When the 495bhp Gallardo was launched in 2004, motoring journalists were impressed - this stylish supercar combined the ferocity of Lamborghini with the polish and practicality of Audi and, at around GBP115,000, didn't scorch the wallet quite as much as its bigger brother, the Murcielago. Lamborghin[...]
Joining Haynes' growing stable of distinguished Porsche titles, this definitive volume tells the full story of Porsche's famed sports prototype and competition sports cars from 1953-1972. Authoritatively written and beautifully illustrated, it chronicles the 'giant-killing' years when Porsche was lo[...]
Here is an in-depth guide to notable people associated with the legendary Scuderia Ferrari over the years, including the Ferrari family, drivers, engineers, team managers, important mechanics and coachbuilders. From legendary Ferrari drivers such as Tazio Nuvolari, Mike Hawthorn, Pedro Rodriguez and[...]
In their battle for supremacy in the years leading up to the Second World War, Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union dominated Grand Prix racing. This lavishly illustrated record of the greatest, but also notorious, period of motor racing history provides detailed photographic coverage of the two German team[...]
This lavish photographic history chronicles the second great historic period of Mercedes-Benz in Grand Prix racing, together with the team's sports car achievements in the post-war years. This is the period of Moss and Fangio, two of the greatest ever drivers, and also of Moss' extraordinary 1955 Mi[...]
The history of racing Ferraris is extremely complex, with a succession of brilliant, interesting, and sophisticated competition cars that have vied for supremacy on the race tracks of the world for over 60 years. In this book, author Anthony Pritchard, a leading motor racing historian and a keen ent[...]
"Poets & Writers" Best Books for Writers selection"Publishers Weekly" Top 10: Literary Biographies, Essays & Criticism In an essay entitled Spirit and Vision Melissa Pritchard poses the question: Why write? Her answer reverberates throughout "A Solemn Pleasure," presenting an undeniable case for bot[...]