24 hours : 100 years of Le Mans
Williams, Richard, 1947-2024
Book
Award-winning writer Richard Williams tells the remarkable story of the 24 hours of Le Mans, one of the world's most iconic motorsports events. The event was created by a group of Frenchmen in 1923 and remains uniquely compelling to spectators, to the major motor manufacturers who continue to see it as an opportunity for priceless publicity, as well as to drivers hoping to add their names to its distinguished roll of honour. Between the wars, those manufacturers included Bugatti, Bentley and Alfa Romeo. Subsequently, Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ford, Porsche, Audi and Toyota have all been serial winners, guaranteeing the continuation of ferocious inter-marque rivalry. '24 Hours' celebrates the skill, courage and technical brilliance of the men and women who gave the race its worldwide renown.
Main title:
24 hours : 100 years of Le Mans / Richard Williams.
Author:
Williams, Richard, 1947-, author
Imprint:
London : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
Collation:
500 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2023.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781398517257 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.72094417796.720944 WIL796.720944
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
3773223