Classic Grand Prix Cars: The Front-Engined Formula 1 Era 1906-1960 (Second Edition) - Hardcover

Ludvigsen, Karl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184425318X ISBN 13: 9781844253180

Publisher: Haynes Pubns, 2006

Synopsis

The front-engined racing car dominated Grand Prix racing for the first half-century of the sport, from the inaugural event in 1906 to the late 1950s. Karl Ludvigsen's authoritative and beautifully illustrated history of the development of these powerful machines celebrates the engineering of their designs and recaptures the pioneering spirit of the golden age of Grand Prix racing.

About this title

About the Author:

Karl Ludvigsen has a distinguished record of accomplishment at senior levels throughout the worldwide motor industry. He has received wide recognition for his work as an editor, journalist, historian and author. Not only has he been employed at senior levels with Ford of Europe, Fiat North America, and General Motors, but he has also been involved in editorial roles with Motor Trend magazine, Auto Age, and Sports Car Illustrated and Car and Driver. Ludvigsen is in demand from the press of North America and Europe as a source of information on industry trends, and he is a frequent speaker at conferences. Currently, Ludvigsen acts as Chairman of Ludvigsen Associates Limited (a consulting company), Managing Director of Euromotor Reports Limited and Director of Ludvigsen Library Limited.

Review:

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 5, 2006

“Mr. Ludvigsen takes a more textbook approach, providing a comprehensive history of the front-engined era. From an early Benz to a late-‘50s Vanwall, Ludvigsen’s text is both descriptive and thorough.”

 

Victory Lane, October 2006

“A very thorough history with terrific cutaway drawings, technical and racing photos ... An absorbing saga to which the reader will return again and again.”

                                                                                                                                                                                              

About this edition

• Publisher: Haynes Pubns
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 184425318X
• ISBN 13: 9781844253180
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 206