Bugatti A Racing History

Venables, David

ISBN 10: 1859608345 / ISBN 13: 9781859608340

Published by Haynes, UK, 2003

About this Item

The book tells the story of Bugatti's roller coaster of triumph and tragedy including the story of Ettore Bugatti, his family, the competition cars and the men and women who raced them. Inventory # M4704.

Seller Inventory # 004258

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bugatti A Racing History
• Publisher: Haynes, UK
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859608345
• ISBN 13: 9781859608340
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This text provides a full history of Bugatti, from Ettore Bugatti's endeavours with a racing motor tricycle in 1898, through to the building of the first racing T10 at Cologne in 1910, the opening of the Molsheim factory and racing at Indianapolis in 1914. The book examines the personality of Ettore Bugatti, his lifestyle, his factories and the lives and loves of his drivers.

About the Author

David Venables, a distinguished automobile historian, is author of the well-received Napier: The first to wear the green and First Among Champions: The Alfa Romeo grand prix cars. Formerly the Official Solicitor, he is Assistant Editor of the Vintage Sports-Car Club Bulletin, and races in vintage events. He lives at Hove, in Sussex.