Vanwall - The Story Of Tony Vandervell And His Racing Cars (Denis Jenkinson & Cyril Posthumus) 1st Edn. 1975

2nd hand book in very good condition. Vanwall - The Story Of Tony Vandervell And His Racing Cars (Denis Jenkinson & Cyril Posthumus) 1st Edn. 1975 (9780850591699)

The Definitive History of a British Grand Prix Icon: Vanwall by Denis Jenkinson & Cyril Posthumus

Immerse yourself in a golden era of motorsport history with Vanwall: The Story of Tony Vandervell and His Racing Cars. Co-authored by legendary racing journalist Denis "Jenks" Jenkinson and acclaimed motoring historian Cyril Posthumus, this classic 1975 first-edition hardcover stands as the authoritative chronicle of the team that broke continental dominance and put British racing on top of the world.

Tony Vandervell was driven by a single, unyielding ambition: to build an all-British Grand Prix car capable of beating the formidable Italian and German marques at their own game. Through sheer grit, technical excellence, and the legendary engineering resources of Vandervell Products (makers of Thinwall bearings), that dream became a reality. This book maps out the incredible trajectory of the green Vanwall cars, culminating in their historic 1957 British Grand Prix victory with Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks, and their triumph as the first-ever winners of the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship in 1958.

Inside This Classic Motorsport Chronicle:

• The Genius of Tony Vandervell: An invaluable, intimate look at the fierce personality, drive, and vision of the man who revolutionized British single-seater racing.

• Technical & Design Innovation: Behind-the-scenes insights into the mechanical evolution of the cars, featuring Colin Chapman’s chassis development and Frank Costin’s groundbreaking aerodynamic body design.

• Archival Photography & Diagrams: Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of rare, historic black-and-white photographs, detailed technical drawings, and engineering schematics.

• On-the-Track Drama: Riveting accounts of legendary races, trackside diagnostics, and the famous driver lineups—including Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks, and Stuart Lewis-Evans—that steered Vanwall to global glory.

An essential centerpiece for any vintage racing library, motorsport collection, or coffee table, Vanwall captures the spirit of postwar mechanical ingenuity and the thrilling rise of British Formula One dominance.