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OverviewThis is the first book to be written about the history and development of Alfa Romeo's fabulous Tipo 33 prototype racers. Carlo Chiti's sports cars of the 1960s and 70s won the Manufacturers World Championships in 1975 and 1977, but few records were kept then about the many variants produced. This book reveals everything with previously unpublished photographs and interviews, making it a vital addition to any Alfa enthusiast's collection. Details of all Alfa T33 drivers, History and development of each model, Individual chassis histories, Interviews with key personalities, Many previously unpublished photographs, T33-based concept car analysis, Track tests of original cars, driven, and photographed, by the authors Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Collins , Ed McDonoughPublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd Imprint: Veloce Publishing Ltd Dimensions: Width: 25.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 25.00cm Weight: 1.383kg ISBN: 9781904788713ISBN 10: 1904788718 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 15 February 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsIntroduction 8 1. H is for handling 20 2. Shaping up 33 3. Up to 3 litres 50 4. Another slim season 65 5. Hope turns to reality ... at last 80 6. Another year of waiting 99 7. Promises promises 114 8. Flatters to deceive 122 9. Contrary to expectations 131 10. Change of priorities 146 11. The final countdown 150 12. The Stradale ... a most beautiful road car 158 13. Concept cars ... dream and reality 162 14. Driving the cars 168 Appendices 192ReviewsAuthor InformationEd McDonough has raced saloons, sports cars and single seaters from the late 1950s, and took part in World Championship sports car races in the 1970s, when the Alfa Romeo T33s were competing. He was UK Chairman of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club for 10 years and contributes to Autocollezioni, Auto Italia and other specialist journals. Peter Collins is a motoring journalist and photographer, and is founder and editor-at-large of Auto Italia magazine. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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