{"product_id":"adventure-on-wheels-the-autobiography-of-a-road-racing-champion-john-fitch-1959-first-edition","title":"Adventure on Wheels: The Autobiography of a Road Racing Champion — John Fitch (1959, First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Golden Age of Motorsport with \u003cem\u003eAdventure on Wheels\u003c\/em\u003e by Legendary Racing Driver John Fitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the high-octane world of mid-century sports car racing with \u003cem\u003eAdventure on Wheels\u003c\/em\u003e, the gripping 1959 autobiography of legendary American road racing champion John Fitch. Co-written with William S. Nolan, this rare, first-edition hardcover book offers an unparalleled, first-person perspective into the foundational years of global motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Fitch was not just a driver; he was a visionary, a World War II fighter pilot, and a pioneer of automotive safety. From conquering the grueling curves of the Nürburgring and the chaotic roads of the Mille Miglia to his historic drives for the elite Mercedes-Benz factory team alongside Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, Fitch recounts his life on the edge of speed with thrilling clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage automotive book takes readers behind the scenes of legendary tracks like Le Mans, Sebring, and Reims. It captures the raw terror, insane adrenaline, and profound camaraderie of an era where racing drivers risked everything for the spirit of competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for vintage sports car enthusiasts, automotive historians, and collectors of rare motorsport literature, this 1959 hardcover edition of \u003cem\u003eAdventure on Wheels\u003c\/em\u003e is a definitive piece of racing history. Own a firsthand account of the victories, tragedies, and innovations that shaped modern sports car racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: John Fitch with William S. Nolan · Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons · Year: 1959 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Hardcover · Pages: 284 · Dimensions: 21.6 cm × 14.5 cm × 2.8 cm · Weight: 0.48 kg · Language: English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51905836548316,"sku":"AOW-FITCH-1959-001","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/Scan_0020_a4f7b1db-fa46-4537-9fd9-2a2db97ca6f2.jpg?v=1782864996","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/adventure-on-wheels-the-autobiography-of-a-road-racing-champion-john-fitch-1959-first-edition","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}