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The names 'Keith Duckworth' and 'DFV' are practically synonymous, such is the reputation of the famous F1 racing engine which he designed. Whilst there are books covering the technical aspects of the DFV engine, and other designs from Cosworth, the company which he founded with Mike Costin, there are many gaps in the story of Duckworth's career, before and after Cosworth. This book comprehensively fills those gaps, taking the reader into the world of Britain's finest 20th century engineers. It was a world consisting of far more than motorsport, embracing an astonishing variety of mechnical devices, including aircraft, boats, and motorcycles - particularly Triumph, for whom he was a consultant during his retirement. A man of strong convictions and high integrity, Keith Duckworth OBE cared passionately about his work, fitting almost every aspect of his life around it. His northern industrial roots, the ups and downs of his personal life, his health problems, and his generous support of charities and business start-ups, combine to create the story of one of motorsport's - and engineering's - most endearing and enduring characters.
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- EditorialVeloce
- Año de publicación2015
- ISBN 10 1845845285
- ISBN 13 9781845845285
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- Número de páginas352
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First Principles: The Official Biography of Keith Duckworth OBE
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Veloce Publishing, Dorchester, UK, 2015
ISBN 10: 1845845285
ISBN 13: 9781845845285
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Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. Veloce Publishing, Dorchester, UK. 1st edition 2015. Hardcover. 345 pp. 240x160 mm (9½"x6¼") approx. Many colour and B&W photos, plus a list of engines and other major projects at Cosworth. Condition: as new in an as new dust jacket. Please see the photos of the actual item to assess its condition. A little piece of trivia.I'm in the photo on page 132, but they've spelled my name wrong, as almost everyone does. Nº de ref. del artículo: 001345
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