Description
The book it shows an insider's perspective on the racing car manufacturing ecosystem of the era, tracing the development of the GT40 leading up to its Le Mans victories in 1966 and 1967.
It is illustrated with technical drawings (by the author), photographs, and race charts, and includes a glossary defining the terminology associated with the technological advancements of that historic period in competitive racing.
The story is told through a manuscript discovered in 2026, written by Graham Scott, a late racing engineer who worked in North American F1, Atlantic, and Can-Am series during the 1970s and 1980s.
His private archive, kept secret for nearly 50 years, offers a unique, authoritative connection to the technical breakthroughs and untold story of the historic Ford victory at Le Mans on 1966 -1967.
Besides, includes a photographic archive from the author that captures the very essence of competitive motor racing in North America during the 1970s and 1980s. This includes images of the legendary Penske F1 team and iconic Mark Donohue, as well as historic moments featuring the Villeneuve brothers and F1 champions James Hunt and Emerson Fittipaldi in their prime.
This is a historic archive that every motorsport enthusiast and connoisseur should have in their library.
Details
Publisher - Graciela Cossío
Language - English
Case Bound - PPC
Contributors
Author
Graham Scott (1950-2024)
Edited by
Graciela Cossío
Published Date - 2026-05-19
ISBN - 9798995957157
Dimensions - 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm
Page Count - 64
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