The Legendary 2.3
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Here are some of the rave reviews of The Legendary 2.3 from the automotive press:

From David Woodhouse, writing in Vintage Motorsport (USA).
"Simon Moore's first book, The Immortal 2.9, was very well received and Alfa enthusiasts have waited nearly 15 years for the promised sequel covering the earlier 2300 series cars . ... the final product is, in my opinion, the most impressive single automobile publication to date. Three heavyweight volumes, beautifully bound in leather and slipcased, with wonderfully crisp photo reproduction, make up the set and the normal superlatives are simply inadequate to describe the visual and tactile impression . .... This is one book that will be treasured for years after the initial cost has been forgotten. Give it to an Alfa Romeo fan and make a friend for life."

From Mick Walsh, writing in Classic & Sports Car (UK)
"...this masterwork by pre-war Alfa expert Simon Moore is no glossy exercise in vanity publishing. His dedicated research to unearth the true histories of all 188 Alfa Romeo 802300 chassis follows the style of his award-winning The Immortal 2.9. ...This is an important historical record .... As well as digging into the convoluted lives of these prized Jano-designed thoroughbreds, Moore has uncovered a wealth of historic photos - an amazing 1300 reproduced here in superb duotone . ...Like The Immortal 2.9, this is sure to become a collector's item that you'll never want to sell."

From the late Pat Braden, writing in Sport Car Market (USA)
"The weight of this work, physically as well as conceptually, is astounding. Like his earlier effort on the 2.9, this book is as classic as the model itself. By comparison, everyone else who has ever published a word about Alfa is a mere scribbler, so monumental is Simon's accomplishment. The very nature of this book invites criticism ....Try as I might, I cannot fault this work. At $350, ...The Legendary 2.9 is an absolute bargain, and an essential addition to any serious Alfa library."

From Gordon Cruikshank, writing in Motor Sport (UK)
“We used to use the word ‘thorough’ for learned books, but it’s completely inadequate for these three volumes on one model, Alfa Romeo’s delectable 8C2300, with every one of the chassis given its own detailed life story…. Moore has inspected many of the cars himself and has interviewed owners past and present, which adds life to a relentlessly detailed project, and cheerfully devotes whole pages to helpful advice on number plate research, chassis number stampings and diagrams from the works parts manuals…. to round out a book of magnificent scholarship and immense quality.”

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