Books Le Mans Annuals (merged)

Garrett · 30 Jan 2003, 21:25 (Ref:491027)

I have been looking all around for places that sell Le Mans annuals. I have had not much luck. Can anyone help me and tell me where I could find them?

C_g · 30 Jan 2003, 23:43 (Ref:491143)

http://www.ewacars.com

iucrmh · 31 Jan 2003, 10:04 (Ref:491560)

Or failing that, http://www.chaters.co.uk hold quite a few.
Note that, although the annual has been published since 1978, not all are published in English. 1980-1983, 1985-86 and 1994 are in French only. Good language skills practice. Some are very difficult to find, particularly 1983, 85 and 86. I am still (desperately) in search of 1983.

Cheers
Mike

egor · 31 Jan 2003, 13:06 (Ref:491780)

Another UK based one to try is http://www.millhousebooks.com
They seem to have a good selection of Le Mans based books.

Garrett · 31 Jan 2003, 21:36 (Ref:492311)

The years that I am really wantig is 1985-1997. The hardest ones I am having trouble with is 86, 87, 89, 91, and 93. Thanyou all for your help so far. Also, what is one of the best annuals printed.

**Craig** · 1 Feb 2003, 10:48 (Ref:492769)

What is the going rate for these books and are they *really* worth it? I've seen some quite ludicrous prices up til now, hence I've never purchased one.

Graham Goodwin · 1 Feb 2003, 11:09 (Ref:492778)

A copy of the '89 book is on Ebay at the moment for about £40 but that will hit £60 by the end of the auction I'm sure!

There are some bargains around though at around the £20 for '99 and 2000 and around £25 for 2001 - I reckon they're well worth it Craig

SALEEN S7R · 1 Feb 2003, 14:52 (Ref:492925)

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Antill
What is the going rate for these books and are they *really* worth it? I've seen some quite ludicrous prices up til now, hence I've never purchased one.

Ive been getting the offical ACO Annauls now since 2000 and Ive got to say that yes craig I belive they are good value for money. I mean they arent any more expensive than a lot of the annuals u can get nowadays and the price I belive is £40.

bugeye · 1 Feb 2003, 17:03 (Ref:493030)

For LeMans annuals check out www.minigrid.com
I know they have some years available at sale prices that are not listed on their web site. An email should get you answers as to availability and price.
They are definitely worth the price

**Craig** · 2 Feb 2003, 17:21 (Ref:493918)

Thanks for the info guys - I've ordered a couple off of eBay including the 89 edition mentioned (got it for under 40 green ones)

jhansen · 23 Jul 2004, 14:34 (Ref:1044711)

I just picked up my first Le Mans Annual this week. Actually, my wife found it at a well known bookstore chain here in the U.S. and picked it up for me. I was quite stunned that this store even carried it. It's the 2003 edition with the lovely Bentley on the cover. Great book! It's a welcome edition to my motorsport library. My question is, where can I find back issues? Any sites that regularly offer them? Thanks for your help!

**Craig** · 23 Jul 2004, 16:59 (Ref:1044861)

I keep an eye on eBay but haven't seen too many of them on there for a while. They're not cheap but I am slowly building up a collection of the older editions despite this. Well worth it!

nelsinho · 24 Jul 2004, 19:55 (Ref:1045927)

hi jhansen what do you think of coming over to europe i know some bookstores overhere who are selling those books and if you really want to be sure come over for the race (24 le mans) soory but i was just making a joke . one thing iknow for sure is that there is a english company (bookstore) i thought they were also selling online i wil look after the name of it later

thebear · 25 Jul 2004, 00:42 (Ref:1046115)

Quote:

Originally posted by jhansen
I just picked up my first Le Mans Annual this week. Actually, my wife found it at a well known bookstore chain here in the U.S. and picked it up for me. I was quite stunned that this store even carried it. It's the 2003 edition with the lovely Bentley on the cover. Great book! It's a welcome edition to my motorsport library. My question is, where can I find back issues? Any sites that regularly offer them? Thanks for your help!

http://www.autobrass.com/autobrass_s...books_menu.htm

And lots more.

**Aysedasi** · 26 Jul 2004, 07:39 (Ref:1047376)

Quote:

Originally posted by thebear
http://www.autobrass.com/autobrass_s...books_menu.htm And lots more.

And look at what's top of the list there..... (drool, drool).....

iucrmh · 27 Jul 2004, 10:45 (Ref:1048597)

A couple of online stores in the UK hold a good stock, http://www.chaters.co.uk and http://www.collectorscarbooks.co.uk
These annuals go back to 1978, some (1981-83, 1985-6 and 1994) are in French only, otherwise available in English and French. ebay is a good source, almost a complete collection has gone through in the last week in Europe. Some are much harder to find than others, 1983,85 and 86. Fortunately I have just managed to complete my collection. Prices can vary from as little as £10 ($20) to over £100 ($180). There are definitely some cheap 2000, 1992 annuals to be found. Enjoy.....

Trev Campbell · 29 Nov 2004, 22:19 (Ref:1167477)

Hi guys, I've recently stated collecting the Le Mans yearbook by Christian Moity. I've struggled to find any English editions of the book from 1980-1986, do any of you know if the book was actually pubished in English for these years or only in French.

Thanks
Trev

Happy Snapper · 30 Nov 2004, 05:13 (Ref:1167640)

500mm would know next time I speak to him I'll ask

Trev Campbell · 30 Nov 2004, 05:21 (Ref:1167648)

Thanks

Fab · 30 Nov 2004, 05:24 (Ref:1167650)

Quote:

Originally posted by Trev Campbell
Hi guys, I've recently stated collecting the Le Mans yearbook by Christian Moity.

... and Jean-Marc Tesseidre !

Happy Snapper · 30 Nov 2004, 07:17 (Ref:1167698)

There is a set of year books for sale on ebay pre 87 appear to be french only?

500mm · 30 Nov 2004, 08:27 (Ref:1167758)

My copies of the book by JMT and CM are in French before 1987...pretty sure that's all that is available....I suspect that the impetus to publish in English came with the hordes of fans that rocked up to La Sarthe to support Jaguar's efforts in the late 80's........then once we had taken control of the race it was too late for the French............

simon c · 30 Nov 2004, 09:11 (Ref:1167792)

I have English versions.

At LM last year, I bought 81, 84, 85 and 86. This was a real stroke of luck as I had been searching for a couple of years for these to complete my set.

iucrmh · 30 Nov 2004, 09:32 (Ref:1167813)

Well, I'm lucky enough to have finally got a complete set of annuals (the wonders of ebay), from 1978 to 2003, still waiting for 2004 to appear. The following are available in French only, 1980-1983, 1985, 1986 and 1994.

SALEEN S7R · 30 Nov 2004, 09:46 (Ref:1167830)

The LM 2004 annual is available now at amazon.co.uk - now to order my copy.

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