New in 2008
Derek Minter: King of Brands
Sixth in the series, Derek Minter: King of Brands
provides a unique, in-depth and richly-illustrated
biography of one of the world's greatest-ever motorcycle
racing stars.
Also Available
Mike Hailwood: The Fans' Favourite
A fascinating new book that describes Mike-the-Bike's long and varied career concentrating on the racing years and the motorcycles as well as his life off the track.
Alec Issigonis:
The Man who Made the Mini
A fascinating study of Alec Issigonis, the brilliant
designer of the Morris Minor and the Mini. His ingenious
and effective designs had a deep, lasting influence
on the evolution of the motor car and on the wider
history of industrial design.
Le Mans
'55
A thrilling recreation of the events which led up
to the worst crash in motor racing history. Drawing
in the consummate Juan-Manuel Fangio, the English
playboys Mike Hawthorn and Lance Macklin, a pseudonymous
French driver and an awful toll of spectators, the
Le Mans disaster was a turning point in motorsport.
The foundation of the modern safety standards, the
crash also provides an opportunity to draw an intriguing
snapshot of international motorsport in the post-war
period.
Full list of motorsport and automotive titles
Alec Issigonis: The Man Who Made the Mini
Four Seasons
At Ferrari: The Lauda Years
Le Mans
'55: The crash that changed the face of motor racing
Nuvolari
 
Recommended links
We've used this section to guide you to some of the
very many sites on the internet that may be of interest.
Please do email
us if you have any other suggestions for links
we might add.
Formula
One Art & Genius
Formula One's history from the earliest times to the
present day, with loads of quality images.
Isle
of Man TT
Official site for the world's most famous motorbike
race, with heaps of statistics and competitions to
win.
The
invention of the automobile
A brief guide to the early history of the motorcar,
with links to other related subjects.
The
Vintage Sports Car Club
Website forum, calendar of events and details of membership.
The
Vintage Motor Cycle Club
Details of forthcoming events and how to become a
member.
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