Sports Cars: A Foyles Handbook — Laurie Cade (W. & G. Foyle Ltd., 1962)

2nd hand book, good condition, see images

Uncover the foundational era of post-war performance motoring with the highly collectible Sports Cars by renowned motoring journalist Laurie Cade. Published in 1962 as part of the highly regarded Foyles Handbooks series, this scarce vintage publication offers an exceptional snapshot of the early 1960s sports car landscape, focusing heavily on driving dynamics, marquee engineering, and purchase advice.

The striking purple cover features a pristine monochrome archival photograph of the classic British MGA sports roadster (bearing the registration mark YBL 998). Inside, the handbook serves as a comprehensive vintage reference guide covering legendary manufacturers including MG, Austin-Healey, Jaguar, Triumph, and Lotus. Packed with technical breakdowns, performance observations, and expert advice on tuning and maintenance, this original hardcover volume is an essential addition for British sports car collectors, motoring historians, and vintage garage libraries.

Book Details

• Author: Laurie Cade
• Publisher: W. & G. Foyle Ltd.
• Published: 1962
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 96
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 190 x 125 mm
• Weight: 0.15 kg