Publisher's Synopsis
- Published to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the 250F's debut and first World Championship success - Fangio's victory in the Argentine Grand Prix (his home race) on 17 January 1954.
- The Maserati 250F story - design, evolution and racing history.
- Anatomy - chassis, cockpit, engines (six-cylinder and V12), transmission, suspension and steering, brakes, wheels and tyres, electrics and aerodynamics.
- Owning and restoring - buying, provenance, paperwork, values and insurance, obtaining spare parts, restored 250F profiles.
- Driver's view - racing in period, with input from Sir Stirling Moss; racing today with views from drivers of cars running in historic championships.
- Engineer's view - factory mechanics' memories, maintenance and repairs, setting up a 250F, rebuilding and maintenance of a six-cylinder engine, brief technical appraisal of rival F1 cars.
- Appendices including technical specifications and race results.
