A uniquely special example of the Maserati 250F, epitomising the 2.5 litre front-engined F1 era of 1954-60. Driven to victory by Fangio in Monaco and by Behra at Pau, Modena and Casablanca. Meticulously researched and beautifully designed - a fascinating story accompanied by 400+ photographs.
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A uniquely special example of the Maserati 250F, epitomising the 2.5 litre front-engined F1 era of 1954-60. Driven to victory by Fangio in Monaco and by Behra at Pau, Modena and Casablanca. Meticulously researched and beautifully designed - a fascinating story accompanied by 400+ photographs.
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This is the story of a uniquely special example of the Maserati 250F, the breed of car that epitomizes the 2.5-liter, front-engined Formula 1 era of 1954-60, and took part in the first and last races of that classic period.
The finest flowering of the 250F came in 1957 with the lightweight version in which Juan Manuel Fangio won the last of his five World Championship titles. Three lightweights were built and the one featured in this book, chassis 2528, was driven to victory by Fangio in the Monaco Grand Prix and by Jean Behra in three non-championship Grands Prix at Pau, Modena and Casablanca.
The fascinating story of 2528, from its construction to the present day, is accompanied by 400 photographs, many of them never previously published. This book presents the life of a truly Great Car - the most original and widely raced of all Maserati 250Fs.
About the Author
Freelance journalist Ian Wagstaff won the Mercedes Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his book, The British at Le Mans. He wrote for Autosport and Motoring News before becoming press and promotions manager at Silverstone in the late 1970s. His current work for Racecar Engineering, Race Engine Technology, Performance Racing Industry, The Paddock, The Red Bulletin and Auto Technology takes him to races throughout Europe and the USA, including the Indianapolis 500.
This is the story of a uniquely special example of the Maserati 250F, the breed of car that epitomizes the 2.5-liter, front-engined Formula 1 era of 195460, and took part in the first and last races of that classic period. The finest flowering of the 250F came in 1957 with the lightweight version in which Juan Manuel Fangio won the last of his five World Championship titles. Three lightweights were built and the one featured in this book, chassis 2528, was driven to victory by Fangio in the Monaco Grand Prix and by Jean Behra in three non-championship Grands Prix at Pau, Modena and Casablanca. The fascinating story of 2528, from its construction to the present day, is accompanied by 400 photographs, many of them never previously published. This book presents the life of a truly Great Car the most original and widely raced of all Maserati 250Fs.
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