Julian, John.

1967 : Chris Amon, Scuderia Ferrari and a year of living dangerously / John Julian ; foreword by Jonathan Williams, and contributions from Chris Amon, John Surtees, Dan Gurney, Roger Bailey, Annabel Parkes Campigotto, Howden Ganley, David Hobbs, Jackie Oliver, Eva Marie Saint, and Brenda Vernor. - Auckland, N.Z. : David Bateman, 2013. - 120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 32 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1967 is a carefully crafted look at what it was like, as well as what it took, to be a Grand Prix driver at the end of the era that immediately preceded slick tyres and wings, full-face helmets, effective fire-resistant clothing, self-sealing fuel lines and other safety devices. Using Chris Amon's 1967 season as a base, John Julian has interviewed several 1960s Grand Prix drivers, along with the family and friends of others sadly lost to us. Employing a little literary licence, he has drawn an attractive and realistic sketch that features other characters from the period as well as suggestions that give the flavour of 1967, such as which music might best accompany parts of the text, depending upon the month and the country in which the race is being run.

9781869538644 (hbk.)


Amon, Chris, 1943-2016


Ferrari automobile--History.
Automobile racing drivers--History--New Zealand--20th century.
Grand Prix racing--History.