Yes. I have "Mon Ami Mate" and "All About The Boy!". Not as much written about Peter Collins as there is on some of the other drivers of the time. Some of the original artwork used on Mon Ami Mate was sold at auction in the UK earlier this month. I was tempted but...
Robert Collins has a very good book already - "All About the Boy". We think that a book about the memorabilia would have limited appeal. If we do a book about the 50s (and then the 60s?) we would cover road and race, but with documents and photos mainly not seen before. Nathan
Phillipe Did you visit the exhibition? Can I refer you to this post? https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/146014670/ Nathan
That, and potentially a follow up 1960s book, would be sublime. I equally like the idea of a book dedicated to selected drivers (Ascari, Musso, Collins, Hawthorn, Castellotti, etc.) and their associated photos and memorabilia. Something along the lines of Sergio Cassano's Piloti e Gentiluomini, but done in your inimitable style, would be absolutely fantastic.
Hallo, I am going to sell my "Cavalleria" books (complete series / 16 books from 512 S&M to 250 GT SWB California); all books in very good condition like new / only one slipcase has a little damage; if you are interested I can send photos.
Talking about old racing marque books, does anyone here know why there was never a final volume to Doug Nye's excellent multi volume BRM history? While he covers the difficult beginning, the glory years and up through '69, I had hoped for a volume to take the story into the mid-70's. Seems like the opportunity to interview participants from the later era might remain, although perhaps that contributed to there not being a good way to close it out? Still, seems like a story that ought to be recorded somewhere.
Based on various comments by Doug in the nostalgia forum at autosport.com I believe he has just had so many other projects, especially the massive Phil Hill Inside Track, that the BRM series has been pushed back a bit. This is pure speculation on my part, and Doug is a member of this forum so I'm sure he'll provide more commentary if he wishes to do so.
For GTO fans there is book just on the GTO that changed hands recdntly at a reported $70 million. It is part of a series. At first I thought, "How could they do a book on just one car?" but then realized it discusses the cars leading up to it, the competition, etc. I hsven't see tne book in person but have the D=type book in the ame series and it's done well. Here's some promo copy on it Ferrari 250 GTO - The Autobiography of 4153 GT (deluxe edition) Regular price£250.00 Quantity Great Cars Series book number 7 An autobiography on the most expensive car ever sold Image Unavailable, Please Login This magnificent book tells the story of a Ferrari 250 GTO with a particularly interesting and varied history. The car is chassis number 4153 GT and it won the Tour de France – an arduous 10-day race-cum-rally – in the hands of Lucien Bianchi and Georges Berger in 1964. A specially designed stunning limited edition, bound in linen with gilt edges, and cased in a cloth slip-case. As a special touch, there is an embossed reproduction of the chassis number on the front of the book. The deluxe edition is limited to just 100 copies and is signed by the author, Keith Bluemel. Please see the standard edition for more information on the contents of the book or to purchase the standard edition. • This GTO’s racing career started with great promise at Le Mans in 1963, with fourth place for Pierre Dumay and Léon Dernier. • Two busy seasons in 1964–65 brought 14 competition outings, with the win for Lucien Bianchi/Georges Berger in the 1964 Tour de France the highlight – and there was also a trip to Africa for the Angolan Grand Prix. • The great Belgian teams, Ecurie Francorchamps and Equipe National Belge, raced 4153 GT until the end of 1965. • The car’s little-known competition career in Spain in the period 1966–69 is uncovered for the first time, with interview input from owner/driver Eugenio Baturone. • Nearly 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of specially commissioned location photography. For more information on the author, Keith Bluemel, visit our Author Profiles page.
Thanks for the reply, I'd forgotten about that forum. The Phil Hill book looks amazing, it's remarkable that he had the foresight to document, with quality photos, that era. It's tops on my list of much desired books. For now my local used bookseller had a recent haul of early-mid 20c British racing books at knock down prices, so for the past few months I've been living with Birkin, Eyston, Seagrave, Hawthorne, and Mays (both Split Seconds, and the '62 book on BRM). It was the latter that sent me back to the "history of record" created by Mr. Nye. I hope that someday I'll see a volume that includes the cars and drivers who enlivened my imagination as a child, and hope there are enough of us around to make it worth his while.
After years of anticipation I purchased the three volume set of Inside Track as soon as it was available....well, even before that! Well worth the cost and the wait.
A new book not only for those interested in the Maserati brand. Also for the Ferrari minded there is plenty to like. Image Unavailable, Please Login
That must be the English edition as it was also published last year as Con la Maserati Nel Cuore in Italian. FWIW, I read it then and thought it was well done.
Though written in french, what's an exhausting task for me reading, this was a must have for me, since my car was delivered new from CH. Pozzi back then. Great work by Arnaud Meunier with thorough race history, great historic photographs of the dealerships across France from the era, when Pozzi was the importer. Image Unavailable, Please Login Best Regards from Germany Martin
Martin, that's a very nice photo. I like it a lot! I can see why that book was a ''must have'' for you.
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After some years of search finally in the collection... Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Certainly a very nice set...I own them also. Maybe a stand alone thread Ad up in Collectibles as I fear your post will be lost here in this thread. GLWS!
Your collection is growing steadily. Not with the common publications! Great to see a quality library is being built. Congratulations on your purchase. What's next on your wishlist?
I would love to get hands on a full Ferrarissima Schedoni set! And there are so many other old books and i‘m always on the search... But the Opus will always be the pinnacle of my collection, not because it is big, heavy, limited, valuable, etc. in my case it is the special provenance and the invitation from the former owner to pick it up in person and have a coffee with him. To make a long story short, i got Jody’s book... Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yes, i take seven 312T books with me for family and friends. Andrew and Jason from the signature store in UK arrange all for me, great guys and great support! And of course i got the Champion lifetime guarantee... Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login