Book Title:  Rand McNally Color Illustrated Guide to Racing Cars

Author:  Piero Casucci

Publishing Date: 1981

Condition:  Excellent like new condition

Format: Softcover

Number of Pages:  256 pages

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Detailed Background

Great reference book that documents a wide variety of race cars, with text and color illustrations of each.  The competition cars include 1907-1939 Formula and Grand Prix cars; 1948-1980 Formula 1 and 2 cars, 1926-1980 Sports Racing and Endurance cars, 1911-1980 Indy Cars, and 1898-1980 Land Speed Record cars.  Some of the cars included are:

·       Maserati 8CM, 250F

·       Alfa Romeo P2, P3, 158, 159

·       Bugatti T-35

·       Auto Union Type C and D

·       Mercedes W125, W154, W163, W165, W196

·       Ferrari 375, 500, 625, 246, 156 Sharknose

·       Ferrari Lancia D50

·       Vanwall

·       Cooper Climax

·       BRM P 56

·       Porsche 804

·       Honda RA 271

·       Ferrari 312

·       Brabham Repco

·       Eagle Weslake

·       Lotus 25. 49, 72, JPS 72

·       Matra Ford MS80

·       Tyrrell

·       McLaren M23

·       Brabham BT45, BT46, and BT48

·       Saudi Williams FW07

·       Shelby Cobra

·       Ford GT 40, Mk. IV

·       Lola T70

·       Alfa Romeo 8C 2300

·       Ferrari 166 S, 750 Monza, 290 MM, 250 Testarossa, 246 P

·       Lotus 11

·       Cunnigham C4R

·       Mercedes 300 SLR

·       Maserati 450S, Birdcage T60/61

·       Aston Martin DBR1/300

·       Alfa Romeo TZ2, 33.2, 33 TT 12

·       Ferrari 250 LM, 330 P2, 330 P4, 512 S, 312 P

·       Porsche RS 550, 904, 908, 917, 917/30, 935

·       Chaparral 2F

·       McLaren M8F

·       Willard Battery Special Parnelli Jones 1963 Indy 500 winner

·       Lotus Ford 29

·       1968 Eagle Indy car

·       Lotus 56 Turbine Indy car

·       1975 Eagle Offy Bobby Unser 1975 Indy 500 winner

·       Bluebird LSR car

·       Mickey Thompson Challenger 1 LSR car

·       Craig Breedlove Spirit of America LSR car

·       Green Monster LSR car

·       Goldenrod LSR car

·       Blue Flame Special LSR car

This is a must have for any fans of vintage race cars, the Monaco Grand Prix, Le Mans, Sebring, Indianapolis, Bonneville Salt Flats, or vintage racing enthusiasts; or anyone who likes Road & Track and Vintage Motorsport.