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What is the best book about the Testarossa?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by lencap, Aug 25, 2009.

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  1. lencap

    lencap Formula Junior

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    Can anyone recommend a good book about the Testarossa? I'm most interested in the development, engineering, etc.
     
  2. James_Woods

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    It's an excellent question. I searched around on Amazon a year or so ago for the same thing, and what I mostly found looked to be coffee table picture books rather than anything historical or technical.

    I do have the Winston Goodfellow book which has an interesting couple of paragraphs on the history of the TR, especially mentioning political intrigue with the union strikes and the Enzo Ferrari general opposition to high horsepower mid-engine cars.
     
  3. portogts

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    Hi !
    Since young i have been collecting books , articles about the Testarossa.

    I would recommend "Ferrari Testarossa" by Automobilia
    "Ferrari Testarossa" by David Sparrow
    "Ferrari Testarossa" by Mark Hughes
    and one of the best books about all the work done to transform the Testarossa in to the 512 TR is " GB progetti - chronicles of a project : From the Ferrari Testarossa to the 512 TR" , lots of technical information.

    I hope this will help you
    All the best
     
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  4. Darkhorse575

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    I'm glad you asked. I have about a dozen TR specific books, magazines and dealer brochures I am looking to sell. PM me and i'll give you a detailed description of each.
     
  5. Darkhorse575

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    I have all three of these titles. The Automobillia and Mark Hughes texts have the best engine development chapters. The Sparrow title is less detailed.
     
  6. marioz

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  7. Steve Magnusson

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  8. AHudson

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    Which of these TR titles has the MOST info about the 512TR? There are a couple on ebay now, but not mentioned thus far. Thanks!
     
  9. vincenzo

    vincenzo F1 Rookie

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    would like to also find a book like the GB that is TR dedicated

    rgds,
    vince
     
  10. Melvok

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    #10 Melvok, Aug 27, 2009
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    My very best F book is from Werner Schruf: Ferrari 512TR, die Geschichte der Boxer-Modelle.

    After 110 pages of unique photos of the (production of the) 512TR, the author writes 200 more pages of all other Boxers, their prizes and so on.

    Only in German language, ISBN 3-613-01540-4. Prices vary from $100- $170 on Ebay.

    Worth having a look at....!
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  11. furmano

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    You can get a copy from Albaco.

    -F
     
  12. Melvok

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  13. Darkhorse575

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    Lencap, Shemmer and AHudson you have PMs.
     

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