De Tomaso
By Daniele Pozzi
Arriving in Modena during the post-war years of economic boom, Alejandro de Tomaso was the ambitious protagonist of an exciting story involving intense competition between gentleman sportsmen and industrial dynasties. The Vallelunga, the Mangusta and the Pantera all sprang from De Tomaso’s creative passion and have since gone on to become icons. Profusely illustrated with 220 b&w and color photographs recently released from the de Tomaso private archives, this book’s narrative concentrates on de Tomaso’s early years as first a racing driver, then innovative designer and eventually manufacturer. With cooperation from the de Tomaso family, this new book provides a revealing, behind-the-scenes look at the man, his cars and the fascinating roles that Enzo Ferrari, the Maserati Brothers and even Lee Iacocca played in the evolution of the de Tomaso marque.
Available from www.daltonwatson.com $79.00 (£52).
