Maserati the Grand Prix, Sports and GT Cars Model by Model, 1926-2003

Tabucchi, Maurizio

ISBN 10: 8879113275 / ISBN 13: 9788879113274

Published by Giorgio Nada Editore, 2004

About this Item

Oversized Hardback. Original 2004 Second English Edition, Revised and Updated. Book is in Near Fine condition, a tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book. Dustjacket is in Near Fine condition, with no creasing and no chipping, Tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. Photos on request. ; 9.75 X 1.25 X 10.75 inches; 363 pages.

Seller Inventory # 228581

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Maserati the Grand Prix, Sports and GT Cars Model by Model, 1926-2003
• Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore
• Publication Date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 8879113275
• ISBN 13: 9788879113274
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Second Revised Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

Painstaking historical and technical research has laid the foundations for this book covering the entire history of one of Italy's most prestigious and legendary car manufacturers. The fascinating story of the Modena factory is closely intertwined with the most significant events that took place in the continual process of socio-economic and industrial development and transformation that has characterized Italy over the last eighty years. 

All Maserati enthusiasts will appreciate the true nucleus of the book composed of technical files reviewing every car, model by model, from the Tipo 26 of 1926 through to advance information on the forthcoming production. The texts are complemented by a superb range of illstrations featuring rare archive photographs and carefully selected technical drawings.

Covers Maserati production from 1926 to 2003 including racing and road cars, engines for cars and boats built by other companies and commercial war vehicles.
 
Includes the story of the Maserati brothers from 1887 until the establishment of OSCA, plus the story of racing in the early Twenties with Isotta Fraschini and Diatto, up to the last Quattroporte model.

Contains detailed lay-outs of all the models produced, chassis numbers of all cars manufactured each year, a description of production modifications and the number of examples built of each model.

Packed with vintage pictures and photographs of lovingly restored cars. The comprehensive story of one of the most glorious car manufacturers the world has known.

About the Author

Involved for many years in the restoration of historical vehicles with a particular interest in vintage cars, Maurizio Tabucchi is consultant at ASI (Italian Vintage Automobile Association) and at RIAR (Alfa Romeo Italian Register). In 2002 he has also been appointed as President of the Technical Commission of the F.I.V.A. He works as a consultant for the major specialized Italian magazines.