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Criminal waste of paper!

 

What is the book about exactly?

 

www.editionsflorentin.com

 

Ciao hai le foto del volume2?

 

Nice books with job numbers and first owners. Just found in my book collection box from the 70's.
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I finished reading "Ferrari in America" from the first to the very last page now. Therefore, I would like to share some general impressions:

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The subject of the book goes far beyond the scope of its title as it also deals extensively with Luigi Chinetti's early years in Italy and France and later events in other countries like Mexico and Cuba.

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It is mainly a book about people rather than cars. Although the reader is made familiar with the Ferrari cars of the day and the outcome of races in which Chinetti or his customers took part, the main emphasis is on all those flamboyant characters who played leading parts in the society circles of Paris, New York or California.

Author Michael T. Lynch goes into great detail about the VIP's relationships, friendships, marriages, divorces, and legal battles as well as people's sometimes unfortunate endings. Thus, he creates a perfect image of the scenery in which Chinetti rose to fame by selling his cars to this clientele. At times, with this plethora of characters and drama, the book resembles rather a work of Dostojewski than a motor book.

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Thirdly, it is astonishing to learn how (Enzo) Ferrari didn't care much about their customers and often annoyed them right from the beginning. Just read seven-time-Ferrari-owner James "Jim" Kimberly's deeply frustrated memories about his bad customer experience with Ferrari on pages 112 and 172!

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Fourthly, it is bewildering to be reminded how many prominent figures were killed or severely maimed in racing accidents, road accidents or plane crashes, especially in the 1950s.

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And finally, on a personal note, this book has a special relevance for me as I bought it on my way back from Paris, where I'd had the pleasure of attending the auction of Ferrari 250 LM s/n 5893, the very car which is on the front cover of the book. And as my visit of Paris left a deep impressions with me, I especially cherish the first part of the book, which tells so many stories from the golden 1920s in Paris.

 

Thanks, Sven.

 

Has anyone received the Aston Martin Project Cars book yet?

 

Order should arrive soon, see this post:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/150068822/

I myself am still unsure whether to order it:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/150069046/

 

Thank you Sven, a pleasure you come back again. Sincerely.

 

Gooding & Co. are selling a large collection of books. Including leather-bound editions.

Hugo

 

Great review and highlights Sven.
So glad I added it to my collection.

 

Info found on another forum: BRM Volume 4 will be published this year (and there will even be a Volume 5)!

https://forums.autosport.com/topic/958-the-pete-fenelon-and-michael-catsch-tuboscocca-memorial-book-thread/?p=10882424

 

I call bookers’ attention to this thread….

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Oh, this is old shool, like opening a box full of magazines from the 1990s... Christian Martin did a lot of Artcurial shooting in his studio, so I guess a lot of pictures of this book are well known. Not sure it is worth spending 100 €...

 

This should arrive this month:

Ferrari 275P 0816: the only Ferrari to have won Le Mans twice. By Keith Bluemel
EUR 160,-
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Publisher?
Available where?
Thanks.

Marcel Massini

 

google is your friend

https://www.rallyandracing.com/ferrari-275p-0816-the-only-ferrari-to-have-won-le-mans-twice?srsltid=AfmBOoqj1nGS3aHLpYW8dotRbyzxFDT_BeMsGC3RAK849EujuKP2SzHf

 

Looks like a nice companion to his Testa Rossa book.

 

Nice read about the 250, 275 and 330 P cars while waiting for the book

https://supercarnostalgia.com/blog/ferrari-275-p-330-p

 

The 2024 Ferrari factory issued yearbook is finally showing up at US Ferrari dealers. It's been available in other countries for months. Sheesh . . .

Part number 95998329

Print number 8723/24

 

Yes it took 3 months to arrive after ordering!

 

Brand new Anniversary Book "50 Years Full Of Emotions" Ferrari Owners Club Switzerland FOCS (founded 1972), limited edition of 400 copies only. Produced by FOCS club president Raphael Weibel for club members only.
Hardbound, with slipcase, 438 pages, German text, approx 1'500 photos, covering all events of the last 52 years, 1972 until end of 2024. Size 25 x 35 cm, weight 4 kilos.

Marcel Massini

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Any opinions on this new book?
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