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ALFA ROMEO ARGENTINA by Cristian Bertschi & Estanislao Iacona The product of 10 years of research focusing on the pre-war cars that first appeared in Buenos Aires in 1923 with the opening of a dealership by Eduardo Caru & Cia and tracing the marque to modern times with a strong emphasis on the racing cars. All the 8C cars are featured: Monzas, TipoBs, 2900s, 8C35, Type C308, Type 316,12C37. A chapter on Fangio and his world Championship with Alfa Romeo. Peron's 6C3000m, Giuliettas and the Autodelta T33s that competed in the 1000kms of Buenos Aires in the 190s are also featured. 368 pages, Hardbound, Approx.10" x 12" 313 B/W duotone photos, English & Spanish Text $175.00 |
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BUGATTI ARGENTINA by Cristian Bertschi & Estanislao Iacona Reflects the Argentine passion for motor racing during the pre-war era and in particular the affinity that some drivers felt for the French marque during the 1920s. The story begins in 1924 when the first Type 30 arrived in Argentina and continues on through the 1960s as enthusiasts devote themselves to salvaging and restoring the surviving cars. A new generation of collectors, struck by the Bugatti mystique created a resurgence in the 1990s that continues to this day. 248 pages, Hardbound, Approx.10" x 12" 208 B/W duotone photos, English & Spanish Text $175.00 |
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JOSE FROILAN GONZALES: THE PAMPAS BULL by Guillermo S. Iacona, Hernan Lopez Laiseca & J.C Perez Loizeau Extremely well illustrated biography of the man who scored Ferrari's first Grand Prix victory at Silverstone in 1951 and an early LeMans triumph for the Scuderia with Maurice Trintignant in 1954. Along with his great friend Juan Manuel Fangio, Gonzales brought Argentina to the forefront of international racing in the 1950s. 184 pages, Hardbound, Approx.9.5" x 10" 150 B/W photos, English & Spanish Text $95.00 |
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CARLOS LEPRO'S GIULIA THE FIRST WINNING GTA by Bernardo D. Martinez MD Carlos 'Yuyo' Lepro and his Giulia Sprint GTA are the main protagonistsof this unique narrative. S/N 613642 was one of the first GTAs prepared by Autodelta and curiously enough reached Uruguay through Lepro and a group of his friends. Both the GTA and its owner became South American legends. Lepro died at an early age in a road accident on his way to a race in Argentina but left behind the memory of his victories in the 1965 Grand Premio and 1966 LaMar y Sierras. 280 pages, Hardbound, Approx.11" x 9.5" 200+ B&W photos English Text $220.00 |
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THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY 1000KM BUENOS AIRES 1954-1972 by Hernan Lopez Laiseca This book is a comprehensive history of South America's most prestigious sports car race.You'll find in-depth accounts of each race, including a race summary and complete results. Although this race was run only 9 times from 1954 thru 1972, it boasts a history on a par with any of the great sports car races of the day. Although the photo reproduction is a bit washed out, the selection is excellent. 144 pages, Softbound, Approx.10.5" x 8.5" 200 B/W photos, English Text $50.00 |
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ALFA ROMEO BLUEPRINTS Guillermo Iacona Collection Reproductions of the original blueprints of the following: Alfa Rome 6C 1750 & 1500 Alfa Romeo Tipo C Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Alfa Romeo 8C 2900A Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Alfa Romeo 8C 2500 Alfa Romeo Tipo 159 & 12C37
155 pages, Softbound, Approx.16.5" x 12"
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"LAS TEMPORADAS ARGENTINAS" 1947 - 1972 by Hernan Lopez Laiseca & GUILLERMO S IACONA This DVD features original footage from more than 2 dozen Formula One and International Sports Car races held in Argentina from 1947 thru 1972 (most from the 1950s). Primarily black and white. Some color in the later years. Most films lack commentary, some feature Spanish narration. Some clips are 'home movie' quality but overall a very entertaining hour $35.00 |
