Description
Book SynopsisThe history of the Mercedes provides the thread for this book that narrates the early history of automobile racing from its beginnings in 1895 until the First World War in 1915 when racing temporarily ceased. The book focuses on the races themselves, the drivers and mechanics, the engineers in the background and the technical progress of the cars.
Trade Reviewwonderfully researched and complete...recommended"
Choice"extraordinary...exhaustive and scholarly research...voluminous detail...clear and crisp and easy to follow...fascinating to devour...wonderful vignettes...delightful...highly recommended"
The Star"an intriguing era"
Old Cars WeeklyTable of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments v
- Preface 1
- Introduction 3
- 1. Scenery 5
- 2. Meeting Point: Eiffel Tower 9
- 3. Système Panhard 17
- 4. Riviérà 28
- 5. Mercédès 40
- 6. Roi du Volant 47
- 7. Simplex 56
- 8. One-Tonners 64
- 9. Sixty 77
- 10. Towards Madrid 87
- 11. La Coupe Bennett 101
- 12. Hot Favorite 115
- 13. Muscle Car 130
- 14. Grand Prix 147
- 15. Italian Supremacy 163
- 16. Apotheosis 179
- 17. Depression 195
- 18. Blitzen Benz 202
- 19. Voiturettes 215
- 20. Savannah 234
- 21. Grey Ghost 243
- 22. Modern Times 251
- 23. Rivals in Blue 270
- 24. Test Run 283
- 25. Tactics 294
- 26. Oval Tracks 311
- 27. Wartime 320
- Appendix A: Forgotten Cars - and Forgotten Heroes 329
- Appendix B: Technical Data 337
- Appendix C: Race Results 352
- Bibliography 357
- Index 359
