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Post by JSB33 on Jul 11, 2022 3:15:31 GMT -5
Great books, you probably have that subject covered well. But always on the lookout for more. Those books about the fabulous GT40 look great! A couple of them truly fit that description. I can remember seeing the JW/Gulf GT40s racing at Brands Hatch in what was known as the BOAC 500 in 1968/9, they won in 1968 and I was a delighted 13yo. There were of course privateer GT40s racing too and how can you not like such an iconic car? Speaking of which I took my '59 Impala to a car show today and went for a wander to see if there were any interesting trade stands. I spotted a model car vendor still setting up his wares and went over. Now normally these vendors have how can I say it, kind of rubbish stock. This guy though had Spark, Ixo etc. Thus somehow I ended up with three Spark GT40s, a Spark 1967/8 Mirage (okay it's a slippery GT40) and a 3 litre Capri from the 1980 Spa 24H. My bank card was a tad hammered. At least you had a good time and you have something to remember it with. Still with a toe dipped in the Ford camp.... This onwas a magazine special but has fantastic content. It has been a go-to for me for years. And another Not the worst, not the best, somewhat redundant as most newer books seem to be. Good author, good book. I like the ones that don't come from the Shelby side of things. I ended up with 2 of these, this original and one about 10 years later with a different cover. Very worthy though. Good stuff here from someone that prays in the Church of Shelby. More of the same with a bit of a wider focus. Another "Good Book, Good Author" The Bible of Cobra racing. Somewhat expensive today. Lots of great AC info here. One of those books that are good but the info can be found elsewhere. Another good AC focused book. And again Mostly captioned pictures but good stuff A must have from the racing side of things. Can't leave the Mustangs out
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Post by Tom on Jul 11, 2022 5:18:35 GMT -5
Another subject that you appear to have covered from a to z. Impressive collection.
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jul 11, 2022 8:47:18 GMT -5
Another subject that you appear to have covered from a to z. Impressive collection. Agreed 100%
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Post by JSB33 on Jul 12, 2022 2:57:38 GMT -5
Another subject that you appear to have covered from a to z. Impressive collection. I tend to load up on what I like. Another subject that you appear to have covered from a to z. Impressive collection. Agreed 100% See above. Yet another of my favorite subjects, the Can Am series. The magic was short lived but what a life! Pete Lyons was there, he lived the life and knows where the bodies are buried. And some more Dave Friedman A nice listing of stats
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Post by Tom on Jul 12, 2022 13:10:46 GMT -5
I loved those bonkers cars before I knew what Can Am was. Great subject.
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Post by JSB33 on Aug 7, 2022 10:51:56 GMT -5
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Post by Tom on Aug 7, 2022 12:16:59 GMT -5
Now we're talking, Jeff! I have the last book and have several other books on Volkswagen by the authors of your books.
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Post by Alfaholic on Aug 7, 2022 21:24:38 GMT -5
Ok, that's enough with the VWs - the dak-dak noise is making it hard for me to concentrate. Impressive collection
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Aug 8, 2022 1:48:56 GMT -5
Wow! That’s quite a collection of books about Volkswagens!
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Post by JSB33 on Aug 8, 2022 4:25:22 GMT -5
Now we're talking, Jeff! I have the last book and have several other books on Volkswagen by the authors of your books. Thought this group might appeal to you. Ok, that's enough with the VWs - the dak-dak noise is making it hard for me to concentrate. It is a familiar racket. Impressive collection Wow! That’s quite a collection of books about Volkswagens! If it is a subject I like, I tend to go all in it seems. Mimicking some books that Julio has shown, perhaps with different covers. These are in the style of focusing on a single car per page instead of a comprehensive listing of the entire range of cars. I have no idea where I got this or that I even had it.
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Post by 105epaul on Aug 8, 2022 11:38:38 GMT -5
This group is my kind of thing, may have some of those books. Nice that a 1959 Impala is on the cover of the 50s book even if it is a lowrider, not that I dislike them but I would have thought that finding a photo or two of a stock '59 wouldn't have been too difficult. That said it makes a change from having a '59 Cadillac on the cover, usually in resale red.
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Post by Tom on Aug 8, 2022 12:25:53 GMT -5
I like those 'decade' books, have a few myself (though not these). It’s nice to be able to put cars in context and look at their competitors.
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Post by WallOfCars on Aug 8, 2022 16:12:57 GMT -5
I like those 'decade' books, have a few myself (though not these). It’s nice to be able to put cars in context and look at their competitors. Thanks for phrasing it this way Tom. I actually have almost no 'decades' books thinking they might be generic but knowing the discerning taste of Jeff, I should take a closer look. I am shocked Jeff has so many VW books! Knew he liked certain models, but this is bordering on the breadth of his Cobra books
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Aug 9, 2022 1:25:00 GMT -5
Nice! There are some books that we share and some others that I would like to add to my collection!
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Post by JSB33 on Aug 9, 2022 3:33:57 GMT -5
This group is my kind of thing, may have some of those books. Nice that a 1959 Impala is on the cover of the 50s book even if it is a lowrider, not that I dislike them but I would have thought that finding a photo or two of a stock '59 wouldn't have been too difficult. That said it makes a change from having a '59 Cadillac on the cover, usually in resale red. At least it doesn't have the full on Lowrider treatment. Ditto on the 59 Caddy, give it a rest already I like those 'decade' books, have a few myself (though not these). It’s nice to be able to put cars in context and look at their competitors. As Brooks said, that is an excellent way of putting it. I like those 'decade' books, have a few myself (though not these). It’s nice to be able to put cars in context and look at their competitors. Thanks for phrasing it this way Tom. I actually have almost no 'decades' books thinking they might be generic but knowing the discerning taste of Jeff, I should take a closer look. I am shocked Jeff has so many VW books! Knew he liked certain models, but this is bordering on the breadth of his Cobra books Or it just shows that someone in the Mentor area was a big VW fan and liked to dump off books at the local Half Price Books store. But I cannot deny that I enjoy reading about them. Nice! There are some books that we share and some others that I would like to add to my collection! I promised that I would have some that you would like. Some more compilation type books, this first one it in the Encyclopedia style. And again A very thick coffee table type book I always have been a fan of the Independent/Orphan makes This book is packed with drop dead gorgeous classic cars This one had a lot for me as I was the right age when HW's came out and have/had most of these cars. We used to have a used magazine store where i unearthed many treasures. here is one of them Maybe not a treasure but still interesting Lets not forget 2 wheeled transportation
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