Silver Arrows in Camera, 1951-55: A Photographic Portrait of Mercedes-Benz in Sports Car and Grand Prix Racing
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (565 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844259439 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorAnthony Pritchard, a well-known and highly regarded motorsport historian, is the author of a number of successful Haynes books including race histories of Aston Martin, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche and the Mille Miglia, as well as the well-received Silver Arrows in Camera.
The book contains international race results and key driver biographies.. Packed with historical and technical detail, this large-format, lavishly-illustrated book has a strong anecdotal content, including new interviews with drivers from the 1930s and 1950s. There are author interviews with Manfred von Brauchitsch, aged 94, Karl Kling, 90, Hans Herrmann, 72, and Britain’s favorite racer Sir Stirling Moss. The book covers the post-war revival including the sports coupés that won Le Mans in 1952, the sensational 300SLR racers, and the W196 grand prix cars. Also covered are the Juan Manuel Fangio/Moss partnership, and the famous 1955 Moss/Jenkinson Mille Miglia victory; Formula 1 with Sauber, then McLaren, with profiles of the team principals and drivers; and the US CART Championship and spe
Anthony Pritchard, a well-known and highly regarded motorsport historian, is the author of a number of successful Haynes books including race histories of Aston Martin, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche and the Mille Miglia, as well as the well-received Silver Arrows in Camera.
"Magnifique!" according to Rabe Anton. Anthony Pritchard is one of the more prolific historians of motor racing writing today--a status NOT initially promising an outstanding book owing to over-productivity. Nonetheless, Silver Arrows in Camera 1952-1956 is a singular and enduring achievement by an experienced and talented author.The book is a companion to Pritchard's earlier Silver Arrows in Camera in the 19Magnifique! Anthony Pritchard is one of the more prolific historians of motor racing writing today--a status NOT initially promising an outstanding book owing to over-productivity. Nonetheless, Silver Arrows in Camera 1952-1956 is a singular and enduring achievement by an experienced and talented author.The book is a companion to Pritchard's earlier Silver Arrows in Camera in the 1930s, itself a splendid piece of work. This volume is every bit as stunning as the first one was, if not more so. The title follows the same formula: some color but largely black and white images documenting Mercedes' entire racing campaign event. 0s, itself a splendid piece of work. This volume is every bit as stunning as the first one was, if not more so. The title follows the same formula: some color but largely black and white images documenting Mercedes' entire racing campaign event. Fantastic EFIII Great book. A must have for any fan of the early silver arrows era. Great old pictures and content.