The Complete Book of the World Rally Championships: The First 30 Years

Hope-Frost, Henry; Davenport, John

ISBN 10: 0760319545 / ISBN 13: 9780760319543

Published by Motorbooks Intl, 2004

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Excellent overall condition. No tears or marks, binding and boards, and dust cover in excellent condition.
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For 30 years some of the most talented and bravest drivers have battled across the continents of the world to claim what is arguably motorsport's toughest prize: the World Rally Championship. Now a multi-million dollar, global technology battle and terrestrial television phenomenon played out over the frozen wastes of Finland, the dusty plains of Australia and the sun-kissed mountain roads of Corsica, the WRC has reached its 30th birthday. This book celebrates that important milestone and paints an exhaustively detailed picture of the people and personalities who have shaped this great sport. "The Complete Book of the World Rally Champions provides a biographical account of the 65 men who have won at least one World Championship Rally since 1973. The biographies are complied by the sport's leading writers and historians and complemented by stunning photography. The book includes a detailed and accurate statistical career record of each driver, plus highlights of all the significant cars.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Book of the World Rally Championships: The First 30 Years
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760319545
• ISBN 13: 9780760319543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 3.175W x 25.4H x 30.48D centimeters 3.175 centimeters width by 25.4 centimeters height by 30.48 centimeters depth
• Weight: 2177 grams

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Synopsis

For 30 years some of the most talented and bravest drivers have battled across the continents of the world to claim what is arguably motorsport's toughest prize: the World Rally Championship. Now a multi-million dollar, global technology battle and terrestrial television phenomenon played out over the frozen wastes of Finland, the dusty plains of Australia and the sun-kissed mountain roads of Corsica, the WRC has reached its 30th birthday. This book celebrates that important milestone and paints an exhaustively detailed picture of the people and personalities who have shaped this great sport. The Complete Book of the World Rally Champions provides a biographical account of the 65 men who have won at least one World Championship Rally since 1973. The biographies are compiled by the sport's leading writers and historians and complemented by stunning photography. The book includes a detailed and accurate statistical career record of each driver, plus highlights of all the significant cars.