Description

Second Edition of the best-seller first published in 1966–winner of the Antique Automobile Club of America’s Thomas McKean Award. Features hundreds of photos of the cars and drivers of the Golden Age (1910s – 1930s), plus a new 16-page color photo section showcasing authentic restoration of race cars from the Golden Age.

The Golden Age of the American Racing Car covers the historical development of race car technology, the creative process, and the men and mentalities involved. Covering the period from the 1910s through the 1930s, the book presents fascinating information on the engineering sources, the race courses, the designers, builders, and drivers, and the events. Racing legends covered include: Frederic Duesenberg, Louis Chevrolet, Harry Miller and  Leo Fred Offenhauser.

Hardback in generally very good condition with good dust jacket.