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The Endless Quest for Speed ( 2nd Series ) The Autocar Portfolio of Motor Racing.

First edition, second series Autocar Portfolio of Motor Racing published by Iliffe in 1945/46.

Consisting of original folder containing 2 pages of supporting text and 12 lithographic colour prints with small caption by the renowned artist F. Gordon Crosby.

Each print measures 12" x 10" and is suitable for framing.

These illustrations originally appeared in the Autocar magazine during the late 1920's but were then reissued by Iliffe as a set.

No.13 - Percy Lambert covers 100 miles in one hour in 1913.

No.14 - K Lee Guinness in the 600 mile Isle of Man race.

No.15 - Lautenschlager and Boillot during the 1924 Grand Prix.

No. 16 - Jimmy Murphy's Duesenberg at Le Mans 1921.

No. 17 - K.Lee Guiness's famous 12-cylinder Sunbeam.

No.18 - Felice Nazzaro in the 1922 Grand Prix.

No. 19 - Sir Henry Segrave winning the 1923 Tours Grand Prix.

No. 20 - Ascari's Alfa Romeo in the 1924 Grand Prix ,

No. 21 Parry Thomas and Eldride at Brooklands ,

No. 22 A Lorraine Dietrich refilling at night at Le Mans,

No. 23 Historic Crash in the Le Mans 24-Hour Race,

No.24 Materassi in the 1927 Targa Florio.

Something of a motorsport time capsule illustrating some of the 1920’s leading cars and drivers. Condition is good, some curling to outer manila folder.

£46.00 including postage to U.K. zone 1 addresses.

For postage costs to addresses outside U.K. zone 1 and overseas postage please enquire prior to placing your order thank you.

The Endless Quest for Speed 2nd Series - Autocar Portfolio of Motor Racing

£46.00Price
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