ISBN:
1928862063
Complete Book Title: The Vintage Culture of Outboard RacingAuthor: Peter HunnBinding Type: Soft CoverCopyright Date: 2002Number of Pages: 240Size: 9.96Book Subject: TransportationInternational Customers: This item WILL fit in a Global Priority unpadded flat envelope.Domestic Customers: This item ships BOXED.Format: Softcover Dimensions: 9.96" x 7.12" Pages: 240 Copyright: 2002 Indexed This book is NEW; we are an authorized retail new book dealer Table of Contents From remote lakes and "cottage racers" to national speed records and Hollywood, here is the story of American outboard racing and the unique culture it spawned. This is a book most of all about people - from cash-poor kids to industry executives, from famous throttle twisters to mechanical geniuses who concocted the sport's fastest boats, propellers, and speed accessories. Told through the eyes of a lifelong enthusiast and keen observer of people and events, Vintage Culture portrays an inclusive sport that welcomed female contestants as well as men, and was racially diverse in an era when few sporting activities were. In these pages you'll find the story of the American Powerboat Association and its trials with upstart rival groups, and you'll journey back in time to see what it was actually like to participate in a 1950's racing event. What's more, the author devotes two entire chapters to the collectibles spawned during those bygone days, from toys, books and magazines to speed parts and accessories. The Vintage Culture of Outboard Racing will delight all those fascinated by the people, boats, and motors that were central to a unique period in American motorboat racing.Payment Methods AvailableCheck, Money Order, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, PayPal.Shipping and Handling Cost: $3.34About UsCollector Bookstore the internet's leading retailer of reference books for the collecting community. Our customers include individual collectors, dealers, appraisers, auctioneers & other industry professionals. Our books are ON HAND, ready to ship. We are a direct-from-the publisher retailer; we also welcome author published specialty titles. Shipping PolicyWe ship worldwide! Methods available include US Postal Service Media Rate, Priority, Airmail & Express. We also ship via Federal Express. All shipments are packed professionally and tracked electronically. Most orders ship within 24 hours of payment. Please use the shipping calculator for rate quotes!Return PolicySatisfaction guaranteed! Returns accepted, minus a 10% restocking fee to cover our advertising expense on said item. Shipping is NON-REFUNDABLE. (Main street retailers don't reimburse gas or drive time; it is unreasonable to expect this of online retailers, in our opinion.)
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