A unique collection of rare original colour photographs of Grand Prix and sports cars, taken between 1954 and 1959 at races and hillclimbs in England & Ireland. Now available as a paperback, this book is an absolute must for Revivalists and all lovers of classic motorsport.
A unique collection of original colour photographs of Grand Prix and sports cars, taken between 1954 and 1959 at races and hillclimbs in England & Ireland. It was unusual for sporting events in the '50s to be photographed in colour, so this archive is a real treasure, capturing the excitement and atmosphere from a golden age of British motorsport. Despite being unpublished at the time they were taken, these original photographs were unearthed 50 years later, sensitively restored, and then published for the first time in this book. Images of Goodwood, Aintree and Brands Hatch feature classic 1950s racing cars such as Triumphs, Jaguars, Mercedes and Porsches. See close ups of the action and many of the well known drivers of the time - Fangio, Taruffi, Stirling Moss, Masten Gregory, and many more. Martyn Wainwright's love of the sport, and talent for reportage photography shines through in this evocative and authentic collection. An absolute must for Revivalists and all lovers of classic motorsport. This book has been out of print for several years, but is now available again in this new paperback edition as part of Veloce's "Classic Reprint" series.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Dundrod, Tourist Trophy, 11th September 1954
Chapter 2 - Goodwood, 11th April 1955
Chapter 3 - Goodwood, VSCC Meeting, 30th May 1955
Chapter 4 - Lisdoonvarna, Eire, June 1955
Chapter 5 - Aintree, British Grand Prix, 16th July 1955
Chapter 6 - Prescott Hill Climb, 21st August 1955
Chapter 7 - Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, 28th August 1955
Chapter 8 - Dundrod, Tourist Trophy, 22nd September 1955
Chapter 9 - Goodwood Easter Meeting, 2nd April 1956
Chapter 10 - Goodwood Easter Meeting, 22nd April 1957
Chapter 11 - Goodwood Whitsun Meeting, 10th June 1957
Chapter 12 - Brands Hatch Club Meeting, circa July 1957
Chapter 13 - Goodwood Easter Meeting, 7th April 1958
Chapter 14 - Goodwood Easter Meeting, 30th March 1959
Index
