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Superbears: The Story of Hesketh Racing £89.00
You can imagine the initial conversation in 1972 between Alexander, Lord Hesketh and friend Antony 'Bubbles' Horsley about launching their own racing team. The establishment laughed, but not for long. Having thrown itself into Formula 3 and 2 racing, Hesketh took the big step into F1 in 1973, initially using a rented March. With a talented team comprising designer Harvey Postlethwaite, engineer Nigel Stroud and chief mechanic Dave 'Beaky' Sims, Hesketh began constructing its own car in the former stable block on the family estate at Easton Neston, Northamptonshire. The Cosworth-engined Hesketh 308/1 won the 1974 International Trophy at Silverstone and the 308/2 in re-built B spec took the Dutch Grand Prix in 1975, with superstar driver James Hunt keeping Niki Lauda's Ferrari in second place. Both the funding and luck ran out in 1978, but Hesketh had a great run. This fascinating and in-depth book tells the story especially well.
❚ Author: James Page
❚ ISBN: 978-1-913089-33-7
❚ Publisher: Porter Press International
❚ Website: porterpress.co.uk
Brake pipe flaring and bending kit £280.05
If you’re interested in expanding your toolkit to help reduce garage bills, this comprehensive new kit is worth considering. It contains all you need to cut new 3/16in pipe without deforming it, and to create the necessary flares and de-burr any sharp edges. For the job of forming the curves, the rugged carry case also includes two pipe benders and a set of four clamps which enable you to copy the contours of an existing brake pipe – either on a bench or with the original pipe still in situ on the car. The ability to form your own brake pipes is a useful (and easy) skill when recommi
