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  1. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 22, 2004
    79,567
    Danger Close at Moot Pointe, Gulf of America
    #976 Jack-the-lad, Dec 4, 2011
    Marvelous. Thanks.

    Jack
     
  2. Blulagos

    Blulagos Formula Junior

    Nov 4, 2010
    271
    Belgium
    Full Name:
    David Joos
    #977 Blulagos, Dec 4, 2011
    What a fantastic book.
    Even though the popularity of digital media keeps on increasing, it will never be able to compete with such exquisite books.

    Thanks for sharing (even if it's in digital form ;)
     
  3. francisn

    francisn Formula 3

    Apr 18, 2004
    2,018
    Berks, UK
    Full Name:
    francis newman
    #978 francisn, Dec 4, 2011
    Wow! What a beautiful piece of art to own.
     
  4. MHK69

    MHK69 Karting

    Mar 14, 2009
    153
    San Jose, CA
    Full Name:
    Matt K
    #979 MHK69, Dec 4, 2011
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    What a wonderful book Marcel , many thanks indeed for sharing - wow!

    For those who have an interest in this topic, Chris Nixon did write a book called Sportscar Heaven back in 2002. This is a fantastic book, not to the level of Rivals of course, but non the less a great read, with some wonderful photos and some beautiful artwork by Michael and Graham Turner.

    Copies are still available, Chaters (uk bookseller and publisher of this book)has the standard edition on half price sale, although I'm not sure if that's a first or second printing.

    I was fortunate enough to secure the limited edition copy they produced and have over the years managed to obtain some autographs of a few of the drivers, still on the look out for Roy Savadori to sign!

    Enclosed are a few shots of the limited edition and standard edition I have in my collection.

    My advice, pick up a copy before they are out of print.
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  5. yvesolution

    yvesolution Karting

    Apr 26, 2010
    182
    Cabo Verde
    #980 yvesolution, Dec 5, 2011
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    What a book! Thank you very much for showing us!!!

    Now that we are talking about Chris Nixon...

    I have been offered this book (Kings of the Nurburgring), it is signed by Nixon.

    What makes this book so special/pricey?
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  6. Natan Tazelaar

    Natan Tazelaar Formula Junior

    Mar 30, 2006
    266
    Netherlands; Texas USA
    Full Name:
    Natan Tazelaar
    #981 Natan Tazelaar, Dec 5, 2011
    Great book!
    I found one on Amazon for £19.99 and a specialized bookstore here in Holland sells it for €79,99. Quite a difference. I'm very scared about ordering collectors items from Amazon though. Their way of shipping doesn't guarantee you get the book in a collectible state...

    Natan Tazelaar
     
  7. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    25,032
    #982 Marcel Massini, Dec 5, 2011
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    About ten years ago a Japanese publisher produced a book about the 250 LM, in particular about chassis #5903. It comes in Japanese language, in a metal case (size 3,3 cm x 14,0 cm x 20,0 cm) with a proper chassis tag, a CD inside, a text book, a large fold-out photo book as well as the reproduction of the factory owners manual. I understand that only very few of these books were produced. The printing quality and the entire fit and finish is of very high standards, really state-of-the-art. Another must-have Ferrari book. Here are some photos.

    Marcel Massini
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  8. Natan Tazelaar

    Natan Tazelaar Formula Junior

    Mar 30, 2006
    266
    Netherlands; Texas USA
    Full Name:
    Natan Tazelaar
    #983 Natan Tazelaar, Dec 5, 2011
    That is an amazing book indeed. And I thought I had something special with my '250 GT Sperimentale from Mille Miglia Editrice' ;-)

    Natan Tazelaar
     
  9. Ferri

    Ferri Formula Junior

    Dec 26, 2004
    858
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Hugo Garritsen
    #984 Ferri, Dec 5, 2011
    Thanks for sharing these rare items with us Marcel!!

    Hugo
     
  10. MHK69

    MHK69 Karting

    Mar 14, 2009
    153
    San Jose, CA
    Full Name:
    Matt K
    #985 MHK69, Dec 5, 2011
    Chris' books have always held their value well or increased in value.

    They are always produced in fairly limited numbers and the chances of reprints are fairly slim, although some of his books have been reprinted.

    Also the fact that his research and writing is suberb, you won't be buying any fluff from him, that's for sure.

    Lastly, sadly Chris passed away suddenly a few years ago, so not trying to be too morbid, but a signed copy will be worth more now.


    Matt
     
  11. MHK69

    MHK69 Karting

    Mar 14, 2009
    153
    San Jose, CA
    Full Name:
    Matt K
    #986 MHK69, Dec 5, 2011
    Natan, I totally agree about Amazon, I no longer order through them as many times the items are damaged due to poor packaging. Hopefully that won't be the case with your order. It's a wonderful book, which I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy.


    Matt
     
  12. Natan Tazelaar

    Natan Tazelaar Formula Junior

    Mar 30, 2006
    266
    Netherlands; Texas USA
    Full Name:
    Natan Tazelaar
    #987 Natan Tazelaar, Dec 5, 2011
    I found it, but did not order it ;-) I rather drive 200 miles to pick it up and pay a higher price. I like it to be in mint condition, as the rest of my (modest) collection.

    Natan Tazelaar
     
  13. jm2

    jm2 F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Aug 19, 2002
    19,383
    michigan
    Full Name:
    john
    #988 jm2, Dec 5, 2011
    Thanks for posting this.I bought one several years ago,and indeed they are difficult to find.I remember when it first came out everyone thought it was very over the top.Now,it's just cool!
     
  14. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    25,032
    #989 Marcel Massini, Dec 6, 2011
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  15. Dino2400

    Dino2400 Formula 3
    Owner

    Feb 21, 2009
    1,298
    #990 Dino2400, Dec 6, 2011
    Marcel,

    Again thank you for showing us these rare books! This is exactly what i wanted to see :)
    There are so many beautiful books published which the general public will never see!

    Please , if you can find time... We look forward to see more of such rare items!!

    Maarten
     
  16. seb333

    seb333 Karting

    Jul 30, 2009
    116
    Germany
    Full Name:
    Seb
    #991 seb333, Dec 6, 2011
    Very nice and...easy to read...
     
  17. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 6, 2002
    79,408
    Houston, Texas
    Full Name:
    Bubba
    #992 BigTex, Dec 6, 2011
    That is great...LOL!
     
  18. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 22, 2004
    79,567
    Danger Close at Moot Pointe, Gulf of America
    #993 Jack-the-lad, Dec 7, 2011
    Does anyone know of a biography of von Trips in English?

    Thanks.

    Jack.
     
  19. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Jan 14, 2007
    12,156
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    #994 JazzyO, Dec 8, 2011
    Wow! Just wow.

    The GTO book is amazing too.


    Onno
     
  20. yvesolution

    yvesolution Karting

    Apr 26, 2010
    182
    Cabo Verde
    #995 yvesolution, Dec 8, 2011
  21. jtremlett

    jtremlett F1 Rookie

    Feb 18, 2004
    4,821
    #996 jtremlett, Dec 8, 2011
  22. piloti

    piloti Formula 3
    Honorary

    Jul 11, 2004
    1,736
    England
    Full Name:
    Nathan Beehl
    #997 piloti, Dec 8, 2011
    Jack
    Beware of this one. It says "High Quality Content by Wikipedia Articles." So a rip off. You can get the Wikipedia articles for free and print them yourself, and also the writer(s) don't get paid either.
    Nathan
     
  23. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 22, 2004
    79,567
    Danger Close at Moot Pointe, Gulf of America
    #998 Jack-the-lad, Dec 8, 2011
    Thanks for warning me off, Nathan and Jonathan. I never knew such a thing existed!

    Jack
     
  24. ferrariartist

    ferrariartist F1 Rookie

    Feb 21, 2003
    3,564
    East of Toronto
    Full Name:
    Grant Thomas
    #999 ferrariartist, Dec 8, 2011
    Incredible books Marcel.. Thank you for taking the time to show us these gems. That "Rivals" book is just stunning...

    If you let me, I could live in your library...

    GT
     
  25. yvesolution

    yvesolution Karting

    Apr 26, 2010
    182
    Cabo Verde
    #1000 yvesolution, Dec 9, 2011
    Neither did I! Thanks!

    So it seems that no english book was published! Not yet... there are so many good german, and some french books out there, which deserve to get translated and published!!
     
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