Historic Photographs
As a supplier of rare period photography to VRJ, Ferret Fotographics offers prints from its 1.5 million negative collection spanning all types of racing from 1930 to 1990. If you are in search of that impossible to find car or shot, chances are good Ferret Fotographics will likely have what you’ve been looking for. Average price for an 8” x 10” b&w print is £6.00/$11.00, plus postage. Tel/fax
(0) 1453 543243 or visit www.ferret1.co.uk
Desk Set, W. Furick, Circa 1910
Rare sculptured and plated silver desk set of a driver and riding mechanic at speed in a period race car. Hallmarked on rear of base. Rear tonneau opens to reveal an ink compartment. Front bonnet opens to reveal a tray to hold postage stamps and, paper clips, etc. For similar examples, see The Motor Car in Art by Zolomij, page 288 and Automobilia by Gardner/Morris, page 227. $1,500, go to www.tavaresmotorsport.com or call Tavares Motorsport at (978) 369-0801.
1964 Lotus 30 Sports Racing Car
Complete professional restoration, to include frame, full mechanical rebuild of engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, and more. All original parts saved. Correct 1964 period. Well documented. $225,000, Grand Prix Classics, (858)459-3500
Janet Guthrie: A Life at Full Throttle
As highlighted in her recent VRJ interview
[Nov. 2005] Janet Guthrie’s struggle up the racing ranks to be the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 is a fascinating story of struggle and achievement. Now read the entire story of Guthrie’s exciting life in her own words. $24.95, at better bookstores or online at www.sportclassicbooks.com.
1967 Gurney Eagle Model
Large-scale precision art models of the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix winning Gurney Eagle, serialized and strictly limited to 350 worldwide. Includes detailed book autographed by author Dave Friedman and driver Dan Gurney. $1,495, (770) 307-1042 or www.realartreplicas.com
Robic SC-574 memory wrist-worn stopwatch
It’s time to check out Truechoice Motorsports for all your parts and other racing-related items. Like this great gift idea, a Robic SC-574 memory wrist-worn stopwatch with 3 independent, full-function countdown timers, time-of-day, calendar, and many other features. $36.95, Truechoice Motorsports, 1-800-388-8783, Local 1-614-799-9530, Fax 1-614-799-9532, www.truechoice.com
Speedster 50th Anniversary: Celebration of an Icon
The ultimate Speedster picture book! “Celebration of an Icon” documents the Speedster 50th Anniversary Event in glorious images and text. Relive this once-in-a-lifetime event or find out what you missed. 12″ x 10″ Hardbound, 256 pages, 332 color photos. $110, Big Lake Media, Inc., (650) 375-1312, www.speedster50thanniversary.com
Autographed Portraits
8 x 10 archival quality photographic prints of such legends as Sir Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, Carroll Shelby, Sir Jack Brabham, John Fitch, Rodger Ward, Bob Bondurant and many others taken by photographer Art Evans and signed by the legend himself. Each print comes mounted on a 11 x 14 double matte and is signed by the photographer and includes a certificate of authenticity for the driver’s signature. $59, each including priority mailing in the U.S. (Foreign delivery add $18). Photo Data Research, 800 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach CA 90277, (310) 540-8068, (310) 373-5988 fax
Martini Porsche 917K Print
Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep flat out through the Mulsanne kink at Le Mans in 1971, en-route to victory at a record breaking average speed of 138.19 mph over the 24 hours. Published as a limited edition of 500 copies, each one individually signed by the artist, Graham Turner. Overall print size is 22″x 18″. £55 each, plus £10.50 p&p to the U.S.,
(£6 in the U.K., £8 Europe), Available from Studio 88. 01296 338504 or www.studio88.co.uk or [email protected] – P.O. Box 568, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP17 8ZX England.
*Original painting is also available for sale. It is painted in gouache, has an image size of 21″x 16″ and is priced at £1,950.
1978 Wolf WR 6-2 Formula One
Meticulous mechanical restoration including gearbox/suspension/brakes and more in 2002. Myriad spares are available including suspension, brakes, and an extra set of wheels. This car is fresh, fast and ready to race. Exceptionally documented. $195,000, Grand Prix Classics,
(858)459-3500
Nardi Classic Steering Wheel
Five decades of experience in creating classic steering wheels, Nardi has built itself a reputation second to none. Not just as a producer of prestigious aftermarket steering wheels and shift knobs, but as a supplier of OEM steering wheels to the world’s leading car manufactures.
$310, (770) 967-9848, (800) 422-7972, or www.bbs-usa.com
