Ross Brawn to launch Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase book at Goodwood Revival

Ferrari 250 GT Short WheelbaseThe Autobiography of 2119 GTDoug NyePublishing by Porter Press InternationalPublication Date: September 2015         

Standard Edition Hardback RRP: £60.00, ISBN: 978-1-907085-23-9, Page extent: 320pp over 300 photographs, including colour

Former ‪F1 team Principal Ross Brawn will be signing copies at Goodwood Revival On: Saturday 12 September at the Porter Press stand At:  12noon and 4.30pm

This superb book tells the story of the finest example of a glorious breed of Ferrari, the 250 GT Short Wheelbase, which combined a great engine with a fine chassis and a beautiful body to become one of the most revered Ferraris. The subject of this book, 2119 GT, is a very special car because Stirling Moss drove it to a famous victory in the Goodwood Tourist Trophy of 1960. This book provides detailed insight into this race, the competition début of 2119 GT, as well as the seven others in which the car took part in period, all supported by a superb collection of photographs. All Ferrari fans will enjoy this addition to the ‘Great Cars’ series.

Key content◾The full story of the 1960 Goodwood Tourist Trophy, which Stirling Moss won by two laps; the great man’s recollections are included.◾The car’s seven other races, which brought five more wins, two for Moss in 1960 (including a trip to the Bahamas) and three for Mike Parkes in 1961.◾The personalities behind the car and the parts they played in its story: Rob Walker, Dick Wilkins, Colonel Ronnie Hoare and Tommy Sopwith.◾The life of 2119 GT after its period competition, including insight from current owner Ross Brawn, who was Ferrari’s technical director in the period when Michael Schumacher became Formula 1 World Champion five times.◾Over 250 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of specially commissioned studio photography.

The author: Doug Nye is the author of more than 70 books on aspects of motor sporting history, including standard works on BRM, Lotus, Ferrari, Cooper, Tyrrell and McLaren cars as well as on (and with) such great racing drivers as Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham, Jim Clark and Juan Manuel Fangio. Among his many awards, he is the first three-time winner of the Guild of Motoring Writers’ Montagu Trophy, having won it in 1984, 1993 and 1994.

Standard and Deluxe editions of the book are available signed by the author, though supply is limited. For more information about this book and others by the same publisher visit www.porterpress.co.uk

For more information regarding the book or to request a review copy, or interview with car owner Ross Brawn, please contact: Rebecca Leppard/Eventageous PR Ltd on T: 01452 260063 or email: rebecca@eventspr.co.uk

About Porter Press:  Porter Press International was formed by leading automotive author Philip Porter in 2005. Since then, PPI has become established as a publisher of top class books and bookazines for discerning enthusiasts. PPI is very proud to have worked on books with Sir Stirling Moss, Murray Walker and Martin Brundle. The unrivalled team of PPI authors includes Doug Nye, Ian Wagstaff, Keith Bluemel, Chas Parker, Mike Gould and Philip Porter.


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