to Mick Hill's successful Grand Prix's Winning Colours turns its attention to the Le Mans 24-hour race, once again showcasing his skillful artwork to present the cars, drivers and designers that contributed to its long history. Also revealing the results, route and laps covered, the book also briefly covers the history of Le Mans and its circuit changes over the years. With a selection of posters as well as details on the drivers, races won, and fatal accidents, this beautiful book, looking back over 100 years, is something to treasure for all racing car enthusiasts.

Mick Hill's colourful book is packed with his signature artwork, and skillfully showcases the cars, drivers and designers that contributed to the history of Formula 1. Beginning with the flags for hosting countries, it goes on to show every winning car, with details of its designers, drivers, points, and races won. The book also considers drivers' helmets, from historic leather caps to modern carbon fibre, as well as the world championship stickers from teams and sponsors, a memento for fans to the race meetings they attended. A complete reference of the first 70 years of F1, this book will appeal to motor racing fans young and old.

The fascinating story of Porsche's top class racing exploits, and the German-built machines that often dominated the competition world. This book is the definitive record of Porche's racing cars and racing history between 1953 and 1975. Included are 300 excellent photos.

Virgins motoring list has established an enviabel reputation for setti ng the highest standards of book design, illustration and content with much admired bestsellers such as Into The Red, The Glory Of Goodwood, Driving Ambition-The McLaren F1 and Jaguar-The Sporting Heritage. Le Mans is a worthy addition to this prestigious and exclusive list. Since 1923 for one long weekend each year in the early summer, the eyes of the motor racing world have focused on a small town in north wester n France, whose name has come synonymouswith the race that takes place annually on its outskirts. That race is The Grand Prix d'Endurance de Vingt-Quatre Heures du Mans, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Le Mans is an institution, an event where the tradition and the history the international rivalry, the heat and dust, the all-night-party atmosp here and the bleary dawn of the second day are as much a part of the experience as the race itself. And all of it is constructed around the colourful high-speed carnivalon the famous circuit. This book is the story of what makes Le Mans so special. With over 200 Photographs, many previously unpublished and taken from the archives at Le Mans, along with newly researched material and interveiws, Brian Laba n tells the full story of the races, the drivers, the teams and the tech nology behind the most famous motor race in the world.

This significantly enhanced Fourth Edition of Jaguar – All the cars, brings the Jaguar model story right up-to-date. The only publication available covering the entire range in precise detail, with a revised engine chapter, updated chapters on existing models, and new chapters on the very latest Jaguar models.

Investigates use of sweepstake promotions, their fairness to both contestants and small businesses, possibility of fraud (including mail fraud), and impact of promotional mailings on postal system. Includes results of evaluation of contests conducted, and examples of promotional materials, v.1; Includes responses to committee questionnaire on sweepstakes practices from companies using sweepstakes promotions, v.2.

This sensational slot car salute presents a wealth of information on beginning and advanced techniques for collecting, building, tuning, and duplicating the amazing little cars that were at the peak of their popularity in the 1960s and '70s. All the rage among youngsters and adults alike, slot cars and more than 50 track layouts duplicating famous circuts like Daytona. Indy and Monaco, are featured here in photographs that vividly recount the enthusiasm surrounding this popular hobby. Follows Schleicher's popular Racing and Collecting Slot Cars 0-7603-1024-6.