{"product_id":"achievements-1954-c-c-wakefield-co-ltd-castrol-1954-first-edition","title":"Achievements 1954 — C.C. Wakefield \u0026 Co. Ltd. (Castrol, 1954, First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelive an extraordinary year in motorsport history with \u003cstrong\u003eAchievements 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highly collectible annual promotional booklet published by C.C. Wakefield \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. (the manufacturers of Castrol oil). The striking paperback cover features dynamic artwork by famed artist Gordon Horner, illustrating Juan Manuel Fangio’s iconic streamlined Mercedes-Benz W196 racing car number 18 tearing down the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning 48 pages, this historic vintage booklet chronicles the global automotive and motorcycle racing successes achieved using Castrol lubricants throughout 1954. Packed with rare period black and white photographs, racing statistics, and captivating reports from Grand Prix events, international rallies, and land-speed records, this rare piece of motoring ephemera is a prized addition for automotive historians, Castrol collectors, and Formula 1 enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor\/Publisher: C.C. Wakefield \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. (Castrol) · Illustrations: Gordon Horner · Year: 1954 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Paperback · Pages: 48 · Dimensions: 22.0 cm × 13.0 cm · Weight: 0.08 kg · Language: English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.C. Wakefield \u0026 Co. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51909610766556,"sku":"CASTROL-1954-ACH-001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/0_Scan_0001_264415d0-8741-45ad-a718-7933b11881aa.jpg?v=1782964308","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/achievements-1954-c-c-wakefield-co-ltd-castrol-1954-first-edition","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}