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The works of many different coachbuilders, throughout Europe, built upon these chassis are illustrated together with tables showing their market position compared with other makes and models, which were competitors. A study of the performance of these cars in competition is included together with a survey of the fall and rise in values over eight decades. The book represents an important addition to the series already produced by Veloce covering models \u003cstrong\u003eType 40, Types 46\/50 and Types 57\/57S\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This title \ncovers the nine races of the 1930s (no race was held in 1936) in which \nhonours were divided between Italian, French and British manufacturers. \nEach race is exhaustively covered in vivid photographs, an insightful \ncommentary providing more detailed information than has ever been \npublished about the period, and full statistics. 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