Author: David Wheeler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913089207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
First seen as the course car at the 1960 Le Mans 24 hour race, the elegant Ferrari 250 Gran Turismo 2+2 Pininfarina, or GTE as it has become known, was Ferrari's first four-seat production car and an outstanding commercial success, underwriting the company's racing activity. Built upon the same running gear as the iconic Ferrari 250 two-seaters, the GTE continued in production until 1963, by which time 954 examples had been built. Initially popular as a "gentleman's express," the car was typically finished in conservative colours which emphasised its stunning lines.But after a few years and several owners they were sadly often neglected and came to be regarded simply as donors upon which to build replicas of other Ferraris. Thanks to the efforts of a number of enthusiastic owners who have dedicated themselves to maintaining, restoring and preserving these wonderful cars, about half of them still exist today as GTEs, valued for their beauty and history. In researching this definitive history of the model, the author consulted with respected Ferrari historians, enjoying access to their archives. He traveled extensively to view and document more than 125 examples of these cars around the world. The book is published in a limited edition of 750 copies to celebrate the 60th birthday of the three Series of the 250 GTE.
Ferrari 250 Gte
Author: David Wheeler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913089207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
First seen as the course car at the 1960 Le Mans 24 hour race, the elegant Ferrari 250 Gran Turismo 2+2 Pininfarina, or GTE as it has become known, was Ferrari's first four-seat production car and an outstanding commercial success, underwriting the company's racing activity. Built upon the same running gear as the iconic Ferrari 250 two-seaters, the GTE continued in production until 1963, by which time 954 examples had been built. Initially popular as a "gentleman's express," the car was typically finished in conservative colours which emphasised its stunning lines.But after a few years and several owners they were sadly often neglected and came to be regarded simply as donors upon which to build replicas of other Ferraris. Thanks to the efforts of a number of enthusiastic owners who have dedicated themselves to maintaining, restoring and preserving these wonderful cars, about half of them still exist today as GTEs, valued for their beauty and history. In researching this definitive history of the model, the author consulted with respected Ferrari historians, enjoying access to their archives. He traveled extensively to view and document more than 125 examples of these cars around the world. The book is published in a limited edition of 750 copies to celebrate the 60th birthday of the three Series of the 250 GTE.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913089207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
First seen as the course car at the 1960 Le Mans 24 hour race, the elegant Ferrari 250 Gran Turismo 2+2 Pininfarina, or GTE as it has become known, was Ferrari's first four-seat production car and an outstanding commercial success, underwriting the company's racing activity. Built upon the same running gear as the iconic Ferrari 250 two-seaters, the GTE continued in production until 1963, by which time 954 examples had been built. Initially popular as a "gentleman's express," the car was typically finished in conservative colours which emphasised its stunning lines.But after a few years and several owners they were sadly often neglected and came to be regarded simply as donors upon which to build replicas of other Ferraris. Thanks to the efforts of a number of enthusiastic owners who have dedicated themselves to maintaining, restoring and preserving these wonderful cars, about half of them still exist today as GTEs, valued for their beauty and history. In researching this definitive history of the model, the author consulted with respected Ferrari historians, enjoying access to their archives. He traveled extensively to view and document more than 125 examples of these cars around the world. The book is published in a limited edition of 750 copies to celebrate the 60th birthday of the three Series of the 250 GTE.
Scuderia Filipinetti
Author: Ed Heuvink
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782847070163
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book describes the story of the Filipinetti Team, a legendary figure of the 60s and 70s. Based in Geneva, it took part in numerous sports car championships. The Filipinetti Team used various Ferraris, thanks to its privileged relationship with the Commendatore himself. The book includes various anecdotes and depicts the golden age of motor racing.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782847070163
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book describes the story of the Filipinetti Team, a legendary figure of the 60s and 70s. Based in Geneva, it took part in numerous sports car championships. The Filipinetti Team used various Ferraris, thanks to its privileged relationship with the Commendatore himself. The book includes various anecdotes and depicts the golden age of motor racing.
Mercedes-Benz W123
Author: James Taylor
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785006061
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
The Mercedes-Benz W123 was launched in 1976 and sales quickly surpassed those of its predecessor, the W114. The W123 went on to become the most successful Mercedes, selling 2.7 million cars. Mercedes-Benz W123 - The Complete Story explores the life of this highly regarded executive car from its initial evolution, development and production to the creation of new models and its success in motorsport. The book features the styling, engineering and technical advances introduced over the lifetime of the three series; full technical specifications together with customer options, equipment and interior trim for each model; production numbers and vehicle number sequences and finally there is a section on the little-known details of the manufacture of the car in China.It is superbly illustrated with 240 colour and black & white photographs. James Taylor is a professional motoring writer with over thirty years' experience and Mercedes-Benz is one of his favourite car manufacturers.
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785006061
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
The Mercedes-Benz W123 was launched in 1976 and sales quickly surpassed those of its predecessor, the W114. The W123 went on to become the most successful Mercedes, selling 2.7 million cars. Mercedes-Benz W123 - The Complete Story explores the life of this highly regarded executive car from its initial evolution, development and production to the creation of new models and its success in motorsport. The book features the styling, engineering and technical advances introduced over the lifetime of the three series; full technical specifications together with customer options, equipment and interior trim for each model; production numbers and vehicle number sequences and finally there is a section on the little-known details of the manufacture of the car in China.It is superbly illustrated with 240 colour and black & white photographs. James Taylor is a professional motoring writer with over thirty years' experience and Mercedes-Benz is one of his favourite car manufacturers.
Ferrari by Vignale
Author: Marcel Massini
Publisher: Nada
ISBN: 9788879110853
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : it
Pages : 200
Book Description
Catalog of Ferrari racing automobiles designed by Alfredo Vignale.
Publisher: Nada
ISBN: 9788879110853
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : it
Pages : 200
Book Description
Catalog of Ferrari racing automobiles designed by Alfredo Vignale.
Carchitecture
Author: Thijs Demeulemeester
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9789401461030
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Takes you on a trip through some iconic houses and the unique cars that match them in elegance of design and construction
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9789401461030
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Takes you on a trip through some iconic houses and the unique cars that match them in elegance of design and construction
Ultimate Ferrari 250 GTO
Author: James Page
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913089023
Category : Ferrari automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Ultimate Ferrari GTO explores the story of this iconic family of cars in more detail and with more authority than ever before. Introduced in 1962 as the final evolutionary step in the long-running 250 GT series, the GTO was the last and best GT racer of the front-engine era. It remained at the forefront for three seasons, winning a hat-trick of World Championship titles for Ferrari. Ever since, GTOs have retained their exalted status not just because of their racing achievements but also their exquisite beauty, undoubted charisma and -- for those lucky enough to have experienced this -- peerless driveability. Indeed, the GTO's illustrative reputation has made it the world's most desirable car, as confirmed by the record-breaking prices repeatedly paid for the finest examples. Packed with superb photographs, many not previously published, this lavish two-volume production does true justice to this ultimate car.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913089023
Category : Ferrari automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Ultimate Ferrari GTO explores the story of this iconic family of cars in more detail and with more authority than ever before. Introduced in 1962 as the final evolutionary step in the long-running 250 GT series, the GTO was the last and best GT racer of the front-engine era. It remained at the forefront for three seasons, winning a hat-trick of World Championship titles for Ferrari. Ever since, GTOs have retained their exalted status not just because of their racing achievements but also their exquisite beauty, undoubted charisma and -- for those lucky enough to have experienced this -- peerless driveability. Indeed, the GTO's illustrative reputation has made it the world's most desirable car, as confirmed by the record-breaking prices repeatedly paid for the finest examples. Packed with superb photographs, many not previously published, this lavish two-volume production does true justice to this ultimate car.
Lancia Loraymo
Author: Brandes Elitch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990921417
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A limited-edtion book about cars designed by Raymond Loewy. Book focuses on his design of a "one-off" Lancia called the Loramyo that he had built for himself. It then follows an intriguing trail of how it changed hands, then disappeared for a time only to be reappear in a junkyard twenty years later. The wrecked car was later gifted to Lancia in Italy by the US Lancia Club for their collection in Turin Italy. Today it is fully restored. A fascinating tale about American car design since 1930!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990921417
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A limited-edtion book about cars designed by Raymond Loewy. Book focuses on his design of a "one-off" Lancia called the Loramyo that he had built for himself. It then follows an intriguing trail of how it changed hands, then disappeared for a time only to be reappear in a junkyard twenty years later. The wrecked car was later gifted to Lancia in Italy by the US Lancia Club for their collection in Turin Italy. Today it is fully restored. A fascinating tale about American car design since 1930!
Ferrari in Camera
Author: Geoffrey Goddard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780952300915
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780952300915
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
FERRARI 250 GTE Meets Le Mans
Author: Cyrille Jaquinot
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781389235122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
One more book on Ferrari ?Yes, but no one has written a book on the Ferrari 250 GTE 2 + 2 model.Today in 2017, this is a first step thanks also to my photographer friends.The magic number for many Ferrari enthusiast is that of the famous 250 series which represents 14 years of production (1952-1966), with numerous bodies from different coachbuilders, many sometimes-similar models, one-offs and racing specials.The 250 GTE 2+2 was the biggest commercial success of Ferrari.Relive this unforgettable moment of this third International 250 GTE 2+2 Meeting at Le Mans 2016.17 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2s from 7 different European countries participated in the Meeting.14 GTEs took the track of the Circuit to commemorate the first official presentation of the Ferrari 250 GTE in June 1960 in Le Mans, 56 years after.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781389235122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
One more book on Ferrari ?Yes, but no one has written a book on the Ferrari 250 GTE 2 + 2 model.Today in 2017, this is a first step thanks also to my photographer friends.The magic number for many Ferrari enthusiast is that of the famous 250 series which represents 14 years of production (1952-1966), with numerous bodies from different coachbuilders, many sometimes-similar models, one-offs and racing specials.The 250 GTE 2+2 was the biggest commercial success of Ferrari.Relive this unforgettable moment of this third International 250 GTE 2+2 Meeting at Le Mans 2016.17 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2s from 7 different European countries participated in the Meeting.14 GTEs took the track of the Circuit to commemorate the first official presentation of the Ferrari 250 GTE in June 1960 in Le Mans, 56 years after.
The First Three Shelby Cobras
Author: Gordon Bruce
Publisher: Porter Press
ISBN: 9781907085550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The First Three Shelby Cobras, the third book in the acclaimed Exceptional Cars series, tells the story of three remarkable cars, the first AC Cobras created by the legendary Carroll Shelby in 1962 and now favorites of sports-car enthusiasts throughout the world. The prototype CSX2000 has been described as the “most important American car”, although it was built on a British AC Ace chassis with an American Ford V8 engine. It was retained by the Shelby family until 2016, when it sold at auction for a record $13.75 million. CSX2001 was the first production Cobra, and was delivered to American racing driver Ed Hugus. It was later sold to Frenchman Jean-Marie Vincent, who raced in the Tour de France and in numerous European hillclimbs. CSX2002 was the first Cobra to race and nearly won its inaugural outing at Riverside, driven by Bill Krause, until sidelined by a broken rear hub. It did take the first ever Cobra win, with Dave MacDonald at Tucson in March 1963. Its success led to a series of competition wins that made Shelby's Cobras famous and admired across the globe. All three cars are now the pride of car collections in the United States of America. CSX2000 and CSX2002 are part of the Larry Miller Collection, and CSX2001 belongs to California-based motorsport aficionado Bruce Meyer.
Publisher: Porter Press
ISBN: 9781907085550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The First Three Shelby Cobras, the third book in the acclaimed Exceptional Cars series, tells the story of three remarkable cars, the first AC Cobras created by the legendary Carroll Shelby in 1962 and now favorites of sports-car enthusiasts throughout the world. The prototype CSX2000 has been described as the “most important American car”, although it was built on a British AC Ace chassis with an American Ford V8 engine. It was retained by the Shelby family until 2016, when it sold at auction for a record $13.75 million. CSX2001 was the first production Cobra, and was delivered to American racing driver Ed Hugus. It was later sold to Frenchman Jean-Marie Vincent, who raced in the Tour de France and in numerous European hillclimbs. CSX2002 was the first Cobra to race and nearly won its inaugural outing at Riverside, driven by Bill Krause, until sidelined by a broken rear hub. It did take the first ever Cobra win, with Dave MacDonald at Tucson in March 1963. Its success led to a series of competition wins that made Shelby's Cobras famous and admired across the globe. All three cars are now the pride of car collections in the United States of America. CSX2000 and CSX2002 are part of the Larry Miller Collection, and CSX2001 belongs to California-based motorsport aficionado Bruce Meyer.