Motor cars: general interest Books

Book SynopsisAs seen in Vanity Fair, Car and Driver, Architectural Digest, British GQ, and The Times A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTION: Car & Driver, Wall Street Journal, Autocar, Cool Hunting, Autoblog 'A high-octane feast for petrol heads and lovers of design. – The Times A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organized geographically then chronologically by decade, the book covers more than a century of exceptional and noteworthy car design – from Japanese cult classics, French Art-Deco masterpieces, German iconic models, Italian icons, and British performance machines, to American styling sensations, and pop culture and family favorites. This fresh take on an eternally popular subject, charts car design’s evolution across centuries and continents. Packed with images, combining period photography, studio shots, and original car advertising, the book’s oversized format generously displays the cars in all their remarkable detail. With captivating texts that tell stories of engineering feats, economic twists and turns, high-society lifestyles, and the desires of the masses, this book is a must-have for car and design fans of every kind. Trade Review‘A high-octane feast for petrol heads and lovers of design.’ – The Times‘Pure delight.’ – Bloomberg'Gorgeous ... breezy and informative.' – The Wall Street Journal‘The ultimate tome for unadulterated car porn.’ – GQ‘This rich history traces more than a century of stylish autos, from the mass-produced 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash to the Ford Bronco, to the Tesla Model X.’ – Vanity Fair‘The Atlas of Car Design goes beyond the usual suspects.’ – Car and Driver'As beautiful as a sleekly designed vehicle, this stylish survey compiles 650 of the globe’s most iconic automobiles, from the Corvette to the Tesla Model X. Gear heads will go crazy for the splashy vintage ads and rich archival imagery.’ – The New York Post'An excellent gift for those who have a passion for automotive design and a desire to explore the visual history of iconic cars.' – Autoblog‘Here cars are presented and celebrated as works of art ... in the land where car culture is always thrust into high gear, leafing through these pages may be the next best thing to actually buying a new machine.' – C Magazine‘As much an authoritative reference book as it is design inspiration.’ – Cool Hunting‘Whether you're a car connoisseur or simply appreciate the beauty of design, The Atlas of Car Design will leave you captivated and inspired.’ – Cool Material‘A coffee table must-have for car and design fans alike.’ – Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine‘Fascinating … an important addition to any car collector’s library.’ – Linkage‘Even the most informed reader will discover cars they never knew existed.’ – Robb Report ‘Simply put, this is the best and most complete single book on car design.’ – Sharp Magazine‘This book will keep you reading for hours.’ – Sports Car Market Magazine‘T ravel through time to discover the captivating beauty of our modern era’s most practical works of art.’ – L’Officiel USA‘[An] epic monograph.’ – Wallpaper*‘A feat for the automotive world… Through design, technology, interface, mobility and integration, this book provides a comprehensive and immersive experience for lovers of all things automotive.’ – Reggie Watts, comedian, musician and actor‘The Atlas of Car Design is a true retrospective in the grandest sense. You don’t need to be an automotive scholar to understand this book but you just might be by the end of it!’ – Matt Farah, Editor at Large, Road & Track Magazine and Host of The Smoking Tire Podcast ‘The Atlas of Car Design is a fantastic book – I truly love it, and I continually find myself flipping through it when I should be doing more productive things. The book does a great job of capturing the quirks and features of car design through the years and across the globe!’ – Doug DeMuro, YouTube Car Reviewer and Founder of Cars & Bids‘This book will open your eyes to the car crazy world as it shows the automobile to be more than just a mode of transportation, it's a vehicle of rolling art & individual expression.’ – Magnus Walker, Car Enthusiast with A Beard

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Book SynopsisThe book tells the complete story of the Range Rover in UK Police service from 1971 until the present day; a record unsurpassed by any other Police vehicle. The book covers the Range Rover’s introduction into Police service, the competition it faced from other vehicles, the markings, the roles and the Range Rovers used by UK Police forces in the last 50 years. Also featured are a number of ex-Police Range Rovers that have survived to be preserved as historic vehicles. The book contains 260 pages and over 300 photographs, most of which have never been seen in print before.

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Book SynopsisFrom humble beginning as a 1970s motoring show, Top Gear has achieved world domination. Reaching a peak in the 1990s thanks to presenter Jeremy Clarkson, the original series faced the axe in 2001 - but Clarkson and producer Andy Wilman successfully pitched a new format to BBC bosses and Top Gear returned to become the irrevernt, funny and often controversial show we now know and love. The addition of Richard Hammond and James May completed the Top Gear dream team and ratings soared as viewers tuned in to see the latest Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, arguments ove the Cool Wall and Power Laps by the mysterious Stig. Recent series have been defined by their madcap challenges - with predictably hilarious results. Hour-long specials such as the 1000-mile journey across the Africa in cars bought for only GBP1500, and a race to the magnetic North Pole in which Clarkson and May became the first people to drive a motor vehicle to the Pole, have cemented Top Gear's reputation as much more than just a motoring show. But the show's most shocking moment came in 2006, when Hammond suffered serious head injuries while driving a Vampire turbojet drag racing car at over 300mph.

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Book SynopsisHow-to photo sequences and plenty of technical know-how describe the nuts and bolts. Features case studies from today's top three builders: Jesse James, Arlen Ness and Donnie Smith.

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Book SynopsisSheet Metal Bible is a compendium of sheet metal fabrication projects, everything from simple shaping operations to multi-piece creations like fenders and motorcycle gas tanks.

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Book SynopsisHolden is one of the few brands that has an emotional grip on Australia. The impending closure of the Holden factory in Adelaide is not just the end of a business - it's the end of an era, of a story, and of a great Australian dream.

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Book SynopsisIn 1913 an ambitious young businessman named William Morris converted a derelict military college on the outskirts of Oxford into an assembly hall for motor vehicles.

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Book SynopsisIn the nineteenth century, Jules Verne imagined a journey round the world. Assisted by Charles Thomas, a Sussex engineer, the millionaire took his Napier car twice around the world, to places that had never seen a powered vehicle. The journeys took them across thirty-nine countries on four continents.

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Book SynopsisA visual history of the FIAT 500, the ultimate lifestyle car that has remained a timeless classic and design legend.Trade Review"This visually rich and fascinating book explains not only the genesis and design metamorphosis of each model, but also their backgrounds, and explores the contributions of the innovative designers who have helped to develop them . . . Capturing both the car’s retro-Italian allure and bold futuristic imagination, FIAT 500: THE DESIGN BOOK is a must-read for the serious collector, car show fan, design aficionado, and proud FIAT owner."-360 MAGAZINE "The Fiat 500 is one of the most easily recognized vehicles on the road. It is petite, stylish, and colorful, hallmarks of basic transportation with a distinct design flair. . . Although the original 500 may be relatively unknown to American consumers, the new model provides a lesson in all things Fiat with a contemporary twist. [Fiat 500: The Design Book] breaks down the common trim levels - Pop, Easy, and Lounge - carefully explaining what elements of Italian design (purses, dresses, and even zippers) had in forming the look. Fiat 500: The Design Book is for automotive enthusiasts and fashion designers alike." -AUTO TRENDS MAGAZINE"There are pages of designer commentary, illustrations, and sketches of various Fiat 500 design elements . . . If one wishes to get a peek into the process that takes place before a car goes into production, [Fiat 500: The Design Book] offers it up by showing the influences that contributed to the design of today's 500, and perhaps gives us a glimpse into the future." -PETROLICIOUS

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Book SynopsisAn assembly of stories behind 100 of the world’s most beautiful cars and motorcycles, and their owners—the ultimate gift book for gearheadsSelected by A.J. Baime, Wall Street Journal’s My Ride columnist and the New York Times best-selling author of Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le MansA compendium of 100 of the fastest, coolest cars, the most classic rides, and one-of-a-kind vehicular oddities accompanied by stunning photography, engaging essays, and enough lists to start (or end) any argument. Everything drivers love about their ride can be found here—pore over the technical specs and gorgeous, detailed photo spreads of every car, and read profiles and histories of their devoted owners.Some of the notable cars include: A 1962 Ferrari GTE that once belonged to Peter Sellers A Batmobile film car owned by comedian Jeff Dunham ATrade Review"This collection of stories profiling one hundred beautiful vehicles (and their owners) is the ultimate gift book for car lovers." —The Telegraph (UK)"Stylish Gifts for Every Guy In Your Life... For the car lover, this book contains photos of 100 unique cars and motorcycles, plus profiles on their owners sharing what they love about them." —InStyle Magazine"GMA anchors share their favorite books of 2019: 'If you know anything about me, you know I’m a big car guy. They are my passion. So 100 Dream Cars is a no-brainer for me.'”—Michael Strahan, Good Morning America

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1951, Teach Yourself Motoring is an fascinating and nostalgic guide to mid-twentieth century motoring. Perfect for owners of classic cars and motoring enthusiasts, this charming book is full of practical wisdom on car ownership, maintenance and respect for the road, and comes with a full tank of petrol.Learn how to own a classic car and treat it with the care it deserves; this beautiful reproduction of a classic motoring handbook is a charming window into a glorious period of motoring history. Indulge your love of the road and take it for a test drive.

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Book SynopsisThe Car: The History of the Automobile explores every aspect of the development of the automobile from the fragile engineering of the earliest models to the cutting edge technology of the vehicles of the future. Packed with anecdotes about the best-loved cars of all time and the men and women who created them, The Car also features a fascinating, unique collection of facsimile documents and memorabilia including everything from the most stylish advertising posters ever produced, to historic race event programmes, to road reports on important models and detailed technical drawings of groundbreaking mechanical innovations. The Car is an unmissable treat for every motoring enthusiast.Table of ContentsHorseless Carriages; Petrol Power; Into the Twentieth Century; On the Starting Grid; Cars for Every Family; The Car Goes to War; The Roaring Twenties; Beneath the Skin; Power and Glory; The Style Era; Bugatti Queen and the Silver Arrows; Surviving the War Years; Icons of War; The Fin's the Thing; The Top Cats; The Swinging Sixties; Muscle Cars; The Car's the Star; The Motoring World in Crisis; Evolution of the Supercar; A New Age Takes Shape; Wild Beasts in the Wilderness; Car Makers Go Global; The Formula One Phenomenon; The Car Goes Green; Retro Styling; Into the Future.

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Book SynopsisRolls-Royce is one of Britain’s legendary car brands, representing the pinnacle of engineering quality and luxury like no other manufacturer. Since 1904, when Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce began their collaboration, the Rolls-Royce name has earned respect and admiration the world over. This is the full story of Britain’s premier luxury car-maker, from the early experimental models through the 40/50 Silver Ghost, the Twenty, the Phantoms, the Wraiths and their post-1945 successors, with evocative names such as Silver Shadow and Silver Seraph. It celebrates more than 110 years of car manufacture under the Rolls-Royce brand, revealing how careful management and simple dedication have ensured that the Rolls-Royce name remains a byword for the best of the best.Table of ContentsEarly Days and the Silver Ghost Twenties and Phantoms Transition Clouds and Phantoms Shadows, Spirits and Seraphs German Ownership Further Reading Places to Visit Index

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Book SynopsisPraise for Dino Days Octane Magazine - An entertaining and very personal account - wonderful anecdotes and very relatable adventures. Ferrari Owners Club magazine - A great read - the GBP30 asking price is a bargain. Classic Car weekly Newspaper - Focuses on much more than just the baby Ferraris. Interesting anecdotes and an engaging read. Classic and Sportscar Magazine - This enthusiast tome is anecdotal, affectionate and honest with a quality feel that belies the price tag. Dino Days reveals the realities of classic car ownership and it focuses on an icon of the classic car world, the Ferrari Dino. Dino Days tells the exploits of Phill Brigstock and those of his family over the past 50 years, having owned around 200 Classic Cars between them. Watch out for James Bond, a Lamborghini Miura related to the Italian Job film and an exploding Lotus. Dino Days also tells the story of Enzo Ferraris true love, his first born son, Dino and the beautiful and iconic cars that carry that name. This book is aimed at the casual reader who has cast an envious and enquiring glance when a classic car passes by. Dino Days brings the reality of Classic car ownership to life, culminating in a road trip to Maranello in Italy, the home of Ferrari, whilst meeting several Dino owners along the way. Phill is also a member of the Sporting Bears - a driving charity which has raised over GBP2.3 million for Childrens causes, by giving the public "Dream Rides" in interesting cars at events across the UK in exchange for a small donation and all profits from Dino Days will be donated to the Sporting bears. Dino Days has a wealth of over 300 photos going back to the 1970's and ends with a look at what the future may hold for the world of classic cars. See Dino Days videos - go to You Tube, then type Dino Days Ferrari".

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Book SynopsisLove cars, love France? Then make the most of your next trip with this essential guide! Enjoying a special journey across the channel with friends or a club? Looking to include automotive-themed locations in your family holiday? This guide, shows you how to combine them with a gourmet meal, wine tasting at a chateau - or just relaxing on the beach! Full of practical, clear, easy-to-find information, this is the ideal companion when planning a trip, or as an on-the-road reference book.Divided into five regions - Paris & the Ile-de-France, Western France, Southern France, Central France & the Alps, and North-East France - each chapter contains a wealth of detailed information for the auto enthusiast. With sections on museums, classic and modern car shows, automobilia, buying car parts, historic and modern motorsport events, and race circuits, each entry is illustrated in full colour. This unique guide, now in its 2nd edition, has been fully updated for 2017, and provides you with all you need to know to enjoy a visit to France with a motoring twist - when to go, how to get there, and where to find out more.Trade ReviewThis book was originally published in 2015 and has been fully updated in 2017 and provides you with all you need to know to enjoy a visit to France with a motoring twist. Given the limited space available for each attraction, I thought the results were excellent; in a few words and with enough colour photos, there is enough information to whet one's appetite. This is an excellent book and every car enthusiast who visits France should but a copy.- Citroenet; Forget Brexit, France is still the best place for the classic enthusiast. To help make the best of your trip, Julian Parish's invaluable guide to all-things auto in France is vital, sporting 11 new events, 130 new photos, live events calendar and digital POI downloads for satnavs. Motorsports, museums, show, and events including Classic British Welcome (classicbw.org), the day before Le Mans is here.- Classic Motoring; Despite its small size, designed to fit in a glovebox, this handy guide succeeds in being both exhaustive and unrivalled in the clarity of its presentation. An impressive piece of work, supplemented by an event calendar and index at the end of the book. The essential tool for the enthusiast. - Lettonie. Parish is a correspondent for the classic car press and has lived in France for many years. His book is driven by the first hand knowledge and energy of the true enthusiast and written so compellingly, that simply leafing through it the reader is filled with the desire to get across the Channel at the first opportunity. Logically laid out on a region by region basis and enhanced by excellent photography, this encyclopaedic book should be in every car fan's glovebox. - Kieron Fennelly. Here's a jolly useful and detailed little companion for any of you travelling in France. Subtitled 200 Things for Car Enthusiasts to See and Do, you may be a little surprised to know- as I was- just how many shows, museums, galleries, exhibitions and rallies France offered for those travellers with an interest in automobiles.- Big End. As our closest geographical neighbour, France remains as an immense attraction for drivers of all types, whether holiday making, attending car club expeditions, or just traipsing across the Channel for a slice of relative Gallic freedom. Whether we remain in the EU, or not, France will always offers a wealth of attractions, most notably to motorists, either travelling there by ferry, or via the Channel tunnel. Naturally I always arm myself with Michelin maps and the firms restaurant and accommodation guide, as well as the most recent sites directory, whenever tackling French trips. However, a new addition to my car's glovebox will be this marvellous guide. Colourful illustrated across several neatly and practically filed subjects, from Museums, to Shows & Tours, Marketplaces, Motorsport and even Racing Circuits, it is well detailed, seasonally appropriate and editorially interesting. Divided into five regions, each chapter carries a wealth of information that answers all manner of motorists questions. It is fun, useful and a must-have for any planned French excursion.- Iain P W Robertson. Do you go on holiday to France and want to know where there is something to do or see in your car? Buy this booklet. It is packed with museums, contest of elegances and tours, fairs, interesting shops, sports events and circuit locations. Neatly classified by region with all necessary info, such as address, phone number, website and overview cards.- Klassiek & techniek.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Paris & the Ile-de-France2. Western France3. Southern France4. Central France & the Alps5. North-East FranceReference information

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate Chrysler pony car book written in Peter's now familiar and welcome unpretentious style, featuring every series and model of pony car made by the Chrysler Corporation in the 1960s and 70s, including the slippery Barracuda and classic Dodge Challenger, along with stars of the big screen and drag strip.Trade ReviewThere's a continuing mystique surrounding Chrysler's sibling muscle cars, the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda, reflected in their sometimes astronomic prices on the classic car market. What is it about Morpars pony cars that commands such enduring loyalty to the marque? You can find out in Peter Grist's comprehensive history of the development of the two cars, recently reprinted in paperback form. Its 192 pages are full of photos, many from Chryslers archives and contemporary advertising. Grist has clearly done his homework, interviewing many of the people who worked on the designs of the cars. As with most of the great muscle cars, success did not come overnight. The Barracuda concept started in the late fifties ad the compact Plymouth Valiant, a direct competitor to Fords Falcon, Chervolets Corsair and AMCs Rambler. Dodges Challenger was a latecomer, as by the late sixties they needed something bigger than their compact Dart, yet smaller that the Charger. The resulting rivalry between the Plymouth and Dodge styling houses, racing to produce a sales-beaitng body on the E-Body chassis, is quite a story. Despite the increasing Establishment resistance to muscle cars, their efforts bore fruit with the stunning 1970 Challenger and Cuda, designs destined for immortality. This should be essential reading for all Mopar muscle fans. – Classic American.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Valiant beginningCovers the development of the Barracuda from its Plymouth Valiant donor.Chapter 2 - The slippery fish 1964-66The first incarnation of the Barracuda that beat the Ford Mustang to the dealerships by a clear two weeks.Chapter 3 - Second generation 1967-69Shows the revamp and relaunch of an all-new Barracuda to take on the likes of the Camaro, Cougar and Mustang.Chapter 4 - The Ultimate Pony Cars 1970- 74Introduction of the Dodge Challenger and third incarnation of the Barracuda.Chapter 5 - (OPTIONAL) A chapter covering the latest 2008 Dodge Challenger.

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Book SynopsisVisit any VW show and what do you find? Correct - wall-to-wall Campers. Interest in the numerous conversions offered over the years spirals ever-upwards as do asking prices for even the most dilapidated examples of the first three generations and 40-years of VW Bus conversions. But are there books to match? No - not, that is, until VW Bus - 40 years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges was conceived.As a direct consequence of the lack of print available, author Richard Copping has collected a wealth of contemporary brochures from all the leading converters, knitted them together and produced a unique and vibrant story of the VW Camper from the first and often rustic conversions of the 1950s to the sophisticated homes on wheels of the late 1980s.Stripping out the original text, Richard has carefully replaced it with his own lively yet informative story - while carefully retaining both the popular look and nostalgic feel of the age. From the untangling of the many stories that contributed to VW Camper history to a restorer's dream of detailed specifications and from the quirkiest of marketing strategies amazingly and endearingly primitive in the 1950s to suavely sophisticated in the latter days, if the word Camper is in it, it's covered.The meticulous reproduction of advertising brochures, many of which can easily be the best part of 50-years old, make this a hard to put down coffee table volume for some - a book with very much in vogue nostalgic visual appeal. For others, the lure of a lively and informative story peppered with carefully detailed pictures will ensure the book is a useful reference to visit over and over again.This extensive collection of rarely seen advertising material provides a unique background to a much-needed book, designed to delight the multitude of VW Camper fans far and wide.Trade ReviewCapturing the marketing and evolution of one of the most revolutionary vehicles to spin off from the original Beetle, VW Bus- Forty Years of Splitters, Bays and Wedges devotes an immense amount of space to the original VW Transporter and the marketing challenge it presented. The brochures collated within show a reactive approach as the market matured. The later Wedge/Vanagon models are relatively quickly covered, though the Synchro and diesel get a look in before a swift gathering of campers. younger bus enthusiasts will love the variety of colourful brochures and marketing shots.- Classic Car Weekly.

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Book SynopsisThis book details the origin and history of the Mirage sports cars, designed by the British-based John Wyer Automotive firm to contest the various versions of the World Sports Car Championship between 1967 and 1975, funded by the Gulf Oil Corporation. The cars began as developments of the Ford GT40, but they soon assumed their own identity. After 1975, the Mirage was no longer in John Wyer hands, but the name lived on, and the marque remained a significant player in the World Championship for some years. This book includes the developmental and race history, with a full list of all events and individual chassis numbers.Trade ReviewOriginally released in 2012, this book has been reprinted under the Veloce Classic Reprint series. It details the creation of the first Mirage sport car, a development of the Ford GT40 that founder John Wyer had previously run successfully, through to the development of new chassis design to meet the new regulations in successive seasons, all with the branding and financial support of the Gulf Oil company. That association came to an end at the end of the 1975 season, the cars then being bought up by Harley Claxton and raced with various modifications at Le Mans annually through to 1982 when the marque was ended. It covers detailed car records and specifications of each chassis design, and a complete results list of all the races attended over this period. The author includes personal stories and recollections to colour some parts of the story, as well as conversations with drivers and personnel connected with the project. The book will appeal to the motorsport enthusiast and budding historian looking to fill in the details behind the headlines when looking back in the history of Le Mans and sportscar racing in the Group 4/5/6 years. - Chequered Flag Services. In the book series World Sports Cars a reprint of the fabulous Gulf-Mirage prototypes has appeared on the circuits from 1967-1982. The complete history and development is described with rare photographs. A description per racing season. The racing team was founded by the oil company Gulf and started racing with the Ford GT40 in the memorable colour combination light blue and orange. Later, they built their own cars in which drivers such as IckX, Van Lennep, Bell and Hunt crawled behind the wheel. – Klassiek & Techniek.Table of Contents1 - INTRODUCTION 2 - THE EARLY YEARS - 1967 - GULF M1 - 1969 - GULF M2 and M3 3 - RUNNING WITH THE BEST - 1972/1973/1974 - GULF M6 and GR7 - 1975 - GR8 4 - The POST JW/GULF YEARS - 1976/1977/1978 - GR8 - 1979 - M10 -1982 - M12 5 - A DAY IN THE LIFE APPENDIX 1 - LIST OF RACES BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to DIY air suspension for your road car. Manufacturers like Mercedes, Tesla, Audi and Cadillac choose air suspension because they can achieve the highest quality in ride and handling, but until now, there hasn't been a book that shows you how to get the best from aftermarket air suspension for your road car. This book covers both theory and practice - from the technical advantages of air suspension through to detailed coverage of the development, installation and tuning of a custom air suspension system. It looks at wiring and plumbing, covers a brilliant new low cost electronic air suspension controller, and even shows how to source low-cost components from cars originally sold with air suspension. Want to buy an air suspension kit off the shelf? That's covered as well, with the six key questions to ask before buying. Whether you're after the best ride and handling, or simply like being able to raise or lower your car at the turn of a knob, this book will show you how to do it.Trade ReviewThis is the first book that shows you how to fit air suspension to your car. It covers both theory and practice, and includes the step by step fitting of a custom air suspension system. If you want the best ride and handling for your road car, this is a must-read book. A step-by-step guide to DIY air suspension for your road car. Manufactures like Mercedes, Tesla, Audi and Cadillac choose air suspension because they can achieve the highest quality in ride and handling, but until now, there has not been a book that shows you how to get the best from after-market air suspension for your road car. This book covers both theory and practice - from the technical advantages of air suspension through to detailed coverage of the development, installation and tuning of a custom air suspension system. It looks at wiring and plumbing, covers a brilliant new low cost electronic air suspension controller, and even shows how to source low-cost components from cars original sold with air suspension. Want to buy an air suspension kit off the shelf? That is covered as well, with the six key questions to ask before buying. - CarSport. If you have a car with air suspension that needs refurbishing or you fancy installing it, then this new book by Julian Edgar, published by Veloce, will guide you through the complete process in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format. The book covers both theory and practice discussing the technological advantages of riding on air through to its development and place in history. Edgar guides you through tuning, plumbing and costs of a system. Off-the-shelf kits are also covered, covering the major points you need to consider such as whether you just want to improve the quality of your ride, have the ability to raise and lower your car on demand or anything else, this book will help. - tkc. Julian Edgar points out in this book, another in Veloce's popular 'SpeedPro' series, air, as opposed to coil springing, is a suspension medium used by current top-end manufacturer such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Rolls-Royce and many others and has many advantages. They include easy maintenance of ride height irrespective of load, rising rate suspension that remains liberal over most if its travel, plus the ability to change both ride height and spring rate with cockpit control. An explanation of how the basic systems work and their variations is followed by a full description of the hardware, both mechanical and electronic, involved, enabling the reader (provided he has the requisite engineering ability) to carry out such work, even by using salvaged air suspension components which are apparently obtainable quite cheaply and often suitable for re-use. The Australian author has written 18 previous books covering a range of automotive DIY topics and is a hands-on modifier who performs all work on his car himself in an extensively equipped home workshop. He ends the book with a full description of how he successfully converted his own Honda Insight to air suspension. While this may not be a task that will be seriously contemplated by the average home mechanic, the author assures the reader that it's entirely possible and for anyone wishing to take the plunge, this book gives a good grounding in theory and practice of converting a car to air suspension. - Speedscene. The author seems to understand what is required; he pitches it well, assuming a degree of understanding on the part of the reader, without assuming that we all have a Masters in pneumatics and fluid dynamics from Oxford. It's a good, informative read, well illustrated and with some simple diagrams and some less-than-simple graphs. If you have a clue already, this title will help you along nicely. – Street Machine.Table of Contents* About the author * Introduction * Further reading * Chapter 1 - Benefits of air Suspension * Chapter 2 - Air spring designs * Chapter 3 - Air suspension systems * Chapter 4 - Selecting air springs * Chapter 5 - Using salvaged air suspension components * Chapter 6 - Wiring air suspension systems * Chapter 7 - The eLabtronics Air Suspension Controller * Chapter 8 - Air suspension natural frequencies * Chapter 9 - Tuning air suspension * Chapter 10 - Fitting a car with custom air suspension * Chapter 11 - Air suspension hints and tips * Chapter 12 - Selecting an air suspension kit * Index

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Book SynopsisThis revised reprint of a classic title covers the history and development of the racing Corvettes, from the car's beginnings in the 1950s with just 250 horsepower, through the Corvette GTP of the 1980s, with over 1000 horsepower, and on to 1996 when 4th generation cars give way to the 5th generation. Included are many interviews with the drivers who raced these exciting, weighty and always fast cars, including John Greenwood, Dick Gulstrand, Jerry Grant and `Fast' Phil Curring, amongst others. The book is illustrated with many quality photographs, supplied by General Motors and well-known motoring photographers; it also contains detailed specifications of the production cars, and road test reports.Trade Reviewan excellent read ... If you have an interest in the racing side of Corvette history and missed this book when it was originally available, now would be a good time to get yourself a copy. Vettel News -- A must for the library! corvette nom.tumblr.com -- This is an easy to read, concise presentation with significant photos about one of the most significant sports car maques and it's racing history. Victory Lane. With a fine photo selection within its 182 pages, this is a very good read for Corvette enthusiasts who missed out when the book was first published--New Zealand Classic CarTable of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. The Early Years 1953 to 1962 2. The Sting Ray Era 1963 to 1967 3. Mainly Big Blocks 1965 to 1983 4. New Shape, New Beginning 1984 to 1996 5. Racer's Return - The C5 & C5-R 1997 to 2002 6. Drag Racing Corvettes Appendices I - The Production Cars II Homologation Papers III Greenwood Corvettes IV Corvette Experimental Cars

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from Jim Stringer's first book `An Austin Anthology,' this second volume features 20 more stories relating to the Austin Motor Company, its products and the people who purchased them. The author takes a look at the very first Austin to be built, and discovers why it was able to be offered to the public so quickly after the Company's formation only a few month's earlier. He also uncovers how the single-cylinder Austin Seven, whilst designed at Longbridge, was actually built at the Swift Motor Car factory in Coventry, and offered as a Swift or an Austin. In 1908 Herbert Austin produced four 100hp racing cars to compete at the French Grand Prix in Dieppe. But what happened to them afterwards? And is the only survivor, now on display at the British Heritage Museum, Gaydon as genuine as it would appear? And then there is the story of Daisy Fearon, whose only means of transport was a 1928 Austin which she'd owned since 1931. As Daisy aged, her driving became less and less predictable, causing those who knew her to run for cover when she was seen at the wheel. An amusing and nostalgic collection of stories, illustrated with original period photographs, An Austin Anthology II is bound to entertain and delight all Austin enthusiasts.Trade ReviewAmusing and fascinating insiders' tales from the early days of Austin. Classic Cars --- Enjoy. Big End/All Torque ---The book makes a welcome addition to the history of Austin and Pre War motoring and cars. Dorset Austin 7 Club Magazine --- THIS tells a further series of stories about Austins with charm, humour and period photos ... This is fun, and good for younger enthusiasts. Auto Express --- an amusing and entertaining book of trivia that will be new info to many. Classic Car Weekly --- A fun, amusing and nostalgic collection of stories, illustrated with original period photographs, this should delight all Austin enthusiasts. Classic Driver. James Stringer, Vice President of the Vintage Austin Register, has once again excelled in this new Austin Anthology book. His encyclopaedic knowledge of the Austin marque knows no bounds and coupled with what must have been very extensive research has resulted in a twenty two more articles on all things Austin. A fascinating insight ... Jim's style holds the reader and with the many illustrations makes it a book you don't want to put down. It's well worth a buy. - Austin Seven Clubs Association. Austin historian and author James Stringer's new book is even more impressive and more revealing than his first. This superbly illustrated, thoroughly researched 112-page expose of some 22 previously little-known stories is a must for true Austin devotees and vintage/classic car enthusiasts, or all persuasions and interests. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. - County Counsel. --- Something for everyone. - The Vintage Austin Magazine. It should inform and amuse any Austin enthusiast. - New Zealand Classic Car. --- will certainly find favour among marque enthusiasts. - Classic & Sports CarTable of Contents1 The very first Austin. 2 Wos ist mein Dixi. 3 Liquorice Sweets collector cards. 4 Zita Austin's Nanny. 5 The mystery of two garages. 6 The Austin 7 which ran on rails. 7 Driving Miss Daisy. 8 Singing about the Austin 7. 9 Alf Depper - an Austin Pioneer. 10 Maple Leaf IV. 11 Funny little Austin 7's. 12 A funny thing happened on the way to the cemetery. 13 Sergeant Murphy. 14 No. 45. 15 The Rear engine Austin. 16 Don't Try This at Home. 17 I am the only manager here. 18 The 100 hp Austin's. 19 Taking a Swift look at the Austin Seven. 20 And Finally.

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Book SynopsisA tribute to the dazzling KTM X-BOW - the world's first production sports car with a full carbon composite monocoque. To fully understand and enjoy this car it should be appreciated on many different levels: a racing car for the road, and a road car that can excel on the track; its unique composition and aerodynamic qualities; its design and aesthetics. The X-BOW was brought to life by the virtually unlimited resources of an industrial giant steeped in motorsport, which demanded that it be technologically cutting-edge. The car was honed to perfection by arguably the finest racing car engineers in the world, for whom `best in class' was a minimum requirement. It is an objet d'art that can race in anger, or can transport in style. It startles, it fascinates, it wins. As Mr Toad (of The Wind in the Willows fame) would undoubtedly have said, it is "A most unusual car!" - we are lucky that this most unusual car, the KTM X-BOW, exists in our lifetime. This book details the design and development, the build process, racing history, and what it's like to live with and maintain a X-BOW, written by joint owners and enthusiasts, with the full cooperation of the car's designers and developers.Trade ReviewThe test in this book is fairly technical, so might be heavy going for some readers. Yet it's simple enough to follow and charts the story of the Austrian sports car. You'd expect high quality in a title costing GBP50 and the volume doesn't disappoint here. The images and photography are of superb quality throughout. - Auto Express. Packed with details ... those with a love of cutting-edge technology, this fully illustrated volume will hit the spot. - Classic Driver. The foreword by Sebastien Stassin was one of the most poetic and evocative that I've read in an automotive book. - www.silhoeut.com. An Authoritative read. – Octane.Table of ContentsIntroduction, Foreword and Dedications Acknowledgements 1 Introduction , Road-racers , The Duality of Road-Racers 2 KTM and the Concept 3 Kiska and Designing Desire 4 Dallara and the Pursuit of Excelllence 5 Drawing in the Elements 6 The KTM X-BOW Factory 7 The KTM X-BOW Production Line 8 The Carbonfibre Monocoque 9 The Aerodynamics of the KTM X-BOW 10 The Technicalities 11 The Audi TFSI engine 12 The Electronic and Electrical Systems 13 Model variants 14 Customising a Bespoke Road-Racer 15 The KTM X-BOW Battle 16 What the Motoring Press said about the X-BOW 17 The Rivals 18 Expert Opinions 19 Random Musings of a Dilettante INDEX

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Book SynopsisCarroll Shelby, legendary driving ace, race team owner, and designer of Shelby Cobra, Daytona, and Mustang GT350 classics is revered by automotive enthusiasts, yet little has been written about the last quarter century of Carroll Shelby's life. During that time Chris Theodore, VP at Chrysler and Ford, developed a close personal friendship with Carroll. The Last Shelby Cobra chronicles the development of the many vehicles they worked on together (Viper, Ford GT, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby GR1, Shelby GT500 and others). It is an insider's story about how Shelby came back to the Ford family, and the intrigue behind the five-year journey to get a Shelby badge on a Ford Production Vehicle. The author provides fresh insight and new stories into Shelby's larger-than-life personality, energy, interests and the many unpublished projects Carroll was involved with, up to his passing. Finally, the book describes their unfinished project, the Super Snake II Cobra, and the serendipitous circumstances that allowed to the author to acquire `Daisy,' the last Shelby Cobra. To his many fans, Carroll Shelby was truly `the most interesting man in the world.'Trade ReviewThis is a well-researched labour of love on a niche subject, bolstered by a good selection of period and modern photographs. - Auto Express. The iconic character of Carroll Shelby (1923-2012) and the famous cars e was at the cradle of are the subject of this book written by a real insider. Author Chris Theodore worked with Shelby during his career it Ford and Chrysler, which is an ideal staring point to be able to know more about the person Shelby and the Ford GT, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby Mustang GT500 and so much more. A fantastic book! - Autoliefhebbers.be. Or more accurately, what Carroll did next - a history of Shelby that picks up where most leave off, with the Chrysler projects and the return to Ford. - Classic Cars. It is a fascinating and entertaining read, packed with beautiful photography throughout, and is perfect fire side reading for a long winter. - Street Machine. Beautifully written and illustrated and printed on heavy coated stock, [this book] belongs in every true enthusiast's library. – carguychronicles.com.Table of ContentsForward Prologue: Describes why I wrote this book Chapter 1: From Boyhood Hero to Automotive Legend * A summary of Shelby's career * Criteria to become a legend * Why Carroll is one of the few who meets the criteria. Chapter 2: The Legend and a New Snake * First meeting Carroll * Carroll's involvement with Chrysler * Shelby's role in the development of the Dodge Viper Chapter 3: The Courtship of Carroll and Ford * The intriguing backstory behind reuniting Shelby and Ford Chapter 4: Project Petunia * 2005 Ford GT, Shelby's first official role Chapter 5: Codename Daisy * Carroll's involvement in "Daisy," the Shelby Cobra Concept Chapter 6: Shelby GR1 * Carroll and the Shelby GR1, successor to the legendary Shelby Daytona. * The stillborn efforts to put Daisy and GR1 into production Chapter 7: Project Condor * How Shelby's name finally appeared on a Ford product - the Shelby GT500 Chapter 8: Shelby GTs * The untold story of the ill-fated Shelby GT, a worthy successor to the Ford GT * How the Hertz Shelby Mustang GTH led to the introduction of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT Chapter 9: Super Snakes * Our efforts to create and Shelby Super Snake II Cobra * Shelby American's introduction of the Super Snake Mustangs Chapter 10: Interesting Interests * In the midst of the "Great Recession," I try to capture Carroll's multi-faceted personality; his curiosity, interests, storytelling, humour, connections, temperament, stubbornness, vanity, charm, philanthropy, controversies, wisdom and friendship Chapter 11: Unfinished Business * The 2010 Shelby GT500 * Shelby GT350 * Progress on Super Snake II * Plans for a new line of Shelby Cobras and Daytonas * Carroll's untimely death Chapter 12: Kismet * The Shelby Tribute * Shelby American's ongoing operation * The serendipitous circumstances leading "Daisy," the last Shelby Cobra coming home * Thanks to Carroll for the memories Epilogue * Lessons from Carroll * The future of "sport" cars Acknowledgments * Thanks to the many contributors who helped make this book possible, starting with Edsel Ford II Appendix: * Letter from Roy Lunn * Dan Gurney tribute speech * Project team members: Viper, Petunia, Daisy, GR1, GT500

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Book SynopsisBefore yesterday's dream car became today's SUV, the reputation of Porsche as a manufacturer of fine sports cars was established. It started with the ideas of Dr Ferdinand Porsche, and a world best seller that spawned a revered line of sports cars. The Porsche 356 and 911 dominated their classes in international racing, leading to more specialized designs that brought glory to the marque, most famously at Le Mans. Porsche's success was based on excellent engineering. The firm's design consultancy has brought automotive innovation. Such excellence has been centered upon Weissach, the go to place for companies needing a high tech helping hand. Commercial achievement is based on image too. Here, Porsche has carefully chosen its models, and the way they have been sold and promoted. The result, is a unique position in public perception and media coverage. Even during the golden air-cooled era, Porsche wasn't afraid to experiment. The Square Porsche and front-engined coupes, all courted controversy. However, Zuffenhausen believed a Porsche was a Porsche, and soon others did too. The company's tremendous influence in design and engineering has even inspired artistic creation. Like the cars, they represent an inseparable combination of style and substance.Trade ReviewAn ideal book for readers who like to browse Porsche's past. www.autotaal.be --- Highly recommended. A pleasant 240-page read with lots of photos, the book presents the Porsche brand in a fair but honest manner. The View Through The Windshield --- I really enjoyed reading it. Iain P W Robertson - Freelance --- We enjoyed reading 'Cranswick on Porsche' ... the book is worth having in the library. Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) --- those looking for a detailed read on Porsche's post-war history need look no further than this. Classic Car Weekly -- With a conversational style full of anecdotes, his passion comes across in spades. - Classic & Sports Car --- an easy read - Octane (UK)Table of ContentsIntroduction - Porsche - Established 1931 Chapter 1 From People's Bug to the 356 Chapter 2 Porsche evolution - easy as 356A-B-C Chapter 3 Porsche 911 - The very early years (1964-69) Chapter 4 - The 911 enters the RennSport era Chapter 5 Blown Out Of All Pro-Porsche-Un. Turbo Times. Chapter 6 - 911 meets the Yuppie & Le Mans Dominance Chapter 7 - Moving towards the 964 Chapter 8 Porsche's future - The 993 Bibliography Footnotes Appendix A - Porsche Quartet Specifications Appendix B - VW / Porsche Specials - Apal & Devin Appendix C - Porsche+Audi - A century of association Appendix D - The Grand Experiment - Front Engined Porsches 1975-1995 Appendix E - The Art Of Porsche Appendix F - The Frontdated 912E Appendix G Carrera RX - The Rallycross 911 Appendix H - Porsche+Audi & VW items of interest

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Book SynopsisChevrolet created the Camaro in response to the runaway sales success of the Ford Mustang, the first pony car. The Mustang went on sale in April 1964, and by August that same year, General Motors launched an intensive program to bring its own pony car to market. In September 1966, the Camaro went on sale. Chevrolet wanted the Camaro to be better than the Mustang in every area, including style, ride-quality, and performance. To that end, with the Mustang having already achieved so much racing success, Chevrolet wanted to beat it on the track also. Racing Camaros: An International Photographic History 1966 - 1986 is a photographic celebration of road racing Camaros throughout the world. It focuses on production-based cars, rather than the heavily modified tube-frame silhouette machines that began appearing in the late 1970s. Included are images of big-budget factory-supported cars competing in the Trans-Am series, right through to low-buck independents, and cars competing throughout the world. For the first time, the international road racing representation of the Camaro is featured in a book, which includes countless photos that have never been published. Technical detail is provided throughout, from concept and design, right through its racing career, and the challenges and developments that took place to make it a winner. Only period images have been used. This is a true photographic history depicting the global popularity of the Chevrolet Camaro as a road racing car.Trade Reviewit's a highly detailed deep-dive into this classic racer's evolution. Photography is often candid and previously unseen rather than slick and corporate, emphasising the sense of a privileged inside glimpse. - Classic Cars --- Fans of big, brash American saloons in a typically colourful racing environment featuring both big budget organisations and low-buck independents will enjoy this one. - Speedscene --- Good book. - www.silhouet.com --- showcases excellent quality images from a wide range of contributors, and really captures the essence of why so many of us still have such a love affair with that short-lived series all these years later. - Classic & Sports Car --- Indispensable reading for fans of the Camaro, as well as for US car maniacs and fans of sophisticated motorsport. - autobuch.guru --- Yet another winning book from Steve, and one that all fans of the Chevrolet Camaro will want to add to their collection. - Classic Driver --- It's well written and a different take on American racing, which so often concentrates on drag racing. Recommended! - Classic American --- There are some lovely period photographs with technical data on the cars to back it up. A proper photographic history that pays homage to the Camaro as a true road racer. - tkc (Totalkitcar) --- this photographic celebration of the Camaro brings to life a fabulous period of production-based racing with a serious V8 flavour ... A must for fans of GM racing. - New Zealand Classic CarTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: 1966 Chapter 2: 1967 Chapter 3: 1968 Chapter 4: 1969 Chapter 5: 1970 Chapter 6: 1971 Chapter 7: 1972 Chapter 8: 1973 - 1979 Chapter 9: 1980 - 1986 Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThis third volume continues James Stringer's popular series with another highly entertaining collection of Austin-related stories. This time you can read all about: 'Mugwump' and its journey from Bristol to Cape Town; how Spike Milligan and fellow Goon Peter Sellers nearly fell out over an Austin 12/4; the company's promotional film about the Austin 7 - "The Mighty Atom", and many other colourful and delightfully entertaining stories, which provide the reader with an alternative and untold history of the Austin Motor Car Company.Table of ContentsContents Foreword Introduction Acknowledgements 1. An Austin named Gumdrop 2. The Austin village 3. The Sizaire-Berwick 4. The birth of an iconic trade mark 5. From stately limousine to Charabanc 6. "Old Min' 7. The 1931 New Zealand earthquake 8. An Austin Twelve on the frontier 9. An artist's impression 10. Sir Malcolm Campbell 11. The rooftop Austin Seven 12. The bridge over the River Camm 13. The Brough superior 14. The tale of an Austin Eight 15. 'Mugwump' 16. Austin in receivership 17. Thetakeover bid by General Motors of America 18. Herbert Austin on 'How to use a file' 19. The dependable Austin (Seven) 20. Agricultural Austins 21. 'The Mighty Atom' 22. Austin slogans 23. And finally ... Index

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Book SynopsisThe Series Land Rover was conceived as a utility vehicle for farmers; one that could be repaired and maintained with the minimum of specialist tools. The early models rapidly built up a worldwide reputation for rugged cross country capability that led to them not only to great success in the agricultural industry, but also to being adopted by police forces in at least 37 countries as well as emergency services in the UK and abroad. The book describes the step by step development of the marque, so you are aware of each model’s individual strengths and weaknesses. Choose your preferred model, then be professionally guided through important aspects of the retail market, with clear instructions on where and how to check for specific potential problems before you buy. Evaluate and score your potential purchase against an exhaustive checklist, learn how to test-drive it with confidence, and be forewarned about running and maintenance costs. The book also details the Land Rover community from clubs to specialists. With over 100 colour photographs carefully integrated into the concise and informative text, this really is like having a marque expert beside you when viewing a potential purchase.Table of Contents1. Is a Series Land Rover right for you? 2. Cost considerations 3. Living with a Series Land Rover 4. Relative values 5. Before you view 6. Inspection equipment 7. Fifteen minute evaluation 8. Key points 9. Serious evaluation 10. Auctions 11. Paperwork 12. What’s it worth? 13. Do you really want to restore? 14. Paint problems 15. Lack of use problems 16. The Land Rover community 17. Vital statistics Index

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