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John Cooper – Grand Prix Carpetbagger – John Cooper and John Bentley

As you read this book, you will be carried through three decades of motor racing on a tidal wave of enthusiasm and zest for life which epitomizes John Cooper. You will be taken behind the scenes and gain a fascinating insight to the real racing world and will learn of those great drivers who include such illustrious names as Stirling Moss, Bruce McLaren, Jack Brabham and Phil Hill.

John Cooper developed the might Mini Cooper, had been one of Britain’s foremost racing car manufacturers in the ’50’s. From Formula 3 to Formula 1 Cooper’s cars found success everywhere they raced. Collaborating with Coventry Climax Cooper designed the car, The Cooper -Climax, that earned Jack Brabham the world Drivers Championship, and Cooper the Formula 1 Manufacturers Cup in 1959 and 1960.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good/Near Fine.  Second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage.

$35.00

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1 in stock