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Formula 1: All the Races 2016–2024, Liberty Media’s Makeover

by Roger Smith

The more nano detail you carry around in your head the harder it is to recall precisely when something happened, or to whom or where. This book is a solid resource for serious folk—and probably an irresistible diversion for just about anybody.

The Stylish Life Grand Prix

Texts by Elizabeth Smith

No matter what you take the title to mean, there’s a good chance you’ll be surprised by what’s in this book, not least the wide variety of photos. Some of them will really put your motorsports knowledge to the test.

From Scratch – Ferrari 330 GT

by Beat Imwinkelried

When Enzo Ferrari first saw the 330 he said it looked like an American had designed it. It had: a young Tom Tjaarda at Pininfarina. This unusual book follows the restoration of a 2+2 in photos.

Lartigue et les Autos de Course

by Pierre Darmendrail & Christophe Lavielle

From a 1905 to a 1978 race, this extraordinary photographer saw the world, and in this case race cars, in a very specific way. Students of photography and racing will find his photos remarkable.

Baden-Baden: The Hidden Motor City

by Roland Seiter

If you know your motoring calendar you know that this town in Germany has a place on it, and has for years. But there are a host of other transportation connections thanks to its specific history and the sort of people that were drawn to it.

Forza Ferrari, How F1’s Most Famous Team Can Win Again

by Nate Saunders

Pay attention to the book title; don’t get hung up on the subtitle. Ferrari is seen not just as any old sporting team but as a national institution, and not just by Italians or fans. Good? Bad? More importantly, why? Answers here.

The Complete Book of Porsche 911 (4th Edition) 

by Randy Leffingwell

Almost like clockwork (every four years or so) an updated edition of this 911 book comes out. It’s a solid cornerstone in a 911 library and, thanks to who the publisher is, a pretty unbeatable value.

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.

The Americans: The Most Iconic U.S. Cars and Their Era

by Blake Z. Rong

The Ghia-badged cover car is certainly eye-catching but would you have pegged the Asimmetrica as American? Or iconic? If such questions do not trouble you enjoy here a highlight reel from Duesenberg SSJ to Tesla Cybertruck.

Corvair Style

by Richard Lentinello

It was voted “Car of the Year” when it came out and its design staff received an industry award. Nine years and 1.8 million cars later it was all over. What happened? This is not the book for probing questions but enthusiastic owner endorsements.

Fabuleuses collections oubliées

by Christian Martin

Whether the collections are fabulous is debatable but the photos here certainly are, and the book itself is a fine example of craft. Behold eight European “collections” that in most cases are glorified junkyards with trees growing through cars and you have to ask yourself what the motives of these people are.

The Bimota Story 

by Ian Falloon

It may be one of the most famous names in the Italian motorcycle industry but it also had more brushes with death and more owners than any that survived. Kawasaki is the largest single stakeholder these days but they leave Bimota to making utterly Italian-flavored bikes.

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