Sports Car Racing in Camera, 1950-59
Author:   Paul Parker
Publisher:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
ISBN:  

9781844255528


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   02 September 2010
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Sports Car Racing in Camera, 1950-59


Overview

Following the success of Haynes' In Camera titles covering sports car racing and Formula 1 in the 1960s and 1970s, the spotlight is turned on the 1950s, starting with the vibrant sports car scene of that decade. Meticulously researched and rare photographs - over half of them in colour - are brought to life through the author's well-observed and atmospheric commentary to create a visually stunning and highly nostalgic record of this dramatic decade. Sports Car Racing in Camera 1950-59 will appeal not only to motor racing enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in the racing history of sports car manufacturers.

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Author:   Paul Parker
Publisher:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   1.343kg
ISBN:  

9781844255528


ISBN 10:   1844255522
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   02 September 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

The decade starts with the emergence of Ferrari, the success of old-fashioned Lago-Talbot cars and the challenge from the American Cunningham team. Jaguar successes begin with the C-type in 1951 and extend through to 1957 with the stunning D-type, which won Le Mans three times. The extraordinary 1955 season when Mercedes-Benz predominated, from the 'high' of Stirling Moss's extraordinary Mille Miglia win to the 'low' of the Le Mans tragedy that killed over 80 spectators. Ferrari versus Maserati was the prime theme of 1956 and 1957, Ferrari winning the World Sports Car Championship both years. New challengers later in the decade in the form of Porsche and Aston Martin.

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Author Information

Paul Parker is the author of four previous titles in Haynes's In Camera series covering sports car racing and Formula 1 in the decades 1960-69 and 1970-79, and his work has also been published in Octane, Motor Sport and the Daily Telegraph.

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