Ronnie spain s book, gt40 an individual history and race record, is looked upon as the bible of gt40 history, and in it 1086 receives a full page to itself. First and foremost must be ronnie spain who has allowed me unlimited access to his files and photographs. Ford gt40 book by ronnie spain an individual history and race. Ford gt40 book by ronnie spain an individual history and. Fords four victories at le mans assured the gt40 of immortality in the minds of motorsports enthusiasts worldwide. From the mid to late 1960s, ferrari, chevrolet, lola and others who expected to win in the sports car race, the slim gt40 with the utmost respect. Ronnie spain gt40, an individual history and race record. Book gt40 an individual history and race record 1986 catawiki. After teaming up with john wyer, the new ford gt was unveiled to the worlds. Eventually it will include information and photographs of every gt40 built including race results, colour schemes and magazine articles.
Gt40 book redwood city public library bibliocommons. Being of unsound memory, i consulted one of the gt40 books on my shelf, ronnie spain s gt40, an individual history and race record. Ronnie with his nearly completed gt40 book manuscript in his hand nearly 30 years since the first edition i believe work in progress has changed to. All three versions are the same with the exception of the dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, pages are clean and tight. Author spain took over a decade to trace the histories of every gt40 chassis, detailing racing history, owners, modifications, and more. Any information about his book will be published here. Gt40 an individual history and race record by ronnie spain. Gt40 p was the first gt40 tub produced by abby panels according to ronnie spain s book on the gt40. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The mk iis victory was the first win for an american manufacturer in a major european race since jimmy murphys triumph with duesenberg at. The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked.
Ford gt40 book by ronnie spain an individual history and race record 1st reprint. The format is simple a racing and development history of the gt40, followed by racing results, followed by the meat of the book, individual histories of every one of the odd chassis. The entire racing and modelchassis history is present in this book, with numerous pictures partly in colour. Books ford gt40 the individual history and race catawiki. Ford gt 40, the individual history and race record, ronnie spain, 3rd edition 2003, 326 pages. The car was then showed to ronnie spain, author of the book gt40. When delivered in 1972 and as stated in ronnie spains book ford gt40. For some time i have been trying to contact ronnie spain, but without success. The famous ford gt40, very wellillustrated by ronnie spain, published by motorbooks international in 1986. An individual history and race record spain, ronnie by. Bring your club to amazon book clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. The gt40 broke ferraris streak in 1966 and went on to win the next three annual races. Book gt40 an individual history and race record 1986.
Ronnie spains book, gt40 an individual history and race record. An individual history i cant seem to find any more info on him, other than this is the only book he wrote i dont think he was involved in original gt40 development. Gt40 an individual history and race record written by ronnie spain published by motorbooks international stock code. This is a first reprint of the first edition of this essential reference work for the gt40 enthusiast. Read gt40 portable document format an individual history and race record ebook by ronnie spain book. An individual history and race record by spain, ronnie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Classic motor monthly, january 1, 2018 this sumptuous new book tells the story of.
A definitive early series, smallblock gt40 raced in period by british gentleman drivers. Ford wins le mans both with the gt40 mkil and the mkiv and also the longdistance world. Barnfind gt40 mkiib will debut at le mans classic tnf. Ford gt 40, the individual history and race record, ronnie spain. An individual history and race record, the seminal volume on gt40 s, noted that during stark hickeys ownership the car was reportedly involved in an accident, the result of which required some repairs to the roof section. Gt40 an individual history and race record spain ronnie very. Gt40 an individual history and race record gt40 an individual story and a racing record ronnie spain fords four wins at le mans assured the gt40 immortality in the minds of motorsport enthusiasts. Ronnie spain ronnie spain is the author of books such as gt40. The last unbuilt example known in existence christies. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable.
The gt40 effort was launched by ford motor company to win longdistance sports car races against ferrari, which won every 24 hours of le mans race from 1960 to 1965. Mbi pub coin the 1960s the ford motor company decided to enter the arena of sports car racing and challenge the european manufacturers, specifically ferrari, for supremacy. This is a large book which may require additional postage. Gt40 an individual history and race record by ronnie spain hi juergen, i guess david would of been on theres. Ronnie is at present working on his next gt40 book which will be the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject. An individual history and race record spain, ronnie. Ronnie spain books list of books by author ronnie spain.
Dust jacket has a couple of scratches, otherwise is clean and intact, and has not been priceclipped now fitted with a new, brodart jacket protector. An individual history and race record by ronnie spain hardcover book, 336 pages description in the 1960s the ford motor company decided to enter the arena of sports car racing and challenge the european manufacturers, specifically ferrari, for supremacy. A welcome visitor for lunch in the essex countryside today. This included 12 prototypes, 87 production cars, 3 mirages, 7 mark iiis, 7 postproduction cars the p1108 1114 cars, 2 alan mann cars, 3 alan mann xgt. Author ronnie spain took over a decade to research the history of every gt40 chassis, their racing histories, and their owners. The result was the gt40, and by the mid1960s the car was posting victories at the most prestigious sports car endurance racing events around the world. Nevertheless, p1042 has been accepted by the highly respected gt40 authority, ronnie spain see report on file, and will appear in the next edition of his book on the marque in order to. An individual history and race record ronnie spain.
Comprehensive race records provide a yearbyyear account, from the gt40 s first ventures in 1964 through 1970. An individual history and race record, was published by osprey in 1986, and has been reissued three times. Illustrated with archive and modern photographs together with articles by leading gt40 historians such as john allen and wallace wyss with contributions by ronnie spain and bryan wingfield with more to come. Ronnie spain books biography and list of works author of gt40. Published by motorbooks intl osprey, new york uk 1992. He followed up with a new lap record and pole position in its next race, the enna cup in.
See all books authored by ronnie spain, including gt 40. The result was the gt40, and by the mid1960s the car was posting victories at the most prestigious sports car endurance racing events. The entire race and modelchassis history can be found in this book, features numerous photos. I have been consulted by gt40 owners and buyers, car magazines, police forces, lawyers, the fbi.
In this extensively illustrated book the author has researched every gt40 chassis, their racing histories and their owners. Somebody who has recently worked with him very closely tells me that ronnie is working hard on the new book, and that it is going to be a major rewrite. It was used as a setup tool to help fit fiberglass body panels for the first few production cars. In this comprehensive history of fords gt40, ronnie spain describes the development of the marque and features chassis records and photos of each and every car built. Price reduced an individual history and race record by ronnie spain hardback book for sale. This book is regarded by many as the standard work. Gt 40 an individual history and race record by spain, ronnie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We are aware of 8 similar reference publications related to ford gt40. Books by ronnie spain newest listings by ronnie spain search for books can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. An individual history and race record, continues by saying, gt108 is one of the finest, and certainly rarest, examples of the ford gt40 in existence. Lucchini subsequently commissioned ronnie spain, a noted gt40 expert and author of a definitive book on gt40s, to inspect his car. An individual history and race record spain, ronnie on.
Comprehensive race records provide a yearbyyear account, from the gt40 s first ventures in 1964. Since then, the gt40 was successfully driven at several le mans classic races since 2002. Ronnie spain the nostalgia forum the autosport forums. In this comprehensive history of fords gt40, ronnie spain. Ronnie spain books biography and list of works author of. Driving the legend, driving the ford gt40 cars4starters. Unbroken history documented by marque expert ronnie spain. Whats more, its use, from new, of carbonfibre reinforced body panels makes it one of a. Jul 01, 2019 new posts new media new media comments new profile posts latest activity. An individual history and race record by spain, ronnie. The book shows the early days of the gt40 where many problems still hindered the success, then carroll shelby, holman and moody were involved in the gt40 project, and the success story begins. An individual history and race record 9781855322684 by spain, ronnie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I am currently in the final stages of a much larger, much more detailed, and much more thoroughly illustrated new gt40 book.
This is the biography of the gt40 the ford sports car that exploded onto the racing scene at a time when ferrari seemed invincible during the 1960s. He took a lot of photos and told me he was writing a new book and it. Sep 04, 2003 the result was the gt40, and by the mid1960s the car was posting victories at the most prestigious sports car endurance racing events around the world. Gt40 ronnie spain an individual history and race record by h5. An individual history and race record, who immediately recognised the car and stated it in writing as the original, exjean blaton car. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Jul 21, 2003 as the gt40 approaches its 40th birthday, ronnie spain s chassisbychassis history of the cars has been long overdue a reprint. This is considered by many to be the reference book for the gt40. Ronnie spain books biography and list of works author. Details about ford gt40 book by ronnie spain an individual history and race record 1st reprint.
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