Few cars of any kind have exuded the charismatic appeal of the great Novi V-8 racing cars competed at Indianapolis fro 1941 (the engine only) to 1965-an incredible record of longevity and persistence. With its centrifugally-supercharged four-cam V-8 engine the Novi was a power prodigy in all its incarnations. First a front-wheel-drive car, it earned a reputation for wicked handling by killing two of its drivers. But the Novis were so fast - so often- that more racers were always willing to them  on. Though a Novi never won at Indy, these magnificent cars are fondly remembered by all enthusiasts. From his Ludvigsen LIbrary, Karl Ludvigsen has selected a splendid collection of photographs displaying these grand cars. Andy Granatelli writes a moving introduction about the Novis he rescued from the racing's scrap heap. Contains 128 pages and 120 B&W photos. English.