Rolls-Royce and Bentley Collector’s Guide
Rolls-Royce and Bentley CollectorÆs Guide Vol. 1, 1945-65: Standard Production ModelsBy Graham Robson.Detailed model-by-model descriptions, technical and restoration information, and invaluable reference data are provided in this book in the popular CollectorÆs Guide series. ôBooks no one interested in Rolls-Royce and/or Bentley should overlook.’ UHV Automobilist. ôRobsonÆs text is very good and thepictures are even […]
Alfa Romeo Sports Coupes 1954-1989
Since the 1930s the Alfa tradition of sporting coup233s has been as strong as that of their incomparable open cars. But the coup233s, while sometimes overlooked, have arguably been even finer cars than open-topped siblings and they have certainly had more than their fair share of success in competition. This new book, by well-known […]
Boreham: The 40-Year Story of Ford’s Motorsport Dream Factory
Graham Robson. Ford’s motorsport center, at Boreham, Essex, first opened in 1963 and finally closed its doors at the end of 2003, bringing to an end 40 years of involvement with Ford’s racing, rally and high-performance road car projects. Over the years, Boreham’s products have gained fame for success in all the major world rallies and in numerous touring car championships around the world. Here is a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the motorsport center which gave birth to such legends as the Escort RS series, the RS200, the Sierra RS Cosworth and the Escort RS Cosworth.Hardcover - 8-1/4′ x 10-3/4′ - 256 pp - 300 color, 25 b/w- Details of Boreham’s relationship with Cosworth, which led to development of the FVA engine for racing, and the BDA for road cars and rallying- Racing in Britain and Europe during the 1970s, with Escort RS1600s, Capri RS2600s and Capri RS3100s, and encouraging the growth of Formula Ford- Details of the development of the Escort MkII projects, the RS200, the Sierra racing and rally projects and the Escort RS CosworthAbout the AuthorGraham Robson has written authoritatively on many subjects, but Ford is the marque that is closest to his heart. He has had privileged access to Boreham throughout its existence, and from time to time was hired as a consultant to run projects and championships on Ford’s behalf. Author of a number of well-received Haynes books such as The Works Escorts, Cosworth and Performance Fords, he lives near the Dorset coast.
