In FB specification, the LotusÕ Weber-carbureted, 1.6-liter, twin-cam, four-cylinder cranks out 180 horsepower at 7,500 rpm.Photo: Ian Welsh
Cockpit had more legroom than expected, with control managed with a basic, simple wheel (even though its leather covering was black) and a standard array of gauges. Photo: Ian Welsh
The author played himself in slowly, taking time to learn the 69Õs quirks around LakesideÕs daunting circuit, but thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Photo: Ian Welsh
Ascari, grime-covered and deliriously happy after winning the 1952 Italian GP for Ferrari at Monza, about seven miles from his Milan home. Photo: Pirelli
The Ferrari waits to be unloaded from its trailer prior to the 1960 Christmas Cup meeting at Bunbury.Photo: Bob Campbell Collection
This is the stripped Ferrari chassis in preparation for its Amajawer coup bodywork to be attached.Photo: Bob Campbell Collection
Lex DavisonÕs relief driver at a very hot 1957 AGP, Bill Patterson gets the Ferrari very sideways.Photo: Bob Campbell Collection
Alberto Ascari leads the 1953 Italian Grand Prix at Monza in his Ferrari 500 F2. He was denied victory when his car was T-boned by Onofre Marimon’s Maserati within sight of the checkered flag, leaving the victory for Juan Manuel Fangio. Photo: Pirelli
Lex Davison in the Ferrari taking KLG Corner at Caversham circuit during the 1957 Australian Grand Prix.Photo: Bob Campbell Collection
Away from the 1957 Australian GP start, Stan Jones (Maserati 250F #1) leads Jack Brabham (Cooper-Climax #3), Davison (#2) and Len Lukey (Cooper-Bristol #9).Photo: Bob Campbell Collection
His signature sky blue helmet firmly strapped to his head, Alberto Ascari poses for a Pirelli publicity picture before the 1952 Italian GP at Monza. Photo Pirelli
The pristine Õ67 Ginetta G4 of Lee Talbot accelerates out of the Oak Tree turn onto the back straight. Photo: Fred Lewis
Rob Mocas hops a wheel over the curbs at the Oak Tree turn in his 1967 Alfa Romeo GTV. Photo: Fred Lewis
James DolanÕs Ford Mk IV spurred fond memories of the heydays of Ford Total Performance. Photo: Mike Matune
Brian Lister and John Coundley (seated in car), join other former employees during Lister 50th celebrations in 2008. Photo: Mike Jiggle
Beltoise and the BRM 160B en route to victory in the 1972 Monaco GP. Photo: www.chrisbayleyautomobilia.co.uk (Inset Photo: Mike Jiggle)
F5000 – Mark Harmer in his 1969 Surtees TS5 leads the Lolas of Bruce Sevier’s and Rick Parsons. Harmer finished 2nd in Sunday’s F5000 Feature Race. Photo: Jim Hatfield
