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11/17/11 UPDATE: CMC's 1/18 scale Scuderia Ferrari FIAT Race Car Transporter has arrived in the US. Check out their most spectacular release to date HERE.
10/27/11 UPDATE: Both Grand Prix: The Killer Years and 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed DVDS have arrived from the UK. Although some Priority Mail shipments were delayed, all advance orders have been shipped. Everyone should have their copies by the weekend. Both DVDs are in stock and priced at $39.95 each. Click on the titles to order.
The official DVD for the 2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting is scheduled for release in late November. This year's program will feature 4 hours (!) of racing action in a 2 disc set. Regular price will be $44.95 but we are offering a $5 discount on orders received by December 1. Reserve your set HERE.
10/18/11 UPDATE: Back from Rennsport. The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed DVDs are here. Still some available from our first shipment. Order HERE.
10/04/11 UPDATE: A special 1/18 scale McLaren MP4/8 Ford commemorating Ayrton Senna's emotional victory in the 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix has been announced by Minichamps. It is possible that we will see these by year end. $139.95.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Reserve HERE.
The Official DVD for the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed is on the way. This 90 minute review of one of the finest motorsport events on the calendar is expected to arrive at TMC in mid-October. Goodwood DVDs sell out quickly every year. $39.95. Reserve HERE.
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TSM114356 McLaren F1 GTR #59 (001R) Dalmas / Sekiya / Lehto Kokusai Koihatso Racing UK Ueno Clinic Winner 1995 24 Hours of LeMans $70.00 Reserve HERE |
TSM114357 McLaren F1 GTR #51 (006R) Wallace / Bell / Bell Price / Fayed Harrods 3rd Overall, 2nd GT-1 1995 24 Hours of LeMans $70.00 Reserve HERE |
9/30/11 UPDATE: TrueScale Miniatures has announced a pair of 1/43 scale McLaren F1 GTRs as raced (and were victorious) at LeMans in 1995. Delivery is expected in late 2011. The new TSM versions boast a higher level of detail than previously released examples as seen in a set of comparison photos released by TSM. We've posted them HERE. Let us know what you think. You can reserve these new models by clicking on the links above.
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8/2211 UPDATE: The summer doldrums seem to be over. We've got a LOT of new stuff coming in over the next couple of weeks. We''ll start with some great new models from Minichamps that are due to arrive on Tuesday along with what we've been told are the last of the 'Team Edition' 1/43 Spark models of the 2011 Rolex 24 Class winning #67 TRG Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Info on all the new arrivals can be found on our Summer 2011 New Models page.
8/10/11 UPDATE: Good news from CMC: The first shipment of the long-awaited Ralph Lauren Bugatti Typ 57 SC Atlantic Coupe is expected to arrive later this month. There's still time to reserve one at the special price of $334.80 (list price is $372.00). The Ralph Lauren car is a strict Limited Edition of 5000 pieces. Click HERE to order.
We also expect a restock shipment of the original 'blue' Bugatti Atlantic Coupe. Details HERE.
7/30/11 UPDATE: Our friends at Replicarz are entering the manufacturing side of the business in a big way with the announcement of two exciting 1/18 scale resin models for release later this year. A Limited Edition (750) Mario Andretti Brawner Hawk (seen above) will retail for $229.99 and the So-Cal Belly Tank Land Speed Car (below), also a Limited Edition (1,002), for $189.99. Advance orders are recommended. Based on early response, the Brawner Hawk may be sold out before it arrives. Replicarz is saying '4th Quarter' release on both pieces. Click on the links above or the images to reserve.
7/25/11 UPDATE: Last week, we were able to secure a small quantity of 'Team Edition' 1/43 scale resin models of the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona GT Class Winning Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car produced by Spark for TRG.- SORRY, SOLD OUT!
7/6/11 UPDATE: Lots of Spark news this week. Their 2011 LeMans lineup for LMP2, GTE Pro and GTE Am have been released. Reserve now, in case they run short again. An LMP1 lineup was released in Europe a couple days ago. We're trying to confirm the list and pricing but you can check them out (and order) HERE.
In addition to Spark, Fujimi has announced (under the TrueScale banner) several Ferraris that competed at LeMans this year. Check them out HERE.
It seems that the promise of weekly shipments from Spark has finally come true. There are several shipments in-bound as we speak. You can check out those lists on our Summer New Arrival page.
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6/30/11 UPDATE: This week we are offering three unique autographed items from the golden age of US Sports Car racing, the 1964 Monterey Grand Prix at Laguna Seca. At left is what appears to be the back cover of the event program, trimmed down to approximately 8 x 10 bearing the autographs of 7 racing legends: Ken Miles, Bruce McLaren, Phil Hill, Rodger Ward, J.C. Agajanian, Dan Gurney and Augie Pabst. Saturday and Sunday General Admission tickets were put to good use (above right). Saturday's ticket is signed by Bruce McLaren, Jim Hall and Rodger Penske. Sunday's bears the vintage signature of American racing legend Dan Gurney. ALL SOLD.
IN STOCK! 1/43 SPARK S1161 CHUCK DAIGH SCARAB MK 2 RIVERSIDE WINNER 1958 $58.00 Click HERE to order |
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6/22/11 UPDATE: The second of three 1/43 scale Scarabs announced by Spark in 2010 is scheduled to arrive here at TMC early next week. It's in the livery of Chuck Daigh's 1958 Riverside Grand Prix winner. In only its second year, the LA Times Grand Prix at Riverside was already one of the most important sports car races in the United States, drawing the world's top drivers and more than 100,000 spectators. Daigh's Reventlow Scarab, powered by Chevrolet, finished ahead of second place Phil Hill's Ferrari 412 and teammate Lance Reventlow's Scarab Mk II. Other notable drivers in the top ten were Dan Gurney, John von Neumann, Max Balchowsky, Roy Salvadori, Richie Ginther and Jerry Unser. Also in the field were Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Bobby Unser, Jim Rathman, Pete Lovely, Troy Ruttman, Bill Krause, Ak Miller, Masten Gregory and Jean Behra.
Spark's previous Scarab release, Lance Revenltow's Scarab in 1958 Santa Barbara trim, has been one of the most popular 1/43 scale models we've seen in some time. Only a few remain.
Other new Spark and Bizarre models due next week are featured on our new Summer 2011 New Arrival page.
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6/13/11 UPDATE: June 1961 was a very good month for Phil Hill.
50 Years ago last weekend, Phil scored his second of his three victories in the 24 Hours of LeMans. A week later, he led a 1-2-3-4 Ferrari finish in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps driving the iconic 'Sharknose' Ferrari 156.
In the early 90s, English artist Graham Turner (son of Michael Turner) did a painting to commemorate the Spa victory. Phil saw the painting at our trackside exhibition at Road Atlanta that spring and graciously agreed to sign an edition of prints for us. Only a few remain. See above.
5/24/11 UPDATE: For our Chicago area collectors: We are pleased to announce that Motor Sport Magazine is available for pick-up at TMC once again. Since the US distribution point is just a few miles north at ORD, we should have our copies before most other dealers and subscribers. Stop by and grab a copy!
5/5/11 UPDATE: We've spent the last couple days processing orders and unpacking a large shipment of Spark, Bizarre, Reve and TrueScale models, the highlight of which is Bizarre's latest Land Speed Record replica; Donald Cambell's Blubird CN7. After seeing it in person, we snagged the last few pieces from the US Distributor. More photos HERE. There's something fore everyone in this selection. Take a look!
SOLD OUT4/27/11 UPDATE: Nicholas Watts' latest giclee offering 'Awaiting the Day' has arrived and I must say photos do not do this powerful image justice. It is a prime example of how the giclee process has revolutionized printmaking. It was virtually impossible to achieve the boldness and intense saturation of color using the 'standard' litho process. Our first shipment is spoken for. A few orders have been shipped but we are 'Awaiting' the arrival of larger shipping tubes to ship the balance. Also shown here is the signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, which features signing photos of the 4 Wood Brothers and designer Len Terry.
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4/26/11 UPDATE: After a very quiet month, Spark has opened the floodgates and about 30 new models are due to arrive in a few days. Included in the shipment is the Jo Siffert Porsche 917 PA Can Am Car and several restocks from their 2010 LeMans series. Cars like the Drayson Lola Coupe and Lola Rebellion Coupe disappeared in a heartbeat when they were first released last fall. Also inbound are some great new Porsches and Nissans in 1/18 scale from Auto Art and some new releases from Fujimi and Truescale. We've put everything on our new Spring 2011 New Release page.
4/14/11 UPDATE: Good news from CMC this afternoon. Their 1/18 Bugatti Atlantic Coupe in Blue is due to arrive in the US later this week. We have a few pieces available from our initial shipment and we are offering them at an introductory price of $329.40, which is 10% off CMC's suggested retail price of $366.00. All advance orders will be filled at the introductory price.
Reserve HERE for late April delivery.
We've posted an extensive photo set of this exquisite beauty HERE. Check it out!
SOLD OUT4/14/11 UPDATE: Introducing a new Limited Edition Giclee Print by Nicholas A. Watts: 'Awaiting the Day' depicts the Len Terry designed Team Lotus 38 - Fords of Jim Clark and Bobby Johns at rest in Gasoline Alley the night before the 1965 Indianapolis 500.
On race day, Jim Clark drove the #82 Lotus to victory by two full laps, leading all but 10 in the process. A key to Clark's success was the lightning fast pit work of the Wood Brothers, who were brought in from NASCAR to assist with the factory Ford effort.
A Limited Edition of 38 numbered
Giclee prints. Each copy signed by the Artist, by designer Len
Terry and the four Wood Brothers: Leonard, Glen, Ray and Delano.
SOLD OUT.
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3/30/11 UPDATE: The first release in Biante's 'Sir Jack Brabham Collection' arrived this morning. It's a very impressive 1/43 scale Cooper Type 53 as driven by Sir Jack to the 1960 Driver and Constructor World Championships. $104.95 plus shipping. Check out a full page of full sized photos HERE,
Future releases will include 1/43
and 1/18 scale replicas from the triple World Champion's illustrious
career. Order the Cooper Type 53 HERE.
3/22/11 UPDATE:
An impressive new arrival
this week is the 1/18 scale RUF CTR 3 in Matt Black from Spark
Model.
3/12/11 UPDATE:
The latest - and some
say most revealing - biography of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone
is now in stock. $29.95 order HERE.
3/09/11 UPDATE: More news from Spark: Their 1/18 scale replica of the 2010 LeMans winning Audi R15 is due to arrive in the US by the end of the month. Reserve now for early April delivery. $175.00 Order HERE.
The latest 1/32 scale slot car release from Monogram is this Dan Gurney McLaren M6B 'McLeagle' in a beautifully illustrated Presentation Box. Produced in a Limited Edition of 300, reserve yours for $59.95 HERE.
While you're at it, check out our complete selection of Revell Monogram Slot Cars HERE.
3/01/11 UPDATE: Bizarre's 1/43 scale resin replica of Art Arfons' 'Green Monster' in its 1965 Land Speed Record configuration is due to land later this week. Arfons and the 'Green Monster' broke 'Spirit of America - Sonic 1' and Craig Breedlove's 5 day old Land Speed Record with a blistering 576.553 mph run at the Bonneville Salt Flats on November 7, 1965. Breedlove returned to post a 600 mph speed just 8 days later to finish the most dramatic duel in LSR history.
Previous LSR releases from Bizarre have been quick sell-outs.
2/24/11 UPDATE: EUREKA! After months of behind the scenes drama, unexplained delays, intense governmental scrutiny, a language barrior and a possible hernia, our initial shipment of 'Encyclopedia LeMans: 1923-2010' has arrived. All copies are spoken for and will begin shipping after suitable packaging can be purchased (they weigh in at 23+ pounds each). A second order has been placed and is expected to arrive from France in 2-3 weeks. We are taking reservations at $500 per set plus the shipping cost from Downers Grove. Thanks to everyone who placed orders and h ave been incredibly patient while this process played out.
2/8/11 UPDATE: Things are returning to normal here. The snow is piled deep but the streets and parking lots are clear. Later this week, we expect a small quantity of this beautiful 1/18 scale Porsche 906LH from Minichamps. Already listed as 'Sold Out' by Minichamps Germany, they'll go quick for just $114.00. Limit 1 to a customer.
The 2010 LeMans Winning Audi from Spark (1/43) is due this week. We'll update everything soon.
2/3/11 UPDATE: WE'RE OPEN! Downers Grove received 20 inches of snow Tuesday night but we have reopened and will maintain regular hours for the rest of the week. UPS is still down, so we will not be able to ship until Friday at the earliest.
2/1/11 UPDATE: Several model companies have released their 2011 New Product Announcements in conjunction with the annual Toy Fair in Germany. Here are lists of future releases from TrueScale, Minichamps and CMC. We also have a new price list from CMC.
We'll have additional information later this week. We will be closed Wednesday if the Blizzard is as bad as they say it's going to be, but I will have access to email.
1/27/11 UPDATE: New arrivals from TrueScale Miniatures include the Dan Gurney Porsche 804 from their Signature Series ($100..00) and the Paul Newman, PLN Racing Datsun 510 ($60.00). Watch this space for more TrueScale news in the next few days.
1/15/11 UPDATE: Check out this dramatic new giclee print from Nicholas Watts:
Perhaps the most radical design to take to the track during the 'anything goes' Can Am series was the original AVS Shadow, penned by Trevor Harris for Don Nichols' Advanced Vehicle Systems and driven - just once - by one of the most versatile drivers of the era, Englishman Vic Elford.
After a less than successful debut with George Follmer behind the wheel, 'Quick Vic' drove a redesigned, low profile AVS Shadow in the 1970 Mid Ohio Can Am until vibrations caused by the loss of wheel weights made driving the already nervous machine virtually impossible. After Vic's hasty exit, the 'roller skate' was retired and designer Peter Bryant was brought on board to lead the reborn Shadow team to better days. Still, the original AVS Shadow remains one of the most innovative and talked about machines of that celebrated era.
This dramatic Nicholas Watts image is being produced in a strict limited edition of just 25 giclee prints on 300 gram paper. Each print measrues approximately 27.7" x 18" and is hand signed by both Vic Elford and Don Nichols and is also signed and numbered by the Artist. Signing photographs will be printed on a Certificate of Authenticity.
1/11/11 UPDATE:
If you've tried to place
an order using the US Postal Service on our Shopping Cart website
the past couple of days and have gotten a total that was more
like air fare than postage - or no Postal option at all - the
problem has been corrected. Looks like the USPS adjusted price
catagories on the database that interfaces with our software (without
notice, of course). After hearing from several stunned customers
from the Great White North, Jeff was able to track down the problem
and fix it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
1/4/11 UPDATE: Another 'sneak peak' - this one from TrueScale Miniatures. The elegant 1/43 Limited Edition (750) Dan Gurney signed Porsche Type 804 from their Signature Collection is 'on the water' and should arrive soon. You can still reserve one for $100 plus shipping HERE.
12/30/10 UPDATE: Five years after the original publishing date, Susan Watkins' biography of Bernie Ecclestone has finally been released. Bernie withdrew his 'Authorized Biography' endorsement before release, either to sell more copies or to hint that he doesn't care for the content. We'll see. Early reviews say it's the most revealing book on Bernie to date. Available here at TMC in mid-January. $39.95. Reserve HERE.
12/23/10 UPDATE: The latest arrival from TrueScale is this Fujimi Resin Collection Ferrari 312 T4 as driven by Jody Scheckter to the 1979 Formula One World Championship. Mounted on a plaque with a metal plate signed by Scheckter, this is a nice memento for just $154.00. Limited Edition of 750. In stock as of today, order HERE.
The Gurney Porsche is the next TrueScale piece to be released. We expect shipment right after the new year. Have you reserved one yet? Click HERE.
12/18/10 UPDATE:
CMC is pleased to announce
the release of C-007, the Ferrari Dino 156 F1 "Sharknose"
in 1:12 scale. In 1961, Phil Hill, driving a Sharknose for the
Ferrari team, became the first American F1 World Champion.
This hand-assembled model is made of 1,945 single parts. It is an authentic replica of the winning car of Phil Hill crowned at the GP-Belgium in Spa on the 18th of June 1961. We used only materials of the finest quality for this model, including copper, aluminium, stainless steel, cloth and leather. You will find countless detail-exact features in this model, such as removable spoke wheels, a true-to-the-original wheel suspension, and authentically-replicated shock absorbers and coil springs. The rear axle drive shafts, with functional cardan joints, rotate when the rear wheels are turning. This rotation causes the perforated clutch bell housing to turn in sync with the drive shafts.
Limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, this magnificent replica
will make a treasured collector's item. $3,498.00. Reserve HERE.
11/26/10 UPDATE: Back in August, we discussed the possibility of a 2011 Can Am Calendar with Can Am Guru Pete Lyons. It's good news for all of us that Pete decided to dig into his extensive archives for 13 spectacular color and b&w images from that unforgettable era and produced this 11 x 17 wall calendar on 100 lb cover stock. Our shipment is due in about a week.
SOLD OUT - MORE IN JANUARY????
11/23/10 UPDATE: We are in the process of inspecting a collection of nearly 700 models that we are liquidating for the estate of a long time customer. The collection consists of approximately 300 1/18 scale models, 300 1/43 scale models and an assortment of other pieces in various scales. There are 200 Porsche models in the collection, a large selection of LeMans winners, Senna Collection models, McLaren F1GTRs, Indy Cars and other very, very interesting stuff. Due to the size of the collection and the time involved - not to mention the time of year - we are listing the entire collection without pricing HERE. You can also download the list as a spreadsheet HERE. If anything strikes you, give us a call or drop us and email and we'll work something out.
11/22/10 UPDATE: The latest Giclee offering from Graham Turner is this beautiful study of Graham Hill aboard his 1962 World Championship winning BRM P57 scoring his first career GP victory in the season opening Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. This Limited Edition of 100 prints will be produced as follows: Prints 1-30 on Canvas, 31 -100 on Paper. The Canvas version will be delivered stretched on wooden stretcher bars just like the original painting. Reserve now:
11/22/10 UPDATE: Here are the subjects for this year's Michael Turner Christmas Card set:
11/5/10 UPDATE: TrueScale's latest Autographed Limited Edition is this 1/43 scale Tyrrell P34 Ford mounted with a Jody Scheckter signed plaque. Only 500 pieces world wide, we have a few available from our allotment for just $133.00 plus shipping. We expect delivery before Thanksgiving. Reserve HERE.
11/2/10 UPDATE: A Bit of Spark news for you on Election Day. Tucked in to this week's shipment was the 1/43 scale Riley Porsche that won this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona ($60.00). The 2005 Rolex winner that was supposed to be in the shipment will be here next week along with a bunch of 2010 LeMans competitors. We'll post a list later in the week.
Also, Spark announced additional production of the four cars shown above:
PETER REVSON / McLAREN M20.....$58.00.....RESERVE HERE
MARK DONOHUE / '68 SUNOCO CAMARO.....$58.00.....RESERVE HERE
BRUMOS PORSCHE RILEY MK X1
- LAW/DONOHUE/RICE/GARCIA
2009 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA WINNER.....$60.00.....RESERVE HERE
MARK DONOHUE/SUNOCO McLAREN M6A.....$58.00.....RESERVE HERE
If you want to save a few bucks, we still have a few of the Donohue McLarens in stock at the old price. Just click HERE to order.
They're saying the Brumos Porsche Riley will be here in December. Everything else will ship in early 2011. We suggest advance orders, especially for the Donohue Camaro. The original run disappeared in a heartbeat last month.
10/29/10 UPDATE: We've just listed several autographed items HERE. Signatures include; Jim Clark, Ayrton Senna, Phil Hill, Alain Prost, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Dan Gurney, Tony Bettenhausen (SR.) and Ralph De Palma.
8/31/10
UPDATE: CAN-AM CARS
IN DETAIL - PHOTOGRAPHS by Peter Harholdt
Photographer Peter Harholdt selected 12 images representing different
eras of Unlimited Sports Car Racing from the work he did for this
spectacular new book and produced a Limited Edition Portfolio
entitled 'Can-Am Cars in Detail - Photographs'. Each photograph
measures 17" x 22" with an image size of 15.5"
x 20.5".
Only 50 sets will be produced.
These superb images, seen above, are delivered in a handsome presentation case designed by Tom Morgan, who worked with Harholdt, Lyons and David Bull Publishing on the book itself.
'Can-Am Cars in Detail - Photographs' is priced at $1,500.00 plus shipping and is in stock at The Motorsport Collector. Reserve HERE.
In addition to the Portfolio, prints of any Harholdt photograph from the book 'Can-Am Cars in Detail' can be produced in various sizes. Contact The Motorsport Collecto for additional information.
PETER HARHOLDT PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES
If you are interested in having Peter Harholdt photograph your
car or car collection, we can make arrangements for him to bring
his portable studio to your location. Contact TMC, and we'll make
the proper introductions.
10/29/10 UPDATE: Another 1/8 scale masterpiece from Amalgam: The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa known as 'Lucybelle 2'. Check out the full photo set HERE.
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10/28/10 UPDATE: If you saw the Bugatti Monge Airplane in Hemming's this month, we're pleased to confirm that a restock is on the way and should arrive in late November. Click HERE to order.
Normally it's a 30 to 60 day advance order but we have a copy of 'COLLAGE: Sir Jackie Stewart's Grand Prix Album' in stock for immediate delivery. Click HERE to order.
10/18/10 UPDATE: We found one last TrueScale 1/18 scale Tyrrell P34 Silverstone Test Car hiding behind something else. First $170.00 takes it. SOLD.
10/13/10 UPDATE: The latest from Amalgam: This 1/8 scale highly detailed replica of the 1970 Daytona 24 Hour winning Gulf Porsche 917K. Check out the full photo set HERE.
10/11/10 UPDATE: A bit of good news on the DVD front. There will be a US format (NTSC) Official FIA Formula One Season Review for 2010. It will probably be a double DVD set (3 hours) and is priced at $29.99. A mid-December release is planned. And - we will finally have a US format Official Review DVD for the 2009 FIA World Championship (also $29.99) in December as well.
You can reserve your copy on our Online Shopping website or by giving us a call at 800.722.8630.
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10/7/10 UPDATE: The latest from Auto Art is a 1/18 scale replica of the beautifully liveried Porsche Salzburg entered Porsche 908/2 Spyder that was driven to victory at the 1969 Watkins Glen 6 Hours by Brian Redman and Jo Siffert.They led a 1-2-3 Porsche sweep of the next to last race of the 1969 World Manufacturers Championship season. The model features opening doors and tail section and a fully detailed engine. $163.95 plus shipping. Reserve HERE.
9/30/10 UPDATE Next week, 'SHUNT:
The Story of James Hunt' will be released in the UK. We have
made arrangements to have a shipment of First Edition copies sent
directly to TMC upon its release.
Written by Tom Rubython, the author of the acclaimed 'The Life of Senna', this 600+ page epic tells the complete story of the charismatic 1976 Formula One World Champion.
Here are the details:
James Hunt is remembered more for his girlfriends and wild personal exploits than for his skills in a race car. But the excesses of his glamorous life cannot hide the fact that he was, in many people's opinion, the fastest driver on the Formula One circuits in the 1970's. In an era dominated by the likes of Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda and Ronnie Peterson, Hunt stood out in terms of raw speed and his seemingly effortless ability to plant a Formula One car on pole position. In this first full and comprehensive account of the life of James Hunt, the author and his researchers have examined every detail of the driver's life - from his very earliest days to the last hours of his existence - as well as the lives of the people he left behind. It is a story many have tried to tell - but never in such a complete way. This is that story.
602 pages | 4 x 16 page color sections | Over 270 Photographs | 50 pages of appendices
$45.00 Reserve HERE
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8/25/10 UPDATE: Both 1/18 and 1/43 scale '09 Brazil GP versions of Jenson Button's Brawn GP Mercedes BGP 001 are due to arrive from Minichamps next week. That weekend, Button clinched his first World Championship and Brawn became the first marque to win the F1 Constructors title in their first season.
Also due are several unique models from Spark and Bizarre including the Bugatti Monge airplane, the British Steam Car LSR (sold out), the Colibri Off Shore race boat and several LeMans, Daytona and F1 race cars.
Check out the full lineup HERE.
8/17/10 UPDATE: Back from a quick trip to Laguna Seca to participate in the celebration of Dan Gurney's many contributions to motor racing. Check out our photo album on the TMC Facebook page. While we were there, we met up with some TMC customers, suppliers and future suppliers (subscribe to our Email Updates to stay up to date with new products). We'd like to thank Pete Lyons and Peter Harholdt for signing bookplates to be installed in their new book 'Can Am Cars in Detail' ($99.95 order HERE) just released by David Bull Publishing. We will begin shipping this new title later this week. There are still a few signed bookplate copies available at no additional charge. Watch for other signed book offers in the next few months.
A quick turnaround this week. See you at Road America this weekend!
8/3/10 UPDATE: A spectacular new book featuring Can Am cars like you've never seen them before will be introduced at next weekend's Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca:
'Can-Am Cars in Detail' will feature 22 surviving Group 7 Can Am cars artistically presented by the brilliant studio photography of Peter Harholdt and discussed in a vivid, authoritative text by the foremost expert on the Can Am, Pete Lyons.
A wide variety of marques is represented in this book. From the dominant McLarens and Porsches to the Lolas, Shadows and Chaparrals that challenged them on a regular basis. There are also interesting cars from Caldwell, Genie, McKee and Ferrari along with two examples of the ingenuity of Dan Gurney's All American Racers.
The expertise and quality demanded by David Bull Publishing allows Harholdt's impressive color photographs to bring to life every component of these sometimes brutal but always innovative and beautiful machines. And as he has done before, Pete Lyons draws on his extensive Can Am background to put each car in perspective, whether or not you saw them racing back in the day.
SIGNED COPIES - SOLD OUT
Both Pete
Lyons and Peter Harholdt have graciously agreed to sign bookplates
for us at the launch of their great new book at Mazda Raceway
Laguna Seca next weekend. Bull Publishing has advised us that
we will have delivery here at TMC in late August. These signed
copies will be available at no extra charge, first come, first
served.
Also, Peter Harholdt is planning the release of a portfolio of prints from his photographs in 'Can-Am Cars in Detail'.
Watch this space for details.
8/2/10 UPDATE: CMC'S 1/18 scale Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe is in stock ($318.95) and exceeds all expectations. Stunning!
7/19/10 UPDATE: Just back from Road America, where we
took delivery of author-signed copies of two new books: 'Mark
Donohue: His Life in Photographs' and 'Team
Lotus: The Formula One Cars'. Many thanks to Michael Argetsinger
for giving us so much time during his busy weekend to sign and
date copies for TMC customers in our tent (during a downpour!).
Also thanks to Jo & William Taylor and Steve & Michelle
Gesseor for their assistance in getting the Team Lotus books to
us at RA.
We'll be unpacking the trailer and shipping advance orders for these books over the next few days.
A couple bits of news first: CMC's long awaited Mercedes Benz Uhlenhaut Coupe has arrived in the US. And - our first shipment of the Jackie Stewart scrapbook (profiled below) will be shipped to us from the UK in the next few days. The first shipment is sold out. We are accepting orders for delivery later this summer.
Last but not least, congratulations to Paul Powell for organizing an unforgettable Mark Donohue Reunion at RA last weekend. Paul spent at least a year making sure the gathering of the right cars and people were there. It was spectacular!
7/1/10 UPDATE: Throughout her husband's racing career, Helen Stewart kept a scrapbook of photographs, press clippings and memorabilia from the 3 time World Champion Jackie Stewart.
Over time, the scrapbook expanded to 17 volumes!
COLLAGE is a 208 page version of Helen Stewart's scrapbook, superbly reproduced with an English printer founded in 1845. Using the latest oxidising inks on premium, heavyweight, uncoated art paper, the book's pages are then bound by hand at an artisan bookbindery in Scotland.
Each book features gilded page edging and hand-tooled decorative work blocked in gold leaf. The robust leather half-binding is presented in a hand-crafted slipcase inspired by Sir Jackie's crash helmet. The case is finished with silk-laminated paper, gold-foiling and a Royal Stewart tartan band.
A complimentary DVD is included with each copy of COLLAGE. It includes a short video story by Lady Helen Stewart, an audio visual montage of friends and peers speaking about Sir Jackie and a music video for 'Fly Free' - a single written and recorded by Paul and Mark Stewart in their father's honor, featuring Eric Clapton.
ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR LATE SUMMER DELIVERY.
$499.99 plus shipping. Click HERE to order.
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