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4bR RICHARD BENSTED-SMITH RACING CARS -- 1962 1st edition, 75 pages, Batsford Books, This book illustrates the cream of European and American racing cars of the post-war period from Type 158 Alfa Romero and Lago-Talbot through the W.196 Mercedes-Benz, 250F Maserati and Vanwell, to the rear-engined Cooper, Lotus, Ferrari,  and 4 -wheel-drive Ferguson, and much else. Green hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine Condition M 1962 1ST £10
11bR W BODDY THE HISTORY OF MOTOR RACING -- 1978, 318 pages. Never before has the history of motor sport been documented so authoritatively, nor has it been illustrated so expertly, as in 'The History of Motor Racing' A large quite heavy book. Navy blue hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine condition. M 1978 1ST £12
12 W BODDY THE MOTOR SPORT BOOK OF DONINGTON  P/B -- Circa 1975. The story of Donington. Soft back, 122 pages, in very good condition VG 1973   £9
13 W BODDY HISTORY OF MOTOR RACING  -- 1994-1970's The history of Racing by this well respected author. This book has been re-bound in green cloth hardbound covers with gold lettering, and is now a very handsome large book. M     £15
13bR W BODDY THE 200 MILE RACE -- Many famous racing drivers -- British and Continental -- have competed in the "200" which was run regularly from 1921 to 1928. the race was revived and run at Donington Park in 1936 and 1937. In 1938 we returned to Brooklands and used a circuit incorporating parts of the Campbell Road Course. 170 pages a small sized book with blue hardbound covers in very good condition for its years VG

1947

 1ST £16
16bR SEVERO BOSCHI IL TRIDENTE STORIA DELLA MASERATI -- Large and quite heavy book, glossy pictorial hardbound covers in very good condition - a little creasing bottom edge ,160 pages in Italian text. VG 1970   £99
17bR KEITH BOTSFORD THE CHAMPIONS OF FORMULA 1 FROM FANGIO TO PIQUET -- This book is a series of portraits of world champion (and other) drivers the author has know. Green hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in protective cover in fine condition -- 2 stamps on one of inner pages. M 1988 1ST £5
21bR Michael Bowler Track Tests Sports Cars -- Michael Bowler examines a cross-section of sports-racing and GT cars, reviewing them with the authority of first-hand experience -- recalling their origins, describing their mechanical features, and discussing such less tangible aspects as track behaviour and handling. Large format, red hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine condition. M 1981 1st £9
22 BRITISH MOTOR RACING MARSHALLS CLUB HOW TO RUN A MOTOR RACE -- Handbook on how to run a race meeting. A standardized work of reference for Marshals and Race Officials. circa 60's 70's ? Glossy colour printed hardback in very good condition. G     £6
23A BROOKLANDS MUSEUM UNDER STARTER'S ORDERS --  VG    

£7
25bR XAVIER CHIMITS & FRANCOIS GRANET RENAULT FORMULA 1 MOTOR RACING BOOK -- Written and illustrated in collaboration with Renault Sport and the Williams and the Benetton racing teams, this is the ultimate Formula 1 racing experience. White glossy pictorial covers in fine condition, D/J in fine condition. M 1996 1ST £5
28A H G CASTLE THE BOY'S BOOK OF MOTOR RACING -- The land speed record, the fastest man on earth, grand prix racing, the designer's, hill-climbing etc. etc. Blue hardbound covers in very good condition, D/J in fair/poor condition. FG 1954 1ST £5
40 ROBERT CUTTER / BOB FENDELL ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF AUTO RACING GREATS -- Here, is one of the most comprehensive collections of auto biographies ever assembled. Red hardbound cloth covers in very good condition, D/J in good condition some wear on edges. This is a very large book, please contact seller for postage rates. G 1973 1ST £39
44bR G E T EYSTON FLAT OUT -- " I have read this book by my old friend George Eyston, and in doing so have relived those exiting episodes which represent the high lights of the game" --Sir Malcolm Campbell. Navy blue cloth hardbound covers in good condition for its years, spine is faded G/F circa

30's

   £29
46 CHARLES FOX THE GREAT RACING CARS AND DRIVERS -- For seventy-five years the evolution of racing cars has been matched by the evolution of racing drivers. This is Charles Fox's story of the striving toward unknown limits. Orange hardbound covers with white lettering in fine condition, D/J in fine condition. VG 1972 1ST £8
47bR MICHAEL FREWIN THE INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIX BOOK OF MOTOR RACING -- A superb Montage of all things Motor Sport, both historical and up-to-date (1965) Humour, Nostalgia its all here. This book in its protective cover is in fine condition. M 1965 1ST £21
51A PAUL FRERE STARTING GRID TO CHEQUERED    P/B --  FP 1962   £1
52A BARRIE GILL THE MEN -- Barrie Gill argues that there are probably only eight men in the world at the time of writing this book, who are capable of winning a world championship G.P. In no other sport is the top flight open to so few. Blue hardbound covers with gold lettering in very good condition, D/J in very good condition, a little wear on edges, price clipped. G 1968 1ST £14
52bR G N GEORGANO A HISTORY OF SPORTS CARS -- Broadly speaking, sports cars are those in which performance takes priority over carrying capacity, but within these limits a tremendous variety of cars have been made over the past 100 years, most are described here. Brown hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in very good condition. M/VG 1970 2ND £10
53Rc G N GEORGANO A SOURCE BOOK OF RACING AND SPORTS CARS -- Book Description: Ward Lock Limited, UK, 1973. HARD BOUND COVERS IN FINE CONDITION / D/J VERY GOOD+.   144 pages. A nice pocket sized catalogue of significant purebred and sports racing cars throughout the years by renowned author. Fine/VG 1973 1ST £9
56bR GREGOR GRANT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP -- The author has an intimate knowledge of his subject, and gives a revealing picture of what really goes on in the most advanced form of motoring sports, Grand Prix racing for formula machines. The story covers a period of nine years. Many thrilling races are recalled: Gonzalez's wonderful victory at Silverstone over the Alfas; the fantastic Hawthorn v. Fangio duel at Rheims; Fangio's miracle drive at Nurburgring -- and much more. Brown hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in protective cover in Fine condition. M 1959 1ST £13
57 MICHAEL GIBSON IAN MUNRO'S MONTE CARLO RALLY -- Competing in the Monte Carlo Rally--how it's done! Blue cloth hardbound covers in good condition, no D/J. G 1958 1ST £12
60 TERRY GRIMWOOD ROAD CAR RACING & PREPARATION  S/B -- The author hopes this book will encourage you to stop dreaming and have a go yourself. Large glossy soft back in fine condition.  M 1989 1ST £6
61bR MAURICE HAMILTON BRITISH GRAND PRIX -- This book is the result of intense research. Maurice Hamilton has uncovered and clarified many forgotten or poorly recorded facts covering one of the most demanding sports in the world. It is an absorbing story which reads like a film script. Brown hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine condition, price clipped. M 1989 1ST £5
66A S HIRST   P/B GRAND PRIX CHRONOLOGY -- A pocket History of all Grand Prix Races and Results since 1950. Paperback in very good condition, some slight yellowing edge of pages VG 1972 1ST £5
74 RICHARD HOUGH RACING CAR RACING CARS RACING CARS RACING CARS -- A wealth of historical detail is given in this book. The author has devoted considerable space to explaining the difference between American track racing and the European-style Grand Prix. Light grey cloth hardbound covers with red lettering and embossed racing car picture, in very good condition - some slight fading on edges. No D/J. G 1966 1ST £6
 

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