A Lap of the Globe: Behind the Wheel of a Vintage Mercedes in the World's Longest Auto Race
Author:   Kevin Clemens
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786425617


Pages:   231
Publication Date:   21 August 2006
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Kevin Clemens
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9780786425617


ISBN 10:   078642561
Pages:   231
Publication Date:   21 August 2006
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword by Frank Barrett      Preface      1. Looking for Adventure      2. Mighty Mercedes      3. Get Ready, Get Set…      4. The Beginning in Europe      5. Another Day, Another Disaster      6. The Place We Dreaded to Go      7. Forbidden China      8. North America      9. Habit Forming      10. The Meaning of It All      Appendix 1. Rally Route and Schedule      Appendix 2. Rally Results      Appendix 3. U.S. Mercedes Team Sponsors      Index     

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interesting read --<i>AutoAficionado</i>; an uncommonly well-rounded tale...the trip itself is described in great and entertaining detail --<i>The Flying Lady</i>.


"""interesting read""--AutoAficionado; ""an uncommonly well-rounded tale...the trip itself is described in great and entertaining detail""--The Flying Lady."


Author Information

Kevin Clemens has a long career in the automotive industry, including work in research and design, public relations, and publications. His writing in the field has won him the Ken Purdy Award for excellence in automotive journalism. He lives in Warwick, Rhode Island.

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