Overview
A new and unique compilation of stories about the iconic GT40, all accompanied by a host of old and new photographs. While not a traditional history of the GT40, each individual story will give the reader new insights into the car’s design and development, as well as some fascinating racing tales and previously well-kept secrets divulged. Chapters include an explanation of the mysteries of Appendix J and its impact on the design of the Mirage and MkIV GT40; a detailed scrutineering report on GT40P/1075 at Le Mans; some untold truths behind the 2005 name controversy; and the unrecorded engine swap which enabled a GT40 to race – and finish – at the Le Mans 24 hours. The book contains information which at last shows that Ford did really install the Indy 4-cam engine in a development of the GT40. It explains in detail how GT40-builder JWAE was structured, and what its accounts looked like: the fascinating facts concerning the financial aspects of the GT40-building business are revealed. These two highly knowledgeable and experienced authors have collaborated to bring you this great collection of GT40 stories, some of which had previously been published in magazines many years ago, but have now been reworked, and many of which are totally new. A must have for any GT40 enthusiast to keep at their bedside or on the coffee table to dip in and out of as they please.
Full Product Details
Author: John Stuart Allen ,
Colin Graham Endeacott
Publisher: David & Charles
Imprint: Veloce
Dimensions:
Width: 29.50cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 26.50cm
Weight: 2.300kg
ISBN: 9781787115767
ISBN 10: 1787115763
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 October 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
it is well written and cleverly designed, a joy to read and look at. - SpeedReaders --- Two acknowledged experts on the iconic GT40 have teamed up for this book and it's another beauty ... highly recommended. - tkc (Totalkitcar) --- A must have for any GT40 enthusiast - Press-Filmburo Steinmill-Hommel --- It kept my interest throughout, and does what it set out to do, not being just another GT40 book. - www.silhouet.com --- if you want to learn all about GT40s and have a jolly good read, then choose this book. I really enjoyed it. Be warned though, there is lots of lovely detail.... - Historic Motor Racing News --- This coffee-table style volume (12.05 x 1.34 x 10.75 inches) is profusely illustrated with expert commentaries -- making it a 'must read' for any and all dedicated GT40 enthusiast - Midwest Book Review --- A must have for any GT40 enthusiast ... Fascinating reading! - Autoaddicts.co.uk --- even if you already own numerous GT40 books, you should learn something new here. - Classic, Retro. Modern.
it is well written and cleverly designed, a joy to read and look at. - SpeedReaders --- Two acknowledged experts on the iconic GT40 have teamed up for this book and it's another beauty ... highly recommended. - tkc (Totalkitcar) --- A must have for any GT40 enthusiast - Press-Filmburo Steinmill-Hommel
Author Information
John Allen was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, and is now retired to and living in rural France. He was educated at Leeds Grammar School, then trained as a Chartered Accountant, latterly running his own accountancy and audit practice, while moonlighting as a freelance photographer for magazines and books. John is married, with no children or pets. His daily drive is a Ford Mustang GT, and his hobbies and interests include anything to do with GT40s, sports racing cars, railways, model railways, and Luftwaffe aviation. Favourite colour? Ford blue, of course, but his Mustang is bright red (it was the choice of his wife, Jenny, but he now agrees she was right, and also right to stop him having boy-racer white stripes over the top).
