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A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set some rubbing with some scuffing at corners, peeling to laminate surface on some, top and bottom spine of books worn. Feb 09, 2015 rare 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spider found in a barn in france sets a new record at auction. Ii new model 250 gt swb speciale new model 400 superamerica. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. A russian cosmonaut astronaut called yuri gagarin in 1961.
This past weekend a new record was set for the highest amount paid for a car at a vintage auction by a 1961 ferrari california. Does anyone know what the set might be worth or if someone is interested in purchasing it. The set comes with an index book for easy lookup too. Vintage 1970s photo of ferrari 212 inter vignale sn 0227el. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. And while for most of us aferrari enzo is for sure an unique car that is just perfect as it is, this person the one that own the supercar decided he. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. He was famous for not caring very much about the well being of his race drivers, he saw them as replaceable components, if a driver questioned the safety of a race car enzo would point out that there. There were numerous variations of the 250 and would ultimately become ferrari s most successful line of vehicles to date. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. Babour, switzerland believed to be the original owner stephen l. The car will auctioned by bonhams in london on april 19 and is.
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In december 1946 ferrari released to the press the specifications and drawings of his new car. The last time we heard about a 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spider being sold, it was when one was discovered amongst the baillon collection, possibly. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. Ferris buellers choice ferrari for sale the new york times. The golden book encyclopedia 16 vol set bertha morris parker on. Historically, the 156 f1 is an incredibly important machine. Ferrari 1961 250 gt coupe pininfarina end 250 gt cabriolet pininfarina s. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes by. It is a book illustrated by the pictures taken by one of the most observant photographers of ferrari, franco villani. Following a ten year absence a new yearbook was published in 1989 and each year thereafter. Illustrated atlas, encyclopedia, human body encyclopedia, science.
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Ferrari 250 gt california set to break auction records. Reading a book about ferraris 1961 season and found this. Provenance italauto sa, lausanne, switzerland acquired new in december 1961 m. Ferrari classiche certified coveredheadlight example. Me and my friend have blasted it around silverstone and it is a proper track car which you can whip into the corners without fearing about the oversteer most modern flashy cars have. The swb california spyder was a variant on the popular ferrari 250 designed for the american market. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. The 250 is also recognized as the first ferrari to ever receive disc brakes. Old car wheels vehicles car wheels rims automobile. I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. The golden home and high school encyclopedia set complete set volumes 120 hardcover january 1, 1961 5. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker goodreads.
In the years since its release its been described as one of the most beautiful cars ever made, but perhaps more importantly its remembered for its staggering prowess on the race track. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure 3rd printing. Click above for highres gallery of this recordbreaking ferrari. Ii 250 gt spyder california swb 250 gte end of prod. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes. Ferrari simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker.
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They began appearing in book form as the golden amazon returns 3 november. What is the value of a complete set of 1961 the world book encyclopedia. Louis, missouri, dealership advertising the car on, it is a survivor that has been driven little more than 70,000 miles since brand new. Starting 1947, ferrari published a yearbook each year through 1968, when a triple yearbook 196819691970 was issued. With powerful and evocative photographs, the work covers the era of the man and his unrepeatable creation, from the end of the 40s when the 125 first rolled into the factorys courtyard to the 80s, when the commendatore. Mar 31, 2010 the highpriced item in question is the 1961 ferrari 250gt california spyder that ferris. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. Provenance renato stefani di canegina, viterbo, italy acquired new in november 1961 via malago marisa dorazio, italy acquired in 1965 clark hobart record, california acquired circa 1973 maurice harlaux, belgium acquired in 1987 private collector, bergamo, italy acquired after october 31, 1999 current owner acquired from the above exhibited ff40 ferrari. The golden book encyclopedia 1961 book 15 thailand to volcanoes. Ferris buellers choice ferrari for sale the new york. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1961 ferrari 250 gt and assess the current state of the classic car market. The most powerful ferrari is the fxx, which has about 800 horsepower. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12.
Vintage 1949 photo of ferrari 166 mm touring barchetta sn 0008m after winning the 24 hours of le mans. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. Ferrari has a rich racing history and is a well known premium car brand. The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1961. When you buy a ferrari, you pay for the engine, and i will give the rest of the car free on brakes my cars are designed to go, not stop. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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