Great Books

 

Books by BS Levy

All BS Levy books come with his famous decals and are signed, otherwise defaced or even personalized by ol' "BS" himself.  Just be sure to include any desired special inscription in the comments section of our Contact / Order Form.

 

1462480-1125636-thumbnail.jpg the last open road

The cult-classic original.  A coming-of-age story about a 19-year-old New Jersey gas station mechanic learning about life, love and the joys and perils of motor racing in the Eisenhower fifties.  The flat-out fastest, funniest, most true-to-life racing story ever written.  "Recalls to mind Catcher in the Rye and Holden Caulfield."      $25.00

 

 

 

1462480-1125661-thumbnail.jpg montezuma's ferrari

The Sequel.  Another hilarious ride through motorsports history with the gang from Finzio's Sinclair.  Ferrari vs. Mercedes-Benz at the 1952 Carrera Panamericana, the 1953 12 Hours of Sebring, etc.  "May be even better than the original."  2000 Benjamin Franklin Book of the Year award-winner.      $30.00

 

 

 

1462480-1125672-thumbnail.jpg The fabulous trashwagon

Third book in the series.  More and bigger racing, wrenching and road trip adventures.  Buddy builds a special, learns about "California Horsepower" at Bonneville and witnesses racing's darkest day ever at Le Mans in '55.  Fabulous reviews.  "May be the best yet."      $30.00

 

 

 

 

1462480-1125683-thumbnail.jpg toly's ghost

BS Levy's latest.  Buddy grows up in the automobile business while devil-may-care pal Cal Carrington goes off to race in California and Europe.  A stunning epic that travels from New Jersey to Hollywood to Nassau to the Nurburgring and chronicles one of racing's most glamorous and dangerous eras.  Riveting.      $35.00

 

 

 

1462480-1125691-thumbnail.jpg Potside companion

A collection of BS Levy's hilarious automotive short stories.  Hear how he had a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow convertible taken from him at gunpoint on a test drive when he was a high-line used car salesman.  Learn how he caused the single most expensive accident the Skip Barber Racing Series had ever seen.  "These stories are all true...unfortunately," Levy admits ruefully.      $25.00

 

 

books by john thawley

John Thawley is pleased to offer his new series of books featuring images from the 2005 and 2006 American Le Mans Series and the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge.

 

1462480-1125732-thumbnail.jpg Exploring Speed and Light ~ 2006 Photo Journal

The work of motorsports photographer John Thawley is beautifully presented in this new photo journal, Exploring Speed and Light. The hard bound book is 158 pages and comes complete with a full color dust jacket. Printed with full bleed four color images on heavy 100lb. stock for the finest quality photographic reproduction, this journal represents Thawley's personal view of the 2006 American Le Mans Series season. - $59.95

 

1462480-1125741-thumbnail.jpgAmerican Le Mans Series "The 2005 Collection, Champions"

The work of motorsports photographer John Thawley is beautifully presented in this new yearbook commemorating the Champion, 2nd, and 3rd runners-up of the 2005 American Le Mans Series season. Bound in Italian linen and printed with full bleed four color images on heavy 100lb. cover stock for the finest quality photographic reproduction, this art book is the perfect way to relive the 2005 ALMS season. - $70.00

 

1462480-1125743-thumbnail.jpgAmerican Le Mans "The 2005 Collection, Champions" Leather Bound Edition

The work of motorsports photographer John Thawley is beautifully presented in this new yearbook commemorating the Champion, 2nd, and 3rd runners-up of the 2005 American Le Mans Series season. Hand bound in ultra-fine garment leather with silver debossed title art and printed with full bleed four color images on heavy 100lb. cover stock for the finest quality photographic reproduction, this limited edition art book is the perfect way to relive the 2005 ALMS season. - $139.00

 

1462480-1125745-thumbnail.jpgSCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge 2005 Year in Review

The work of motorsports photographer John Thawley is beautifully presented in this new yearbook commemorating the 2005 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Series season. Bound in Italian linen and printed with full bleed four color images on heavy 100lb. cover stock for the finest quality photographic reproduction, this art book is the perfect way to relive the 2005 SPEED World Challenge Series season. - $70.00