Motor cars: general interest Books
Delius, Klasing & Co CURVES Deutschlands Südosten / Germany's
Book SynopsisGermany’s South, Germany’s North … everywhere CURVES has found scenic roads to fall in love with. But what about Eastern Germany? Just empty motorways? Bumpy village streets? Plattenbau buildings in blooming landscapes? These are prejudices that CURVES invalidates. Eastern Germany has dream roads, magical places and people prone to driving for the sake of driving. In a nutshell: it is this special flow of curvy roads that photographer Stefan Bogner tracks down in the new volume of CURVES. The CURVES magazine is the special guide for car drivers, bikers and caravan fans. Stefan Bogner documented his round trip through Eastern Germany too as a fascinating melange of illustrated book and travel report. In simple photos, Bogner’s trademark, he shows the most beautiful curves from overwhelming perspectives. Between deep green forests and picturesque cities you can almost forget where you are: in Germany. A car journey, a motorbike tour or a roadtrip on your mind: Buckle up and find the best travel advice for Eastern Germany! Text in English and German.
£18.00
Amberley Publishing Bristol 403
Book SynopsisThe complete story of the definitive Bristol car. Including exclusive illustrations of the Bristol 403, this book is an essential concise guide to one of the most significant British cars of the 1950s.
£14.39
David & Charles Rover 2000, 2200 & 3500: All P6 models: 2000/2200
Book SynopsisSo you want to own and drive a beautiful Rover P6. STOP! Take expert advice first. Having this book is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Martyn Marroco's years of Rover experience tell you how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the car of your dreams, not nightmares!Trade ReviewThe Rover P6 is a true classic and dates from the brand's heyday. But, as with any classic, buying one can be a minefield, so this guide takes you through the potential pitfalls and problem areas. It's an ideal companion for anyone considering making a purchase. - Auto Express. The latest in Veloce's ever-expanding Essential Buyer's Guide series covers all Rover P6 models from 1963-1976. Designed to help you spot a bad car quickly and show you how to assess a promising one, it will also help you home in on which is the best model for you. As ever, the book is divided into chapters detailing the initial information you need before viewing, followed by progressively more detailed lists that lead you from a 15 minute evaluation to one lasting more than an hour. There is also advice on buying at auction, restoration advice, problems due to lack of use and more. - Classics Monthly. It's a book I'd buy if I were looking to acquire a P6. - Overdrive. Martyn Marrocco's book is extremely timely because while Rover P6s are well put-together, they have the potential to spring a complete rebuild on the innocent buyer who doesn't properly inspect the car's innovative 'base unit'. Marrocco's P6 knowledge is clear, but the photography is particularly useful, being a cut above many of the other books in this series and precisely illustrating the author's points with well-shot images. Essential for anyone looking to buy one of these Rovers. - Classic Car Weekly.Table of ContentsIntroduction & thanks - the purpose of this book 1. Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2. Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? 3. Living with a Rover P6 - will you get along together? 4. Relative values - which model for you? 5. Before you view - be well informed 6. Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7. Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? 8. Key points - where to look for problems 9. Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 10. Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream 11. Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! 12. What's it worth to you? - let your head rule your heart! 13. Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14. Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15. Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, cars need exercise! 16. The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Rover P6 world 17. Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index
£12.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Triumph Sports Cars
Book SynopsisIn the 1950s and 1960s, British sports car ruled the road, and their charge was led by Triumphs. From the TR2, its first modern sports car, Triumph went on to produce a host of classic sports designs such as the Spitfire, GT, and Stag, as well as more TR models, ending with the TR7 in the late 1970s. These represented the epitome of the contemporary classic British sports car. Fast, nimble, and gorgeous to behold, Triumphs offered the everyday motorist an exhilarating drive at a price that they could afford. Popular both in the UK and the US, the Triumph range helped define the entire genre, with sports cars today like the Mazda MX-5 having their roots in models like the Stag. Illustrated throughout and written by acclaimed motoring writer and historian Graham Robson, this book guides the reader through the history of this classic British marque from its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s through to its eventual demise in the 1980s.Trade ReviewGraham Robson is one of the most prolific authors of motoring titles in our time, and for this book he writes enthusiastically and with first hand experience of the Triumph company... An entertaining read for any enthusiast of classic sports cars, and excellent value for £7.99. -- Kim Henson * Wheels Alive *Table of ContentsTriumph: The First Decades The 1800 and 2000 Roadsters From the TR2 to the TR6 The Spitfire and the GT6 The Stag The TR7 and the TR8 Racing, Rallying and Record Breaking Further Reading Places to Visit Index
£9.64
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Neo Classics: From Factory to Legendary in 0
Book Synopsis"An oddly poignant book and a genuine surprise." — Classic Cars Neo Classics® are rare manufactured vehicles, one-of-a-kind high-end cars, special short-run cars, and “young classics.” They are vehicles that become legends — and coveted collectors’ items — the moment they leave the factory. Faster, more powerful, more exclusive: whether they’re called supercars or hypercars, these are turbo-charged fantasies in chrome. For most of us, however, they will remain dreams on wheels. In this book, René Staud brings the dream a little closer. Page after gleaming page, the “Master of Light” brings these shining stars to our coffee table — from the Bugatti Chiron to the Lamborghini Huracán Spyder to the Mercedes AMG One. The images are accompanied by expert texts from the seasoned automotive writer and aficionado, Jürgen Lewandowski. René Staud is considered one of the most sought-after automotive photographers and one of the most innovative in the industry. With the Magicflash® lighting system, he has given not only his art, but studio photography in general an important impulse. He has published six volumes with teNeues. With more than 70,000 copies sold, they are in turn classics of automotive literature. With texts by Jürgen Lewandowski, the automotive section editor of the Süddeutsche Zeitung for over 20 years, and the author of roughly 100 books about cars. Among his books published by teNeues are the best-selling titles The Porsche 911 Book and The Ferrari Book – Passion for Design. Text in English and German.Trade Review"An oddly poignant book and a genuine surprise." - Classic Cars
£52.00
HarperCollins Publishers Shinoy and the Chaos Crew The Day of the Time
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day.Location: Stuck in a traffic jam, but not for longOperative: Super smooth MeritMission: Get out of the jam as quickly as possible. Watch out for Time Boulders!This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical
£9.53
Penguin Books Ltd Motorworld
Book SynopsisJeremy Clarkson invites us to Motorworld, his take on different cultures and the cars that they drive.There are ways and means of getting about that don''t involve four wheels, but in this slice of vintage Clarkson, Jeremy isn''t much interested in them.Back in 1996, he took himself off to twelve countries (okay, eleven - he goes to America twice) in search of the hows, whys and wherefores of different nationalities and their relationships with cars. There were a few questions he needed answers to:* Why, for instance, is it that Italians are more interested in looking good than looking where they are going?* Why do Indians crash a lot?* How can an Arab describe himself as ''not a rich man'' with four of the world''s most expensive cars in his drive? * And why have the otherwise neutral Swiss declared war on the car?From Cuba to Iceland, Australia to Vietnam, Japan to Texas, Jeremy Clarkson tells us of his adventures on and off four wheels as he seeks to discover just what it is that makes our motorworld tick over. _____________Praise for Jeremy Clarkson:''Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud'' Daily Telegraph''Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches'' Time Out''Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube'' Evening StandardTrade 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 *
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd Clarkson J Driven to Distraction
Book SynopsisJeremy Clarkson is once more Driven to Distraction.Brace yourself. Clarkson''s back.And he''d like to tell you what he thinks about some of the most awe-inspiring, earth-shatteringly fast and jaw-droppingly cool cars in the world (oh, and a few irredeemable disasters...).Or he would if he could just get one or two things off his chest first. Matters such as: * The prospect of having Terry Wogan as president* Why you''ll never see a woman driving a Lexus * The unforeseen consequences of inadequate birth control * Why everyone should spend a weekend with a diggerDriven to Distraction is Jeremy Clarkson at full throttle. So buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride. You''re in for a hell of a lot of laughs. Praise for Jeremy Clarkson:''Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud'' Daily Telegraph''Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches'' Time Out''Very fTrade 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
Penguin Books Ltd Round the Bend
Book SynopsisAvoiding the legions of power-crazed traffic wombles attempting to block highway and byway, this title: shows how the world of performance cars may be likened to Battersea Dogs Home; reveals why St Moritz may be the most bonkers town in all of the world; and argues that washing a car is a waste of time.Trade 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
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc My Dad Had That Car
Book SynopsisWith more than 1,300 pages and 12,500 illustrations covering 70 years, this may be the most complete visual history of the American automobile ever published. Nowhere else are there so many collector, luxury, sporting and every day cars assembled with fascinating information about original prices, engine sizes, horsepower, and other specifications. The pages are packed with genuine, factory-fresh photographs and drawings taken from contemporary advertisements, catalogs, and brochures.More than 250 manufacturers and hundreds of individual models trace the evolution of the American automobile, from the millions of Model Ts that rolled off Ford''s assembly line through the art deco streamliners of the ''30s, to the tail-finned land yachts of the ''50s and muscle cars of the ''60s and ''70s up to the early SUVs of the ''90s. Throughout author Tad Burness adds handwritten details not found anywhere else, including pointing out unusual options and differences found within a model. Automotive journalist Matt Stone provides a new general introduction and one to each era within the book.
£28.80
Crecy Publishing abc British Motor Cars 1950s ABC Cars
Book SynopsisIn the 1950s and early 1960s Ian Allan Publishing produced a number of ''abc'' books on motor cars of the era - abc British Cars, abc Sports Cars, abc Continental Cars, abc Historic Cars and abc American Cars, as well as more general books on motoring - abc Spotting the Numberplate and abc British Roads. Many of these were produced annually and today provide a nostalgic window into an age when motoring first came into reach of the majority of the population and British car manufacturers still dominated.Three of these volumes from the 1950s are being reproduced in this facsimile abc of British Motor Cars - abc British Cars, abc Sports Cars and abc British Roads . All the British car manufacturers of the time are included with details of the individual car makes that each offered at the time, from the humble Ford Popular built at Dagenham and available to the purchaser for 413 17s 0d to the sporty new Triumph TR3, the plastic-bodied Jensen Interceptor, the Vauxhall Wyvern, the Humber Sup
£999.99
The Crowood Press Ltd The MercedesBenz Ponton and 190SL
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£27.00
The History Press Ltd Bedfords Motoring Heritage
Book SynopsisFor the first time, a rich heritage of pictures and other information about private motoring in Bedford since the turn of the 20th century highlights a little known aspect of the town''s history.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd The Classic Car Spotters Guide
Book SynopsisA fun, photo and fact-filled book of over 50 of Britain’s favourite classic cars, all regularly seen at car shows up and down the country
£13.49
Anness Publishing Classic Cars The Golden Age of
Book SynopsisA newly updated guide to the most important and significant models made between 1945 and 1985, with illustrations of every car augmented by authoritative and comprehensive text.
£13.50
Herridge & Sons Ltd Bentley 312 and 414 Litre in Detail 193340
Book SynopsisA history, description and analysis of the 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 Litre Bentleys built by Rolls-Royce during the 1930s following their surprise takeover of Bentley Motors early in the decade. Promoted as 'the silent sports car', these cars proved to be an extraordinary success due to their performance and manners, the excellence of their engineering and construction, the wonderfully attractive coachwork offered on the Bentley chassis, and the association of the Bentley with the illustrious reputation of Rolls-Royce. After outlining the story of Bentley Motors and the Rolls-Royce takeover, the author gives a thoroughgoing account of Rolls-Royces search for a car with which to relaunch Bentley before the earlier glories began to fade. Then he gives a highly detailed technical analysis of the 3 1/2 Litre, covering every aspect of the chassis, running gear, engine and transmission. This is followed by equivalent coverage of the succeeding 4 1/2 Litre and the short-lived Mark V. ETable of ContentsThe Bentley company; the events of 1931; birth of the 3 1/2 litre; the 3 1/2 litre; the 4 1/2 litre; the Mark V; the late experimental cars; on the road then; on the road now; ownership now.
£40.00
Quiller Print BRITISH SPECIALIST CARS SPECIALS KITS 19451960
Book SynopsisThis meticulously researched book tells the story of post-war British specialist cars and the birth of the kit car. As well as familiar names like Lotus, TVR and Ginetta, pioneers like Buckler, RGS and Rochdale are featured, plus long-forgotten makes such as Ashley, Martin and Microplas, many never been seen in a book before.Table of ContentsAKS Continental Ashley 750 Ashley Sports Racer Ashley 1172 Ashley Sportiva Astra Utility Auto Bodies Mk1 / Mk2 Auto Bodies Mk3 Autobee Pacemaker Bonglass Bowden Brookes Special Brooks Seven Buckler MkV Buckler MkVI Buckler MkX Buckler MkXI Buckler 90 Buckler DD1/DD2 Buckler MkXV Buckler MkXVI Buckler MkXVII Buroche Cambridge Engineering Concord Concord II Convair MkI Convair GT Convair Excell Conversion Saloon & Estate (Naco) CRS CSC Dante Clubman Dante Sprint Dellow Delta Dolphin EB 50 EB 60 EB Debonair EB Morgan Elva MkI/MkIA Elva MkII/MkIII Elva Courier MkI Elva Courier MkII Fairlite Fairthorpe Atom Fairthorpe Atomota Fairthorpe Atom Major Fairthorpe Electron Fairthorpe Electron Minor Fairthorpe Electrina Fairthorpe Zeta Falcon MkI Falcon Sports Racer Falcon MkII Falcon Competition Falcon MkIII Caribbean Falcon MkIV Caribbean Falcon Bermuda Fibrous Plastics Friskysport Frisky Family Three Frisky Prince Galt-Glass Gilbern GT Ginetta G2 Ginetta G3 Ginetta G4 GSM Delta Halifax Hamblin Deluxe Hamblin Cadet Hamblin Mk2 Hepworth Heron 750 HG Sports Car Developments Kenmar Leonard Littabourne LMB Debonair Lockwood Lotus Mark 6 Lotus Eleven Lotus Elite Lotus Seven Series 1 Lotus Seven Series 2 Marcos GT Gullwing ‘Xylon’ Marcos GT Markham-Peasey Sabre Markham-Peasey Super Sabre Markham-Peasey Celeste Martin Microplas Toledo Microplas Stiletto Microplas Scimitar Microplas Mistral Nickri Spyder Nickri Alpine Nickri Challenger Nickri Champion Nobel 200 Nordec Excell Opperman Unicar Opperman Stirling Peel Type 1 Peel Manx Car/Manxman Peel P1000 Rejo RGS Atalanta Rochdale MkI Rochdale MkII Rochdale MkVI Rochdale Type F Rochdale Type C Rochdale ST Rochdale GT Rochdale Riviera Rochdale Olympic Shirley Speedex 750 Speedex Silverstone Speedex Sirocco Speedy Super 750 Super Sportsman Super Two Super Three Terrier Tornado Typhoon Tornado Tempest Tornado ThunderBolt Tornado Sportsbrake Tornado Talisman Townend 581 Turner 803 Sports Turner 950 Sports Turner Sports MkI Turner Sports MkII TVR Sports Saloon TVR Open Sports / Coupe TVR Grantura TWM Excell Universal Laminations Versil Victory Vixen VW Coupes Watford Cheetah Watling GT Watling Saloon Weslite
£28.00
Earlswood Press Londons Black Cabs
Book SynopsisLondon has had taxis since the early 1900s, but the characteristic black cab first appeared in the 1940s. No visitor to London can truly say they have experienced Britain's capital until they have ridden in one. Black cabs are a familiar sight in many large cities across the UK and are gradually becoming an international vehicle. There is no law that says London's taxis must be black in fact from Edwardian times when motor cabs first appeared, they could be found in many different colours. They are still seen in many different colours to this day. This book tells the story of these special vehicles, from before the time when they first appeared, up to the present day and why and how they came to have their distinctive layout.
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Electric Cars for Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting In On the Popularity of Electric Cars 7 Chapter 1: So You’re Thinking About Buying an Electric Car 9 Chapter 2: The Fascinating Tech That’s (Sort of) Under the Hood 37 Chapter 3: Electric Vehicles and a Safer Drive 59 Part 2: Buying Wisely 87 Chapter 4: Consider the Cost (of an Electric Vehicle) 89 Chapter 5: Researching Your EV Options 109 Chapter 6: Buying Your New Electric Car 155 Part 3: Maintaining Your Newfangled Horseless Carriage 181 Chapter 7: Charge ’Er Up! 183 Chapter 8: Protecting the Battery (and Your Investment) 207 Chapter 9: Keeping Your Car in Top Shape 231 Part 4: Futurethink and Fun with EV Engineering 259 Chapter 10: Faster, Farther, and More Fun 261 Chapter 11: Our Autonomous Future 289 Chapter 12: Other Vehicles That Are Going Electric 311 Chapter 13: The Best Car Is No Car: Electric Bikes and the Morning Commute 333 Part 5: The Part of Tens 351 Chapter 14: Ten Countries Leading the Way — and What They’re Doing 353 Chapter 15: Ten Companies Leading the Way — and a Look at What They’re Doing 361 Chapter 16: Ten Predictions from EV Insiders (with Plenty of Commentary and Opinion Because It’s My Book There, Bub) 369 Index 379
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Austin and Rover Metro
Book SynopsisThe illustrated inside story of the car that saved the British car industry - Austin and Rover Metro.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing MG Y Type Sports Saloon
Book SynopsisThe story of one of MG's earliest sport saloons. The book covers the development of the XPAG engine as well as other mechanical information.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing BMW Mini
Book SynopsisHow BMW successfully reinvented the Mini. This is a complete picture of one of the worldâs most successful cars.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing North Eastern Motorsport
Book SynopsisA feast of motorsport nostalgia from North East of England of the most memorable motor sporting events and achievements of the last 100 years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing VW Golf
Book SynopsisThe revealing inside story of one of the worldâs most successful cars. This book is a revealing analysis of the first four versions of the Volkswagen Golf.Trade Review'Covers everything you need to know about the Mk1-4 Golf, Jetta, Vento and Bora.' -- Classic Car Buyer'Fans here will appreciate the specifics of trim levels and models as they remember them, rather than the more abstract story of what went on in the car's home market. The imagery is decent and informative.' -- Classic and Sports Car Magazine, January 2023'VW expert Richard Cooping discusses the first four marks of the Golf, in great detail, here. This charming, but informative book, also covers Jetta, Vento and Bora.' -- Track Kit Custom, January/ February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Royal and Ceremonial Land Rovers
Book SynopsisThe love affair between the Royal Family and their Land Rovers. This book brings to life an essential part of our motoring and Royal history.Trade Review'A fascinating little book, the kind that Amberley does so well and indeed specialise in. Author, James Taylor examines the special relationship between the royal family and Land Rover.' -- Track Kit Custom, January/ February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bristol 408
Book SynopsisHighly illustrated throughout, this book explores the fascinating history of the first of the V8 Bristol cars.Trade Review'Very well-written, informative and interesting.' -- Classic Cars Weekly'A small gem of a book even if you don't own a Bristol - or like Wodehouse.' -- Motor Sport Magazine, August 2023'This is good value for 408 lovers.' -- Bristol Bulletin, Winter 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Yorkshire Motorsport
Book SynopsisA feast of motor sport nostalgia from Yorkshire from the last 100 years. Will appeal to all enthusiasts in the area and beyond.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Volvo Cars 1927â2024
Book SynopsisThe story of Volvo from 1927 to the present. Each article is written by an acknowledged model expert, ensuring the highest levels of research and expertise.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing A Concise History of Jaguar
Book SynopsisThe story of Jaguar from the early sports cars to the electric era. An essential companion to Britainâs most successful luxury sporting car manufacturer.
£14.39
Penguin Books Ltd As I Was Saying . . .
Book SynopsisCrikey, the world according to Clarkson''s been a funny old place of late . . .For a while, Jeremy could be found in his normal position as the tallest man on British television but, more recently, he appears to have been usurped by a pretend elephant.But on paper the real Jeremy remains at the helm. That''s as it should be. For nearly thirty years he has been fearlessly leading the charge as one the best comic writers in the country. And in 2015, he shows no sign of slowing down. So, whether it''s pondering: If Jesus might have been better off being born in New Zealand Why reflexive pronoun abuse is the worst thing in the world How Pam Ayres''s head trumps Gordon Gecko''s underpants Or what a television presenter with time on his hands gets up toJeremy is still trying to make sense of all the big stuff.Circumstances change. Nothing''s forever. But As I WasTrade ReviewPraise for Clarkson * - *Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud funny * Daily Telegraph *Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches * Time Out *Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube * Evening Standard *
£999.99
Amberley Publishing The History of the Sunbeam Alpine
Book SynopsisThe full history of the Sunbeam Alpine, including its design and racing history.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Cars of the Standard Motor Company
The Standard Motor Company grew to be one of the biggest companies in Coventry and employed some 11,000 people at its height. Based at its huge factory at Canley, Coventry, it produced cars for sixty years. The purchase of the Triumph marque in 1945 added a second brand to the stable and all post-war Triumphs were designed, developed and built in Standard factories. This book covers the formative years of the company from 1903 to 1912 and describes the vintage Standards produced between 1913 and 1930, as well as the post-vintage and Flying Standards of 1931–1939. The author discusses the acquisition of Triumph and covers the post-war Standards and Triumphs produced between 1945 and 1961 as well as the Leyland takeover and the company demise. This concise introduction includes descriptions of the cars built by Standard, and includes a fascinating variety photographs of surviving cars, period factory photos and brochure material.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The BSA Front Wheel Drive Cars
Book SynopsisThe first book about the ground-breaking BSA front wheel drive cars.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Alvis Cars 19461967
Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating post-war history of Alvis Cars.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Lotus Esprit
Book SynopsisEssential guide to all the Lotus Esprit models and Bond film cars
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Triumph TR
Book SynopsisThe early Triumph sports cars that set the standard for others to follow. Providing full details of all models in a readable and engaging style.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Triumph 1300 to Dolomite Sprint
Book SynopsisExplore the engaging story of Triumphâs successful mid-sized saloon cars from the 1960s to the 1980s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Family Cars of the 1960s
Book SynopsisThe cars of Austin, Ford, Standard, Hillman and Morris dominated the driveways of family homes in the 1960s, and provided many families with their first experience of four-wheeled motoring. This book tells the story of those beloved cars.
£9.49
Amberley Publishing Armstrong Siddeley Motor Cars
Book SynopsisA historical and practical guide to one of the great British car manufacturers. Armstrong Siddeley was one of the leading brands of British motor cars from the 1920s to the 1960s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing VW Beetle
Book SynopsisAccompanied by colour illustrations, this is the inside story of the legendary peopleâs car - VW Beetle.Trade Review'An excellent and readable little book that Amberley do so well.' -- Track Kit Custom, July/ August 2023'This is a useful starting point for anyone who has fallen under the air-cooled VW spell because it offers sound facts combined with the author's own judgements.' -- Classic Cars Weekly'Hugely interesting book for the many VW fans.' -- Classic & Sports Car Magazine, June 2023'Richard Copping has worked wonders to include not just the basic history within this 96-page paperback but enriches it with a great level of detail and impressive choice of illustrations' -- Best of British Magazine, August 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Gilbern Cars
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of fascinating illustrations take a fascinating look at the sadly defunct Welsh car manufacturer.
£14.39
Cartech Ls Engine Parts Interchange
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£23.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC British Luxury Cars of the 1950s and ’60s
Book SynopsisIn the 1950s and 1960s, luxury car buyers, from government ministers to captains of industry, almost invariably bought British. These were stately, dignified, and grand vehicles, with many featuring leather interiors and wood trim. Unfortunately, that market has now largely disappeared and, with it, so have the car-makers themselves. This new book covers cars in the over-3-litre class from the biggest names in British luxury motoring including Alvis, Daimler, and Lagonda, and high-end models from Austin, Rover, and Jaguar. It examines the features and characteristics of these classic cars, as well as explaining why they fell from prominence in the 1970s. Replete with beautiful photography throughout, this book is a loving portrait of the British luxury car, a dearly missed saloon defeated by foreign imports.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Pinnacle: Rolls-Royce and Bentley The Old-established Names: Daimler and Armstrong Siddeley The Volume Producers: Humber and Rover The Sporting Dimension: Alvis, Lagonda and Jaguar The Great Pretenders: BMC Further Reading Places to Visit Index
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hillman Cars
Book SynopsisWilliam Hillman started manufacturing cars in Coventry in 1907 before selling his company to the Rootes Brothers in 1928. Three years later came the Hillman Minx, the first of a line that would endure in multiple forms for nearly half a century, even after the remarkable Imp arrived in 1963 to claim a slice of the market opened by the BMC Mini. Rarely revolutionary, Hillman cars nevertheless carved out a special place in the hearts of the British people as well as many overseas customers. This beautifully illustrated introduction to a classic British marque traces Hillman’s history from its first cars at the turn of the century until, weakened by industrial disputes, it disappeared in the mid-1970s.Table of ContentsHillman’s Early Days The Large Hillmans of the 1930s The Hillman Minx, 1932–48 Cars for Everyman Dependable Transport with Style Decline and Fall Further Reading Places to Visit List of Hillman Models Index
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Science of Supercars: The technology that
Book SynopsisTrace the evolution of the supercar through the technology that drives it.With an introduction by David Coulthard.This is the definitive story of the science behind the art of supercar design. Written by bestselling author Martin Roach and featuring bespoke technical illustrations from F1 insider Neil Waterman, plus contributions from the biggest names in the supercar world, including: Adrian Newey - legend of Formula 1 design Gordon Murray - creator of the McLaren F1 Achim Anscheidt - chief designer of the Bugatti Chiron Tony Hatter - Porsche design guru Horacio Pagani - founder of Pagani Nigel Mansell - Formula 1 world champion Christian von Koenigsegg - founder of Koenigsegg And many, many more.From the earliest supercharged monsters to the complex machines of today, The Science of Supercars traces the evolution of the supercar through the technology that powers it.
£22.10
The Crowood Press Ltd Classic Mini Specials and Moke
Book SynopsisProduced from 1959 until 2000, the classic Mini is loved by millions of owners, previous owners and enthusiasts. The Mini's creator, Alec Issigonis, was given a free hand to make a proper small car and his innovative design not only redefined the family car, but also started a revolution as a performance car. Classic Mini Specials and Moke explores the diverse range of vehicles that used the Mini shape, as well as the only variation actually designed by Alec Issigonis, the Mini Moke. In addition to the famous race and rally cars, coachbuilt conversions and highly modified saloons and commercials, Keith Mainland looks at overseas Mini and Moke production and the many factory-produced limited edition Minis. There is also advice about buying and owning your own special Mini.
£22.50
The Crowood Press Ltd Porsche Carrera: The Water-Cooled Era 1998-2018
Book SynopsisThe complete story of the innovative, iconic and enduring Porsche Carrera. This book takes the reader on a journey from the development of its audacious water-cooled design through its racing success and continued production today, to practical maintenance and modification. This book is a true homage to the Porsche Carrera and covers the concept, design and evolution of the 996,997 and 991, including an interview with harm Lagaaji, stylist in the Porsche design studios. Other interviews include racing drivers - past and present - Mike Wilds, Timo Bernhard, Richard Attwood, Richard Westbrook, Mario Andretti, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Wolf Henzler, Brendon Hartley and Peter Dumbreck. There is also a section on how to buy, maintain and modify a Porsche Carrera.
£31.50
The Crowood Press Ltd Allard: The Complete Story
Book SynopsisThe remarkable story of everything Sydney Herbert Allard achieved in motor sport and motor car manufacture is framed in an up-to-date commentary co-authored by his own son. This is a tribute unswayed by legend, but based on the facts and achievements of his eponymous company. With contributions from the Allard Owners' Club and Allard Register, this book contains painstaking research of Allard history from 1929 to the present day, including previously unpublished material. Just under 2,000 Allards were built, and approximately 510 are believed to remain on the road or known to be under -restoration. More await discovery - even as this book was being written, one of Sydney's long-lost 1930s 'Allard Specials' has been found after years being forgotten. Other topics covered in this remarkable book include: car-by-car engineering and design details; unseen ideas and projects; the history of the Allard marque in motor sport and the Allard story in the USA. Finally, it features the Allard Owner's Club, Allard Register, members and their cars.Trade ReviewIt is an involved yet fascinating story, well served by this new book, whose authors, Sydney’s younger son Alan and motoring journalist Lance Cole have produced an encyclopaedic work encompassing the life and exploits of an ambitious, talented, innovative yet also modest individual. At least 500 Allards of the 1900 originally made are known to exist many remain in active road or racing service, especially in the US where most were sold. A fine, especially well-written work, an absolute must for Allards fans and one which deserves prominence in any motoring enthusiast’s library. -- Kieron Fennelly * Guild of Motoring Writer’s newsletter. *This new release, co-written by Sydney Allard’s son, Alan, and with the support of the revived Allard Motor Company, surely jumps straight to the top of the list as the definitive history of Allard. It’s depth, at 240 pages, is impressive, as is the access to primary sources gained through the involvement of the Allard family, which combined gives insights into the company that haven’t seen the light of day before. Never before seen sketches of Sydney’s models are particularly fascinating. The book is a must-have for Allard fans, and should be considered by anyone interested in the post-war UK car industry. -- Charlie Calderwood * Classic Car Weekly *A £40 hardback numbering fewer than 250 pages has an awful lot of work to do to win over this cynical and grizzled hack. Luckily it is off to a flying start by having as its subject the marque sired by one of my favourite British motoring polymaths, Sydney Herbert Allard. Allard - The Complete Story - is Book of the Month for October 2021. -- Octane Staff reviewer * Octane Magazine *
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