GTO 64 - Book by Doug Nye

Having noticed reservations expressed about the service provided by some suppliers concerning 'GTO/64', may I risk breaking FC commerciality rules by mentioning that anyone interested in acquiring copies of the book can actually order direct from [email protected] or visit the Watermark Publications website www.gto64.com.

I must say I am really grateful for the interest expressed here by you fellow enthusiasts. No commercial advantage for yrs trly, incidentally, my boss has already spent the fee (oops! Now I'll be in trouble. ).

DCN

 

That’s what I did initially, and I can vouch that the experience was easy and pleasant. Thanks, Doug!

Andy

 

Yes, it's always best to turn directly to the publisher. And anyone who hasn't done so yet, should do so, because the book is really great. Last weekend, again I spent several hours reading in the book and it could become the first Ferrari book in ages which I read completely from the beginning to the end.

I still think that we have some issues with the layout and the treatment of some images (which is compensated by the selection of many rare and unseen motives which provide new insights). BUT: The text is absolutedly brilliant, and I don't write that because I know Doug Nye is following this thread. It's really pure joy how many details he unearthed und how he puts different events and developments into historical perspective - apart from the very entertaining style of writing which you rarely meet in a car book.

 

Image Unavailable, Please Login received my copy today. Excellently packed and shipped through Sportfahrer Zentrale.

 

I gave into temptation and Hortons have now delivered.
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Standard Red Cloth edition:

#14 Marcel Massini
#22 Salvatore
#42 Lusso123
#60 Balsamina
#79 gpiro
#80 markst270
#81 mechaniker
#89 Halfwit
#92 JHNurse
#115 seb333
#120 Rosey
#129 ivo73
#130 thepinkumbrella
#131 thepinkumbrella
#135 piloti
#138 Lusso123
#161 Sharknose
#196 Paso906
#213 365boy
#227 Mark Shannon
#250 Ferri
#254 DeRRis
#291 SamoanAttorney
#330 LPV488
#375 franmort
#612 F1tommy

Uber Black Leather edition:

#16 Buchpilot
#99 Llenroc

 

Number to be advised
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Bought my copy (286) yesterday from Disch Fachbuchhandlung in Hamburg (Germany).
Cannot recommend this shop high enough, excellent service!
Beautiful shop full of gems.
Anyone visiting Hamburg (great city, lots of interesting sites), should not miss this wonderful bookstore. Matthias Disch is a pleasant and knowledgeable owner. Please folks keep bookstores like these in the air!

 

Also got myself a copy of the new book about the Mercedes-Benz C111 and all its derivatives, published by Motor Buch Verlag in german. An incredible volume, highly recommended!

 

Yes, Matthias Disch is great. My bookshop no. 1 in Germany!

 

I recived #109 last week from rallyandracing.com (McKlein).
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Even in a big car nation as Germany there’s hardly any of them left. Internet is great, but it just kills small businesses.

 

Same here in Australia which is a huge car obsessed nation, usually only one physical motoring book shop per state.

In some areas not even that.

 

New review on speedreaders: https://speedreaders.info/24345-gto-64-the-story-of-ferraris-250gto-64/

 

Speedreaders is the premier resource for those interested in thoughtful and informed reviews of new automotive and racing books as well as some that are not so new, or are on related subjects such as aircraft and boats and engineering in general.

 

I received #240 some time ago.
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I almost finished reading the book now, just 20 or so pages to go. And there is one aspect about the book which hasn't been appreciated in the reviews, yet: the more you advance through the book and the more the GTOs were used then by private racers in Italian hillclimbs, the more you learn about small Italian villages in the hills. Because Doug Nye spared no effort (research!) to describe the scenery and even the history of the villages around the hills and the history of the particular hillclimb races. So, in the end, you are best prepared for your next holiday trip to Italy Great reading!

 

Thanks for that - but if I could venture off topic - may I wish everybody here a very Happy Christmas - despite everything that circumstance is throwing at us all...

DCN

 

And to you too Doug.

Thanks for your assistance in 2021 and I look forward to seeing what the next year has in store for both my library and the world as a whole.

Cheers

 

I just received #351 regular edition. Ordered it in late December direct and they wisely suggested waiting until after the holidays to ship. Arrived in perfect shape from DHL. So looking froward to reading because last night I finished vol. 1 of the Porter Press work so a perfect segway to this work.

 

Standard Red Cloth edition:

#14 Marcel Massini
#22 Salvatore
#42 Lusso123
#60 Balsamina
#79 gpiro
#80 markst270
#81 mechaniker
#89 Halfwit
#92 JHNurse
#109 joejackson
#115 seb333
#120 Rosey
#129 ivo73
#130 thepinkumbrella
#131 thepinkumbrella
#135 piloti
#138 Lusso123
#161 Sharknose
#196 Paso906
#213 365boy
#227 Mark Shannon
#240 Icona
#250 Ferri
#254 DeRRis
#286 bloomberg
#291 SamoanAttorney
#330 LPV488
#351 GTO Joe
#375 franmort
#612 F1tommy

Uber Black Leather edition:

#16 Buchpilot
#99 Llenroc

 

Mine is #376.
It arrived today at noon. Great service with Motors Mania, Pau, France.
Barely opened, and my first impression obviously confirms all the previous comments. I will now take the time to discover in detail the extraordinary richness of this fantastic book. Thank you very much, Mr. Nye !
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Thank you for your interest. Fingers crossed you won't be disappointed.

DCN

 

I just have received the book #362.
The first impression is superior. Thanks Mr.Nye for the interesting book.

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