Nick Mason's lifelong passion for motor racing is reflected in his unique collection of sports and racing cars, all meant to be driven hard rather than stored as museum pieces. Collaborating with test driver Mark Hales, Mason has pushed twenty-two of these cars to their limits, creating a vivid account that captures the power and exhilaration of these iconic machines. The collection includes incredibly fast models like the Porsche 935 and the limited edition McLaren F1, alongside rare gems such as the legendary V16 BRM, one of only three in existence, and the Ferrari 250GTO, which reached a peak value of £10 million. Classic models like the Bugatti T35B, Maserati 250F, and Ferrari T3, which secured Gilles Villeneuve's victory in the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, also feature prominently. Each car undergoes a rigorous test sequence at Silverstone, revealing surprising results. Hales details the unique sensations, sounds, and vibrations of each vehicle's handling, while Mason shares insights into the history and heritage of each model, offering a personal perspective on the challenges and triumphs of collecting classic cars.
Mark Hales Knihy
Passion for Speed
Twenty-Four Classic Cars that Shaped a Century of Motor Sport
- 208 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
Get behind the wheel of the greatest sports cars of all time. Car enthusiast Nick Mason, of Pink Floyd fame, has opened his garage to test driver Mark Hales and together they indulge in the ultimate driving experience. More than 400 photos capture Hales as he pushes the limits of 24 amazing road machines, and Mason provides a brief account of each car's history along with technical details and personal anecdotes. Coupled with the roar of the engines-recorded on the bonus CD-this package will unleash every car fanatic's passion for speed.