[Gift Guide] Holiday Gift Guide (2004)

Lotus—The Early Years

An in-depth look at the formative years of Lotus from 1951-1954. Peter Ross examines the men and cars that took Lotus from a backyard hobby, to one of racing’s most prestigious brands. Harbound, 210 pages.

$64.95

www.coteriepress.com

1972 March 722 Formula 2

Chassis #14 Ex-Beltoise, Jarier, Jassaud, FIA papers, log book, period documents and photographs. Recent Dave Vegher restoration.

$70,000

Grand Prix Classics

p. (858) 459-3500, f. (858) 459-3512

www.grandprixclassics.com

Tamiya RC Porsche Carrera GT

Fully assembled 1:10 remote control model features 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel drive and digital proportional transmitter. Fast and fun, needs only batteries.

$250

www.tamiya.com

John Surtees—Friends and Rivals

80 pages of never before published photos of John Surtees and the friends and rivals that he competed against in the ’60s and ’70s. Detailed captions paint a revealing picture of this fascinating era of motorsport. Softbound.

$35

www.sportscardigest.com

(714) ­­236-8676

Piloti Spa Shoes

Low cut leather or nubuck upper. Double Velcro strap system. Rich pigskin collar and tongue facings over Nomex™ fire resistant lining. PU midsole with rubber outsole featuring Roll Control spherical heel construction with reinforced “heel & toe” area on the lateral side of the right shoe.

$105

www.piloti.com

Speedway Auto Racer

Wind up the tower and watch the cars race as the track rotates. 14″ in diameter.

$39.99

www.tintoys.com

Arai Gear

Oversized gear bag is a monster of a wheeled bag—5 feet long! Designed to carry a ton, and built rugged to handle it. Helmet bag is a great-looking bag that fits all Arai helmets. Comes in three colors, with a long list of great features.

Oversizeed Gear Bag: $149.95

Helmet Bag: $39.95

See details at www.araiamericas.com or call 610-837-4210.

Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheel

A 1:2 scale replica of the W 196 steering wheel that was used by Juan Manuel Fangio when he won the world championship.

$1,539

1-800-FOR-MERCedes

www.THECOLLECTION.MBUSA.com

Mercedes-Benz Men’s Chronograph Mille Miglia

This men’s chronograph is reminicent of Moss and Jenkinson’s win in the 1955 Mille Miglia. The Mille Miglia logo is shown on the big hand. The figure “22” is marked on the minutes’ scale on the face; and the starting position “722” appears in the hours’ scale.

$240

1-800-FOR-MERCedes

www.THECOLLECTION.MBUSA.com

Mercedes-Benz Writing Set

A three-part writing set, consisting of a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and paper knife, engraved with the distinctive Mercedes logo.

$152

1-800-FOR-MERCedes

www.THECOLLECTION.MBUSA.com

Mercedes-Benz Vest

Made of high-grade microfiber material with color-coded corduroy applications. The vest has two vertical side pockets and a historical Mercedes-Benz sticker as an individualizing element on the collar. Available in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

$210

1-800-FOR-MERCedes

www.THECOLLECTION.MBUSA.com

1:18 Scale Shelby Cobra #RLG18125

This was the first Cobra (CSX2002) that was raced by Bill Krause for Shelby American in 1962. From the wire wheels to the 260ci. Ford engine, the amount of details this model has is phenomenal.

$189.95

www.diecastmotorsports.com

1927 Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix

Chassis Number 37240 was first sold by Alberto Musy, the Turin Bugatti agent. Subsequently purchased by Count Lurani the gentleman amateur racing driver, the Bugatti was then sold to his great American friend Alec Ulmann, founder of the Sebring Raceway. During his ownership the car was restored in Nice by George Lutz. Well documented in Pur Sang, this is a fabulous matching numbers Bugatti T37 with commensurate ownership history.

$320,000

Contact Malcolm Welford at (949) 260-1636 or e-mail: [email protected]

Cosworth Full Zip Jacket

A contemporary-style jacket with nylon outer and fleece lining. Warm and stylish with the “Powered by Cosworth” logo over the heart.

£55 (all prices are in £Sterling, include taxes but not shipping)

Order by e-mail: [email protected] or calling sales on +44 1604 598300