Franklin Watts

Rip-Roaring Races and Rallies by Elwood D. Baumann (Franklin Watts, 1981)

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2nd hand book, very good condition, see imagesStrap in for a thrilling ride through the high-octane history of early ...
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2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Strap in for a thrilling ride through the high-octane history of early motorsport with "Rip-Roaring Races and Rallies" by Elwood D. Baumann. Published by Franklin Watts in 1981, this vintage hardcover volume chronicles the evolution of automobile racing and rallying from its competitive origins in late 19th-century France up through the high-speed eras of the 20th century.

Packed with archival black-and-white photographs, the book details the legendary drivers, iconic machines, and death-defying endurance trials that shaped global car culture. Whether exploring early city-to-city open road races or demanding international rallies, Baumann's engaging storytelling captures the danger, innovation, and pure excitement of speed.

Why You'll Love This Book

A superb nostalgic addition for classic car enthusiasts, motorsport history buffs, and vintage transport literature collectors.

Book Details

Author: Elwood D. Baumann | Publisher: Franklin Watts | Year: 1981 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 118 | ISBN-13: 9780531043448

Additional Info

Condition: Used

Author: Elwood D. Baumann

Title: Rip-Roaring Races and Rallies by Elwood D. Baumann (Franklin Watts, 1981)

Format: Hardcover

Number of Pages: 118

Publication Year: 1981

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Printed book cover showing racing cars and large yellow title text on dark background
Book cover front with two race cars and bold yellow “RIP-ROARING RACES AND RALLIES”
Open book inside cover with small red and black title text on the left panel
Open book spread showing “CONTENTS” list with multiple entry titles and page numbers
Open book spread with black-and-white photo of vintage race car driver and passenger
Open vintage photo book with black-and-white racing images and early cars
Open vintage photo book featuring black-and-white horse-drawn carriage cars
Open vintage photo book page with black-and-white race cars and spectators
Hardcover book with open pages showing chapter heading “LE MANS” and body text
Open book spread with small dense paragraphs and numbered page markers on both pages
Open book pages with continuous paragraphs and a section titled “Pons Again—and Paris”
Open book spread with black-and-white photo of race cars and people standing outdoors
Open book spread with black-and-white image of a Budweiser race car on a track
  • Printed book cover showing racing cars and large yellow title text on dark background
  • Book cover front with two race cars and bold yellow “RIP-ROARING RACES AND RALLIES”
  • Open book inside cover with small red and black title text on the left panel
  • Open book spread showing “CONTENTS” list with multiple entry titles and page numbers
  • Open book spread with black-and-white photo of vintage race car driver and passenger
  • Open vintage photo book with black-and-white racing images and early cars
  • Open vintage photo book featuring black-and-white horse-drawn carriage cars
  • Open vintage photo book page with black-and-white race cars and spectators
  • Hardcover book with open pages showing chapter heading “LE MANS” and body text
  • Open book spread with small dense paragraphs and numbered page markers on both pages
  • Open book pages with continuous paragraphs and a section titled “Pons Again—and Paris”
  • Open book spread with black-and-white photo of race cars and people standing outdoors
  • Open book spread with black-and-white image of a Budweiser race car on a track
Printed book cover showing racing cars and large yellow title text on dark background
Book cover front with two race cars and bold yellow “RIP-ROARING RACES AND RALLIES”
Open book inside cover with small red and black title text on the left panel
Open book spread showing “CONTENTS” list with multiple entry titles and page numbers
Open book spread with black-and-white photo of vintage race car driver and passenger
Open vintage photo book with black-and-white racing images and early cars
Open vintage photo book featuring black-and-white horse-drawn carriage cars
Open vintage photo book page with black-and-white race cars and spectators
Hardcover book with open pages showing chapter heading “LE MANS” and body text
Open book spread with small dense paragraphs and numbered page markers on both pages
Open book pages with continuous paragraphs and a section titled “Pons Again—and Paris”
Open book spread with black-and-white photo of race cars and people standing outdoors
Open book spread with black-and-white image of a Budweiser race car on a track
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