The Tooheys 1000 was a 1000 km endurance motor race for Group A Touring Cars held in October at the Mount Panorama Circuit just outside Bathurst NSW.

Much sought after on publication and prized as a collectors item in subsequent years, this yearbook continues the traditions first established in 1970. Once again the book provides the complete record of Australian and major international motor sport.

This annual book is devoted entirely to the story of what is arguably the greatest touring car race in the world – the James Hardie 1000. This, the official book of the event, is the only one of its kind in the world.

The history of the motor car in Australia is a colourful story of courage and stubborn persistency.

With the help of outstanding historical photographs this book tells the fascinating story of how Australias motor industry grew from the smoke, smell and clatter of backyard carriage workshops to the multi-million dollar industry it is ......