Nissan GT-R Supercar
Nissan GT-R Supercar

Author: Dennis Gorodji

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Published: 2010-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845842215

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This book contains rare pictures, schemas and graphs detailing the many unique qualities of the Nissan GT-R, a car that revolutionized modern sports car dynamics. Analysis of the motorsport history of the GT-R provides an original view of development of the models, and comparison of them with other sports and racing cars. It features an original and critical analysis of the new GT-R R35, and the R35 Spec V, which will be launched in the beginning of 2009 and is also represented in the book. With over 400 color photographs, this is essential reading for sports car fans.

Nissan GT-R Supercar: Born to race
Nissan GT-R Supercar: Born to race

Author: Dennis Gorodji

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2018-06-28

Total Pages: 759

ISBN-13: 1787113906

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This book contains rare pictures, schemas and graphs detailing the many unique qualities of the Nissan GT-R, a car that revolutionised modern sports car dynamics. Analysis of the motorsport history of the GT-R provides an original view of development of the models, and comparison of them with other sports and racing cars. It features an original and critical analysis of the new GT-R R35, and the R35 Spec V, which was launched in the beginning of 2009, is also represented in the book. With over 400 colour photographs, this is essential reading for sports car fans.

Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars
Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars

Author: Peter Collins

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2019-08-23

Total Pages: 713

ISBN-13: 1787115879

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Immediately after saving Alfa Romeo, Fiat decided to enter motorsport wholeheartedly as a means of marketing the brand. This book charts its early attempts at this, and comprehensively describes the development and racing history of the first 'Fiat' Alfa Romeo - the 155 - and the subsequent 156 and 147 models.

Runways & Racers
Runways & Racers

Author: Terry O'Neil

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-03

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1787118436

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Runways and Racers focuses on sports car races held at military installations throughout America in the early 1950s. It was a marriage of convenience for the Sports Car Club of America and the Strategic Air Command, with both parties gaining advantages from the arrangement. The thorn in the side turned out to be a Congressman whose own aspirations exceeded his standing, but who found himself in a position to be able to influence the outcome of events ...

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959
Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959

Author: Terry O'Neil

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-02

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 178711841X

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This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.

N.A.R.T.
N.A.R.T.

Author: Terry O'Neil

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2020-01-30

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1787117014

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Luigi Chinetti's association with Ferrari, and the origins, formation and racing history of NART (North American Racing Team). A complex organisation, inextricably linked to Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc, NART enjoyed success on the race tracks of the US and Europe for three decades - as well as financial difficulties and arguments with organisers -Â to rightly become a legend.

The Volvo Estate
The Volvo Estate

Author: Ashley Hollebone

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-01-12

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1787118282

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This book chronicles the history of the world's most iconic estate car (station wagon), with a wonderful variety of images, some of which have never been published before. The first Volvo car went on sale in 1927 and this book tells the story of the much-loved estate right up to the V90.

Return to Glory!
Return to Glory!

Author: Robert Ackerson

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-04-07

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 178711886X

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This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season.

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO

Author: Joe Sackey

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-07

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1787118444

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This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.