Auto Tradition, Autumn Edition 2025

'This enormous tome, weighing in at over 3kg and with dimensions of 40cm x 30cm, concerns the Ferrari 275P chassis 0816, the only Ferrari to have won the Le Mans 24 Hours two consecutive years running. The author is Keith Bluemel, so the quality and accuracy of the story is a ‘sine qua non’. The design and production of the book in such large dimensions has enabled the superb collection of photographs to be shown to their very best advantage.'

Automobile, October 2025

'The races are covered in detail and illustrated with great contemporary photographs.

'All in all, this is a very thorough telling of the history of a car with a unique claim to fame.'

Total Kit Car Magazine, September-October 2025

'An early contender for book of the year. A monster tome on a specific model of Ferrari 275 P, told and produced in an exquisite way, just as one would expect from Porter Press International.

'...the book is limited to 750 copies - is worth every penny, although as it's easily the largest book I've ever seen in terms of length.

'A beautiful tribute to an incredibly significant car in not only Ferrari's history but that of the Manufacturers World Championship. A stunning book.'

VeloceToday, Review by Ed McDonough, September 2025

'A lavish new book, a limited edition of just 750 copies, tells the story of this very special Ferrari, there are more than 260 images contained within 240 pages.

'This truly outstanding book has been penned by Keith Bluemel who began writing about Ferrari in 1980 and he become one of the world's leading authorities on the marque. "Ferrari 275 P 0816 The Only Ferrari To Have Won Le Mans Twice is a must to add to a motor racing book collection.'

Sunday Mail, May 2025

'....a stunning book from specialist automotive publishers Porter Press.'

Book of the Month, Classic & Sports Car

'...masterfully designed by Martin Port, is a bespoke large format measuring 16 x 12in, which dramatically presents photographer Tom Shaxson's elegant studies of chassis 0816 with a rich range of historic images. Ferrari authority Keith Bluemel comprehensively covers every aspect, from an extensive design analysis through to the 1963-'65 season.

'The bold use of the evocative photographs really brings the history to life.'

Book of the Month, Octane

'While the majority of the images focus on chassis 0816, of course – and they are truly stunning shots used large for maximum effect, whether from back in the day or specially taken more recently – its sister cars are also well-documented here, along with all the events that the 250/275/330P series took part in during 1963-64. So this is actually a comprehensive overview of this type of Ferrari, the chapters helpfully divided into the events in which 0816 competed and those in which it didn't.

'...clear presentation and outstanding design...

'...an exceptionally well thought-out and easy-to-navigate book that is likely to surpass any preconceptions – a very pleasant surprise.'

Magneto

'Porter Press has taken a slightly different approach to its usual single-car books – and if ever there was a model that deserved it, it's this.

'Keith Bluemel's granular text complements the scintillating images, elevating this 240-page tome to 'art book' status beautifully. Well deserving of its £125 price.'

Ferrari Owner's Club Magazine

'Bluemel's latest book is another collaboration with Porter Press, but this one is a bit special with it's large dimensions.

'As you'd expect with such a lavishly produced book, #816 was photographed in detail, and those pictures are used throughout. But as well as the book's very modern and appealing design, what really brings things to life is the generous number of period shots from an array of sources. These show the 250 P, 275 P and 330 P racing and in the workshop. There are also biographies of drivers including Umberto Maglioli, Willy Mairesse, Ludovico Scarfiotti, Pedro Rodriguez and many more. The race history of the three tipos is recorded in full ad there's even a dedicated timeline for #816. In short it's another Bluemel/Porter Press masterpiece.'

Classic and Competition Car, Issue 179

'New photos of the restored car by Tom Shaxson show 0816 in every detail before the book goes on to cover the car's competition career race by race with many great contemporary photographs reproduced in satisfyingly large format.

Each of the drivers who raced 0816 is profiled as are the circuits on which it raced throughout its works career and its later life, along with coverage of other races of the period, there is a lot to read and enjoy in this, the latest of Porter Press's line of individual car histories.'

Motorsport Professionals Group on LinkedIn

'This truly outstanding book has been penned by Keith Bluemel who began writing about Ferrari in 1980 and he has become one of the world's leading authorities on the marque.'