Achievements 1957 — C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (Castrol, 1958)
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2nd hand book, very good condition, ex library, see images
Relive a Legendary Era of Racing Dominance with Achievements 1957 by Castrol
Journey back to a pivotal, high-octane year in post-war motorsport history with Achievements 1957, an original vintage promotional review booklet published in early 1958 by C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (the manufacturers of Castrol motor oil). Featuring wonderful, signature motorsport cover illustrations by the legendary artist Gordon Horner, this landscape booklet captures the speed, mechanical grit, and pioneering design that characterized global racing in the late 1950s.
As an essential collectible within Castrol’s world-renowned annual series, this 1957 edition chronicles the year’s most grueling and prestigious international competitive triumphs across sports car racing, rallying, motorcycle Grands Prix, and land speed record attempts. The pages celebrate major milestones, including the incredible rallying feats of Porsche and the legendary performance of British factory teams on grueling international circuits like the Monte Carlo Rally and the Alpine Rally. Featured marques include Porsche, Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Ford alongside motorcycle icons from the Isle of Man TT.
Spanning 47 pages, this highly collectible vintage booklet is packed with magnificent archival black-and-white action photographs, technical speed logs, and official winner podium records that are incredibly difficult to find anywhere else today.
Why Collectors Love This Book
An indispensable find for classic Porsche and vintage British sports car owners, 1950s rally historians, and dedicated collectors of rare transport ephemera, this genuine first-edition copy of Achievements 1957 beautifully preserves the spirit of mid-century racing.
Book Details
Author/Publisher: C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (Castrol) · Year: 1958 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Paperback · Pages: 47 · Dimensions: 13.0 cm × 22.0 cm × 0.3 cm · Weight: 0.08 kg · Language: English
Additional Info
Condition: Used
Author: C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd.
Title: Achievements 1957 — C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (Castrol, 1958)
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 47
Publication Year: 1958
