Books on Other Italian Cars
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Intermeccanica, The Story of The Prancing Bull
by Andrew McCredie as told by Paula Reisner
Price: $79.95
Pages: 192
Dimensions: 9.5″ x 9.5″
For the first time Andrew McCredie expertly tells the story of the late Frank Reisner and his creations, with the full cooperation of his wife and business partner, Paula Reisner. All the cars–the Formula Junior, Apollo, IMP, Griffith, Italia, Omego, Indra right through the Porsche replicars of the 1980s are full described along with a list of all the cars and serial numbers. But it is the human story, full of happiness and tragedy, success and failure that makes this book s a riveting read and a must have.
Enrico Nardi, A fast life
by Dino Brunori-Andrea Curami
Price: $82.00
Pages: 198
Dimensions: 10″ x 11.50″
Not a historian or writer, Dino Brunori has nevertheless achieved wonders with this passionate new book devoted to the life and cars of Enrico Nardi. World famous for his steering wheels, Nardi also made tuning equipment, accessories and roughly sixty unique cars, powered by everything from a BMW motorcycle engine to a Chrysler Hemi. Nardi was as unique as the cars he built, and Brunori captures the essence of the man and his times through interviews with drivers, relatives and friends who fondly remember “Rico”. Brunori has packed the book with never before published photos, diagrams and drawings. An absolute must have for the Italian car enthusiast. In English or Italian. Hint: Buy a copy before they go out of print. Depending on your location, please allow up to six weeks for delivery.
Abarth Buyer’s Guide
by Pete Vack
Price: $39.95
Pages: 128
Dimensions: 7.5″ x 9.25″
Description: SIGNED BY AUTHOR!
First printed in 1991, VelocePress is proud to re-publish this comprehensive guide to the rare and valuable cars of Carlo Abarth. Out-of-print for five years, the original Abarth Guide has become almost impossible to find. Like the Abarth cars, Pete Vack’s book is small (128 pages) but potent and is one of the finest works on Abarth ever written. The Abarth Buyer’s Guide covers every model from the first Cisitalia based racecars to the Abarth TC Ritmo. For anyone who loves Italian cars. Each book signed by author! Allow two weeks for delivery. Shipping add $6.00.
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Bugatti Argentina
by Cristian Bertschi and Estanislao Iacona
Price: $175.00
Pages: 247 pages
Dimensions: 12″ x 9.50″
Description: FREE DELIVERY VIA DHL!!
(The man is Italian, the car French, so we have included this book in both store catagories, Books on Italian and Books on French cars.)
“Pur Sang,” Volume 47, No. 2, Spring 2007, offered a short review of the latest book from Whitlefly, concluding that “The book tells the captivating history of the Bugattis in Argentina with many wonderful photos and is a must for all Bugatti enthusiasts.”
VeloceToday agrees; indeed it is all that and more.
“Bugatti Argentina” is on volume of a trilogy of works by Iacona and Bertschi, and the team uncovers the hidden history of Bugattis in Argentina, illustrating the book with fascinating and never before published photos of Bugattis in Argentina from 1926 to 1952. Also included is a unique chapter on the 23 Bugatti T52s used by the Buenos Aires Museum to rent to children. A must have for any Bugatti enthusiast.
*Save $75 if all three (Alfa Romeo Argentina, Bugatti Argentina, Ferrari Argentina: Sports cars) are ordered! Contact vack@cox.net for details.
Viale Ciro Menotti features “Maserati vs. Ferrari Sports, 1947-1957
What is “Viale Ciro Menotti?
Viale Ciro Menotti, (VCM) is a magazine for Maserati enthusiasts and is distributed to the world’s largest Maserati club, which consists of over 3,000 members throughout 37 countries worldwide. Viale Ciro Menotti is printed twice annually in a high-quality magazine format and once annually in hard cover format with over 180 pages. The contents of the magazine include historical and contemporary articles and photographs on Maserati automobiles, both racing and GT cars, interviews with Maserati designers and car owners, and an extensive Maserati-only classified section.
Members receive this magazine free with their membership. Join Maserati Club International by going online to: http://www.maseratinet.com/MCI/MCImembership.asp. Domestic Annual dues are $95, and International is $125.
Can I get a copy without joining the Maserati Club?
You may purchase individual issues of VCM without being a member. For a Back Issue Index, please visit: http://www.maseratinet.com/MCI/MCIbackissueindex.asp Issues range in price from $7, to $35.
“Maserati vs. Ferrari Sports 1947 – 1957 can be found in our new issue, Issue 91, with a June 2008 release date, and the cost is $35. Copies are not available on news stands, you must purchase directly through the Club.
Maserati Club International can also be reached Monday through Friday – Pacific Standard Time by:
Phone: USA + 253-833-2598
Fax: USA + 253-735-0946
Mailing Address:1620 Industry Drive SW, Suite F, Auburn WA 98001 USA
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Fiat 500,600 Buyer’s Guide
by Malcolm Bobbitt
Price: $19.95
Pages: 64
Dimensions: 7.5″ x 5.50″
Excellent take along book is a guide to production numbers, models, problem, and restoration tips. Essential reference tool that can be used when buying, selling, or restoring the various models. Depending on your location, please allow up to six weeks for delivery.
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