Investigation into the Development of German Grand Prix Racing Cars between 1934 and 1939 (Including a Description of the Mercedes World's Land Speed Record Contender)

Cameron C. Earl

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1947

About this Item

A scarce copy of this volume concerning the development of German Grand Prix racing cars, the first edition in the original publisher's wraps. A report issued by the British Intelligence Sub-Committee at the end of the Second World War, looking into the development of various aspects in the German industry. This report examines the Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz racing cars of 1934-9, with a description of the Mercedes world's land speed record contender. By Cameron C. Earl.The first edition of this scarce work. Illustrated with fifty-three full page plates of model plans and photographs in black and white, six are folding. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's wraps. With two amendment sheets loosely inserted. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a hint of sunning to the spine and wraps. With two amendment sheets loosely inserted. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with fifty-three full page plates of model plans and photographs in black and white, six are folding. Collated, complete. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Investigation into the Development of German Grand Prix Racing Cars between 1934 and 1939 (Including a Description of the Mercedes World's Land Speed Record Contender)
• Publisher: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London
• Publication Date: 1947
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Motoring