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Paul Parker
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240 pages
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Sports Car Racing: In Camera 1960-1969
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Following the success of Haynes’ Formula 1 in Camera titles, the spotlight is turned towards sports car racing in the sixties. Meticulously researched photographs are brought to life through the authors well-observed and atmospheric commentary to create a visually stunning and highly nostalgic record of this dramatic decade.
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| Weight | 1.3 kg |
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| Dimensions | 27.9 × 22.9 × 2.4 cm |
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