1 1/2-litre GP Racing 1961-1965

Foreword by Raymond Baxter – New Review!

Covers a period largely overlooked in GP history. • First comprehensive history of the period within a single cover. • Highlights significant technical developments originated by British manufacturers. • Chronicles achievements of the 5 major race car constructors. • Records contribution of 16 lesser known makes outside established constructors. • Provides background to achievements of well-known British racing drivers. • Records contribution of 91 lesser known drivers outside the ‘top ten’. • Opportunity to establish niche market for histories of other periods. • Full use made of contemporary cutaway drawings of cars and engines. • Taps into nostalgia accumulating for the classic days of GP racing.

The story of a Grand Prix formula largely overlooked due to the perception that the cars were underpowered and hence unspectacular. This perception ignores the significant technical developments that took place, the domination achieved by British race-car constructors and the rise of British drivers Jim Clark, Graham Hill and John Surtees. Also includes evaluations of the following drivers;Dan Gurney, Ritchie Ginther,Bruce McLaren,Phil Hill,Jack Brabham,Lorenzo Bandini,Jackie Stewart,Wolfgang von Trips,Tony Maggs,Innes Ireland,Stirling Moss,Jo Bonnier,Giancarlo Baghetti,Mike Spence,Jo Siffert,Peter Arundell,Trevor Taylor,Tony Brooks,Bob Anderson,Denis Hulme,Ricardo Rodriguez,Godin de Beaufort,Jochen Rindt,Olivier Gendebien,Jack Lewis,Willy Mairesse,Gerhard Mitter,Jim Hall,Pedro Rodriguez,Roy Salvadori,Chris Amon,Maurice Trintignant,Walt Hansgen,Ronnie Bucknum,Richard Attwood,Masten Gregory,Neville Lederle,Lodovico Scarfiotti and Mike Hailwood.