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A very incomplete listing of books on rallying, rally cars, drivers, and famous rallies.
Listed by publishing date

	Rallying to Monte Carlo by Mike Couper (1957) The Sportsmans Book Club. 180 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. One man's adventures at running the Monte Carlo Rally, first as an independent entrant in 1939, and as a factory supported driver in Bentley and Rolls-Royce automobiles from 1949 thru 1955. Forward by Raymond Baxter. A Sportsmans Book Club choice for February 1957. Write a review of this book
	A History of The Monte Carlo Rally by Michael Frostick (1963) Hamish Hamilton Ltd. 96 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. Covers the Internationally known rally from its inception in 1911 through Erik Carlsson's second victory in 1963. Details on the famous rally that originally started from several European cities to battle winter conditions and converged on Monte Carlo for some warm weather activity along the Mediterranean. Includes the formulas used to determine a winner that usually varied some from year to year. Write a review of this book
	Seven Year Twitch by Marcus Chambers (1962) G. T. Foulis & Co. Ltd. 226 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. A detailed memoir of Marcus Chambers' reign as Competitions Manager for BMC, from 1954 to 1961. Preface by John Gott, who drove for the BMC team beginning in 1955; forward by Pat Moss and Ann Riley (nee Wisdom), Ladies' European Rally Champions in 1958 and 1960. Write a review of this book
	Sleepless Knights by John Sprinzel (1962) Motor Racing Publications Ltd. 124 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. A light-hearted look at the International rallying circus. Subtitled "A rally man's guide to Europe", Sprinzel gives a description of each of the major rallies of the time and of the players. Write a review of this book
	Works Team: The Rootes Competition Department by Michael Frostick (1964) Cassell & Co. Ltd. 142 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. Write a review of this book
	International Rallying by Stuart Turner (1965) G. T. Foulis & Co. Ltd. 142 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. The Competitions Manager for BMC writes on driving, co-driving, and what it takes to be part of a works team on the international rally circuit. Write a review of this book
	Rallying with BP (1965) Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd. 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. Write a review of this book
	The Story So Far by Pat Moss-Carlsson (1967) William Kimber and Co. Ltd. 216 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. SBN 7183 0440 3 Write a review of this book
	Rallying by Stuart Turner (3rd edition, 1968) G. T. Foulis & Co. Ltd. 120 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. SBN 85429 085 0 A down to earth guide to basic rallying. Full of helpful tips on navigation, car preparation and organizing. Recommended for the beginning club rallyist. (Originally published in 1960.) Write a review of this book
	Marathon by Nick Brittan (1969) Motor Racing Publications. 160 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. SBN 900549 00 9 The London to Sydney Marathon as reported by one of the competitors. The 10,000 mile event took twenty-three days, and at the end only 56 of the 98 starters made it to Sydney. Write a review of this book
	Nineteen to the Dozen by Eddie Green (1970) Dalton Watson Ltd. 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. SBN 901564-028 An event by event history of the 1969 Motoring News Rally Championship. Full details of entries, fastest stage times, final results and awards for all 19 events in the championship. Write a review of this book
	How to Start Rallying by Colin Malkin (1970) Speed Sport Motorbooks. 100 pages. Softbound. Out of print. SBN 85113-024-0 A series of articles from Cars and Car Conversions magazine, as told to Richard Hudson-Evans by rally driver Colin Malkin. Write a review of this book
	The Big Drive by Richard Hudson-Evans and Graham Robson (1970) Speed and Sports Publications Ltd. 74 pages. Softbound. Out of print. Rushed into print following the 1970 World Cup Rally a.k.a. London to Mexico. Richard Hudson-Evans, editor of Cars and Car Conversions magazine was entered in a works prepared Ford Escort with London to Sydney winner Colin Malkin, but was an early retiree in Yugoslavia. The South American section is covered by Graham Robson, who was a marshal on the 16,000 mile marathon. Write a review of this book
	Mexico or Bust! by Mark Kahn (1970) George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. 176 pages. Out of print. ISBN 0 245 50518 0 Another tale of the London-to-Mexico World Cup Rally of 1970, written from the perspective of competitor Mark Kahn, who partnered with Peter Jopp and Willy Cave in a Morris 1800. Write a review of this book
	The Rally Go-Round by Richard Garrett (1970) Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd. 140 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 09 100450 0 International rallying, a sport in which two men are cooped up in a car for days and nights on end. Introduces such people as Paddy Hopkirk, Erik Carlsson, Pat Moss-Carlson, Vic Elford, Rosemary Smith and others. Traces the history of leading rallies from the days of gifted amateurs to the dedicated professionals of the late 1960s. Follows the involvement of factory teams such as Ford, BMC, Saab, Porsche and Lancia. Write a review of this book
	Rally of the Forests by Phil Drackett (1970) Pelham Books Ltd. 170 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. SBN 7207 0364 6 A history of the R.A.C. Rally of Great Britain. Covers the early days beginning in 1932 up to WWII, and the "Rally of the Tests" from 1951 through 1959. The Rally of the Forests began with the introduction of special stages in 1960. Write a review of this book
	Sideways to Sydney by Innes Ireland (1971) William Morrow & Co. 208 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. British title: Marathon in the Dust (1970) Former Formula 1 driver Innes Ireland shares his experiences on the 1968 London-to-Sydney Marathon. An in car narrative as Ireland travels the 10,000 miles in a Mercedes-Benz 280SE with teammates Michael Taylor and Andy Hedges. Write a review of this book
	Castrol Guide to Motoring Sport edited by Jeremy Walton (1971) Patrick Stephens Ltd. 128 pages. Softbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85059 078 7 18 chapters on various forms of motorsport, both professional and amateur, by British motorsports writers. Write a review of this book
	Castrol Rally Manual edited by Peter Browning (1971) Patrick Stephens Ltd. 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85059 076 0 Ten chapters by the experts of British rallying; how to get started, homologation, servicing, co-driving, organizing and a preview of "Rallying in the '70s" by Stuart Turner. Write a review of this book
	Castrol Rally Manual 2 edited by Peter Browning (1972) Patrick Stephens Ltd. 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85059 105 8 More tips for the rallyist, a bit more advanced than the first Castrol Rally Manual. Includes the chapter "They're not people -- they're Finns!" Write a review of this book
	Safari Fever - The story of a car rally they said no European could win by Nick Brittan. Additional material by John Davenport. (1972) Motor Racing Publications Ltd., 160 pages, hardbound, out of print ISBN 0 900549 16 5 A narrative of Ford's effort to win the 1972 East African Safari Rally, told through the eyes of the drivers, co-drivers, mechanics, team manager and others on the Ford team. John Davenport adds 30 pages on the history of the Safari Rally from its inception as the Coronation Rally in 1953 to commemorate the monarchy of Queen Elizabeth II, through the 1971 victory by Datsun. REVIEW OF SAFARI FEVER
	Tricks of the Rally Game by Gunnar Palm and Herbert Völker (1972) (First published in German in 1971) Ian Allan Ltd., 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. SBN 7110 0350 5 From the book jacket: "This gripping insight into the lives and work of top-class rally drivers is written by the world's foremost codriver, Gunnar Palm, and Herbert Völker, author and broadcaster. First-hand accounts of the world's great rallies demonstrate the techniques and finesse of star drivers -- the tricks of the rally game! Henry Ford II contribures a preface and the introduction is by Stuart Turner. The authors present a wealth of stories illustrating the growth of professinal rally driving over the past ten years, showing how it has developed into the art and science it is today." Write a review of this book
	The Rally Handbook by Richard Hudson-Evans (1972) B. T. Batsford Ltd. 206 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 7134 0469 8 Write a review of this book
	Castrol Rally Manual 3 edited by Mike Greasley (1974) Patrick Stephens Ltd. 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85059 151 1 Write a review of this book
	The Way to Win by Stuart Turner (1974) Motor Racing Publications. 176 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 900549 18 1 Write a review of this book
	Performance Rallying edited by Eric Anderson (1975) Modern Sports Car Series. 120 pages. Softbound. Out of print. ISBN 0-87712-075-5 How to get started in U.S. Performance Rallying. Chapters by Gene Henderson, Bob Hourihan, Tom Samida, Bob Edds, Kern Fisher, Jim Walker, Tom Grimshaw and Ken Adams. Write a review of this book
	A Boot Full of Right Arms by Evan Green (1975) Cassell Australia Ltd. 282 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 7269 3229 9 The London-Sahara-Munich World Cup Rally of 1974 as told by a competitor. Green competed in an Australian-built Leyland P76, a big sedan with a V8. Many envious friends told Green "I'd give my right arm to be going with you," so the title reflects the wish a boot (trunk) full of those right arms when the going got rough. Write a review of this book
	Sideways to Victory by Roger Clark & Graham Robson (1976) Motor Racing Publications Ltd. 256 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 900549 29 7 The biography of Britain's top rally driver of the 1970s. Write a review of this book
	Rallying: A Practical Guide to Successful Competition by Chris Sclater & Martin Holmes (1977) Faber & Faber Ltd. 128 pages. Softbound. Out of print. ISBN 0-571-11000-2 Two leading figures of the world of rallying make available their considerable knowledge and experience to all who are intrigued by the sport and show how they can break through its mystique to become successful competitors. Chapters written alternately by driver Sclater and co-driver Holmes. Write a review of this book
	Rallying '78 by Martin Holmes & Hugh Bishop (1978) Haynes Publishing Group. 224 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85429 231 4 A look at the rallies, drivers, and cars of the 1970s. Includes World Championship of Makes results from 1968-1977. Write a review of this book
	Drive It! The Complete Book of Rallying by Stuart Turner & Tony Mason (1978) Haynes Publishing Group. 126 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85429 240 3 Write a review of this book
	Jyvaskylan Suurajot - 30 Vuotta [Rallye of the Thousand Lakes - 30 Years] by Rauno Liimatainen (1980) K-S Keskusammattikoulu. 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 951-99256-2-7 Printed in Finnish, no English. History of the Finnish Rallye of 1000 Lakes from 1951 through 1979. Includes many photos. Write a review of this book
	From Two-stroke to Turbo by Anders Tunberg (1980) Motor Racing Publications Ltd. 128 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 900549 57 2 Saab in motorsports from 1949 to 1980. Shortly after the first Saab cars rolled off the assembly line in December 1949, two were entered in the Monte Carlo Rally. Follows Saab's rally history with drivers such as Erik Carlsson, Carl-Magnus Skogh, Simo Lampinen, Per Eklund and Stig Blomqvist. Write a review of this book
	The Story of the RAC International Rally by Phil Drackett (1980) Haynes Publishing Group/A Foulis Motoring Book. 232 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85429 270 5 Revised and enlarged edition of Drackett's Rally of the Forests by Pelham Books (1970). Write a review of this book
	Rallying by Richard Knudson (1981) Lerner Publications Co. 48 pages. hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0-8225-0445-6 Aimed at elementary school students, this book covers TSD and Performance rallying. Part of the Superwheels & Thrill Sports series. Write a review of this book
	Drive It! The Complete Book of Rallying - New Edition by Stuart Turner & Tony Mason (1983) Haynes Publishing Group. 126 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85429 374 4 Write a review of this book
	Drive It! The Complete Book of Rallycross by Bill Mantovani (1984) Haynes Publishing Group. 115 pages. hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 85429 326 4 Contents: The History; The Cars; The Circuits; The Governing Bodies; Meetings and Organisation; Starting Out; Car and Equipment; Spectating; The Stars and Their Cars; Rallycross in Europe and Ireland; Useful Addresses and Acknowledgements. Many pictures-all in black and white. Write a review of this book
	The Monte Carlo Rally by Graham Robson (1989) B. T. Batsford Ltd. 200 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0 7134 5924 7 Write a review of this book
	A-Z of Works Rally Cars by Graham Robson (1994) Bay View Books Ltd. 176 pages. Hardbound. ISBN 1 870979 42 7 Write a review of this book
	In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Lion by Tom Grimshaw (1994) Tabby House. 300 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 1-881539-02-4 The biography of John Buffum, the greatest rally driver in the United States. Eleven time SCCA National Champion who drove his own Porsches and Ford Escorts before being hired to drive for Triumph, Peugeot and Audi. Write a review of this book
	Rallying: 21 Years of World Championships by David and Amanda Campbell (1995) George Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd. 168 pages. Hardbound. ISBN 0-297-83527-0 Write a review of this book
	Rallying in a Works M.G. by Len Shaw (1997) Magna Press. 96 pages. Hardbound. Price: $35.00 ISBN 0 9519423 4 4 Subtitled "International Sporting Endeavor in M.G. Y-type and ZA Saloons". Shaw recounts his adventures in British and European rallies from the late 1940s thru his retirement from the sport in 1955. Illustrated with many rare photos as well as copies of routebooks and tests from the early 1950s era of rallying. Limited edition of 750 copies. Write a review of this book
	RALLY by Reinhard Klein (1998) Text by David Williams, Michel Lizin and Helmut Deimel Könemann. 392 pages. hardbound. ISBN 3-8290-0908-9 The photos of Reinhard Klein are well known in the rally community, and this large format (11" x 13") book features some of Klein's best. There are sections on the history of rallying up through the 1960s, but the primary content is photos of World Rally Championship cars, drivers and teams from 1970 on. Text is in English, French and German. Forward by Björn Waldegård. Every rally fan should own a copy of this book! Write a review of this book
	Works Rally Mechanic by Brian Moylan (1998) Veloce Publishing PLC. 160 pages. Hardbound. List price: $34.95. ISBN 1 87 4105 97 0 Subtitled "Tales of the BMC/BL Works Rally Department 1955-1979." Moylan shares his side of maintaining and crewing rally cars for one of the great factory teams, particularly during the golden era of the Big Healeys and the Minis. Write a review of this book
	Twice Lucky - My life in motorsport by Stuart Turner (1999) Haynes Publishing. 224 pages. Hardbound. List price: $35.95 ISBN 1 85960 602 4 Stuart Turner was one of the most influential players in the sport of rallying, having made his way up from a respected co-driver, to Competitions Manager for BMC during the era of the Big Healeys and the Minis. He switched to a P.R. position with Castrol for a short time, then went on to become Ford of Britain's Competitions Manager during the era when the Ford Escort became the rally car. He was later appointed Director of Motorsport for Ford of Europe, where he initiated such great cars as the Sierra Cosworth and the Escort RS Cosworth. Review of Twice Lucky Write a review of this book
	RAC Rally by Max Le Grand (2001) Another history of the RAC, now called The Rally of Great Britain. Forward by Eric Carlsson. Write a review of this book
Rally Fiction
	Rally to the Death by Douglas Rutherford (1974) Bradbury Press. 166 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0-87888-084-4 From the book jacket: As the Daily Post reports it: "Girl rally driver Kate Peterson has got the men worried in this year's 2,300-mile Rally of the Forests, acknowledged as one of the toughest events in the international racing calendar. Eighteen-year-old Kate has brought her car up from 45th to 15th position, despite a mishap in a night stage in the Welsh forests..." The "mishap" is just one of the many dangers encountered by Kate, Tim Ryder and Tim's younger brother, Nick, at the hands of the Rough Justice Commando. The RJC is using Kate's entry in the rally to"settle a score" with her sponsor, the Daily Post, and they will stop at nothing to eliminate her from the race. Plenty of driving action and real danger builds up to a terrifying climax as Kate and Tim find themselves "carnapped" and buried alive. Write a review of this book
	Rally to Kill by Bill Knox (1975). A Thane and Moss Mystery. Doubleday & Company, Inc. 184 pages. Hardbound. Out of print. ISBN 0-385-02690-0 From the book jacket: Getting at the truth - that was how Detective Chief Inspector Colin thane thought of his job. The battered corpse of a young girl in the trunk of an abandoned car, a Peeping Tom prowling the neighborhood - for once the truth seemed simple and close at hand. But even the most straightforward cases can raise some nagging questions ... Why was the rookie patrolman lying about the night of the murder? Why was the dead girl's [rally driver] boss so hostile to the police in their routine search for clues? Then there were the results of the autopsy ... Just how is it that a person can be murdered twice? Write a review of this book
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