McLaren M23: 1973 onwards (all marks) (Owners' Workshop Manual)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (885 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0857333127 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The McLaren M23 first appeared in 1973, and became McLaren’s first World Championship winner when Emerson Fittipaldi took the title in 1974. Here, in this new Haynes Manual, is unique perspective on what it takes to restore, maintain and race a McLaren M23, as well as an insight into the design, engineering and development of this landmark Formula 1 car.. As depicted in the new feature film Rush, James Hunt gloriously repeated the feat in 1976 after a mighty season-long battle with Niki Lauda
Freelance journalist Ian Wagstaff won the Mercedes Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his book, The British at Le Mans. His current work for Racecar Engineering, Race Engine Technology, Performance Racing Industry, The Paddock, The Red Bulletin and Auto Technology takes him to races throughout Europe and the USA, including the Indianapolis 500.. He wrote for Autosport and Motoring News before becoming press and promotions manager at Silverstone in the late 1970s
Excellent reference for the M23 Dave White I recently purchased the re-released Tamiya McLaren M23 and was looking for some good basic reference material. Although (as stated) this book covers the evolution of the M23 over several years I found it adequate for my general purposes and very informative on the development of F1 cars during the 70's. I am at the infancy of my interest in Formula One and after seeing Rush in theaters last year this book lets you see not only pics from the filming of the movie but gives you a look into the past with the archival photos of James Hunt and the other drivers.. This is not your father's Owner's Workshop Manual I would think that Haynes workshop manuals are known worldwide to the do it yourself auto repairman. Always with photos, drawings and detailed explanations on how to take vehicles apart, fix them and put them back together. If that is what you are looking for in this book, you will be very much disappointed and I am very surprised that this book is sub-titled as an "Owner's Workshop Manual"!However, all is not lost.What this book is, is a nice little history of the McLaren M23 Grand Prix car. There is good historical information including views from former drivers, mechanics and current owners, chassis history and race results.. Quite the unexpected surprise! I had not even heard that Haynes was doing books like this and the Lotus 72 manual, I just bought it on a whim. Absolutely entertaining and very informative! And no, this book was certainly not written expecting to be used as a shop manual for a car of which only 13 copies or so were made, it is an excellent history of the car and the era. I am so glad I bought this!
He wrote for Autosport and Motoring News before becoming press and promotions manager at Silverstone in the late 1970s. His current work for Racecar Engineering, Race Engine Technology, Performance Racing Industry, The Paddock, The Red Bulletin and Auto Technology takes him to races throughout Europe and the USA, including the Indianapolis 500.. About the AuthorFreelance journalist Ian Wagstaff won the Mercedes Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his book, The British at Le Mans