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1853. TIME AND TWO SEATS. FIVE DECADES OF LONG DISTANCE RACING. Janos Wimpffen 1999. The World Sports Car, Grand Touring and Manufacturer's Championships. Driver/author signed copy. One of those books which really needs no introduction; a classic masterpiece which will be known to most collectors. Covers pretty much every aspect and every race of sports car racing not just in the UK and US but worldwide from 1953 to 1998. Every race is described in detail, and with a full results table. Most are illustrated with period photos and an attention to detail which is mind-boggling. Pretty much the ultimate reference book for sportscar racing, it's well- laid out and easy to navigate despite its scope. If you need to look up (for example) how Pedro Lano and Ernesto Tonquist fared in the 1954 Buenos Aires 1000km it's here- their Ferrari 225E suffered brake failure on lap 9:-) A huge labour of love by author Wimpffen, the historian for the Bruce McCaw collection and the Motorsport research Group, this runs to two volumes, over two thousand pages and 8.5kg (18lb) This is a limited edition, numbered 112 of 250, signed by Phil Hill, Brian Redman and Derek Bell, all theree of whom have written forewords as well as by Janos Wimpffen . Two volumes in twin slipcase with silver lettered bookcloth all in mint condition. 9.5in x 12.5in x 5in pp.2256 £1400 Click on the images to see larger versions. More information on request. just email us.. |
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1852. JAGUARS AT LE MANS. Superb Michael Turner artwork of the 1988 Silk Cut Jaguar XJR9s approaching the Dunlop Bridge at night. Wonderfully evocative poster in superb original condition with no pinholes creases or other damage. Quarter folded for original mailing. £35. | |
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1851. ASTON MARTINS AT LE MANS. Promo photograph of the Gulf Prodrive Aston Martin team cars on the start/finish straight at Le Mans in 2009. Large format print/poster. 18in 12.5in overall (image is approx. 11 x 11.5in.) in immaculate condition. Supplied rolled in a tube. £22 | |
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1786. BENTLEY: AGAIN 1928. "The Sixth Annual Le Mans 24 Hour Road Race Won for the third time by a Bentley Car" Achievements book published by Bentley Motors Ltd. "Presented with compliments as yet another demonstration of amazing reliability". Gold-embossed light blue card cover with original, tight cord tie. Very clean inside, apart from a water stain at the bottom of the spine which doesn't extend as far as the text or artwork on any page. Photographs, Gordon-Crosby and De Grineau drawings, articles from motoring and national newspapers etc. etc. This is a rare and lovely thing. - I've only ever seen one before! More images or other information on request. 28 numbered pages 6in x 10in. £1200 | |
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1784. LE MANS POSTER 1974. This is a genuine original poster and not a reproduction. It's been professionally mounted on linen which means that it's in perfect condition with no creases, tears or other damage. If you've not come across this method of preserving artwork, the paper is permanently bonded to a heavy linen material which extends about 1 inch beyond the edges and makes the whole thing much more robust and resistant to damage. Poster size is 15.5in x 23.5in. £175 | |
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1485. SPORTS CAR CHAMPIONSHIP Anthony Pritchard. 1972 1st edition. Excellent account of the years 1968-1971 by the expert author of the 'Motor Racing Year' books of the seventies. (see item 1066) This was the period which saw the rise of Porsche and John Wyer's JW Automotive team to great heights, fighting for supremacy with the 5 litre Ferraris. Extremely detailed text covers each of the four seasons race by race, with a wealth of photographs of one of the 'golden ages' of sports car racing. Hardback with dustwrapper in superb condition 6in x 9.5in pp. 240 £40 | |
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1474. FIFTY YEARS OF LE MANS RACING. Autocar special produced in 1973. Articles by S.C.H. "Sammy" Davis on the early days, John Wyer on changes in car design and Tony Brooks on driving the circuit, among others. Great photos throughout including a colour section and reproductions of period magazine articles. Softback in really outstanding condition. A4/ 8.5in x 11in approx. pp. 76 £28 | |
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1168. LE MANS / PORSCHE 1968. A sheet of 20 stamps for the 1968 Le Mans in September 1968 with artwork of what looks like a Porsche 904. Not postage stamps, my best guess is that these are publicity stickers for altering posters, programmes etc. The race was postponed from the usual June date because of civil unrest in France. Overall sheet size 9.5 in x 8in. £12 | |
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1001. LE MANS NEWSPAPERS. b) Nouvelle Republique Sat. 15 Jun 1963. Similar to above. £20 d) Nouvelle Republique Sunday 14 June 1970. Race update (bizarre to be able to read news reports of a race while it is still going on) with the headline "Porsche a la conquete totale du Mans". They weren't wrong; Porsche not only won the race for the first time but won ALL categories and classes! Excellent condition. quarter folded. £15 e) Le Maine Mon. 13 June 1977. "Fantast..Ickx!" Colour pics on cover and pics and text inside giving full results. Complete but one inside page has a tear and a small (2x3 inch) piece missing. £12 |
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964. MG / LE MANS. 1955. Rear view b&w action photo of the MGs driven by Lund and Lockett (41, 64). £30 | |
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956. LE MANS / MATRA. 1973. 50th anniversary postcard with art of Matra, Automobile Club de L'Ouest badge, postmark of Matra franking stamp featuring the same Matra #15. £25 | |
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860. JAGUAR LE MANS MEDIA GUIDE. 1990. Amazingly detailed book giving total information on the World Sports Car Championship, concentrating on the history of Jaguar at Le Mans, details of cars and driver plus photos and details of all entries. Ferrari F1 chief, Ross Brawn is shown as Jaguar Technical Director. 8.5 x 6 in. Glossy. Valuable marque reference. pp.50 £35 | |
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828. MG AT LE MANS. 1980. James Dugdale colour art on cover of completed album of colour trade cards of MGs by Grandee Cigars. Handsome item for display as the album folds out poster-style. 28 colour cards with titling below by MG authority John Thornley. From 'Old Number One' to the MGB. Includes racing versions: Types C, K3, J4, R, etc. Opens to 26 x 16 in. For framing. £75 | |
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575. LE MANS NEWSPAPER. 1963. 'Le Maine' Front page photograph of injured Olthoff after crashing in an Austin-Healey. More photographs of the wreck on the back page. Complete paper. Running results. Quarter folded. £40 | |
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520. JAGUAR D-TYPE ANNIVERSARY DINNER/ LE MANS. 1950-1996. Official racing menu. Cord tied. Le Moulin de Villeray 16 June 1996. List of Jaguar Le Mans victories from 1951 listed on back cover. Nice rare marque item. 6x 8in. £35 | |
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510. LE MANS '63 / ROVER. Illustrated promotional folder relating to the Rover gas turbine. Action photo of Graham Hill at Le Mans in the 00 Rover-BRM. Photos of the Le Mans programme in centre spread with further photos on the development of the gas turbine in various Rovers. Includes turbine power boat. Single-fold, 4-side item. 10x 8in. £55 | |
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495. FERRARI / KONI. Le Mans 1961. Illustrated promotional item. Photographs of Gendebien/ Hill winning Ferrari, Mairesse/ Parkes Ferrari, Noblet/ Guichet Ferrari, Pabst/ Thompson Maserati, Gregory/ Holbert Porsche, Cunningham/ Kimberley Maserati, etc. Double side item for Koni shocks. £40 | |
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413. LE MANS 24 HOURS. Michael Gibson. 1964. Boys' book of motor racing adventure. Art of Aston Martin DBRs, Jaguars. Dustwrapper features Aston at Le Mans. pp.120 £30 |
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