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I’m not very interested in a book about a competition car that hasn’t achieved anything yet.

 

I kind of agree with that. Besides what would they fill the book up with?

Only concept and pre production / testing photos.

I want to see the car racing on the track battling it out in anger and all its racing statistics when it comes to a reference book on a specific racing car.

 

Maybe after the first year or after Sebring if it wins. I want to see top quality detail photos of the car, so I will take them myself just like I did with the 333SP's. Book printing quality is not what it used to be!!

Daytona 24 1995 Scania 333SP dream team




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I think @Buchpilot is complaining that there isn't even an officiel brochure of the car. Let's be honest, even if it's pure PR b*******, it would have been a collectible gem.

 

Yes, indeed, that's exactly what I meant. For me, the 499P is a racing car of outstanding beauty. I would be content with PR b****** which shows the car in all her beauty.

 

......."of outstanding beauty".........?
Hmmmm.

Marcel Massini

 

If it's fast, it's beautiful!

 

Does anyone have this one yet?

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Yes, I do.
Nothing fresh or exciting.

Marcel Massini

 

Well nothing fresh or exciting maybe, but for the one who doesn't know yet everything about Ferrari racing in that era, it's a very good starter...

 

It can be purchased for about $75 in the U.S., so not too big a risk compared to others. I’ve been a Cahier fan for a long time.

 

I have it. I think it’s good value for money. Well written and some great photos. Nathan

 

Just keep in mind it's not a photo book, more a race-by-race recap. Most of the pictures are half-page size or smaller.
Still I'm happy to have it in my library.

 

In today's newsletter, Porter Press announced a reprint of their F40 book.

 

I’m looking forward to their Hesketh book. Racing for fun and glory…..the way it was meant to be!

 

That’s a bit disappointing. I was hoping it was more about car development, especially the P cars.

If you have the book can you tell me how thorough the information is about the 1963 12 Hours of Sebring? Thank you.

 

New book by James Allen coming middle of the year.

Ferrari
From Inside and Outside by Allen, James

About the book:
Ferrari is the beating heart of the global sporting phenomenon that is Formula 1. Its founder, Enzo Ferrari, was born on the racetrack as a competition driver before he became a creator of mythical road cars. No other team can inspire the passion or match the stories of triumph and tragedy. Rainer Schlegelmilch and Ercole Colombo are two of Formula 1s most legendary photographers. They covered the sport from the 1960s onwards, with amazing access inside the Scuderia. Here, for the first time, they come together to pay tribute to Formula 1s most iconic team. Ferrari:
From Inside and Outside features contributions from iconic figures including Piero Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, Stefano Domenicali, Jean Todt and legendary designer Mauro Forghieri. The book is edited by internationally celebrated Formula 1 commentator and Michael Schumachers biographer, James Allen.

Selling Points:
Ferrari Formula 1 through the lenses of two legendary photographers . Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs, many rarely seen . Contributions from iconic figures including Piero Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, Stefano Domenicali, Jean Todt and legendary designer Mauro Forghieri .
A must-have book for the Ferrari fan 300 colour illustrations

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Let's hope it won't cost 500 euros ...

 

Now it’s the time for the book!

 

Here it is !

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As I said, it's a great book to have a general overview of the period, but it's not for the specialists...

 

In the past, photo books by Rainer Schlegelmilch were extremely good value for money. Let's hope for the best!

 

60 GBP RRP.

 

5 pages, 4 colour photos, 3 b/w photos, and results for all 11 Ferraris. Jack, if you get this book you will not be disappointed.
Nathan

 

I just purchased this (stock photo) on eBay for about $60. The dust jacket is missing, but otherwise looks tight and clean, no damage or corner bumping. Published in 1965 by Bond, the founder of Road & Track.

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Some of the more pious types are put off by Purdy, considering him to be obsessed with the bloodier aspect of the sport. They may have a point but it is..….and in particular was in Purdy’s time…..an integral part of motor racing. Gratuitous appeal to readers’ prurient interests (which I do not believe Purdy did) is wrong, but minimizing it or averting one’s retrospective eyes from it is to not fully understand history.

Aside from that he was an excellent writer and in the late 1950s and into the early ‘60s introduced me to the world of books about motoring and motorsports. I can’t even remember how many times I read his Kings of the Road.

 

This is the tire tread design of the hard cover. Very nice graphic.

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