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Twice Around The Clock Vol. II Reviewed

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Review by Pete Vack
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Lead Photo: Hill and Gendebien encapsulates the joy of their third victory at Le Mans in 1962. Gammo-Rapho image.

The 1960s witnessed the peak American participation as well as the greatest American successes at Le Mans. And by 1960, Tim Considine is just getting warmed up to the task. “Between 1960 and 1969, 123 Americans line up to drive in the French Classic, 49 of them for the first time,” writes Considine. But trust us, Tim is up to the job and then some. [Read more…] about Twice Around The Clock Vol. II Reviewed

Cunningham Book Review

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Cunningham
The Passion, The Cars, The Legacy

By Richard Harman
ISBN 978-1-85443-260-5
Dalton Watson Fine Books
303mm by 220mm 2 Volumes
Total 844 pages hardbound
1500 B&W and color images
$350 USD for Standard
$1200 for Leather bound edition

Click here to order from publisher

Review by Pete Vack
All photos used courtesy of Dalton Watson for purpose of review

Before me there are two massive volumes totaling 844 pages, with over 1500 rarely-seen color and black and white photos. It is a classic body of work that can’t be easily categorized, classified, analyzed, compartmentalized, or even at times, comprehended. Unlike many books today, it covers not just one serial number or marque, but multiple cars, events, and drivers; the length, breadth, depth, and detail that define this opus are a credit to both the subject matter and the author.
It would seem that such a huge work is necessary to reflect the life and times of Briggs S. Cunningham II, and it is entitled, Cunningham: The Passion, The Cars, The Legacy (aka CPCL). Hold that thought for now. [Read more…] about Cunningham Book Review

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