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The history of the rear-engined Birdcage Maseratis: Tipo 63, 64 and
65. 1959-1965. The competition history and technical specifications
of all 10 rear-engined Birdcage Maseratis constructed, and their
direct competition: Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus,
Cooper, Lister, Scarab, Chaparral, Sting Ray and Old Yaller Also
included is the background of the private team owners who bought
the cars: Briggs Cunningham, Count Volpi, Lucky Casner, and John
Simone.
This is the third and final volume in a series exploring the
history of sports car racing in the Southern United States. With
the exception of the Sebring 12 Hours, the meets were largely
ignored by the national press, and no comprehensive research
material is available for the numerous events organized between
Texas and Florida, when amateur competition surged in the late
1950s. Yet, the South offers a rich road racing history, often
fueled by wealthy oilmen from Texas and Oklahoma.Many of the events
were hosted on airport courses and featured the top echelon of
European sports cars. Late-model Ferraris, Maseratis, Jaguars,
Listers, Porsches, OSCAs and Climax-engined cars such as Lotus,
Cooper and Elva did battle with American V8-powered vehicles, both
Corvettes and homebuilt Specials. This book offers a race-by-race
account of all 1959 and 1960 Southern events, from Novice Races to
the weekend-ending Features competition.The author has scoured
local newspapers of the period for race reports and results and
interviewed many of the drivers, mechanics and owners that were
involved in the competitions. He provides an exhaustive report of
the time, vividly illustrated by period photographs, many from the
archives of Bob Jackson, the acclaimed press photographer.
This is the second volume in a series of three exploring the
history of sports car racing in the Southern United States. With
the exception of the Sebring 12 Hours, the meets were largely
ignored by the national press, and no comprehensive research
material is available for the numerous events organized between
Texas and Florida, when amateur competition surged in the late
1950s. Yet, the South offers a rich road racing history, often
fueled by wealthy oilmen from Texas and Oklahoma. Many of the
events were hosted on airport courses and featured the top echelon
of European sports cars. Late-model Ferraris, Maseratis, Jaguars,
Listers, Porsches, OSCAs and Climax-engined cars such as Lotus,
Cooper and Elva did battle with American V8-powered vehicles, both
Corvettes and homebuilt Specials. This book offers a race-by-race
account of all 1959 and 1960 Southern events, from Novice Races to
the weekend-ending Features competition. The author has scoured
local newspapers of the period for race reports and results and
interviewed many of the drivers, mechanics and owners that were
involved in the competitions. He provides an exhaustive report of
the time, vividly illustrated by period photographs, many from the
archives of Bob Jackson, the acclaimed press photographer.
With the exception of the Sebring 12 Hours, the meets were largely
ignored by the national press, and no comprehensive research
material is available for the numerous events organized between
Texas and Florida, when amateur competition surged in the late
1950s. Yet, the South offers a rich road racing history, often
fueled by wealthy oilmen from Texas and Oklahoma. Many of the
events were hosted on airport courses where late-model Ferraris,
Maseratis, Jaguars, Porsches, OSCAs and Climax-engined cars such as
Lotus, Cooper and Elva did battle with American V8-powered
vehicles, both Corvettes and homebuilt Specials. This book, the
first of a series of three, offers a race-by-race account of all
1957 and 1958 Southern events, from Novice Races to the
weekend-ending Features competition. The author has scoured local
newspapers of the period for race reports and results and
interviewed many of the drivers, mechanics and owners that were
involved in the competitions. He provides an exhaustive report of
the time, vividly illustrated by period photographs, many from the
archives of Bob Jackson, the acclaimed press photographer.
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