Carrera Panamericana: History of the Mexican Road Race, 1950-54
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (757 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0595483240 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 174 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Daryl Murphy has written about aircraft and automobiles for forty years and has been a regular contributor to Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Flyer, Piper Flyer and has authored five books on General Aviation plus a previous work on the Mexican Road Race.
Ferrari designed and named a model specifically for the race. In its day it was the longest, fastest and likely wildest international automobile race ever staged. A World Championship event along with Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, Nüburgring and the Tourist Trophy, most drivers considered it the best-and the worst-of them all.From 1950 to 1954, it was witnessed by ten million spectators along a nearly 2,000-mile course that featured deserts where the faster cars could reach 180 mph and 10,000-foot mountain passes requiring first-gear operation. Carrera Panamericana influenced engineering and marketing from Michigan to Modena. Carrera Panamericana: the Mexican Road Race. It was one of the last of the great open road events and the first in which European and American cars could be compared and marked the re
nick said A must for any car fan. excellent information about the race, cars, organizers, and drivers, and has good period photos. Well recommended for any car enthusiast.. LO said Good read.. Very thorough and interesting book detailing a great historical event that canno longer happen. Wish there were some good videos available about it.This might make a fun movie project.. Alan P. said GREAT BOOK. Much information that is new to me. Interesting to note three Glaspar cars entered in the 5GREAT BOOK Much information that is new to me. Interesting to note three Glaspar cars entered in the 53 race as I own a Glaspar that was purported to have raced there.. race as I own a Glaspar that was purported to have raced there.
. About the Author Daryl Murphy has written about aircraft and automobiles for forty years and has been a regular contributor to Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Flyer, Piper Flyer and has authored five books on General Aviation plus a previous work on the Mexican Road Race