Sauber-Mercedes The Group C Racecars 1985-1991 World Champions

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Sauber-Mercedes The Group C Racecars 1985-1991 World Champions

Name: Sauber-Mercedes The Group C Racecars 1985-1991 World Champions
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6590
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Sauber-Mercedes The Group C Racecars 1985-1991 World Champions, John Starkey

Publication: Dorchester, Veloce Publishing, 2018

Formatting: 4to, pp. 120.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume presents exceptionally well in its original glossy, photographic printed boards, which remain notably bright and entirely free from fading. The binding is tightly bound, squarely set, and exhibits no lean, though there is a minuscule hint of superficial rubbing to the extreme spine heel and lower corners. Internally, the text block is pristine, crisp, and unblemished, devoid of any foxing, age-toning, or previous ownership inscriptions. The numerous colour and black-and-white plates retain their original vibrancy, reflecting a fresh and unread appearance throughout.

Catalogue Note: Originally published in 2002, this particular copy is the Veloce Classic Reprint Series hardcover edition. It should not be confused with the widely available paperback edition released the following year. Issued without a dust jacket, the volume features a robust pictorial board design.

The book serves as a definitive history of Peter Sauber's legendary Group C racecars, heavily supplemented with detailed chassis-by-chassis histories, technical specifications, and interviews with key team personnel.

This exact hardback reprint has become notably scarce on the open market, appealing to both motorsport historians and dedicated marque collectors.

Blurb: When Peter Sauber integrated Mercedes-Benz V8 engines into his Group C sports cars in 1985, he initiated a golden era of motorsport dominance that culminated in consecutive World Championship victories in 1989 and 1990. Utterly eclipsing the formidable TWR Jaguars and factory Nissans, the Sauber-Mercedes team became the undisputed titans of endurance racing. John Starkey’s meticulously researched volume offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes exploration of these iconic racecars, featuring exclusive interviews with the team's drivers, engineers, and designers. Backed by a wealth of magnificent colour photography and comprehensive chassis records, this book provides the ultimate historical account of the vehicles that returned the three-pointed star to the pinnacle of world motorsport.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: John Starkey

Book Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Sport & Games

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 120

Book Publication Year: 2018

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Veloce Classic Reprint Series

Country/region of manufacture: Dorchester, United Kingdom

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