abc Sports Cars 1956 — Ian Allan Vintage Sports Car Spotter's Guide (Albert Douglas)

2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Uncover the ultimate reference guide to the mid-century racing boom with the rare, original abc Sports Cars 1956 pocket book by acclaimed automotive writer Albert Douglas. Published by the legendary Ian Allan, this highly collectible post-war spotter's guide is a definitive look at the elite high-performance machines that dominated tracks and roads worldwide during the mid-1950s.

The striking retro cover features a beautiful stylized mid-century illustration of a classic open-cockpit sports racing car (No. 43) speeding across a vibrant green and orange backdrop. Inside, this authentic softcover book provides detailed technical specifications, performance statistics, and crisp period illustrations of legendary models from premier marques including Aston Martin, Jaguar, Austin-Healey, MG, Porsche, and Ferrari. Ideal for automotive historians, classic sports car enthusiasts, and vintage transportation collectors, this original piece of British motoring memorabilia is a brilliant window into the golden age of performance engineering.

Book Details

• Author: Albert Douglas
• Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd.
• Published: 1956
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 155 x 100 mm
• Weight: 0.06 kg