RAC Rally Action!: From the 60s, 70s and 80s

RAC Rally Action!: From the 60s, 70s and 80s

by TonyGardiner (Author)

Synopsis

Covering the pre-WRC 'golden years', Rally of the Forests period; An incredibly detailed and highly illustrated review; Contains over 250 photographs, most of which are published for the first time; Features reproductions of rally documents, including regulations, programmes, road books, and crew notes Starting at a time when rallying was becoming increasingly competitive, when it started to have forest stages, this detailed review takes the reader into the heart of this thrilling event. Following the rallies round their entire routes in a Mini Cooper, Vauxhall Magnum and a Leyland 1800, and assisted by the press office of the Royal Automobile Club, this book gives a real 'fly on the wall' perspective. All aspects of these events are covered; rare photos from manufacturers' archives, plus the author's own, paint a vivid picture. Rally documents, including regulations, programmes, road books, and crew notes make this book one of the most detailed in it's genre. This publication has full approval of the Royal Automobile Club and the Motor Sports Association.

$36.44

Save:$8.17 (18%)

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Published: 10 Nov 2005

ISBN 10: 1903706971
ISBN 13: 9781903706978

Media Reviews
Tony Gardiner is first and foremost an enthusiast and that really comes through in his book. Near enough all the pictures are ones that he has taken ... he has also accumulated various passes, programs, paintings and memorabilia ... - Havoc, Ford AVO Owners Club
Author Bio
Tony Gardiner is a highly experienced professional illustrator, most of whose subjects relate to the 'golden age' of motor sport - the 1930s, 1950s and 1960s. He has maintained a lifelong interest in motor sport, including club events, rallies and sprints and hillclimbs as a spectator, official and competitor.