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Cooper Cars Item #C097 - $34.95
	"Charles Cooper and his son John would found the Cooper Car Company Ltd. to build a long and fast-developing series fo raing and sports cars. The new concern grew rapidly, and by modern standards it was incredibly efficient. Even during its most prolific years of worldwide sales and races abd race success, its staff seldom exceeded 35 and was generally fewer than 30. Cooper cars were exported to all parts of the world. They were used by all but one of that great Fifties of front-line British racing drivers in their formative years. Cooper Cars became the world's largest manufacturer of pure-bred racing cars, and in 1959-60 they achived ultimate success in twice becoming Formula 1 Champions of the World." - From the introduction The Cooper story becomes even more dramatic as the years pass, with even greater achievements. Imagine such a tiny company defeating the might of Ferrari and McLaren today. The biggest scoop in this comprehensive narrative is the use of John Coopers personal records and photograph albums, plus the company's chassis books. Further archival material comes from many involved in building the cars and from a string of subsequent owners. This expanded edition includes a look at the new car that has brought the name Cooper into the twenty-first century: the Mini Cooper. By Doug Nye Motorbooks International - 2003 Hardbound, 7¾" x 10" / 19.5cm x 25.5cm 386 pages. 350 b/w illustrations.
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