Grand Prix Ferrari: The Years of Enzo Ferrari's Power, 1948-1980
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (822 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845846230 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With detailed model development tables, racing specifications, chassis numbers, and comprehensive race results, this account of Ferrari's formidable motor racing history is supported with 300 colour and black-and-white photographs.. In Grand Prix Ferrari, author Anthony Pritchard, a leading motor racing historian and a keen enthusiast of the marque, presents an enthralling narrative of Ferrari's racing history. The history of racing Ferraris is extremely complex, with a succession of brilliant, interesting, and sophisticated competition cars that have vied for supremacy on the race tracks of the world for over 60 years
A motor racing enthusiast from his school days, the late Anthony Pritchard is recognized as the leading authority on Ferrari's racing activities. He not only attended many of the races that took place during the period covered by this book, but personally knew many of the drivers and Technical Directors responsible for Ferrari's many racing successes.
However I do not like the format of the book which seems standard for Mr Pritchard certainly knew his stuff, so the contents are up to his standard ( I have 20 of his books over a However I do not like the format of the book which seems standard for william c howieson Mr Pritchard certainly knew his stuff, so the contents are up to his standard ( I have 20 of his books over a 40 year period). However I do not like the format of the book which seems standard for Veloce books (i.e. similar to earlier book by Mark Whitlock).. 0 year period). However I do not like the format of the book which seems standard for Veloce books (i.e. similar to earlier book by Mark Whitlock).. I was a bit disappointed by a seemingly sparse number of photos The book is well written and covers all the F-1 the races well, Championship and non-championship. I was a bit disappointed by a seemingly sparse number of photos, but it's OK. The book is a bit pricey. I have another book that uses the same cover photo. Had to check to see if it was related, It's not.
This is a book produced with quality, readability and care and is essential reading for anyone remotely interested in the history of Ferrari F1 racing during "il Commendatore's" time It is certain to be regarded as an important contribution to the history of Ferrari and with a limited edition of 1,500 copies is likely to be in demand by collectors and historians alike an enthralling narrative. "LIMITED-edition Grand Prix Ferrari has the most in-depth detail we've seen of any book on the brand's involvement in Formula One from 1948 to 1980 second to none." - Auto Express"exhaustive and absorbing As well as being a fitting memorial to its late author, it is a highly readable and indispensable work of reference." - Speedscene"a real treat to find in these days of budget publishing. - Ferra