Code No: 6109

Price: $95.00

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Author: Price, Bill

Published: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

No. Pages: 392

Dimensions: 22 x 28

Illustrations: a blend of black and white and colour photographs

Description: From 1955 to 1980, the British Motor Corporation (later British Leyland) was comitted to motorsport, mainly rallying, as a means of product improvement and publicity. This is the full story of the famous Abingdon team and its key role in British motorsport. Includes victories and disappointments in vehicles such as the AustinHealey, Morris, MG, Triumph and TR7s in events like the Monte Carlo, Alpine, 1000 Lakes and Tulip. Also includes profiles on major players such as competition managers Marcus Chambers, Peter Browning and Stuart Turner; drivers Paddy Hopkirk, Timo Makinen and Pat Moss; and the mechanics and support staff.