The Golden Age of the American Racing Car

* A best seller that won the Antique Automobile Club of America’s prestigious Thomas McKean Award, * The original and, after 30 years, the only comprehensive book on this subject, and * Includes a new 16-page section of color photos showcasing authentic restorations of race cars from the Golden Age. The Golden Age of the American Racing Car emphasizes the human side of racing history, offering insight into the men who shaped the golden age. Covering a period of time from the 1910s through the 1930s, the book describes the historical development of race car technology and presents fascinating information on race courses, designers, builders, drivers, and events.

Racing pioneers covered include: Fred Duesenberg, Louis Chevrolet, Harry Miller, Leo Goossen, and Fred Offenhauser.

The first edition of this book became a much sought-after collector’s item, and has often been credited with stimulating interest in golden age racing car restorations. In the three decades since its publication, no other book has similarly captured the imagination of racing fans. The publication of this second edition finally responds to continued demand for this book.

Author Griff Borgeson has meticulously revised and added information resulting from over thirty years of continued research.

Well-illustrated with hundreds of photos, The Golden Age of the American Racing Car is a riveting book written in a style that makes you feel like you were there, experiencing automotive history as it took place. Organized into six sections, the book covers:

The Passion of the Machine – The beginning of America’s love affair with fast cars and race tracks

Masters of the Machine – The pioneering forces of automotive racing — Duesenberg, Chevrolet, Miller, Goossen, and Offenhauser
The Beginnings – The cars and parts that started it all – from Duesenberg’s walking-beam engines to Chevrolet’s Frontenac to Miller’s carburetors, the historical significance of racing’s earliest beginnings is detailed.