{"product_id":"ford-grand-prix-cosworth-dfv-formula-1-car-by-car-1970-79-2-book-set","title":"Ford Grand Prix Cosworth DFV \u0026 Formula 1 Car by Car 1970-79 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 Car by Car 1970-79 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 specific car rosters from the 1970s. You get the engineering history of the engine plus a year-by-year breakdown of every team on the grid. Having both on the bench lets you track the evolution of the DFV from Lotus to McLaren and Williams.\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 ruled Formula 1 from 1967 to 1983. This book covers the partnership between Lotus, Ford, and Cosworth that brought the engine to life. It tracks the DFV 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;\"\u003eAuthor Graham Robson covers technical engine design, performance advances, and the role of specialist rebuilders. The text analyzes the rivalry with Ferrari and the development of the DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR engines. It features over 300 rare archival images from Ford's own historical archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:2px solid #E9C75B;margin:12px 0 0 0;\"\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 2 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eFormula 1: Car by Car 1970-79\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;\"\u003eThis volume covers the 1970s when Formula 1 grew into a television spectacle with big new sponsors. It focuses on the ongoing battles between Ferrari and the Cosworth-powered opposition. The book covers the big championship-winning teams like Lotus, Ferrari, McLaren, and Tyrrell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eSmall teams and privateers are included in this history regardless of their success. The book covers every car on the grid during this decade to show how the sport evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:16px 24px;background:#232323;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMidlife Classic Cars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#FFFFFF;font-style:italic;\"\u003eOne Foot in the Grave, One Foot on the Throttle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53256005288216,"sku":"KIT9781836440963\/9781910505229","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/ford-grand-prix-cosworth-dfv-formula-1-car-by-car-1970-79-2-book-set-kit9781836440963-9781910505229-15cbc338.jpg?v=1794449911","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/products\/ford-grand-prix-cosworth-dfv-formula-1-car-by-car-1970-79-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}