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THE HISTORY OF MOTOR RACING

by William Boddy

Published by W.H. Smith. Circa. 1988

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. The whole story of motor racing from the 'Reliability Trial' of 1894 through to modern Grand Prix racing. Revised and updated Edition. Large format. Black cloth boards, white title to spine. Colour and b/w photos. 288 pages including index.

Light rubbing to spine & corners. Light browning to endpapers and text block. Dustwrapper is edge-creased with a small tear to top of spine (no loss); spine lightly faded.

ISBN: 0356151220
Stock no. 2139544

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Contents

  • 1. Pioneers of the Track:
  • The Cars 1894-1914
  • The Races 1894-1914
  • 2. Improving the Breed:
  • The Cars 1914-39
  • The Races 1914-39
  • 3. The Racer Comes of Age:
  • The Cars 1939-60
  • The Races 1939-60
  • 4. The Age of Reason:
  • The Cars 1960-83
  • The Races 1960-83
  • 5. The State of the Art:
  • The Cars and the Races 1983-87

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