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Completely useless. Do not buy.

Marcel Massini

 

In fact, it is more slipcase than book. It belongs in the bin!

 

A huge disappointment.

 

The 312P book from McKlein is the winner in that group.

 

Thank you all. Didn't expect that. Really appreciated. I was tempted for a sec...to buy it.

 

I didn't expect that either...I have a copy that is still shrink-wrapped (it was a gift)....I guess it will remain shrink-wrapped!

 

I bought it off a good friend to add to my collection.

I must admit it's not that heavy on technical content but I've always loved the 330/ P4 and the studio photos and quality of the book are excellent.

Plus there are not too many 330/P4 specific books out there. If memory serves wasn't the Speed Racer Mach 5 anime cartoon car loosely based on the P4 ?

I was lucky enough to purchase it at a good price and as long as there is an aspect to a book I enjoy, more often then not I'll buy it.

 

In spite of what everyone else had to say, I loved that book for the photos & presentation.
To each his own.

 

+1

 

Would you consider doing a 330P4 book?

 

As it only starts in 1950 it’s missing two important years - 1948, 1949.
Nathan

 

I think the best book out there at the moment on the 330/P4 is this one...

I did quite well with the book number too.

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Does anyone have a copy of this book Ferrari P 1961 - 1973 by Piero Casucci?



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Yes, worth a look if you can find it at a reasonable price.

 

The reasonable price being the trick!

 

Ferrari author Dick Merritt obit from the GM Design newsletter.

Retirees and Friends,

I am sorry to inform you of the passing of fellow retiree Richard (Dick) Merritt.

I received the following note from Bob Ackerman:


Hello Dennis,
I just found out about the passing of Dick Merritt last week in Virginia at the age of ninety. He worked in Bob McClain's studio during the 60's. In 1968 he and Warren Fitzgerald wrote the first book about Ferrari in the USA. He was also known for owning and selling forty eight Ferrari's during his lifetime.
Regards,
Bob Ackerman



Dennis





Richard F. Merritt



Richard F. Merritt (Dick), passed away in his sleep from complications of cancer early Friday morning, March 12, 2021.



Mr. Merritt, born March 1, 1931, in Webster, Iowa, had just turned 90 years old.



At a young age Richard and his family moved from Iowa to Boulder, Colorado. In the early 1950’s while in high school, one of his first cars was a 1932 Ford Roadster hot rod. This car started him down the path of being a car enthusiast for many years to come.

Richard would attend the University of Colorado for an accounting degree in 1956 and an MBA in 1959.



While in Colorado Mr. Merritt met and married his first wife, Donna Akins. Along the way Mr. Merritt served in the US Air Force in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. In 1958, they gave birth to a son, Kendall Merritt. Richard and Donna remained married until 1975.



Upon graduation in 1959, the family moved to Detroit, Michigan, where Mr. Merritt worked for both Ford and General Motors in their design centers. Mr. Merritt then sold new Porsche and Volkswagen automobiles as a full time job. As a hobby, he bought and sold used Ferrari automobiles and parts. Most notably, Mr. Merritt was principal founder of the Ferrari Club of America in 1962 and co-authored with Warren Fitzgerald the first important book on Ferrari automobiles; “Ferrari Sports and Gran Turismo Cars” in 1968. Mr. Merritt authored two additional Ferrari books and co-authored a Porsche book with Susan Miller. In 1973, Mr. Merritt and his family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida. While in Florida he sold new Porsche automobiles at a local dealership.



After he divorced his first wife in 1975, Mr. Merritt moved to Washington, D.C. He represented a farmers’ association of Iowa and Nebraska lobbying for ethanol production to be used in gasohol fuels. During this time he was commonly known as “Mr. Gasohol”.



Mr. Merritt started his thirty five year career at the United States Department of Transportation as a Safety Analyst in 1983. He was most notably known for working with the National Highway Safety Administration’s Vehicle Compliance as their desk expert for cars and motorcycles imported into the United States. Mr. Merritt was known as “Mr. Gray Market.”



Mr. Merritt retired in November 2018, at the age of 87.



In 1993, Mr. Merritt married Swiss born Elisabeth Schuler, his constant companion. He enjoyed her multi-language ability, and she was his translator to car friends worldwide.



Mr. Merritt is survived by his wife Elisabeth Silvana Merritt and his son Kendall, daughter-in-law, Ruth (Soucier), and granddaughter, Riley.



A graveside service will be held on April 30, 2021, at Ketoctin Baptist Church and Cemetery, 16595 Ketoctin Church Road, Purcellville, VA.

Cards are being received c/o Merritt Family, Hall Funeral Home, P.O. Box 896 Purcellville, VA 20134.



An online obituary and guest book are available HERE . In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or Antique Automobile Club of America, Hershey, PA.

 

Thank you for posting this John.

 

Thanks for letting us all know his story.

A great Ferraristi.

"As a hobby, he bought and sold used Ferrari automobiles and parts." Now that's a hobby that's now out of reach for many today unfortunately.

 

48 Ferraris!

 

48 great Ferraris--among them s/n 0728TR the 1958 le Mans winner and many more.

 

TOFM 50.

Marcel Massini

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Awful cover!

 

I agree.

Looks like the promotional photo for a cheesy new buddy cop crime action comedy.