The battle in Grand Prix racing between the German Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union teams from 1934 through 1939 was probably the most spectacular in motor racing history. This was made possible by the vast sums the two teams could expend on racing. The money paid to them by the German government was not a direct subsidy, but rather the generous margin above cost incorporated into government contracts. In effect, Mercedes-Benz developed and manufactured aero engines for the Luftwaffe, the Auto Union Group manufactured tanks and ...
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The battle in Grand Prix racing between the German Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union teams from 1934 through 1939 was probably the most spectacular in motor racing history. This was made possible by the vast sums the two teams could expend on racing. The money paid to them by the German government was not a direct subsidy, but rather the generous margin above cost incorporated into government contracts. In effect, Mercedes-Benz developed and manufactured aero engines for the Luftwaffe, the Auto Union Group manufactured tanks and other armored vehicles for the Wehrmacht.
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Near Fine Condition in Very Good jacket. 9781844254675. VG+/VG 1st ed Haynes hardback, unclipped dust-jacket, some surface rubbing wear along edges top corner nicks to DJ and corner bruising else VG+ and unmarked internally. Immediate dispatch Quantity Available: 1. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; ISBN: 1844254674. ISBN/EAN: 9781844254675. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 076061.
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