Less than one year after the end of World War II, speedboat enthusiasts resumed their passionate affair with the sport. The two nations at the fore of this renaissance were Italy -- where gentlemen racers capitalized on their proximity to exotic engines from Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo -- and the U.S. -- where skilled engineers and an abundant surplus of aircraft engines helped spawn a new breed of speedboats: the unlimited. This marvelous followup to Classic Speedboats 1916-1939 (MBI Item #125483AP) examines the birth ...
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Less than one year after the end of World War II, speedboat enthusiasts resumed their passionate affair with the sport. The two nations at the fore of this renaissance were Italy -- where gentlemen racers capitalized on their proximity to exotic engines from Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo -- and the U.S. -- where skilled engineers and an abundant surplus of aircraft engines helped spawn a new breed of speedboats: the unlimited. This marvelous followup to Classic Speedboats 1916-1939 (MBI Item #125483AP) examines the birth of a modern motorsport. A knowledgeable text is combined with archival images depicting boats at speed, expertly crafted wood hulls, and the fantastic engines that powered them. Also included is coverage of great boats from other European nations, the advent of notoriously dangerous jet-powered hydroplanes, and the piston-engined Miss US 1, which in 1962 attained a speed of 200 mph, a record for piston-powered boats that remains unbroken.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
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Well kept in very good condition with jacket, spine and bindings are both very good, unmarked interior, jacket shows minor signs of edge wear, little overall wear. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer!
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Used-Like New. Less than one year after the end of World War II, speedboat enthusiasts resumed their passionate affair with the sport. The two nations at the fore of this renaissance were Italy--where gentlemen racers capitalized on their proximity to exotic engines from Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo--and the U.S. --where skilled engineers and an abundant surplus of aircraft engines helped spawn a new breed of speedboats: the unlimited. This marvelous followup to Classic Speedboats 1916-1939 (MBI Item #125483AP) examines the birth of a modern motorsport. A knowledgeable text is combined with archival images depicting boats at speed, expertly crafted wood hulls, and the fantastic engines that powered them. Also included is coverage of great boats from other European nations, the advent of notoriously dangerous jet-powered hydroplanes, and the piston-engined Miss US 1, which in 1962 attained a speed of 200 mph, a record for piston-powered boats that remains unbroken. BEAUTIFUL COPY! ! ! wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector...
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Fine in Very Good jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Very large, very heavy book, quality red cloth, gray lettering very fine on spine, 191 heavy glossy pages, profusely illustrated, some in color. DJ glossy with color photo of speed boat on mountain lake on front, red spine and back, three small color photos on back. DJ has very slight wear at top back tip, light creases, some light scratches too. Very Good DJ/Very Fine book.
