ISBN: 9781906133009 - monte carlo rally: the golden age, 1911-1980 (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In its heyday, the Monte Carlo Rally was the only rally that made the daily papers. Hundreds of entrants, in cars of all shapes and sizes, battled through mid-winter snow, fog, ice and darkness from far-flung starting points towards the magical principality of Monaco. Mishaps, breakdowns and smashes abounded, and competitors had tales to tell of cars teetering on the edge of precipices or rammed into snowbanks, frantically improvised repairs, close encounters and feats of crazy bravado. The first rally was run in 1911, with just 20 starters. In 1930 there were 100, in 1949 205, and in the peak year, 1953, there were no less than 404.In this book, every Monte Carlo Rally held between 1911 and 1980 is covered individually, with results listings and route maps. As the years unfold we see the successes of Hotchkiss in the late 1940s, Sunbeam-Talbot in the early 1950s, Mini-Cooper in the 1960s, Porsche 911 in the late '60s, and the dominance of Alpine Renault and Lancia Stratos in the 1970s.It provides essential information on: regulations, routes, competitors, tests, classes of entries, and various Concours. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Used - Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Spine, binding and cover all fine; contents very clean throughout and no inscription. Dustcover in very good condition with barely any sign of wear. 239 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Year-by-year coverage of this great event, packed with period photos, reports and results.  Hardbound with dust jacket.  22cm x 27.5cm.  239pp. In fine condition (very minor shelfwear at corners), the dust jacket is in fine condition and is now in a protective plastic sleeve.  Heavier than average, so extra postage costs will apply.…