Archive for Author 'Sabu Advani', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.
9600 HP, The Story of the World’s Oldest E-Type
by Philip Porter
Not just any old E-Type but the one from the launch in 1961. It has survived and was gloriously restored—after gathering dust in a barn for two decades. Many hands have touched the car, many things have happened to it—and it’s all here.
The Golden Age of European Railways
by Brian Solomon
Whether looking at pretty pictures or thinking big thoughts about politics and economics, it won’t take any arm-twisting at all to spend hours and hours with this lavishly illustrated and nicely designed book!
GTO/64: The Story of Ferrari’s 250GTO/64
by Doug Nye
The most in-depth story of the seven Grand Tourer Berlinettas that constitute the final year of production. From evolution/design to period racing to thorough details about subsequent owners and activities. And, yes, there ARE new details and new photos!
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
by Dale McIntosh
Among the plethora of performance Chevys of the muscle car era, the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 was at the top of the list. And it is still a hit with collectors and restorers. The best way not to buy a dud is to first buy this book.
Tupolev Tu144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner
by Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov, Vladimir Rigmant
This icon of Soviet national prestige did take to the skies before the Concorde but ended up having a much shorter service life. Of the few publications devoted specifically to this aircraft, this book is the most complete yet.
IMSA 1969–1989
by Mitch Bishop & Mark Raffauf
If you are racing as a pro, you need rules to ensure uniform standards and thus fair competition. Rules are made by sanctioning bodies, and IMSA is one such. Why someone thought it was needed and how it fits into the larger scheme of things is the topic of this fine book.
Auto-tecture: Unique Designs for the Contemporary Garage
by Andreas K. Vetter
Tired of sticking the ole car into its little shed? Need some glam, make a statement, be hip? You’re not alone. This idea book is practical enough to include floor plans but, really, is more about the art of living with a car.
SuperFinds: A Truly Unique Selection of Previously Unseen Photographs of Important Historic Cars As Found in the 1960s And 1970s
by Michael Kliebenstein
Exactly what the long title promises. Ever heard of Corrado Cupellini?? Be prepared to be amazed.
At the Greatest Speed: Gordon Bennett, the Father of International Motor Racing
by Patrick Lynch
An obituary for Bennett couldn’t have said it better: “A novelist could not invent such a figure.” That this newspaper tycoon played a role as a motor racing impresario is almost only a footnote in his loud and colorful life.
The Douglas B-18 and B-23: America’s Forsaken Warriors
by Dan Hagedorn Sr. & Dan Hagedorn Jr.
Jack of all trades, master of none. That’s history’s verdict, but is it deserved? The authors have spent years researching the subject and many of their arguments have generic application to the question of institutionalized bias and uncritical journalism.
Hot Rodding International #13, The Best in Hot Rodding from Around the World
by Larry O’Toole
Take a trip around the world in this international magazine—from Australia—and also dip into hot rod history from auto shows and races to the work of fine artists.
Al Unser Jr.—A Checkered Past
as told to Jade Gurss
“There and back again” could be the theme of this story. It is not about image-burnishing but unblinking candor about the highest highs and the lowest lows, and that racing, even successfully, is not everything.
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