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The Veloce Publishing book La Carrera Panamericana The Worlds Greatest Road Race! By John Tipler presents an eye-opening account of the fantastic Carrera Panamericana. With stunning pictures of the countryside, cities, and participants in action, readers are transported to Mexico for a first-hand view of the race. The book is divided into two halves, the early years and the modern race for classic cars.
The early years of La Carrera Panamericana were full of excitement, glamour, financial intrigue, and tragedy. Major players in the auto industry, such as Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Porsche, all took part. The race was banned after the 1954 event due to fatalities on the track, but it was reinstated in 1987 as a rally-style race with half-a-dozen special stages a day.
The modern race sees brash American stock cars like Studebaker, Hudson, Lincoln, or Oldsmobile bodywork, powered by 600bhp NASCAR V8 engines and spaceframe chassis, competing against modified 50s and 60s European classics. Everywhere the entourage goes, enthusiastic spectators mob them, waving, cheering, and even demanding souvenirs.
The book includes 350 stunning images, maps of the modern and original 1950s routes, and results of original events. The models covered are diverse, ranging from Lincoln Capri, Hudson Hornet, Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Porsche 550 Spyder, VW Beetle, Austin-Healey, Lancia, Ferrari, Studebaker Regal Starliner, Porsche 356, Triumph TR3, Porsche 911, Volvo PV544, Saab 96, Volvo 121, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint GT, AR Giulia Berlina, Ford Falcon/Galaxie/Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, AC Cobra, MGB, Jaguar E-type, Mk II, Lotus Elise.
If you're a fan of car racing, particularly classic car racing, La Carrera Panamericana The Worlds Greatest Road Race! is a must-read. With vivid narrative, stunning imagery, and detailed information presented in a well-organized format, this book is sure to impress.
The early years of La Carrera Panamericana were full of excitement, glamour, financial intrigue, and tragedy. Major players in the auto industry, such as Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Porsche, all took part. The race was banned after the 1954 event due to fatalities on the track, but it was reinstated in 1987 as a rally-style race with half-a-dozen special stages a day.
The modern race sees brash American stock cars like Studebaker, Hudson, Lincoln, or Oldsmobile bodywork, powered by 600bhp NASCAR V8 engines and spaceframe chassis, competing against modified 50s and 60s European classics. Everywhere the entourage goes, enthusiastic spectators mob them, waving, cheering, and even demanding souvenirs.
The book includes 350 stunning images, maps of the modern and original 1950s routes, and results of original events. The models covered are diverse, ranging from Lincoln Capri, Hudson Hornet, Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Porsche 550 Spyder, VW Beetle, Austin-Healey, Lancia, Ferrari, Studebaker Regal Starliner, Porsche 356, Triumph TR3, Porsche 911, Volvo PV544, Saab 96, Volvo 121, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint GT, AR Giulia Berlina, Ford Falcon/Galaxie/Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, AC Cobra, MGB, Jaguar E-type, Mk II, Lotus Elise.
If you're a fan of car racing, particularly classic car racing, La Carrera Panamericana The Worlds Greatest Road Race! is a must-read. With vivid narrative, stunning imagery, and detailed information presented in a well-organized format, this book is sure to impress.
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