Silver Arrows in Camera, 1951-55: A Photographic Portrait of Mercedes-Benz in Sports Car and Grand Prix Racing
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (946 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844259439 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is the story of Mercedes-Benz’s involvement in motorsport, from the first road trial in 1894, through the little-documented rallying exploits in the 1960s, to the McLaren-Mercedes partnership dominating Formula 1 today. Also covered are the Juan Manuel Fangio/Moss partnership, and the famous 1955 Moss/Jenkinson Mille Miglia victory; Formula 1 with Sauber, then McLaren, with profiles of the team principals and drivers; and the US CART Championship and special relationship with the works Penske team. Packed with historical and technical detail, this large-format, lavishly-illustrated book has a strong anecdotal content, including new interviews with drivers from the 1930s and 1950s. There are author interviews with Manfred von Brauchitsch, aged 94, Karl Kling, 90, Ha
Rabe Anton said Magnifique!. Anthony Pritchard is one of the more prolific historians of motor racing writing today--a status NOT initially promising an outstanding book owing to over-productivity. Nonetheless, Silver Arrows in Camera 195"Magnifique!" according to Rabe Anton. Anthony Pritchard is one of the more prolific historians of motor racing writing today--a status NOT initially promising an outstanding book owing to over-productivity. Nonetheless, Silver Arrows in Camera 1952-1956 is a singular and enduring achievement by an experienced and talented author.The book is a companion to Pritchard's ear. -1956 is a singular and enduring achievement by an experienced and talented author.The book is a companion to Pritchard's ear. Fantastic EFIII Great book. A must have for any fan of the early silver arrows era. Great old pictures and content.
About the AuthorAnthony Pritchard, a well-known and highly regarded motorsport historian, is the author of a number of successful Haynes books including race histories of Aston Martin, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche and the Mille Miglia, as well as the well-received Silver Arrows in Camera.
Anthony Pritchard, a well-known and highly regarded motorsport historian, is the author of a number of successful Haynes books including race histories of Aston Martin, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche and the Mille Miglia, as well as the well-received Silver Arrows in Camera.