- Ferrari Formula 1 through the lenses of two legendary photographers
- Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs, many rarely seen
- Contributions from iconic figures including Piero Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, Stefano Domenicali, Jean Todt and legendary designer Mauro Forghieri
- A must-have book for the Ferrari fan
Ferrari is the beating heart of the global sporting phenomenon that is Formula 1. Its founder, Enzo Ferrari, was born on the racetrack as a competition driver before he became a creator of mythical road cars. No other team can inspire the passion or match the stories of triumph and tragedy. Rainer Schlegelmilch and Ercole Colombo are two of Formula 1’s most legendary photographers. They covered the sport from the 1960s onwards, with amazing access inside the Scuderia. Here, for the first time, they come together to pay tribute to Formula 1’s most iconic team. Ferrari: From Inside and Outside features contributions from iconic figures including Piero Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, Stefano Domenicali, Jean Todt and legendary designer Mauro Forghieri. The book is edited by internationally celebrated Formula 1 commentator and Michael Schumacher’s biographer, James Allen.
The 1950s was a golden era for Detroit, reflecting the endless optimism and futuristic view in America following World War II. Car designers and stylists were inspired by current day fighter jets, space age technology, and chrome. Their creations sported great chrome grilles, bullet-nosed bumpers, enormous tail fins, cockpit-styled dashboards, and frames as big as aircraft carriers. The allure and emotional appeal of these cars has been well document in countless books over the years. But without exception all of these titles look fabulous 50s vehicles as the sum of their parts. None focus specifically on what many consider to be the most distinguishing aspect of many of the cars from the fabulous 50s their front grilles. Great Grilles of the 50s provides a close-up view, both visually and in narrative form, of the best and most dynamic grilles of the era. This 11 x 8.5 inch coffee table size book features 104 all color pages on acid free paper with library quality binding.
Lights Out, Full Throttle is the hilarious account of life in the F1 pit lane from two legends of the sport, Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert. Damon and Johnny here. Motorsport’s answer to Ant and Dec, just a lot more comprehensible and, all in all, a wee bit taller. Between us we have about 100 years’ experience of driving cars quickly and have competed in 261 Grand Prix spawning 25 wins, 49 podiums, one World Championship and 458 championship points. We even have a win at Le Mans to our names, as well as two smashed ankles, a broken arm, a broken wrist, a broken leg, about sixty broken ribs, a pierced upper thigh that missed Johnny’s twig and berries by millimetres, and a bruised ego or three.Basically, we’re two middle-aged men who are both what you might call physically compromised. That said, contrary to popular belief, we still have a modicum of bladder control and can talk Formula 1 with the best of them. Which brings us to our book. Despite its immense popularity, when it comes to things like humour and absurdity, Formula 1 is not exactly a ride on the big dipper and in that respect it hasn’t buttered our parsnips for decades. Well, nil desperandum boys and girls because we, Damon Graham Devereux Hill, OBE, and John Paul Herbert, No BE, are here to put the F back into Formula 1 by ditching aerodynamics, clean air and tyre degradation in favour of honest, forthright opinions and apocryphal stories involving automotive derring-do. And, derring-don’t!
Do you dream of restoring your own classic car? Or do you simply need affordable, time-tested techniques to keep your older model car looking good and on the road? Sargent provides the fundamentals you need to get started!
Drawing upon his extensive experience as a skilled instructor and metal man, Sargent details the basics of sheet metal repair with techniques that have been proven successful on the job and on the road. In this classic primer, Sargent demystifies metalwork with effective techniques for straightening sheet metal. With its emphasis on the basics, Automobile Sheet Metal Repair stands apart from other books on this subject for its remarkably detailed and precise directions. This guide imparts the essentials of everything you need to understand to get started, including:
- Working properties of sheet metal
- Shapes, reinforcements, and damage conditions common to body panels
- Basic repair operations used in metal straightening
- Uses and limitations of hand tools and shop equipment
Sargent asserts that a strong foundation of knowledge and determination are the key tools for success in this line of work. Initially published in 1961, Automobile Sheet Metal Repair remains a timeless primer that furnishes the fundamentals and provides an effective alternative to parts replacement for professional and shadetree mechanics interested in old-school bodywork.
The legendary Canadian racing driver Gilles Villeneuve died on 8 May 1982 on the Zolder track in Belgium. Villeneuve had spent six years in Grand Prix racing with Ferrari, winning six races and widespread acclaim for his performances. Although he never obtained a world title, he won hearts all over the world. Wow Gilles! covers the “reckless” life of Gilles Villeneuve through the photographs of Ercole Colombo and texts by Giorgio Terruzzi. The voices of these two exceptional narrators (both were eyewitnesses to the Canadian race driver’s over-the-top life) guide us along a journey that begins in 1977 and ends in 1982. From his F1 debut to his tragic accident in Belgium, this spectacular photo album allows readers to relive the romanticism of the sport that characterized those years, of which Villeneuve was a key player.
A compelling book about life and works of Ercole Spada and his son Paolo. This Italian grandmaster designed Aston Martin DB4 Zagato, Alfa Romeo Codatronca, TZ1, 2600 SZ and Junior Zagato, Lancia Fulvia and Flavia Zagato, Osca Dromos and many more.
English, hardcover (30 x30 centimetre) 304 pages
One of our early goals for the American Hot Rod Foundation was to publish a book that would attract young people to hot rodding. With so much focus on academics today, it’s easy to forget the practical skills, sheer fun, and the great friendships offered by this special hobby. We finally found the right author for our dream book, and it’s way better and appeals more broadly than we ever imagined. Whether you know nothing about the history and technology of hot rodding, or you’re a full-bore hot rodder today, you will love this book. Michael deLesseps is a lifetime rodder and car builder, a witty storyteller, and a fabulous artist. His wonderful book contains no photos – just sixty amazing watercolor diagrams and pictures! Perfect for children, teens, relatives and friends of rodders, people who are just curious, and anyone already in the hobby today. A beautiful, full-color hard-bound book, printed in America of course. Buy one for yourself, or share it as a gift!
History of the cars designed by Ercole Spada for Carrozzeria Zagato.
Many period photographs.
text in Italian and English
A complete history of the famous Florentine racing cars.
Many period photos
text in English and Italian
“Double Nickel 2” is a long-awaited release of a collection of artworks by Yoshio Nakazawa. He is an active contributor to in American cars and bike specialty magazines, fashion and lifestyle magazines. The book includes air brush, watercolor, and digital works which have been drawn over a the last 25 years, . His work provides a variety of lyrical expressions that let you feel realistic depiction of the subject from rusty junk yards to cool custom bikes, from the classic cars with gleaming chrome which evoke the dry air and smell of America. If you are a fan of cars or automotive art this is a book want to own.
About the author
Born in Tokyo in 1959. Graduated from Tama Art University graphic design department. In 1985, he debuted professionally in a series of motorbike specialty magazines, and released works based on American Hot Rod, Kustom, Biker culture. His work has a realistic descriptive power and lyrical expression and is popluar in a wide range of fields including publication and advertising. In 2008, he was invited to the art show “California Screamin 3” at Los Angeles art gallery “Gasoline” to display his works which received high praise from around the world.
Hard cover 168 pages
