New in the online book trade - the history of ATS, the team that competed against Ferrari

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Book cover "ATS - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari"

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ATS F1 (1963) - in Monza - Hill in ATS ahead of Siffert in Lotus and Anderson in Lola (published in the book "A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari")

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ATS 100 (1964) - Grand Prix Historique de Monaco - Series D

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ATS 2500 (1964) - At the 1964 Targa Florio with driver Baghetti Frescobaldi (published in the book "A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari")

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ATS 2500 GT (1964) - the mid-engined sports car on one of its rare race outings at the 1964 Targa Florio

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ATS 2500 GT (1964) - Chassis at the Geneva Motor Show in 1964

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ATS 2500 GTS (1964) - Test drive in the GTS, also possible in snow

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ATS F1 (1963) - in Monza - Hill auf ATS vor Siffert im Lotus und Anderson auf Lola (publiziert im Buch "A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari")

ATS 100 (1964) - Grand Prix Historique de Monaco - Serie D

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ATS 2500 (1964) - An der Targa Florio 1964 mit Fahrer Baghetti Frescobaldi (publiziert im Buch "A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari")

ATS 2500 GT (1964) - der Mittelmotorsportwagen an einem seiner raren Renneinsätze an der Targa Florio 1964

ATS 2500 GT (1963) - neue Marke, schöne Formen von Allemano, ausgestellt wurde die langsamere Luxus-Ausführung

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ATS 2500 GT (1964) - auf einer Automobilausstellung

In October 1961, the so-called Palace Revolution took place at Ferrari. As a consequence, Enzo Ferrari let eight key people go, including designer Carlo Chiti and team manager Romolo Tavoni. With the support of wealthy businessmen Giorgo Billi, Giovanni Volpi di Misurata and Jaime Ortiz Patino, the latter founded an all-Italian racing team called Automobili Turismo Sport Serenissima, or A.T.S. for short. On February 11, 1962, the team moved into premises at Altabella 17 in the heart of Bologna.

Just a few months later, the foundation stone for a futuristic factory in Pontecchio Marconi was laid in the presence of Juan Manuel Fangio. Not only Formula 1 cars were to be built there, but also a Gran Turismo vehicle for the road. At the time, many saw ATS as a real opponent for Ferrari, as almost all the people dismissed by Ferrari were to be found in the team.

ATS F1 (1963) - in Monza - Hill in ATS ahead of Siffert in Lotus and Anderson in Lola (published in the book "A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari")

In December 1962, the Formula 1 car was presented and the driver pairing announced: Phil Hill and Giancarlo Baghetti.

ATS 2500 GT (1964) - at a motor show

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Thus began the history of the ATS racing team, which competed in the 1963 Formula 1 World Championship and presented the ATS 2500 road sports car in Geneva in March 1963, which took part in the 1964 Targa Florio.

ATS 2500 (1964) - At the 1964 Targa Florio with driver Baghetti Frescobaldi (published in the book "A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari")

The events, background and facts can now be found in the newly published book "A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari" by Michael John Lazzari.

The author Michael John Lazzari comes from Bologna himself, but did not experience ATS himself, as he is only 23 years old. As a journalist, however, he has exactly the right background to write about the short history of the mysterious brand. An Italian version of the book was published in 2012.

The 152-page book is available as a Kindle eBook edition (English) from Amazon for Euro 6.33, but can also be ordered from Amazon as a "Print on Demand" paperback (English) for Euro 17.11. The book is also available via Google and other channels.

Bibliographic information

Title: A.T.S. - the Italian team that challenged Ferrari
Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 17, 2014)
Author: Michael John Lazzari
Size/format: 152 pages, many black and white photos, 24.4 x 17 x 0.8 cm
ISBN-10: 1500543705
ISBN-13: 978-1500543709
To order: As a Kindle eBook edition (English) at Amazon or as a "Print on Demand" paperback (English) at Amazon

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