Motor Racing Book, Pole Position, BRDC Diamond Jubilee
Motor Racing Book, Pole Position, BRDC Diamond Jubilee
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Pole Position - BRDC Diamond Jubilee Limited Edition Book
Celebrate the heritage of British motor racing with this Limited Edition BRDC Diamond Jubilee Book - Pole Position. Published to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), this exquisite collector's item captures the spirit, history, and triumphs of British motorsport.
Only 1,000 copies were produced, each presented with the compliments and best wishes of the President and Board of Directors of the BRDC. This particular copy is No. 48, personally signed by Gerald Lascelles, President of the Club.
Bound in luxurious leather with gilt-embossed BRDC emblem on the front board, this first edition hardback comes complete with a clear protective dust cover. Inside, you'll find 256 beautifully presented pages exploring the story of the Club and its members - from early influences and post-war developments to modern racing legends and the evolution of the sport.
Contents include: A Club for Racing Drivers, A Position of Influence, Racing's First Half-Century, Early Influences, Home of British Motor Racing, Postwar Revolution, Presidential Suite, Motor Racing is Dangerous, A Sport for Sale, Feats of Endurance, Team Effort - ERA, Team Effort - Williams, Anatomy of an International, Record Breaking, A Most Noble Achievement, The Media Event, The Press Gang, The Highest Accolade, Trophies and Champions, Off-Track Highlights, BRDC Means Business, The BRDC Rules and Members of the BRDC.
A true collector's piece for enthusiasts of British motor racing history and fine automotive literature.
Dimensions:
1950-1999
1987
Paper
United Kingdom
Gerald Lascelles, President of the Racing Drivers Club,
Good clean condition. One small dent to the bottom edge of the front cover.
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, this exquisite collector's item captures the spirit, history, and triumphs of British motorsport.Only 1,000 copies were produced, each presented with the compliments and best wishes of the President and Board of Directors of the BRDC. This particular copy is No. 48, personally signed by Gerald Lascelles, President of the Club.Bound in luxurious leather with gilt-embossed BRDC emblem on the front board, this first edition hardback comes complete with a clear protective dust cover. Inside, you'll find 256 beautifully presented pages exploring the story of the Club and its members - from early influences and post-war developments to modern racing legends and the evolution of the sport.Contents include: A Club for Racing Drivers, A Position of Influence, Racing's First Half-Century, Early Influences, Home of British Motor Racing, Postwar Revolution, Presidential Suite, Motor Racing is Dangerous, A Sport for Sale, Feats of Endurance, Team Effort - ERA, Team Effort - Williams, Anatomy of an International, Record Breaking, A Most Noble Achievement, The Media Event, The Press Gang, The Highest Accolade, Trophies and Champions, Off-Track Highlights, BRDC Means Business, The BRDC Rules and Members of the BRDC.A true collector's piece for enthusiasts of British motor racing history and fine automotive literature.){kind=link}