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1961 heralded a new era for motor racing with the introduction of Formula One. It was a double challenge for Stirling Moss, who was still recovering from the accident that had almost killed him in the year before. Yet, a rested and refreshed Moss relished the challenge. In this season of change, he drove Lotus, Ferraris, Coopers and Porsches, and found time to court a succession of glamorous women, much to the delight of the World's press! Relive the experience in The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1961 by Philip Porter.
"There aren't many motor racing books that you can leave on your coffee table and be confident that any visitor - including your car-hating Aunt Agatha 0 will pick up and enjoy." Octane, July 2006
The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1955 by Philip Porter charts the season in which Moss established himself as a household name. It was the year that he won his first Grand Prix, won the uniquely gruelling Targa Floria, won the classic Tourist Trophy for the third time and, most amazing of all, brilliantly won the Mille Miglia, the sensationally dangerous 1,000 mile race around the roads of Italy, reaching over 170mph. Experience the thrills and excitement first-hand.
"Second only to delving into the albums with Moss himself,"
Classic & Sports Car, July 2005
Stirling Moss Scrapbook
1955
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The Jaguar Scrapbook by Philip Porter skilfully presents an eclectic mix of historical narrative, personal interviews, big Jaguar names and original source material - including styling drawings, period memos, contemporary photos and news cuttings to provide an evocative insight into the story behind one of the World's most iconic car /manufacturers.
" It's a great 'dip in, dip out' sort of read that'll surprise many cat-lovers who think they've read it all about Jaguar."
Classic Cars Magazine, November 2006.
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The Graham Hill Scrapbook 1929 - 66 charts the rise of a motor-racing legend. It follows Hill from his childhood, through his humble beginnings as an apprentice and unpaid mechanic working all hours in return for the odd drive, to the heights of World Championship fame. This book concludes in 1966 with Hill’s landmark Indianapolis win.
De Luxe Copies are signed by Damon Hill & Philip Porter. Standard Copies signed by Philip Porter.
The Graham Hill Scrapbook 1929 - 66
by Philip Porter, foreword by Damon Hill
De Luxe edition hardback, with leather cover & slipcase limited to 1000 copies (signed by Sir Stirling & Philip Porter): £75.00
It’s all in this book! Moss’s meteoric rise through the junior ranks with the little F3 500s, the big break with a borrowed XK120, the highs and lows with HWM, the great drives and successes with Jaguar, the frustrating years when he put patriotism first and soldiered on with inadequate machinery and, finally, 1954 - the year when it all came right on the international stage.
The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954 tells the story of the formative years of one of the greatest racing drivers of all time.
The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954
by Philip Porter
De Luxe edition hardback (978-0-9556564-1-5), leather-bound cover & slipcase, limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author and Bob Dover £75.00
Standard edition hardback: (signed by Philip Porter when purchased here) £34.95
Land Rover Scrapbook
by Mike Gould
Written to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Land Rover, this most British of all icons is put
under the microscope. Company insider, Mike Gould, leads the reader on a fascinating journey through the highs, the lows, the designs and the decisions that put the Solihull firm on the map! Over 500 fabulous illustrations help set the scene.
Murray Walker Scrapbook
by Murray Walker & Philip Porter
The Automotive Art of Alan Fearnley
by Alan Fearnley
Alan Fearnley is one of the World's foremost motoring artists. This collection of over 75 paintings and 50 drawings, published here in book form for the first time, encompasses a variety of automotive subjects.
Each painting is accompanied by a commentary from the artist describing his inspiration and mode of working. Further insight into the art of Alan Fearnley is provided by the current owners of his works and comments from his subjects, including the legendary, Sir Stirling Moss.
Standard Edition, hardback - £45.00
De Luxe, Limited Edition, hard back. Signed by Alan Fearnley - £95.00
Graham Hill Scrapbook
1929 - 1966
Jaguar Scrapbook
Stirling Moss
Scrapbook 1961
Land Rover Scrapbook
Stirling Moss
Scrapbook
1929 - 1954
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Stirling Moss
Scrapbook 1955
Murray Walker Scrapbook
The Automotive Art
of Alan Fearnley
Standard Edition, hardback - £34.95
De Luxe, Limited Edition, hard back. Signed by Philip Porter & Murray Walker - £75.00
Standard edition hardback edition (978-0-9556564-0-8), £34.95
Murray Walker is a legend. In the fast-paced, action-packed and often ruthless world of motor sport he is a constant. More famous than many of the drivers on whom he commentates, his knowledge, and evident enthusiasm, is a beacon for millions of fans.
The Murray Walker Scrapbook delivers a very personal, very touching and very colourful look at this multi-faceted personality and his extraordinary career. With over 500 images, plus contributions from sporting personalities including Nigel Mansell & Lewis Hamilton, it is a must for every motor sports enthusiast.
"As energetic and enthusiastic as the man whose life it portrays ... I'll challenge anyone who grew up listening to Murray to put this book down" - Autosport Magazine, May 2008
NEW
NEW
Porsche 911 Scrapbook:
the air-cooled cars
NEW
Porsche 911 Scrapbook: the air-cooled cars
by Glen Smale
Standard Edition, Hardback, Large Format, 178 pages: £34.95
De Luxe Edition: As above, leather-bound, limited edition, signed by the author & Derek Bell: £75.00
The Porsche 911 Scrapbook combines incisive narrative with stunning photography, cuttings, brochures and posters to tell the story of the 911 air-cooled cars (1963-1998).
Contains a wealth of unseen material direct from the Porsche Archive and a rare dedication by Dr. Wolfgang Porsche.
