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BOOKS F-L

F1 Images

Amaduzzi

1986. Lavish, large format photo book following the 1985 season. Stunning colour photographs of track action and behind the scenes. Fine

£ 10.00

Famous Racing Cars

Nye

1989. Fifty of the greatest cars from Panhard to Williams-Honda. Each car is fully illustrated with technical and race details. Fine.

£ 15.00

Fangio

Molter

1956. English translation of the original biography. Many b/w photos. No dw, spine faded & slightly bumped otherwise good.

£ 8.00

Fangio - A Pirelli album

Moss

1991 Top quality publication with many unique photographs. Special Numbered Ltd. Ed. 70 /500. Signed 'To Bob Morton, All the best Stirling Moss'

£ 40.00

Faster !

Stewart & Manso

1972 1st ed. Unique personal account of 1970 F1 season based on Jackie Stewart's own diary entries. Good, in slightly chipped dw.

£ 6.00

Fastest Man on Earth * signed copy*

Tremayne

Story of Richard Noble's quest for the LSR. Signed by Noble and the author. Pb Fine

£ 20.00

Ferrari F1 Team Guide

Constanduros

1982. No 3 in Kimberely team guide series. Softback, 24 pp. Lots of photographs, car and driver details. Full race results section. Excellent condition.

£ 10.00

Ferrari Formula 1

Schlegelmilch

1996. Lavish photobook covering 1950 -96. English, German & French text. Large (heavy!) Fine.

£ 15.00

Ferrari The Passion and the Pain

Nottage

1997. High quality production giving the inside story of the 1996 and 1997 seasons. Superb colour photos. Contributions from all the major players plus former drivers. Mint

£ 10.00

Ferrari Turbo

Thompson

1982. The 126C,CX,CK and C2 GP cars 1980-82. Produced in memory of Gilles Villeneuve. 133 pp. with nearly 150 photos. Fine in good dw.

£ 20.00

Ferrari's Drivers

Fenu

1980. Covers 50 years of Italian motor racing from Ascari to Scheckter. Includes exclusive interview with Enzo Ferrari. Well illustrated 199 pages. Fine in good dw.

£ 20.00

Fiat -Images from the Archives 1900 - 1940

 

1989. Fantastic collection of 384 photographs, many full page. Factory scenes; motor racing; construction of the Lingotto factory & test track in Turin; WWI aircraft; military vehicles; dealerships & showrooms from around the world. English text. Printed pictorial boards which seem to be bound upside down! Excellent condition, still in original mailing carton.

£ 40.00

Fiat Sports Cars from 1945 to the X1/9

Robson

1984. All the production sports cars are covered in detail, 1100s,850 coupe, 124 spider etc. 5 Appendices cover Abarth, Lancia, Stratos, Ferrari/Fiat, Fiat Turbine car. Many b/w photos. Fine in slightly rubbed dw. 192pp.

£ 50.00

Fifty Years of Excellence MIRA

Stirley

1995.High quality publication produced to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Motor Industry Research Association. Covers the history of the organisation and details the many ways in which it has contributed to the development of the automotive industry. Well illustrated. Gold titles on blue 'leatherette' - as issued with no dw. Fine.  224pp

£ 45.00

Flying on Four Wheels -Frank Costin and his Car Designs

Ortenburger

1986. Rare, long out of print account of one of the great racing car designers. Covers his work with Vanwall, Lotus, Marcos etc. Many photographs and original drawings. This copy is in 'as new' condition with dw. 217pp

£ 125.00

Ford Escort  and Rallye Sport

Gavin

1973. Written with the co-operation of  Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations, this is a guide to the use of Rallye Sport parts for modifying the Escort for competition use. Many photos and diagrams. Owners inscription on flyleaf. 150pp fine in fine dw.

£ 30.00

Formula 1 World Championship Yearbook 1987/88

Braillon (edit)

1987. Cheaper alternative to Autocourse, Detailed review of 1987 season. Includes feature on Honda's F1 history. Superb colour photos, technical analysis etc. Fine

£ 15.00

Formula 1 Yearbook 1997-98

 

1997. Large format 220 page review of Jacques Villeneuve's championship year. Superb quality photographs,race reviews, statistics etc. Some rubbing to dw otherwise Fine

£ 15.00

Formula 2

Grant

1953. The full history of the formula is described from 1947 up to full GP status in 1952. Details of over 20 different cars from Alta to Simca. Slight foxing to edges/end papers. Cover has repaired tears and edge wear now in protective sleeve.

£ 18.00

Formula 3 A record of 500 c.c. Racing

May

1951. History of the early days of 500 c.c. racing from 1946, including details of hillclimbs, speed trials etc. with results. The author describes his own racing experiences in 1949- 50 competing at venues from Shelsley Walsh to Monaco! Several excellent photographs compliment a very informative and entertaining read. Fine in fine, protected, dw. 210pp

£ 25.00

Formula One - the Cars and Drivers

Turner / Roebuck

1983. Over 80 paintings by Michael Turner combined with commentary by Nigel Roebuck make this a unique survey of F1 racing - from Silverstone in 1951 to Osterreichring in '82. Scarce item. Fine.

£ 25.00

Formula One Decades 1950 -1997

Tipler

1997. Biographical coverage of all 25 World Champions up to Damon Hill in 1996. Excellent photo coverage many colour. Mint

£ 10.00

Formula One Unseen Archives

Hill

2001. Covers Drivers championship from 1950. Lots of previously unpublished photographs from Daily Mail archives- mainly b/w, colour from 1991 on. Fine (* small hole in back dw)

£ 10.00

Formula One Years

Collins/  Edworthy

2002. Year by year coverage of championship including race results. Detailed profiles of approximately 40 drivers. Colour & b/w photos throughout. Mint

£ 12.50

Forty Years of Motoring

Young

1959. A survey of motoring from 1919 to 1959 incorporating the history of the National Benzole Company. Covers development of the car, LSR, and motor sport. Many bw photos. Good. (Owners name on flyleaf)

£ 10.00

Gilles Villeneuve Autocourse Driver Profile

Roebuck

1990. No 4 in the series. Very rare now and much sought after. This is the best copy I have seen. As new condition.

£ 85.00

Glory of Goodwood

Lawrence, Taylor & Nye

1999. Official story of the Goodwood circuit from inception through to the wonderful Revival meetings. Written by 3 of the leading motorsport authors, it is large format and lavishly illustrated. Mint.

£ 30.00

Golden Milestone. 50 Years of the A.A.

Keir

1955. Special edition - blue boards with leather spine insert for gold lettered title. Excellent condition in blue slipcase. Slight fading to spine and edges of slipcase.

£ 25.00

Goodyear 300 Grand Prix Wins

 

1994. Large format photo-book celebrating Goodyear Tyres successes from 1965-'94. Top quality colour photos throughout. 95pp. Board covers. Fine.

£ 12.00

Gordon Bennett Races

Montagu

1963. This is the original Cassell edition with F. Gordon Crosby artwork on dw, now hard to find. Superb account of the great city to city races. Many illustrations and maps. V.g. with edge rubbing to dw, now in protective sleeve.

£ 35.00

Graham

Hill/Ewart

1976. Based on extensive taped interviews, this account of Graham Hill's life is told in his own words. It was completed shortly after he died. Owner's inscription, tape marks to inside covers. Fine. Dw price clipped, slightly rubbed and marked.175pp.

£ 5.00

Grand Prix - The Movie. Souvenir booklet

 

1966. Full colour A4 size 23 pp booklet. Stills from the film, background on the main actors, details of all the drivers involved, 1965 circuit maps. A scarce publication in good condition.

£ 12.00

Grand Prix Book of Motor Racing Quotations

Weber

1995. A collection of over 900 pithy, quirky and wise quotes from drivers, mechanics, journalists, team bosses etc. Fine

£ 5.00

Grand Prix British Winners

Hamilton

1991. Covers 13 British F1 drivers who have won at least 1 GP. Also covers history of each race. Many bw photos. Fine

£ 12.00

Grand Prix Circuits

Nye

1997. Full colour maps, photographs and history of the 17 circuits used for the 1997 championship. Albert Park to Suzuka. Fine

£6.00

Grand Prix Driver

Lang

1954. Herman Lang's autobiography, from mechanic to top driver for Mercedes. Foreword by Alfred Neubauer. Fine in fine dw with very slight loss from top of spine. Now in protective plastic sleeve. Hard to find in this condition. 143pp.

£ 45.00

Grand Prix Greats

Roebuck

1989. A personal appreciation of 25 GP drivers e.g. Ascari, Clark, Piquet, Senna, Prost, Lauda by one of the sports leading writers. Many b/w photos. Sb Fine

£ 10.00

Grand Prix Images

 

1987. Superb collection of colour photographs of cars, drivers and circuits during 1987 from the archives of Autocourse. Landscape format, 144 pp. Fine in slightly rubbed dw.

£ 10.00

Grand Prix Tyrrells

Nye

1975. The jackie Stewart cars of 1970-'73. Numerous b/w photographs. 80pp fine in slghtly rubbed d/w.

£ 15.00

Great Cars -Veteran and Vintage

Sedgwick

1980. Over 120 cars from 1860 to 1930 illustrated and described in chronological order. B/w photographs and colour illustrations. Fine in fine dw.

£ 8.00

Guinness Book of Formula One

Morrison

1989. History; Past Champions; Manufacturers/Drivers; Circuits. Profusely illustrated colour and b/w. Usual high quality from Guinness. Vg/vg

£ 7.50

Guinness Book of Rallying

Davenport

1991. Usual high quality from Guinness stable. History, cars, drivers and detailed statistics.

£ 10.00

Guinness Guide to International Motor Racing

Higham

1995. Covers all the International series, National championships from over 30 countries, drivers etc. Mainly statistical records but very comprehensive. Fine

SOLD

Hamlyn Encyclopaedia of Grands Prix

Hodges

1988. Foreword by James Hunt. Well illustrated guide to cars circuits and drivers. Fine

£ 5.00

Healey Story

Healey

1996. The complete story of the development and competition success of these iconic cars as told by Geoffrey Healey. Foreword by Stirling Moss. 196pp. Fine in fine dw.

£ 15.00

History of Motor Racing

Boddy

1977. Large format book profusely illustrated with photos and artwork. Owners inscription and notes on flyleaf. 305pp. Fine in marked dw.

£ 5.00

Illustrated History of the Bentley Car

W. O. Bentley

1964. W.O.'s own summary of his cars. Details of workshops, sporting successes and technical details of all the cars . Many b/w illustrations. Some adhesive tape marks on flyleaves. Dw price clipped with small hole on lower spine but now in protective sleeve..190pp.

£ 25.00

Images of Shelsley

Cooper

1995.Lovely softback photobook produced by Midland Automobile Club. Foreword by Denis Jenkinson. Includes list of winners and F.T.D.s from 1905 - 94. 97pp excellent condition

£ 25.00

Inside Formula One 1996

Nicholson        & Hamilton

1996. Each of the 11 teams from Arrows to Williams which competed in the 1996 season is described in depth along with superb colour photos. Fine

£ 10.00

Into the Water Barrier

Campbell

1955 (1st ed.) The story of the water speed record on Ulswater in 1955. Owner's name inside front cover Slight damage to dw but with protective plastic cover. Good

£ 20.00

Jack Brabham - When the Flag Drops

Brabham

1971 Ist edit. Signed copy of the three times World Champion. Fine - dw bumped with small patch missing & slight tears, but now protected in plastic cover.

£ 40.00

Jack Brabham's Motor Racing Book

Brabham

1960. Brabham's own story of his rise from dirt tracks to F1 world champion. Dw. marked, edges torn. Good

£ 20.00

Jaguar

 Montagu

1986. 5th edition of acclaimed account of the Jaguar company and its cars, including racing history. Fully illustrated, some colour. Superb Jaguar reference. Owner inscription - otherwise Fine

£ 20.00

Jaguar XK 120/ XK140 Super Profile

Porter

1987. Concise reference guide from the excellent Haynes series. Model history ; technical spec; road tests; buying guide;photo gallery. Printed board covers. Mint

£ 10.00

Jaguar. Illustrated History of the World's Most Elegant Car

Hicks

1991. Landscape format photobook. Superb colour photographs from SS100 to XJS coupe. 128 pgs. Fine

£ 10.00

James Hunt - The Biography

Donaldson

1994. 1st edt. Completed after James Hunt's death, this is probably the most authoritative biography of this gifted and complex driver. Foreword by Murray Walker. Fine/fine.

£ 8.00

Jim Clark

Dymock

1997. A fresh look at the career of Jim Clark. Includes many new photographs plus previously unpublished contemporary material. Mint

SOLD

Jim Clark Remembered

Gauld

1975. Complete racing record, many b/w photographs. Foreword by Jackie Stewart. Owners inscription, dw price clipped and taped. 143pp. Fine.

£ 10.00

Jim Clark Remembered 2nd Ed.

Gauld

1984. Second Edition. Updated version of superb tribute to Jim Clark with a remarkable collection of photographs. Fine. Dw. has slight tear on spine.144pp.

£ 20.00

Jim Clark Story

Gavin

1967. Bill Gavin was a leading motorsport journalist in New Zealand and a close personal friend of Jim Clark. Considered by many to be the best Clark biography. Dw clipped and minor damage to 4 pages.

£ 35.00

Jim Clark. Autocourse Driver Profile

Nye

1991. No. 8 in the series. Usual high quality Autocourse publication. Extensively illustrated. Now hard to find. Printed boards.

£ 40.00

Jochen Rindt. Autocourse Driver Profile

Henry

1990. No. 6 in the series . Autocourse publication. Printed boards. Some wrinkling of inside back cover otherwise fine.

£ 30.00

Jowett Javelin and Jupiter. The Complete Story

McAuley            / Nankivell

2003. Complete story of these fine cars told by two acknowledged experts. Crowood Autoclassic series. 169pp. Mint in fine dw.

£ 12.00

Keke - An Autobiography

Botsford           & Rosberg

1985. "- ruthlessly honest book about himself and his colleagues". Scarce title.

£ 40.00

Lamborghini Countach

Bennett

1993. Excellent pictorial tribute to the Italian supercar in the Osprey 'Classic Marques' series. High quality colour photographs, most taken specifically for the book. Full colour printed boards, no dw. Fine. 128pp.

£ 12.00

Lamborghini Countach LP500,LP400, Countach & S V12 mid-engine

Marchet & Coltrin

1981. First edition. Comprehensive review with many b/w photographs, technical specifications etc. One of the Osprey AutoHistory series. Fine in fine dw. 135pp.

£ 10.00

Lanchester Motor Cars

Bird/Hutton-Stott

1965. History of the famous marque which introduced many pioneering aspects of car design. Several appendices cover technical aspects, clubs and racing successes at Brooklands. Many b/w illustrations and photos. 234pp. Fine in fine dw.

£ 30.00

Legend of the Lotus Seven

Ortenburger

1986. Complete history of the development of the 'do-it-yourself' sportscar. Comprehensive summary of all the variants, technical specifications, racing modifications etc. Many b/w photographs. Fine in fine dw. 170pp.

£ 50.00

Living With Speed  -Hillclimbing

Burr

1997. The story of the 1996 British Hillclimb Championship. Excellent coverage of the sport. Every venue described with text and many photos. "Roy's Run ' - Roy Lane's  driving notes for each hill. 168pp excellent condition in protected dw.

£ 48.00

Lotus and Caterham Sevens

 

Coulter

1988. Guide to the development of the Lotus 7 and its Caterham successors. MRP Collectors Series.Includes buying guide, full technical specifications. Many b/w photos. 144pp.  Fine. in fine dw.

 £17.00

Lotus Elan The Complete Story

Taylor

1990. A wealth of information for the Elan enthusiast. Technical specifications, road tests, interviews with the personalities behind the project. Tips on buying, running and restoration. Many colour photographs. Fine in fine dw. 208pp

£ 35.00

Lotus F1 Team Guide

Constanduros

1983. No 6 in Kimberely team guide series. Softback, 24 pp. Lots of photographs, car and driver details. Full race results section. Excellent condition.

£ 10.00

Lotus File - Seven, Eiite, Elan & Europa

Hughes

1987. Detailed analysis of the Lotus range of cars by Classic & Sportscar editor Mark Hughes. Common problems, restoration, buying guide, specifications & performance figures are all covered. Fine, printed boards.110pp

£ 30.00

 

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