{"product_id":"ford-grand-prix-cosworth-dfv-formula-1-75-years-2-book-set","title":"Ford Grand Prix Cosworth DFV \u0026 Formula 1 75 Years 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Avenir Next',Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#232323;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:4px solid #E9C75B;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0;font-size:26px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFord Grand Prix Cosworth DFV \u0026amp; Formula 1 75 Years 2 Book Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 Book Box Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:6px solid #E9C75B;background:#FAF6E8;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:20px;color:#B21E28;\"\u003eWhy This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe Ford Cosworth DFV engine won 13 Drivers' Championships in just 16 seasons between 1967 and 1983. This two-book set covers the technical dominance of the DFV and the full 75-year history of Formula 1. You get the engineering specs of the DFV alongside a complete timeline of every major team and driver. Having both on your bench means you know the evolution of the grid from the pre-war greats to the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:12px 18px;border-left:6px solid #B21E28;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBook 1 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eGrand Prix Ford: Ford, Cosworth and the DFV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 18px 4px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe Ford Cosworth DFV engine reigned supreme in Formula 1 from 1967 to 1983. This book covers the 13 championship-winning seasons and the partnership between Lotus, Ford, and Cosworth. It tracks the engine from its exclusive use by Lotus in 1967 to its dominance with teams like McLaren, Matra, and Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe text includes technical insight into engine design and performance advances. It covers the role of specialist rebuilders and the rivalry with Ferrari. You can see the evolution of the DFV through its turbocharged descendants like the DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eAuthor Graham Robson uses over 300 rare archival images from Ford's own historical archives. 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It tracks the return of pre-war greats like Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, and Lancia alongside the rise of Ferrari, Lotus, and Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe book features legendary drivers including Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Niki Lauda, and Ayrton Senna. It covers modern stars like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Sidebars highlight key events and behind-the-scenes machinations of the racing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eJournalists Stuart Codling and James Roberts wrote the history. 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