{"product_id":"the-autocar-portfolio-of-motor-racing-the-endless-quest-for-speed-first-second-series-set-1946","title":"The Autocar Portfolio of Motor Racing: The Endless Quest for Speed — First \u0026 Second Series Set (1946)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back to the embryonic era of motorsport with the complete twin collection of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Autocar Portfolio of Motor Racing: The Endless Quest for Speed (First \u0026amp; Second Series)\u003c\/strong\u003e, published together in London by Iliffe \u0026amp; Sons Ltd. in 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely scarce vintage transport portfolio set is an unparalleled treasure for historic Grand Prix enthusiasts, art collectors, and pre-war motoring archivists. Introduced by renowned racing driver and journalist S. C. H. Davis, these large-format folios house a combined total of 24 exquisite lithographic colour plates reproduced from original paintings by legendary automotive artist F. Gordon Crosby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first series features iconic milestones including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamille Jenatzy beating the world speed record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first Grand Prix victories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic action at Brooklands, the Targa Florio, and the Le Mans 24-Hour race\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end framing as premium automotive wall art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA centrepiece within a dedicated automotive library or art collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of pre-war motorsport ephemera and F. Gordon Crosby originals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare double portfolio set beautifully capturing the raw, romantic spirit of man’s initial conquest of mechanical speed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iliffe \u0026 Sons Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52027719155932,"sku":"IS-1946-ACPMR12","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/the-autocar-portfolio-of-motor-racing-the-endless-quest-for-speed-first-second-series-book-0.png?v=1783677982","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/the-autocar-portfolio-of-motor-racing-the-endless-quest-for-speed-first-second-series-set-1946","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}