Formula 1: Car by Car 1960-69 is the first in a multi-volume,
decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through
its teams and cars. This volume covers the 1960s, when the British came
to predominate after the rule of Italian and German manufacturers in the
previous decade. All ten World Champions of the decade came from the
English-speaking world - Britain, the USA, Australia and New Zealand -
and most of the successful cars were British-built too, from Cooper,
BRM, Lotus and Brabham. This was an era when small teams and privateers
were involved in significant numbers and they are all covered, all the
way to the most obscure and unsuccessful. This book shines new light on
many areas of the sport and will be treasured by all Formula 1
enthusiasts.
- Year-by-year treatment covers each season in fascinating depth,
running through the teams - and their various cars - in order of
importance.
- Works teams form the core of the book: BRM, Ferrari and Lotus
participated throughout the decade, while Cooper, Porsche, Honda,
Brabham, Eagle, McLaren and Matra were the other winning marques.
- Privateer teams in all their colourful diversity are a special
dimension of this book, topped by Rob Walker Racing, the finest
privateer operation in Formula 1 history, and a winner in this decade
with Stirling Moss and Jo Siffert.
- Privateers range from well-known names to one-race wonders long
forgotten by even the most dedicated enthusiasts.
- Over 400 photos - in colour wherever possible - show every type of car
raced by every team, presenting a comprehensive survey of all
participants.
- The sweep of the decade covers rapid technical development, including
monocoque chassis, ever-wider tyres and aerodynamic wings.
- Detailed text includes car specifications and technical essentials.
