Description

One of the biggest problems facing the growing number of enthusiasts who attempt to build and race their own cars is finding the right information on how to tackle the many problems that such an ambitious task inevitably entails.

This book tells the story of how Allan Staniforth built and competed in his single-seater Terrapin, with a generous measure of satisfaction and success. It also gives, for the first time, details of the design of the Mk 5 two-seater Terrapin sports-racer.

Besides containing step-by-step instructions on how to build your own 140 mph Mini-engined single-seater racing car, suitable for hill-climbing, sprinting or racing, this book includes a wealth of information of value to all amateur racers, whatever car they drive.

It is comprehensively illustrated with 88 photographs and 23 diagrams, graphs and plans. In addition, it gives full details of the novel and highly successful system—`The String Computer’—used to devise the wishbone geometry, and which can, in fact, be utilised in the design of any other racing car.

Scarce hardback in generally very good condition for age with good dust jacket.