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Broadland Leisure Publications The Racing Motorcycle Volume 3 An Introduction to
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£39.90
Motorbooks The Complete Book of Corvette 5th Edition
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£33.75
Haynes Manuals Inc Clymer Honda TRX400Ex Fourtrax/Sportrax: 99-14
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£29.75
HarperCollins Publishers Land Rover The Story of the Car that Conquered
Book SynopsisSunday Times BestsellerAs quintessentially British as a plate of fish and chips or a British Bulldog, the boxy, utilitarian Land Rover Defender has become an iconic part of what it is to be British.It is said that for more than half the world''s population, the first car they ever saw was a Land Rover Defender. It mirrors many of our national traits, stiff upper-lipped and slightly eccentric. The car has remained relatively unchanged for nearly seven decades and has spawned an industry that includes dozens of publications, car shows, clubs, associations and even model car collectors who dedicate their lives to the Land Rover.To understand this national love affair, Ben has travelled the length of the British Isles in a Defender, spending time with fellow Land Rover enthusiasts: from visiting Colonel Blashford-Snell, who crossed the jungles of the Darien Gap, to patrolling the streets of Belfast with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Ben has met folk who have converted theiTrade ReviewPraise for Ben Fogle: ‘Funny, entertaining and really rather inspiring, too.’ Daily Mail 'A great escapade told with refreshing frankness.' Independent on Sunday ‘Passionate and well-researched’ Tatler ‘A must-read for anyone with an interest in the history of man's relationship to dogs, regardless of breed, and Fogle's typical adventure-style storytelling keeps the narrative light and entertaining.’ Independent
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Oxford University Press Hilliers Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology
Book SynopsisThis edition of Hillier''s has been updated and undergone a full-colour revision featuring new photos and illustrations to engage those keen to learn the fundamentals of MVT and enhance their understanding of the core concepts whilst keeping the straightforward approach that is much admired in this authoritative manual.Trade ReviewThe Hillier's Motor Vehicle Fundamentals Book 1, is one of the best study books I have ever used. It gives you detailed information on how vehicle components work and what they are for, without getting too complicated. It describes elements in such an easy way you'd wouldn't believe you didn't understand it before. I have used other study books that I didn't really understand but the Hillier's book helped me so much that I probably wouldn't have passed Motor vehicles level 1 at college. The book gets straight to the point with an easy to use index and titled paragraphs I'd recommend this to anyone studying Motor Vehicle Technology at college or even if you just want to learn something new and you don't really need to know a lot about cars to understand this book unlike any other books. * Amazon Product Review *A model of Clarity. * James May, BBC's Top Gear *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Engines and Engine Technology 3: Transmission Systems 4: Chassis Systems 5: Vehicle Electrical and Comfort Systems 6: Introduction to Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fuels
£35.62
Motorbooks The Complete Book of Jaguar
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£33.75
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Truck Book
Book SynopsisA celebration of trucks and trucking, from the first motorised wagons to the advent of driverless freight vehicles.Charting decade after decade of innovation and change, The Truck Book is a beautifully illustrated history of trucks, trucking culture, and the romance of the open road.Trucks, lorries, and vans share their origins in the steam wagons of the late 1800s and the invention of the modern combustion engine in the 1870s. As steam power gave way to petrol and diesel engines, trucks evolved and diversified according to their desired purpose - becoming everything from panel vans and pick-up trucks to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) or construction trucks like log carriers or concrete transporters. They have played a defining role in the wars of the last 100 years, saved lives as ambulances and fire engines, and even provided entertainment in the form of monster trucks.In this book, you will find: -Chapters showcasing every era
£21.25
Haynes Publishing Group Vauxhall/Opel Mokka Petrol & Diesel (12 - Sept
Book SynopsisMokka mini-SUV with two- and four-wheel-drive. Petrol: 1.4 litre (1364cc) & 1.6 litre (1598cc). Diesel: 1.6 litre (1598cc) & 1.7 litre (1686cc). Does NOT cover Mokka X range introduced October 2016 or dual fuel (LPG) models.
£26.60
Motorbooks How to Build a HighPerformance Mazda Miata MX5
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£22.94
Penguin Books Ltd Dont Stop Me Now
Book SynopsisJeremy Clarkson puts the pedal to the floor in Don''t Stop Me Now, a collection of his Sunday Times motoring journalism.There''s more to life than cars. Jeremy Clarkson knows this. There is, after all, a whole world out there just waiting to be discovered. So, before he gets on to torque steer and active suspension, he takes time out to consider:* The madness of Galapagos tortoises* The similarities between Jeremy Paxman and AC/DC''s bass guitarist* The problems and perils of being English* God''s dumbest creationThen there are the cars: whether it''s the poxiest little runabout or an exotic, firebreathing supercar, no one does cars like Clarkson. Unmoved by mechanics’ claims and unimpressed by press junkets, he approaches anything on four wheels without fear or favour. What emerges from the ashes is rarely pretty. But always very, very funny.Praise for Jeremy Clarkson''Brilliant . . . laugh-out-l
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Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha YZF-R125 (08 - 13)
Book SynopsisModels covered YZF-R125•124cc•08-13 Model history Introduced in 2008, the Yamaha YZF-R125 is a sport bike aimed squarely at the learner market. Its 125cc engine produces 11 kW (15 bhp), making it road-legal for learners. Its striking styling is unashamedly similar to the other R-series models such as the much larger-engined YZF-R1 and R6, and like those models it features a lightweight box frame and a cast aluminium swinging rear arm, giving class-leading handling.
£30.40
Haynes Publishing Group Building a Special: Following the build of Ant's
Book SynopsisAnt Anstead's Building a Special brings the Haynes story full circle, coming 61 years after the original Building a 750 Special was written by John Haynes, Haynes Publishing's founder, when he was still a schoolboy. To celebrate this, we are including a free reprint of Building a 750 Special with every copy of Building a Special purchased at Haynes.com., This book is a TV tie-in, following the 12-part TV series Ant Anstead Master Mechanic, aired on Motor Trend, part of the Discover Network in the US and UK, following Ant Anstead's build of his own-design 'special' car, taking inspiration from the Alfa 158 – the first World Championship-winning F1 car, which raced from the 1930s until the 1950s. The 12-part TV series followed Ant's build of the car, from the first design ideas, through the construction, culminating in the debut of the car during the 2019 US Grand Prix weekend in Austin, Texas., The book follows Ant's personal build of the car, as documented in the TV series, from the selection of the donor MG TD for the chassis, and Alfa Romeo Spider for the engine and gearbox, through modifying the chassis, building the suspension, steering, brakes, bodywork and interior, and putting all the components together to produce a finished one-off 'special'., Heavily illustrated throughout with photos, technical drawings and sketches, and written in Ant's own words, this book expands on the TV series, providing more detail of the components (including dimensions), engineering and techniques used to build the car., Content includes:, Introduction, the history of specials, planning, donor car, chassis, suspension, steering, rear axle, engine, fuel system, cooling system, ancillaries, exhaust, gearbox, bodywork, braking system, cockpit, wiring, preparation and painting, testing, setting up and making road legal., Author: Ant Anstead is a car nut and TV presenter whose presenting credits include For The Love Of Cars and Building Cars Live. He is currently co-presenter of Discover Channel's Wheeler Dealers, alongside Mike Brewer, and recently had his own Motor Trend Series – Ant Anstead Master Mechanic – around which this book is based.
£21.25
Batsford The Spirit of Volvo
Book SynopsisAn exploration of the design behind the iconic Volvo brand, with 100 photographed paired with insightful text.
£15.29
Motorbooks The Complete Book of Porsche 911 4th Edition
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£33.75
Penguin Books Ltd I Know You Got Soul
Book SynopsisIn I Know You Got Soul, Jeremy Clarkson writes about the machines that he believes have ''soul''. It will come as no surprise to anyone that Jeremy Clarkson loves machines. But it''s not just any old bucket of blots, cogs and bearings that rings his bell. In fact, he''s scoured the length and breadth of the land, plunged into the oceans and taken to the skies in search of machines with that elusive certain something.And along the way he''s discovered:*The safest place to be in the event of nuclear war*Who would win if Superman, James Bond and The Terminator had a fight*The stupidest person he''s ever met*What an old Cornish institution called Arthur has to do with 0898chat lines*And how Jean Claude Van Damme might get eaten by a lion . . .In I Know You Got Soul, Jeremy Clarkson tells stories of the geniuses, innovators and crackpots who put the ghost in the machine. From Brunel''s SS Great Britain to the awesomTrade ReviewBrilliant...laugh-out-loud * Daily Telegraph *Outrageously funny...will have you in stitches * Time Out *Very funny...I cracked up laughing on the tube * Evening Standard *
£10.44
Faber & Faber MINI The True and Secret History of the Making of
Book SynopsisIn 1959, the first Mini was produced on an assembly line at Cowley, near Oxford. It would take a team of supremely talented designers, engineers and production-line workers to build a car that was unique in appearance and construction. They would clash over an uncomfortable and unsafe prototype, and the public had to be convinced to buy a car that let in water when it rained. But somehow the Mini became an icon. Designed for austerity and efficiency, the car came to represent individuality and classlessness.Today, the car is still produced at Cowley - it is now owned by BMW and called the MINI. A great British manufacturing story, it is more popular throughout the world than it has ever been, a symbol of the age that created it. But who makes these things, and what do they think about their work? By meeting the people behind the MINI, Simon Garfield uncovers a fascinating story of endeavour, ingenuity and masterful marketing. The modern MINI has come a long way from the leak
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David & Charles Classic Engines, Modern Fuel: The Problems, the
Book SynopsisThis book brings together a collection of popular articles previously published by the author in assorted car magazines. Based on in-depth research carried out at Manchester University, the articles investigate how classic engines respond to modern petrol/gasoline, and the results are presented here in a way that any enthusiast can understand. One chapter ranks some brands and grades of modern petrol/gasoline, helping you choose the best type for your vehicle, while other chapters present the findings that debunk some of the myths about petrol/gasoline and engines. Real data is provided to help you tune your classic vehicle, and ensuring that it runs as it should. You will be able to experience the pleasure of driving your classic car instead of worrying about it breaking down. The appendix gives a down-to-earth description of how to rebuild and tune SU and similar carburettors. After reading this, even a very nervous owner was able to rebuild and re-tune his twin SU carburettors. Paul Ireland's years of experience and no-nonsense scientific approach will help you get the best from your classic car.Trade ReviewA small and unassuming but extremely important book all restorers should read. Classic Cars --- Well done, Paul Ireland and Veloce Publishing! SpeedReaders --- an absolute "must-have" for the classic car fan. Well done! Autoliefhebbers.be --- A fascinating and eminently readable reference book. Kieron Fennelly --- If you have a reasonable understanding of your cars fuel system and wish to indulge further then this is the book for you. SIX appeal --- This is a recommended read for all car owners with classic engines. FromTheFrameUp --- a useful reference work for owners of older MGs who want to know how their engine works with the petrol they can buy on the forecourt. MG Owners Club Newsletter (Bournemouth & Poole) --- It is a slim volume, but there's a lot of useful information here. Even if you don't drive a 'classic'; as a petrolhead you should read it. IRDC Quattro --- Become more expert than your mate in the pub by getting your head into this slim (152 page) but fact-packed volume from Veloce Publishing Ltd. Practical Sportsbikes (Inc Performance Bikes) --- you will have a better understanding of the whole fuel thing after reading it. Classic Dirt Bike --- The 152 pages not only give an understanding of modern fuels, but also a way of dealing with them. Jaguar World
£19.12
Bernard McCall Looking Back at the National Bus Company
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£14.85
Springer Moving Times: Mobility of the future
Book Synopsis Will we really soon no longer be sitting behind the wheel of our own car, but will only be taken to our destination by driverless electric taxis? Should cities introduce car sharing? What role will electric scooters, cable cars or man-carrying drones play in the mobility systems of major cities? This book finally explains in a generally understandable way what is really behind buzzwords such as electric mobility, autonomous driving, digitalization and mobility services such as car sharing or ride-hailing, how far advanced these technologies are today, and above all in what relationships and dependencies they are to each other. In addition to the technical aspects, the legislative and social trends are also considered, which are important framework conditions that will have a decisive influence on the mobility of the future. From the contents - Mobility needs: Who wants to go where, when and why - and how will this change in the future? - Technological trends: electromobility, digitalization, autonomous driving - what will the vehicles of the future be capable of? - Car sharing, ride-hailing, e-scooters or public transport: What alternatives to the private car will there be in the future? - Politics and society: How will the framework conditions for mobility develop in the future? - Mobility in transition: What should we do to prepare for the future? Table of ContentsMarket, society and legislation in transition.- Demographic trends and infrastructure development.- Social trends in the environment of mobility.- Development of markets and customers.- Changing mobility needs.- Regulatory trends.- Technology trends.- Electric drives.- Autonomous driving.- Digitalisation.- Mobility as a service.- Car sharing and bike sharing.- Becoming dangerous: Ride Hailing, Ride Sharing.- Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility through Vehicle Fleets.- Scenarios for Tomorrow's Mobility.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Fuel Consumption and Consumption Optimization
Book SynopsisThe aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own. In this volume, Fuel Consumption and Consumption Optimization, the main focus is placed on the factors for optimizing consumption in the conventional vehicle. Fuel consumption can be optimized by four different factors: the technology of the vehicle, the conditions of its operation, the behavior of the driver and the maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle. These aspects are described in a way that is easily understood for training and practical application. Table of ContentsFuel consumption and consumption optimization on conventional trucks.- Motion resistance and energy loss.- Vehicle technology.- Operating conditions of the vehicle.- The influence of the driver on fuel consumption.- Maintenance of the vehicle and service fluids.- Concluding remarks on the topic of consumption.- Comprehension questions.- Abbreviations and symbols.
£49.40
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Speed Read Porsche 911 The History Technology and
Book SynopsisPorsche 911, the latest in Motorbooks' Speed Read series, breaks this immortal rear-engined sports car down into fully illustrated, easy-to-digest portions that neophytes and experts alike will love.Trade Review"...should bring delight to anyone interested in the 911 — be they a newcomer to the model or an established enthusiast." * Porsche Club of America *
£17.09
Haynes Publishing Group Two-Stroke Performance Tuning: Second edition
Book SynopsisThe two-stroke engine has been developed to a degree that was not thought possible a few years ago. One of its virtues is that it is mechanically very simple, which is a contributing factor to its widespread use and varied application. Here, engine-tuning expert A. Graham Bell takes the reader through the various modifications that can be made to a two-stroke and its components to give maximum useable power output and mechanical reliability. ‘the words happily avoid textbook syndrome’
£27.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Tractor Book
Book SynopsisExplores the entire range of tractors and farming machines from around the world, such as Fordson Model F and Massey-Harris GP. This book covers how tractors work, their history, major marques and catalogues. It is suitable for anyone fascinated by these extraordinary machines.
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc MG Century
Book SynopsisCelebrate and explore 100 years of MG cars with this impressive volume featuring expert commentary, historical images, period ads, and contemporary photography.For many car enthusiasts, MG is synonymous with “sports car.” It is often credited with igniting a passion for European cars in postwar America at a time when roads were otherwise filled with the lumbering output of Detroit. In MG’s native England, the company’s cars filled roles from family transport to competition driving.MG, as we think of it today, began in the 1920s, but its roots go back even further with a young William Morris. Initially working in the booming bicycle trade, he eventually branched into motorcycle and car repair with the fledgling Morris Garage (hence, MG) in 1907. By the mid 1920s, the successful Morris Garages was in a position to begin manufacture of its own cars under the MG name.MG grew significantly in the years before World War II, bui
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Motorbooks Corvette Stingray
Book SynopsisGet the official story behind the eighth generation of Chevrolet’s legendary sports car in this licensed book featuring engaging text and photography from GM’s archives and Corvette team members. This updated edition of Corvette Stingray is revised to cover the C8’s latest developments, including the 70th Anniversary model, high-performance Z06, and the all-new hybrid E-Ray. Corvette is Chevrolet’s iconic performance car. Its importance and status in the performance-car world cannot be overstated. Thus each new Corvette generation is sweated by Chevy’s designers, engineers, marketing staff, and executives to ensure that it sets the bar higher than the preceding version. With the eighth generation, Chevrolet did more than raise the bar or move the goalpost—they tore down the stadium and rebuilt it from scratch. For the first time ever in a production version, the
£28.00
David & Charles How to Power Tune MGB 4-Cylinder Engines: New
Book SynopsisHow to get maximum performance from the MGB''s four-cylinder B-series engine for road or track.This book tells you all you could want to know, expert tips, and is packed with understandable and down-to-earth advice based on the author''s years of hands-on experience. Covers all MGB and MGB GT 4-cylinder engines (except 3-bearing crank engines) Explains the ?first principles? of engine power and tuning Handy ?power recipes? to help achieve the performance you want How to improve airflow, camshafts, carburation, ignition and exhaust Lubrication and cooling systems improvements Uprating suspension, wheels, tyres and steering for better handling How to set-up and tune on a rolling road Comprehensive appendix with formulae and tuning data Includes cam timing tables for Piper and Kent cams List of specialists and suppliers to help with your MGB tune Written by an acknowledged expert, who runs a well-known tuning business in Derbyshire, England. Peter Burgess has been working with MGBs since 1978 and his engine building expertise has produced many MGB race wins. He is also the author of How To Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads.
£24.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle
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£30.00
David & Charles First Principles: The Official Biography of Keith
Book SynopsisThe names 'Keith Duckworth' and 'DFV' are practically synonymous, such is the reputation of the famous F1 racing engine which he designed. Whilst there are books covering the technical aspects of the DFV engine, and other designs from Cosworth, the company which he founded with Mike Costin, there are many gaps in the story of Duckworth's career, before and after Cosworth. This book comprehensively fills those gaps, taking the reader into the world of Britain's finest 20th century engineers.It was a world consisting of far more than motorsport, embracing an astonishing variety of mechnical devices, including aircraft, boats, and motorcycles - particularly Triumph, for whom he was a consultant during his retirement.A man of strong convictions and high integrity, Keith Duckworth OBE cared passionately about his work, fitting almost every aspect of his life around it. From his northern industrial roots, the ups and downs of his personal life, his health problems, to his generous support of charities and business start-ups, this book recreates the story of one of motorsport's - and engineering's - most endearing and enduring characters.Trade Review"[A] superb read ... A wonderful insight into a much-missed man. Highly recommended." - Classic & Sports Car (UK) "there is much, much more within the covers that the book's compact dimensions imply ... Worthwhile, in a word." - Motor Sport ..". an enthralling book ... One of my books of the year, for sure." - tkc (Totalkitcar)"[An] extremely interesting book. It would be an excellent holiday read." - ACtion"Chronicling the life of the legendary Keith Duckworth ... this excellent and highly readable book offers a rounded look at the life and work of this remarkable man ... A must read and highly recommended." - Club Lotus News"entertaining and revealing ... an informative and valuable piece of research on an outstanding British engineer whose contribution has always deserved far wider exposure." - Kieron Fennelly "Not only is the author's engineering background evident in his treatment of the more technical aspects of the narrative, he has done a fine job in pulling together the details of his subject from a more personal angle. As an insight into the life and philosophy of a brilliant engineer it could hardly be bettered. Absolutely essential reading." - Speedscene"In an age of high tech, digital design this biography of Keith Duckworth is refreshing, taking you back with some nostalgia to a golden age of intuitive, and British, engineering design." - Microlight Flying Magazine "Well researched and highly readable" - F1 Fanatic "[The] definitive biography of one of the most important figures ever in British motor racing ... this book should be required reading for anyone interested in the evolution of Grand Prix racing since 1945." - BRDC Bulletin"I would highly recommend this book. Not only will it appeal to Lotus enthusiasts but also to followers of motor sport in general, including anyone who is interested in reading about one of the men who helped Britain to become a world leader in motor sport engineering development." - Historic Lotus Club "an insight into the person behind the machines." - klassiekerrally.nl"Extensively researched, the book includes not just fascinating details of the man himself and his family but also the background to the growth of Cosworth and the technical details of the engines produced ... A great read. - The Marshal "The complete life of a motor sport great, interspersed with his wit and wisdom; it certainly invoked plenty of belly laughs. Definitive." - Classic Cars "an insight into the person behind the machines." - "klassiekerrally.nl""Extensively researched, the book includes not just fascinating details of the man himself and his family but also the background to the growth of Cosworth and the technical details of the engines produced ... A great read. - "The Marshal" "a good read" - "www.silhouet.com""a truly rounded book of a truly remarkable man. Well done, Norman Burr, for reminding many and educating others about the life, times, brilliance and person of the much-missed engineer Keith Duckworth." -" Vintage Racecar/Vintage Roadcar" "[The] definitive biography of one of the most important figures ever in British motor racing ... this book should be required reading for anyone interested in the evolution of Grand Prix racing since 1945." - "BRDC Bulletin""I would highly recommend this book. Not only will it appeal to Lotus enthusiasts but also to followers of motor sport in general, including anyone who is interested in reading about one of the men who helped Britain to become a world leader in motor sport engineering development." - "Historic Lotus Club" "Not only is the author's engineering background evident in his treatment of the more technical aspects of the narrative, he has done a fine job in pulling together the details of his subject from a more personal angle. As an insight into the life and philosophy of a brilliant engineer it could hardly be bettered. Absolutely essential reading." - "Speedscene""In an age of high tech, digital design this biography of Keith Duckworth is refreshing, taking you back with some nostalgia to a golden age of intuitive, and British, engineering design."" - "Microlight Flying Magazine"" ..". an enthralling book ... One of my books of the year, for sure." - "tkc (Totalkitcar)""[An] extremely interesting book. It would be an excellent holiday read."" - "ACtion"""Chronicling the life of the legendary Keith Duckworth ... this excellent and highly readable book offers a rounded look at the life and work of this remarkable man ... A must read and highly recommended." - "Club Lotus News""entertaining and revealing ... an informative and valuable piece of research on an outstanding British engineer whose contribution has always deserved far wider exposure."" - "Kieron Fennelly"" "Well researched and highly readable" - "F1 Fanatic" "[A] superb read ... A wonderful insight into a much-missed man. Highly recommended." - "Classic & Sports Car (UK)" "a good read" - "www.silhouet.com" "offers an insight into the real life and times of one of the greatest automotive engineers of the post-war era ... The many pages given over to the DFV-engined Cosworth Hedges had us hooked from the outset." - "Octane (UK)" "there is much, much more within the covers that the book's compact dimensions imply ... Worthwhile, in a word." - "Motor Sport" "The complete life of a motor sport great, interspersed with his wit and wisdom; it certainly invoked plenty of belly laughs. Definitive." - "Classic Cars" 9781787111035- Speedscene. Keith Duckworth is perhaps one of the most significant, yet least well-known figures in Formula 1 history. Norman Burr's biography of Duckworth covers all aspects of his life, beginning in his childhood and provides a valuable insight to anyone looking to learn more about one of Britains most incredible 20th Century engineers. The book throughly outlines Cosworth under Duckworths chairmanship, and includes interviews from his family and friends to ensure that the reader received a full insight into his life. The biography also features may photographs, in both colour and black and white, which assists Burr's careful detailing of Duckworths life. For anyone who enjoys the history of, or is interested in Formula 1, Burr;s biography of Duckworth is a must read. – Hagerty Classic Cars Newsletter.Table of ContentsForeword 5Preface 6Acknowledgements 7Chapter 1 The making of the man 10Picture gallery 1 17Chapter 2 Flying low 25Chapter 3 The Lavender Hill Mob 28Chapter 4 Living with Lotus 39Chapter 5 Horsepower from the stables 50Chapter 6 Three hectic years 60Picture gallery 2 65Chapter 7 Creating a legend 78Chapter 8 Two golden avenues; two dead ends 91Picture gallery 3 97Chapter 9 Work and (a little) play 114Chapter 10 Stress and de-stress 127Picture gallery 4 129Chapter 11 Cosworth takes off 143Chapter 12 Of life and loves 158Picture gallery 5 161Chapter 13 Turbos on two continents 176Chapter 14 The marine adventure 190Chapter 15 New openings 202Picture gallery 6 209Chapter 16 Icons of the Eighties 223Chapter 17 "We have to start again" 233Picture gallery 7 241Chapter 18 Flying from the heart 254Chapter 19 Cosworth after Keith 264Picture gallery 8 273Chapter 20 Diesel diversions 283Chapter 21 Keith after Cosworth 287Picture gallery 9 289Chapter 22 The microlight legacy 308Chapter 23 Vale 320Picture gallery 10 321Appendix 337Index 351
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Automotive Handbook
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£63.86
Bonnier Books Ltd How To Be An F1 Driver: My Guide To Life In The
Book SynopsisAUTHOR OF SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, LIFE TO THE LIMITIn his 17 years as a Formula 1 driver, Jenson Button has picked up a thing or two about how to do the job properly. Sure, you need to be able to drive a car fast, but you also need to know the real rules for making it to the top. Like, how to tell a multiple F1 champion they need to check their blind-spot. What the difference is between a helmet and a hat, and indeed a 'helmet-hat'. And how to face down your team when you've just stacked their multi-million-pound car into a wall during practice.How To Be An F1 Driver lifts the lid on the people, the places, the weird rituals, the media, the cars, the perks and the disasters. Join Jenson as he reveals how not to race a stupid big truck, why driving Le Mans is like having five shots of tequila before lunch, and what to do when you finally hang up your helmet-hat.Trade ReviewA riotous romp through the hedonistic corners of the F1 circuit * Daily Telegraph *Very funny. This is Button unchained * Motorsport *A brilliant, flowing read * Daily Express on Life to the Limit *Button writes candidly and with great charm - with any luck we haven't seen the last of him either on track or in print * Classic Cars on Life to the Limit *Fascinating. Jenson reveals how he swapped the "sticky floors" of rural Somerset nightclubs for glitzy Monaco. * The Sun *Revealing. A fun and lively look at what it is to be an F1 driver * Autosport *
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Amber Books Ltd Classic Supercars: The World's Top Performance
Book SynopsisFast, glamorous and extravagant, a supercar encapsulates the romance, power and freedom of the motor car in one beautifully-designed package. ClassicSupercars looks in detail at 75 of the most celebrated vehicles from Europe, Japan and America, providing a pocket-sized reference guide to those machines at the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Covering all the most famous makes, including AC, Ferrari, Lotus, Pontiac, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW, ClassicSupercars is packed with a wealth of technical and historical information. Each of the 75 vehicles is examined over four pages, with outstanding three-view colour photography and detailed annotations. A specification table provides full technical details, while under-the-bonnet photographs and artworks display the engine configuration and authoritative text fills the reader in on the vehicle’s development and production history. Arranged alphabetically from the AC 428 to the Venturi Atlantique, accessibly written and packed with colour photography of some of the world’s best cars, ClassicSupercars is a must for any car enthusiast.Table of ContentsIntroduction AC 428 to Aston Martin DB7 Bentley 4.5 Litre to Bugatti EB110 Caterham Super 7 to Duesenberg SJ Ferrari 250GT Lusso to Ferrari 360 Modena Fiat Dino to Jaguar XKR Lamborghini Miura to Morgan Plus 8 Panoz Roadster to Renault Sport Spider Swallow Sidecar SS100 to Venturi Atlantique Index
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Headline Publishing Group The Story of Jaguar
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Haynes Publishing Group Four-Stroke Performance Tuning: 4th Edition
Book SynopsisFirst published more than 30 years ago and in continuous print ever since, this remains one of the most comprehensive references available to the enthusiast engine tuner and race engine builder. Drawing on the author’s many years of practical experience in tuning and modifying high-performance road, rally and race units, every aspect of an engine’s operation is explained and analysed. Detailed modifications and improvements are suggested and described in the author’s practical, down-to-earth style, making this book essential reading for anyone involved in building high-performance engines.
£28.00
Evro Publishing Formula 1 Technology: The engineering explained
Book SynopsisThis book explains how modern Formula 1 cars work and demystifies the extraordinary technology they contain. By meticulously dissecting an F1 car into its constituent components, the author describes the design, engineering and function of every element, enabling the reader to develop a full understanding of how it all comes together to form a competitive package. The text is expertly written to satisfy both the engineering-minded reader as well as any enthusiast of the sport who wants to delve deeper, and supplemented by a superb range of close-up photographs, technical illustrations and diagrams. All F1 fans will find this book a deeply rewarding companion to enhance their appreciation of the sport.
£45.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Porsche Outlaws
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£30.00
Motorbooks International BMW 3Series 50 Years
£40.88
Motorbooks MercedesAMG
£28.50
Dalton Watson Fine Books Cobras
£137.75
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Porsche 911 Red Book
Book SynopsisTake hold of the ultimate reference resource on one of the world's most loved and respected sports cars.
£16.99
Vintage Publishing Enzo Ferrari
Book SynopsisFor tens of millions of people around the world, a single name evokes the world of speed - Enzo Ferrari. Today''s Formula One would be unthinkable without the presence of the Ferrari cars on the grid. Win or lose, Ferrari attract more fans than all the other teams combined. And the cars unique appeal - their mystique, their myth - has its origins in the story of one man with a dictator''s will and the cunning of a Machiavelli. Going back to the origins of The Old Man, tracing his remarkable rise to prominence, and using sources which have hitherto remained silent, Richard Williams tells the story of a man who was one of the key figures of sport in the twentieth century, and whose influence over his sport is undiminished today, more than a decade after his death.Trade ReviewFast cars, fanatical fans, glamour and the brilliant writing of the Guardian's sports sage * GQ *Absorbing and authoritative... this book's trove of anecdotes is a treat * Daily Telegraph *Williams is clear and authoritative... he expertly unravels the myths from the facts * Scotland on Sunday *An engrossing read from start to finish - heartily recommended * Time Out *
£12.34
Alphabet Legends Pty Ltd Car Legends Alphabet
Book SynopsisFrom Alfa Romeo to DeLorean, Lamborghini to Porsche, Car Legends Alphabet presents an A to Z of the greatest marques to have ever hit the tarmac. Written with precision and illustrated with power, this book is engineered to rev up your little car loving legend.
£14.24
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Morris Minor No 277 Shire Library
Book SynopsisWell over half a century after it first appeared in 1948, the Morris Minor has become a much-loved classic car. This book traces the evolution of the Minor through the different phases of its development to its demise in the 1970s.
£8.99
Herridge & Sons Ltd Ferguson T20 in Detail
Book SynopsisHarry Ferguson was a remarkable inventor and a man of vision. Aside from his innovations in mechanized agriculture he designed a four-wheel drive system for road cars and created inspired design solutions to a wealth of engineering problems. Yet he is best remembered for the small, unobtrusive gray tractor that bears his name. Launched in the late 1940s, it rendered its competitors obsolete and provided farmers with a tool that could meet almost all their requirements. The book starts with Harry Fergusons early work on tractors and his development of the system, and his collaboration with Ford in the USA on the development of the Ford 9N tractor. Then comes an in-depth study of the TE20. Later chapters cover the TVO- and diesel-powered versions, American- and French-built Fergusons, industrial models, special-purpose variants, and conversions including four-wheel-drive and high-clearance models. There is an extensive study of the extraordinary range of implements available, with inform
£40.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Essentials of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Book SynopsisCovered from the vantage point of a user of a commercial flow package, Essentials of Computational Fluid Dynamics provides the information needed to competently operate a commercial flow solver. This book provides a physical description of fluid flow, outlines the strengths and weaknesses of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), presents the basics of the discretization of the equations, focuses on the understanding of how the flow physics interact with a typical finite-volume discretization, and highlights the approximate nature of CFD. It emphasizes how the physical concepts (mass conservation or momentum balance) are reflected in the CFD solutions while minimizing the required mathematical/numerical background. In addition, it uses cases studies in mechanical/aero and biomedical engineering, includes MATLAB and spreadsheet examples, codes and exercise questions. The book also provides practical demonstrations on core principles and key behaviors and incorporates a wide rangeTrade Review"The book strikes a good balance between practical advice and mathematically oriented explanations. It covers some of the most important real-life CFD topics in depth, such as the issue of turbulence modeling, meshing, or the choice of the boundary conditions."Marek Behr, RWTH Aachen University, Germany"Well written and easy to understand. It describes the basic concepts of accuracy, artificial viscosity and stability in a systematic and logical way. Moreover, the introduction of [artificial] viscosity and flux limiters are rarely found or discussed in the other CFD textbooks. This is an excellent textbook to have for students, lecturers and practicing professionals alike. I would like to have this book on my shelf."Dr. K. Djidjeli, University of Southampton, UK"This relatively short book is intended for the user of commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages, as opposed to the developer of such programs. Müeller (Queen Mary Univ. of London, UK) taught CFD to undergraduate students for many years, and he developed the book to accompany a first course on the topic for aerospace or mechanical engineering students. The first eight chapters emphasize the basic physics and the microscopic description of the mathematical equations of fluid mechanics (both laminar and turbulent) and the description and application of finite element mesh modeling of these equations in the vicinity of various geometrical bodies, with appropriate boundary conditions. The sources of errors and the pros and cons of the various turbulent models are also described. Chapter 9 presents several case studies, and chapter 10, the appendix, is a program for a 2-D finite volume application. A short list of exercises follows each chapter. Students will need a solid grounding in basic fluid mechanics and numerical analysis to follow this text."CHOICE, July 2016 Issue"The book strikes a good balance between practical advice and mathematically oriented explanations. It covers some of the most important real-life CFD topics in depth, such as the issue of turbulence modeling, meshing, or the choice of the boundary conditions."Marek Behr, RWTH Aachen University, Germany"Well written and easy to understand. It describes the basic concepts of accuracy, artificial viscosity and stability in a systematic and logical way. Moreover, the introduction of [artificial] viscosity and flux limiters are rarely found or discussed in the other CFD textbooks. This is an excellent textbook to have for students, lecturers and practicing professionals alike. I would like to have this book on my shelf."Dr. K. Djidjeli, University of Southampton, UK"This relatively short book is intended for the user of commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages, as opposed to the developer of such programs. Müeller (Queen Mary Univ. of London, UK) taught CFD to undergraduate students for many years, and he developed the book to accompany a first course on the topic for aerospace or mechanical engineering students. The first eight chapters emphasize the basic physics and the microscopic description of the mathematical equations of fluid mechanics (both laminar and turbulent) and the description and application of finite element mesh modeling of these equations in the vicinity of various geometrical bodies, with appropriate boundary conditions. The sources of errors and the pros and cons of the various turbulent models are also described. Chapter 9 presents several case studies, and chapter 10, the appendix, is a program for a 2-D finite volume application. A short list of exercises follows each chapter. Students will need a solid grounding in basic fluid mechanics and numerical analysis to follow this text."CHOICE, July 2016 IssueTable of ContentsForeword -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 CFD, the virtual wind tunnel -- 1.2 Examples of CFD applications -- 1.3 Prerequisites -- 1.4 Literature -- 1.5 Ingredients -- 1.6 Organisation of the chapters -- 1.7 Exercises -- 2 Physical and mathematical principles of modern CFD -- 2.1 The physical model -- 2.1.1 Continuum assumption -- 2.1.2 Lagrangian vs. Eulerian description -- 2.1.3 Conservation principles -- 2.2 The mathematical model: the equations of fluid flow -- 2.2.1 Mass conservation in 1-D -- 2.2.2 Mass conservation in 3-D -- 2.2.3 Divergence and gradient operators, total derivative -- 2.2.4 The total or material derivative -- 2.2.5 The divergence form of the total derivative -- 2.2.6 Reynolds’ transport theorem -- 2.2.7 Transport of a passive scalar -- 2.3 The momentum equations -- 2.3.1 Examples of momentum balance -- 2.3.2 The inviscid momentum equation — the Euler equation -- 2.3.3 The viscous momentum equations — Navier-Stokes -- 2.3.4 The incompressible Navier-Stokes equations -- 2.3.5 Energy balance -- 2.3.6 Summary of properties for the Navier-Stokes equations -- 2.4 Simplified model equations -- 2.4.1 Linear advection equation -- 2.4.2 Inviscid Burgers’ equation -- 2.4.3 Heat equation -- 2.5 Excercises -- 3 Discretisation of the equations -- 3.1 Discretisation of the linear advection equation -- 3.1.1 Finite difference discretisation of linear advection . -- 3.1.2 Solving the finite difference approximation -- 3.1.3 Mesh refinement -- 3.1.4 Finite volume discretisation of the 1-D advection . -- 3.1.5 Solving the finite volume approximation -- 3.1.6 Finite difference vs. finite volume formulations . . -- 3.2 Burgers’ equation: non-linear advection and conservation -- 3.3 Heat equation in 1-D -- 3.3.1 Discretising second derivatives -- 3.3.2 1-D Heat equation, differential form -- 3.3.3 Solving the 1-D heat equation -- 3.4 Advection equation in 2-D -- 3.4.1 Discretisation on a structured grid -- 3.5 Solving the Navier-Stokes equations -- 3.6 The main steps in the finite volume method -- 3.6.1 Discretisation on arbitrary grids -- 3.6.2 Transport through an arbitrary face -- 3.6.3 The concept of pseudotime-stepping -- 3.6.4 Time-stepping for compressible flows -- 3.6.5 Iterative methods for incompressible flows -- 3.6.6 The SIMPLE scheme -- 3.7 Exercises -- 4 Analysis of discretisations -- 4.1 Forward, backward and central differences -- 4.2 Taylor analysis: consistency, first- and second-order accuracy -- 4.2.1 Round-off errors -- 4.2.2 Order of accuracy and mesh refinement -- 4.3 Stability, artificial viscosity and second-order accuracy . . -- 4.3.1 Artificial viscosity -- 4.3.2 Artificial viscosity and finite volume methods -- 4.3.3 Stable second-order accurate discretisations for CFD -- 4.3.4 Monotonicity and second-order accuracy: limiters . -- 4.4 Summary of spatial discretisation approaches -- 4.5 Convergence of the time-stepping iterations -- 4.5.1 Explicit methods -- 4.5.2 Implicit methods -- 4.5.3 Increasing mesh resolution -- 4.5.4 Multigrid -- 4.6 Excercises -- 5 Boundary conditions and flow physics -- 5.1 Selection of boundary conditions -- 5.1.1 Some simple examples -- 5.1.2 Selecting boundary conditions to satisfy the equations -- 5.2 Characterisation of partial differential equations -- 5.2.1 Wave-like solutions: hyperbolic equations -- 5.2.2 Smoothing-type solutions: elliptic equations -- 5.2.3 The borderline case — parabolic equations -- 5.2.4 The domain of dependence, the domain of influence -- 5.2.5 Example of characterisation: surface waves -- 5.2.6 Compressible and incompressible flows -- 5.2.7 Characterisation of the Navier-Stokes equations . . -- 5.3 Choice of boundary conditions -- 5.3.1 Boundary conditions for incompressible flow -- 5.3.2 Boundary conditions for hyperbolic equations -- 5.4 Exercises -- 6 Turbulence modelling -- 6.1 The challenges of turbulent flow for CFD -- 6.2 Description of turbulent flow -- 6.3 Self-similar profiles through scaling -- 6.3.1 Laminar velocity profiles -- 6.3.2 Turbulent velocity profile -- 6.4 Velocity profiles of turbulent boundary layers -- 6.4.1 Outer scaling: friction velocity -- 6.4.2 Inner scaling: non-dimensional wall distance y+ -- 6.5 Levels of turbulence modelling -- 6.5.1 Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) -- 6.5.2 Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) -- 6.5.3 Large Eddy (LES) & Detached Eddy Simulation (DES) -- 6.5.4 Summary of approaches to turbulence modelling . -- 6.6 Eddy viscosity models -- 6.6.1 Mixing length model -- 6.6.2 The Spalart-Allmaras model -- 6.6.3 The k—e model -- 6.7 Near-wall mesh requirements -- 6.7.1 Estimating the wall distance of the first point -- 6.8 Exercises -- 7 Mesh quality and grid generation -- 7.1 Influence of mesh quality on the accuracy -- 7.1.1 Maximum angle condition -- 7.1.2 Regularity -- 7.1.3 Size variation -- 7.2 Requirements for the ideal mesh generator -- 7.3 Structured grids -- 7.3.1 Algebraic grids using transfinite interpolation -- 7.4 Unstructured grids -- 7.4.1 The Advancing Front Method -- 7.4.2 Delaunay triangulation -- 7.4.3 Hierarchical grid Methods -- 7.4.4 Hexahedral unstructured mesh generation -- 7.4.5 Hybrid mesh generation for viscous flow -- 7.5 Mesh adaptation -- 7.5.1 Mesh movement: r-refinement -- 7.5.2 Mesh refinement: h-refinement -- 7.6 Exercises -- 8 Analysis of the results -- 8.1 Types of errors -- 8.1.1 Incorrect choice of boundary conditions -- 8.1.2 Insufficient convergence -- 8.1.3 Artificial viscosity -- 8.1.4 Modelling errors -- 8.2 Mesh convergence -- 8.2.1 Cost of error reduction -- 8.3 Validation -- 8.4 Summary -- 8.5 Exercises -- 9 Case studies -- 9.1 Aerofoil in 2-D, inviscid flow -- 9.1.1 Case description -- 9.1.2 Flow physics -- 9.1.3 Meshes -- 9.1.4 Simulation results for the C-mesh -- 9.1.5 Comparison of C- vs O-mesh -- 9.1.6 Analysis of lift and drag values -- 9.2 Blood vessel bifurcation in 2-D -- 9.2.1 Geometry and flow parameters -- 9.2.2 Flow physics and boundary conditions -- 9.2.3 Velocity and pressure fields -- 9.2.4 Velocity profile in the neck -- 9.2.5 Effect of outlet boundary condition -- 9.3 Aerofoil in 2-D, viscous flow -- 9.3.1 Flow physics -- 9.3.2 Turbulence modelling -- 9.3.3 Flow results -- 9.3.4 Lift and drag -- 10 Appendix -- 10.1 Finite-volume implementation of 2-D advection -- Bibliography -- Index.
£96.99
David & Charles How to Restore & Improve Classic Car Suspension,
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive manual provides professional but easy-to-follow know-how on how to restore, improve and maintain your classic car's suspension, steering and wheels. This book will familiarise you with the components of your car's suspension and steering systems and their construction, it also takes a detailed look at refurbishing wheels and the choice of tyres. The relevant restoration techniques are fully explained and illustrated with detailed step-by-step photography. The book is a new title in Veloce's Enthusiast's Restoration Manual series, and is based on articles from Europe's leading classic car magazine OLDTIMER MARKT.Trade ReviewSteering and suspension are among the most vital safety components. As a result, many classic owners who are happy to tune a carb or replace a timing belt are put off when it comes to replacing a ball joint. Understandable though this is, Veloce's new book shows just how simple most set-ups are and that the DIY-er need not be so reluctant. With 680 full colour images, there are plenty of illustrations to explain things and sections devoted both to repair and modification. If you're intimidated by classic suspension, but want to give it a go, this book's for you. - Classic Car Weekly. It gives a good insight into how vehicle suspension works and includes some interesting ideas on updating and maintaining areas which could be applicable. - Mini World. A good selection of colour illustrations and helpful charts enhance the largely useful information in the copy, which enables readers to become familiar with the components in question on their car, and includes descriptions of how these components work together. Any interested party wishing to get more understanding of the tricks in restoring and improving these areas of a car should find this book to be helpful, informative and quite possibly interesting. - IRDC Quattro. This latest edition to Veloce's Enthusiast's Restoration Manual series offers details and step-by-step guides to maintenance, restoration and modification. Compiled from previously published technical articles, it has plenty of images and tech-heavy text translated by Julian Parish. This is a worthwhile read for anyone working on, or owning, different classics. - Classic & Sports Car. Well written with many clear photographs to support the text, it’s got to be worth a punt and might ultimately save you money. - Classic American
£21.25
Troubador Publishing Carbodies
Book SynopsisA revised new edition of first book by the author Bill Munro on the history of this famous coach-building company.
£35.99
David & Charles How to Choose Camshafts & Time Them for Maximum
Book SynopsisHow to choose the right camshaft or camshafts for your individual application. Takes the mystery out of camshaft timing and tells you how to obtain optimum timing for maximum power. Applies to all four-stroke car-type engines.Table of ContentsIntroduction 5 Using this book & essential information 6 Chapter 1: Terminology 8 'Duration' 8 'Phasing' 10 'Duration' and 'Phasing' 10 'Valve lift' 11 'Camshaft lobe lift' 11 'Overlap' 12 'Lift rate' 12 'Valve clearance' 12 Mechanical versus hydraulic camshaft profiles 13 'Full lift' 13 'Full lift timing' 14 'Piston to valve clearance' 14 Chapter 2: Choosing the right amount of duration 16 270 Degrees of duration 17 280 Degrees of duration 17 290 Degrees of duration 17 300 Degrees of duration 18 310 Degrees, or more, of duration 18 Camshaft duration and rpm ranges 19 Pushrod overhead valve engines 19 Single overhead camshaft engines 21 Two valve twin overhead camshaft engines 21 Four valve twin overhead camshaft engines 21 Chapter 3: Checking camshafts 22 Camshaft straightness 24 Camshaft journal condition 25 Lobe accuracy 25 Chapter 4: Camshaft timing principles 27 Checking TDC 28 Marking the crankshaft damper/ pulley 29 Camshaft timing check using the full lift position 31 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 5: Camshaft problems 34 Engineering tolerances. 34 Camshaft specifications 34 Lobe Phasing 35 Re-ground camshafts 35 Lack of power (camshaft at fault?) 37 Chapter 6: Timing procedure - cam-in-block engines 38 Checking for full lift using the lifter 39 Finding 'true' top dead centre 39 Checking full lift via lifter movement 40 Checking full lift via rocker arm/valve retainer movement 43 Chapter 7: Camshaft timing procedure - S.O.H.C. engines 45 Chapter 8: Camshaft timing procedure - T.O.H.C. engines 48 Two valve per cylinder engines 48 Four valve per cylinder engines 48 Chapter 9: Engine testing 56 Rolling road 56 Track/road testing 57 Drag strip 58 Engine dyno 58 Complementary SpeedPro books 59 Index 64
£16.19
Porter Press International Jaguar XK120 Supersonic by Ghia
Book SynopsisAuthor Richard Heseltine untangles the Ghia Jaguar XK 120 Supersonic’s complicated backstory of British design brilliance and Italian design artistry. He reveals how Ghia wowed the car world with its jet-age styling, and introduces several fascinating characters whose names have peppered the post-war story of Italian car design, engineering and racing. Readers will discover how the original Supersonic was the work of Giovanni Sovanuzzi – the genius designer-engineer famous for the Cisitalia 202. Meanwhile, race team legend Virgilio Conrero was first to put fire in the Supersonic’s belly, while fiery Ghia chief Luigi Segre used the car to woo North America. In-depth background on Carrozzeria Ghia examines the Italian coachbuilder’s efforts to spread across Europe and ‘crack’ the US market. The birth of Supersonic design as an Alfa Romeo-powered GT is covered in great detail, and a fascinating line-up of other Italian-bodied Jaguar XK sports cars are examined and illustrated, as a way to compare and contrast the Supersonic with the work of other accomplished Italian designers. The history of chassis number 679768, is chronicled, recounting its elusive first owner, its lengthy periods hidden from public view, and its status today as the prized centrepiece in a private collection. Stunning contemporary photography of the car is mixed with rare and fascinating archive images.
£31.50
