Road and motor vehicles: general interest Books
Sae Edge Research Report Unsettled Issues Regarding Communication of
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McFarland & Co Inc Fast on the Sand
Book Synopsis The 1928 quest for the Land Speed Record on the sands of Daytona Beach was a first for America, a singular mix of technology, thrills and tragedy. Tens of thousands lined the dunes along the beach, a crowd larger than any yet seen at Indianapolis 500. Three contenders, two Americans and a Briton, raced for the ultimate distance-averaged top speed, in magnificent machines built by different schools of design. This book chronicles the high-speed drama. The top American driver, Frank Lockhart, 25, survived a spectacular accident and rebuilt his Stutz Black Hawk, only to meet his fate in the new runs. The facts and myths behind the competition are examined in depth for the first time, along with the innovations and fatal mistakes of vehicle design.Trade ReviewExtensive background information....a thorough look at the aerodynamics of the cars, the development of their engines, and an assessment of vehicular weight versus horsepower. An interesting read about a landmark event in racing history and the cars and personalities at the center of it....recommended"—ChoiceTable of Contents Preface 1. Prelude 2. Act One—February 3. Intermission—March 4. Act Two—April 5. Epilogue—May 6. Aftermath—1929–1935 Appendix 1: The Aerodynamics of the 1928 Vehicles Appendix 2: Campbell's 1928 Blue Bird Appendix 3: Stutz Blackhawk Special Appendix 4: The Engines Final Word: The Lockhart Saga—A Review Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
£39.47
Authorhouse Big Rigs Illustrated: An American Lifestyle
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CarTech Inc New Hemi Engines 2003-Present: How to Rebuild
Book SynopsisRebuild your Hemi with confidence using instruction from long-time Mopar engineer, racing coordinator and veteran author Larry Shepard.In New Hemi Engines 2003-Present: How to Rebuild, Shepard delivers thorough instructions for each crucial step of the rebuilding process. Before commencing engine tear down, he shows you how to perform compression and leak down testing to accurately assess the health of the engine. Disassembly and comprehensive inspection instructions are provided so you can determine and remedy any underlying problems. Expert insight allows you to select the ideal parts package for your rebuild, whether OEM replacement or compatible and complementary high-performance parts are selected. The most pertinent information for the latest machining practices is provided, so you can coordinate with the machine shop to return the block, head, intake, and other surfaces to like-new condition. Assembling the cylinder heads as well as accurately measuring, checking clearances, and test fitting parts is detailed, so you?re sure all components are within spec and ready for final assembly. Finally, comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for assembling all components into a completed engine. When Chrysler released the "new" third-generation Hemi engine in 2003, the automotive public placed high expectations on the Hemi?s triumphant return. The Hemi Gen III 5.7L, 6.1L, and 6.2L supercharged and 6.4L engines didn?t disappoint; they produced copious amounts of horsepower and torque while delivering exceptional durability. These powerful engines occupy the engine bays of new Challengers, Chargers, Magnums, 300Cs, Durangos, Jeep Grand Cherokees, and Ram trucks. Many of these engines have been used for high-performance service or logged hundreds of thousands of road miles, and as a result, many need to be rebuilt. The modern Hemi engine is lighter and stronger and offers far better drivability and performance than its predecessors. However, after hundreds of thousands of miles, extreme use, or high-performance applications, these rugged engines require a professional-caliber rebuild. With this book, you can confidently complete your Hemi rebuild and get your car or truck back into action.
£25.60
Cartech Lost Road Courses: Riverside, Ontario,
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Veteran Motor Cars
Book SynopsisThis colourful introduction to the first decades of the motor car covers its earliest iterations, when the automobile represented the very peak of technological innovation. It is packed with fascinating facts about the experimental origins of the motor industry, when these ‘horseless carriages’ were largely constructed in back-street workshops, many simply resembling the frame and bodywork of a horse-drawn carriage but fitted with a petrol engine. Experimentation was rife, however, and there was much debate as to whether petrol, steam or electricity should lead the way, with endurance runs, hill climbs and organised races pitting them one against the other. Early motorists had to employ novel measures to overcome challenges such as the rudimentary engineering of early cars, the difficulty of fuel supply, the poorly maintained roads, and hostility from other road users.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Pioneers From Horse-Drawn Carriage to Horseless Carriage From Backstreet Workshop to Household Name A Changing Landscape Accessories for the Autocarist Promotion, Racing and Reliability The ‘Emancipation Act’ and London to Brighton Further Reading Places to Visit Index
£8.99
David & Charles American Trucks of the 1950s
Book SynopsisThis highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1950s. Following World War II, North American truck manufacturers responded to the prosperity of the 1950s with fresh designs and features. These rugged, reliable trucks were capable of transcontinental commutes of goods on a regular basis, or performing delivery and construction tasks in and around cities. This concise volume covers not only the histories of the major and lesser known truck manufactures, but also the obscure, yet historically significant manufacturers such as Available, Biederman, Brown, Corbitt, Leyland Canada and others. Comprehensive captions and supportive text combine with contemporary brochures, period literature, road test info of the day, factory photographs and over fifty colour photos of restored American trucks, to relate the importance of these historic vehicles. Detailed shots of the engines and features focus on what it was that set certain manufacturers apart in this highly competitive market. This succinct, factual book on American trucking provides a nostalgic look at a significant era in North American history.Trade ReviewA small softcover book that uses a lot of photos to describe the different truck brands with printouts from brochures here and there. A really nice book for truckers! – Klassiek & Techniek.Table of ContentsPreface Foreword Introduction 1. Postwar prosperity - American truck manufacturers introduce new, advanced models following World War II 2. Delivering on time - American trucking companies of the 1950s 3. American trucks at work 4. American trucks, American ingenuity - special bodied or specially equipped trucks 5. Index
£14.39
Key Publishing Ltd Low-Floor Double-Deckers
Book SynopsisIn just under 25 years, double-deck buses in the UK have undergone a transformation. Every double-decker in normal service in the UK today is a low-floor bus offering easy access to everyone. This book traces the story of the UK's low-floor double-deckers, from the first tentative steps to the widespread adoption of this layout and the moves from diesel buses to diesel-electric hybrids, to gas, electric and even hydrogen buses built for bus companies of all sizes. It covers the London operators that initially drove the low-floor revolution, along with the major groups, the remaining local authority fleets and a range of enterprising independents that operate them. Where once every double-decker for service in the UK was built in the UK, today many chassis come from mainland Europe and, increasingly, from manufacturers based in other and more distant parts of the world - and UK builders have gained an important foothold in Europe, North America, and the Far East as well. The story is told for the first time, on a model-by-model basis, supported by many unseen colour images, which show the buses in use throughout the UK.
£14.39
Key Publishing Ltd Defender
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The History Press Ltd When the Wheels Come Off: More Confessions of a
Book SynopsisBrian Cunningham’s popular first book, Under the Bonnet, was a colourful and humorous collection of memories of his time as a car mechanic in the 1970s and ‘80s. When he wrote it, he was sure he had put everything of interest down, but it turns out there were quite a few escapades he’d forgotten to mention. Time, then, for part two . . .When the Wheels Come Off is a joyous return, covering what he missed first time round: cars fixed and some broken, fads and crazes, crashes and scrapes and near misses, evolutionary dead-ends in technology, underhanded practices and downright skulduggery, run-ins with management, the tools used, the cars ‘stolen’ and scrapyards visited. A lively and engaging trip back to the workshop.
£11.69
Dalton Watson Fine Books The Straight Eight Engine: Powering the Premium
Book SynopsisThe straight eight engine, also known as the inline eight engine, was the driving force behind some of the most fascinating luxury vehicles of the first half of the twentieth century. From its introduction in the 1920s through its demise in the 1950s, the straight eight graced a number of upmarket vehicles from makers like Pontiac, Packard, and Daimler, and even appeared under the hood of the hyper-exclusive Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, of which only eighteen models were produced. Although it was eventually replaced by the V8 engine, the straight eight engine can be found in some of the most valuable and sought-after vehicles of all time. Keith Ray's The Straight Eight Engine is the first volume to be published about this extraordinary mechanism. Featuring four hundred images, the book is a lush tribute to an automotive component likely to never be equaled for smoothness and refinement.Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionWhy the Straight Eight?Technical Problems with Straight Eight Engine DesignThe Straight Eight: A Kiss Of Death?The Birth of the Straight Eight AutomobileAn Overview of the ManufacturersAlfa RomeoAlvisAmilcarArrol-AsterAuburnBalboaBallotBentleyBeverley-BarnesBrennaborBrough SuperiorBugattiBuickBurneyChandlerChenard et WalckerChryslerCordDaimlerDe Dion BoutonDe SotoDelageDianaDiattoDodgeDuesenbergDupontElcarEssexFerrari (Auto Avio 815)FiatFNFrontenacGardnerGraf & StiftGraham-PaigeHamptonHartzHillmanHorchHudsonHupmobileIsotta FraschiniJensenJordanKenworthyKisselLa SalleLanchesterLeylandLocomobileMarendazMarmonMaseratiMathisMcFarlanMercedes BenzMillerMinervaMoonNashOldsmobileOpelPackardPanhard LevassorPeerlessPierce ArrowPontiacRailtonRallyRenaultReoRickenbackerRoamerRohrRolland PilainRolls-RoyceRuxtonSalmsonSkodaStearns-KnightStoewerStudebakerStutzSunbeamTriumphWeigelWindsorWolseleyZis & ZilStraight Eights in the Air and on the WaterStraight Eight AdvertisingIndex
£71.25
Crecy Publishing The Mister Softee Story
Book SynopsisThe concept of mobile ice cream factories, having been brought to Britain by the ice cream industry, but by body-builders, Smiths Delivery Vehicles of Gateshead, is one of the most intriguing stories in the British motor industry. This book charts the roller coaster history of the Mister Softee brand through successive owners.
£6.50
Key Publishing Ltd York Independents: Eastern Stage Bus Operators
Book SynopsisThis book, containing over 150 photographs, many in colour, tells the story of stage bus companies, including Everingham Brothers, Baileys, J. Broadbent, Milburn and Gorwood Brothers, who operated from the east of York. All of these companies had similarities and, like many rural bus services, they started by running a service to their nearest market town. This was often done to get a second income to supplement the operator's main living, which usually came from farming and agriculture. As time progressed, most of the companies grew their bus network and also offered excursions and private hires. However, changes to the way of life in the 1950s and 1960s, including the growth of television and car ownership, led to the demise of many true country bus operators, including all of those featured in this book. 150 illustrations
£13.49
Independently Published Coupé - Uma História
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£18.72
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Porsche RS
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£41.24
The Crowood Press Ltd Range Rover Specification Guide
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£23.75
Delius, Klasing & Co Curves: Germany: Band 13: Baden-Württemberg /
Book SynopsisWhy go to far-off places? CURVES went everywhere: Austria, Italy, France, Scotland, the USA, even Northern Germany... But what about Southern Germany? That's exactly where the next CURVES will take you. With lots of soulful driving and its right instinct for breathtaking views, for roads with a goosebump factor and for hospitable inns by the roadside, CURVES follows a route from Baden-Baden to Königssee. The first stage goes very closely past the headquarters of the best-known German sports car maker, but that's pure coincidence. On tour with Stefan Bogner: scenic roads in Southern Germany A road movie in a book: fantastic photos and breathtaking landscapes Travelling with friends: on-the-road adventures and stories Soulful driving: about the happiness of driving and the pursuit of racing lines Route suggestions, maps and recommendations for restaurants for delightful travelling. CURVES with Stefan Bogner on Southern Germany's most scenic roads For the new CURVES volume, photographer Stefan Bogner went in search of the top roads in Southern Germany and he found them: Fantastic views, endless curvy roads and gastronomic highlights make a very special guidebook. Buckle up! Text in English and German
£20.00
Lannoo Publishers Gas Stations: An Illustrated History
Book Synopsis‘The gas station’s attractive visual qualities, multiplied by its omnipresence in the roadside landscape of the mid-20th century have made it – certainly in America – a true cultural icon.’- Thomas Vanhaute This book takes the reader on a photographic journey through time, telling the story of the roadside beacons of the automobile age: the gas stations. Starting from the very early years of motoring at the dawn of the 20th century, when cars would fill up at a primitive manual gas pump, to the iconic and sometimes bizarre structures of the heyday of the gas station concept in the 1930s through the 1950s. A concluding section looks at the afterlife of the disused gas station and investigates its adaptive reuse and position as built heritage within the historic urban landscape. Carefully selected and unique historical photographs from archives across the world give insight into the architectural and spatial elements of gasoline distribution, but equally looks into the social aspect of the gas station, as a roadside oasis where people of all walks of life would meet, during a brief stop-over.Table of Contents1.Introduction 2. Historic background (essays) a. Birth of the automobile b. Early gasoline distribution c.Rise of the car culture (US, 1913 > Ford mass-production, Europe > 1920’s) d. Towards a new typology: the gas station e. Brand identity: the branded gas station vs independent retailer f. Evolution: the concept of the service station g.Heyday: 1930’s – 1960’s h. Decline: oil embargo and the self-service gas station 3.Form and function: Architectural evolution (short intro, photos + captions) 4.Conquest: expanding the territory (Western brands around the world) (short intro, photos + captions) 5. People (short intro, photos + captions) a. The gas station attendantb. The patrons/clientele c. The gas station as a social hub 6. Afterlife (short intro, photos + captions) a. Remaining built heritage, adaptive reuse, etc
£30.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Alfa Romeo Spider 19551986
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National Geographic Society National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and
Book SynopsisTrade Review“One of my favorite aspects of this book was seeing how many of the drives I have already done. On the ones that I’ve completed, the pictures brought back memories of the drive and I might even add to the list of some of the points of interest. It also gives me a great guide for future places that I want to visit.” –writereadlife.com “You get your money's worth with this and it would be perfect to throw into your bag as you set out on your road trip, you never know where it might take you." - Stranded in Chaos“This seems incredibly useful for planning longer road trips. The description of each route begins with a distance and time to drive, plus a recommended time of year and/or tips about how to best enjoy the drive.” –doingdeweydecimal.com “Chock full of fantastic photographs, informative maps, and useful tips – a perfect addition to your guidebook collection. Plus, a great companion to planner addicts getting ready to plan out their summer vacations.”—abookishwayoflife.blogspot.com“Having a printed guide with recommendations and information is invaluable as you head out into the more scenic parts of our beautiful country – aka: areas with no reception.” –literaryquicksand.com “I had fun flipping through the pages…so many drives catching my eye and sparking my travel-hungry imagination with possibilities. I’m looking forward to using this book for some traveling this summer.” –pagebypagebookbybook.blogspot.com“If you’ve ever wanted to know what is on the roads known to be scenic routes and to discover even more you did not know about, this book is great!” –notinjersey.com
£19.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd VW at War
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Alfa Romeo A Century of Innovation
Book SynopsisA celebration of the century-long history of one of the most famous and renowned carmakers, Alfa Romeo.
£23.79
MIT Press Fighting Traffic The Dawn of the Motor Age in
Book SynopsisThe fight for the future of the city street between pedestrians, street railways, and promoters of the automobile between 1915 and 1930.Before the advent of the automobile, users of city streets were diverse and included children at play and pedestrians at large. By 1930, most streets were primarily a motor thoroughfares where children did not belong and where pedestrians were condemned as “jaywalkers.” In Fighting Traffic, Peter Norton argues that to accommodate automobiles, the American city required not only a physical change but also a social one: before the city could be reconstructed for the sake of motorists, its streets had to be socially reconstructed as places where motorists belonged. It was not an evolution, he writes, but a bloody and sometimes violent revolution. Norton describes how street users struggled to define and redefine what streets were for. He examines developments in the crucial transitional years from the 1910s to the 1930s, uncov
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vintage Trailer Voyeur
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Stanford University Press Disaster in Dearborn
Book SynopsisFew cars in history have grabbed the public's fancy as much as the ill-fated Edsel, the Titanic of automobiles. The magnitude of the marketing disaster has made Edsel a household word. Remarkably, there has never before been a book that tells the whole storyhow the Edsel was planned, created, produced, and marketed.Trade Review"For those struggling to make sense of the product plan, the corporate culture, the automotive landscape, or how the modern Ford Motor Company came to be Disaster in Dearborn is a good place to start." -- Automotive Design and Production"Bonsall's book is sure to appeal to the dedicated car fancier and the armchair historian in all of us." -- Road and Track"Thomas E. Bonsall, a veteran author of automobile histories, revisits the scene of [the] wreck and supplies an interesting thesis . . . .Disaster in Dearborn . . . .is lavishly illustrated, with dozens of pictures of real Edsels and sketches of Edsels that might have been." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer"Bonsall has not only found new approaches to the subject, but sheds fresh light on the oft-rehashed reasons for the Edsel's death. The book is well written, flows nicely, and artfully mixes personalities and corporate policies. It adds a great deal to our understanding of one of the twentieth century's biggest corporate disasters." -- James A. Ward * University of Tennessee at Chattanooga *"Bonsall's success is in an attention to details of development of the car and the book's rich illustrations. . . . These provide the best context for the Edsel story and serve to remind us that our largest companies can at times become hopelessly out of step with their customers." -- Library Journal"Easy to read, and packed with many rare photos, Bonsall's book is a must-read for any automotive enthusiast." -- Artvoice"With a number of great black-and-white illustrations accompanying this interesting story, Bonsall has created a winning tribute to an unfortunate loser." -- Choice
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Chicago Review Press Ultimate Speed: The Fast Life and Extreme Cars of
Book SynopsisAn L.A. hot-rodder with a high school education, a family to support, and almost no money, Craig Breedlove set out in the late 1950s to do something big: harness the thrust of a jet in a car. With a growing obsession that would cost him his marriage, he started building in his dad’s garage. The car's name was Spirit of America. Through perseverance and endless hard work, Craig completed Spirit and broke the land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats, setting a new mark of 407 mph in 1963. He went on to be the first person to drive 500 and 600 mph, breaking the land speed record five times. In the early 1970s he turned to rockets and set an acceleration record at Bonneville that stands to this day. He built a jet car in the 1990s, Spirit of America–Sonic Arrow, to go head to head against Britain’s ThrustSSC to be the first to Mach 1. Craig’s subsequent crash at 675 mph remains the fastest in history. Even today, at the age of eighty, he is going strong with plans for yet another Spirit of America racer. The ultimate goal: 1,000 mph.Ultimate Speed is the authorized biography of Craig Breedlove, with a foreword by Craig himself. A candid revelation of one of motorsports' most interesting figures, the book is based primarily on countless hours of interviews with Craig and dozens of people connected to his life.Trade Review"Ultimate Speed tells the amazing story of how Craig Breedlove became a household name, setting land speed records in jet- and rocket-powered cars. While he and the records became famous, few have known what was required to hit 400 mph and more to gain entry into the record books. Breedlove was really an explorer, heading off into uncharted and dangerous territory, and this book reveals the exquisite and intimate details of his story." Steve Lehto, author of Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow and Chrysler's Turbine Car"Breaking the outright world land speed record is a huge task. It's not just about having the fastest-ever car, it's also about the people and the money to pay for it all, something that Sam Hawley has captured very well. This is a thrilling tale that illustrates the immense challenges faced by Craig Breedlove and his tremendous achievements in overcoming them." Andy Green, land speed record holder, 1997-present (763 mph)"Craig 'For my next trick, I'll set myself afire' Breedlove officially remains my coolest man on earth. Craig has always built beautiful cars and driven them at fantastic velocity, as the record books attest. To be chasing speed still at eighty is not just a measure of an extraordinary man, but confirmation of the courage and commitment that won him five land speed records." David Tremayne, author of The Science of Formula 1 Design and The Land Speed Record"Above all, though, the great appeal here comes from looking closely at an individual with the singular drive to do something no one else has ever done." Booklist
£24.26
David & Charles Land Rover Emergency Vehicles
Book SynopsisAn historic and nostalgic look at the role of the Land Rover in the emergency services over the last 70 years. Land Rover products have been used by the emergency services almost from the moment the first model left the factory in 1948. The agility and size of these vehicles made them an immediate hit with fire services, where they initially became popular as factory fire tenders. Police forces were also attracted by the cross-country ability and versatility of Land Rovers, especially outside Britain, and, when long-wheelbase models provided extra space, they also became favourites for ambulance conversions. Some emergency-service conversions required very little adaptation, and were carried out in the workshops of the end-users. Others - such as six-wheel Range Rover fire tenders - required major alterations from the factory-standard vehicle. Meanwhile, specialist companies developed dedicated ambulance and fire tender bodywork, creating a fascinating variety of body types. The vehicles featured in this book illustrate the versatility and adaptability of Land Rovers and their more modern SUV siblings. This book will interest Land Rover enthusiasts and emergency-vehicle enthusiasts alike, with evocative photographs that illustrate both historic vehicles and more recent vehicles in action.Trade ReviewIt's Land Rover's 70th anniversary this year, so it follows that there are some new publications. This one covers Solihull's links with the fire, ambulance and police services, and includes almost every possible permutation - from '48 Series One to contemporary Range Rover Sport. Despite the impressive picture count, it's not short on detail - and the info s of the quality expected from a marque specialist. It's also nice to see plenty of photos that have not previously appeared. - Classic & Sports Car. It contains a goldmine of rare Land Rover images and it's authored by James Taylor, who is perhaps the pre-eminent historian of the marque. The format is simple: a chronological picture gallery, with extended captions, of the numerous conversions carried out on Land Rovers through the decades, tight up to the L322 Range Rover and Discovery 4. It's the period images of Series vehicles that captivate. Naturally, fire, police and ambulance vehicles dominate, but there's a huge variety of more specialist applications pictured here too. - Octane. In his latest book, Land Rover historian, James Taylor, offers a nostalgic look at the role of the Land Rover in the emergency services over the last 70 years. Land Rover products have been used by the emergency derives almost from the moment the first model left the factory in 1948. The vehicles featured in this book illustrate the versatility and adaptability of Land Rovers and their more modern SUV siblings. This book will interest Land Rover enthusiasts and emergency-vehicles enthusiasts alike, with evocative photographs that illustrate both historic vehicles and more recent vehicles in action. – Driversinsight.com. A nostalgic look back at the role of LandRover in the various emergency services and the numerous conversions and adaptations they adopted to make the vehicle most fit their purposes. Major examples from the firs, police and ambulance services are featured in detail – this really is an authoritative study and a fantastic guide to anyone considering an ex-emergency services restoration. It's a lovely coffee table edition, beautifully illustrated with lots of fantastic photos. – Classic Land Rover.Table of Contents1. Series II & IIA Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles, including Forward Controls and conversions 2. Series I Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles 3. Series III Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles, including Stage 1 V8 types 4. One Ten family Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles (One Ten, Ninety and One Two Seven) 5. Defender family Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles (Defender 90, 110 and 130) 6. Range Rover Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles (all generations of full-size Range Rover) 7. Discovery Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles (all generations of Discovery) 8. Freelander Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles (both generations) 9. "Modern" Fire, Police and Ambulance vehicles (mainly Range Rover Sport; there are far fewer of these)
£24.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd German Trucks Cars in WWII VolIII Schiffer
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Random House USA Inc Traffic
Book SynopsisA New York Times Notable BookOne of the Best Books of the YearThe Washington Post • The Cleveland Plain-Dealer • Rocky Mountain NewsIn this brilliant, lively, and eye-opening investigation, Tom Vanderbilt examines the perceptual limits and cognitive underpinnings that make us worse drivers than we think we are. He demonstrates why plans to protect pedestrians from cars often lead to more accidents. He uncovers who is more likely to honk at whom, and why. He explains why traffic jams form, outlines the unintended consequences of our quest for safety, and even identifies the most common mistake drivers make in parking lots. Traffic is about more than driving: it's about human nature. It will change the way we see ourselves and the world around us, and it may even make us better drivers.
£15.30
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mercedes Benz 300 19511962 Schiffer Automotive
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd German Trucks Cars in WWII VolV Krupp at War v 5
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Push Projects Ltd Made in England The Artisans Behind the Handbuilt
Book SynopsisA book by frame builders, about frame builders, takes a unique look at the world of bespoke frame building by showcasing the artisans in England who craft these bicycle frames. The authors, travelled around the country, to interview the people who are leading this industry. Each artisan shares their methods, their passion, their skills and quirks.
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David & Charles The Last Shelby Cobra: My Times with Carroll
Book SynopsisNow in Paperback! Carroll 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.’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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Red Lightning Books The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest
Book SynopsisKnown as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500 humbly began in 1911. Labeled as the first speedway, this two-and-a-half-mile oval is now home to many of today's top races, including the Brickyard 400, the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the SportsCar Vintage Racing Association, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and its most famous race, the Indianapolis 500. In The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, speedway tour guide and racing aficionado James Craig Reinhardt shares what makes the legendary racetrack special. He reveals the speedway's unbelievable history, fast-flying action, notorious moments, and its secrets, including facts about the beginning of the brickyard, why the drivers kiss the finish line, how milk became the drink of choice, and much more. The perfect gift for the veteran or rookie, The Indianapolis 500 is a must-have for all race fans. Trade Review"People love traditions, and first as a race fan, and second as an Indy 500 racer, while reading this book I learned so much about the background and history of the Indianapolis 500 that it made me even more proud to say I've raced in the Indianapolis 500 seven times and was 1992 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. It's a 'must read' if you love the Indianapolis 500."—Lyn St. James, racecar driver"This book is an amazing work about the 500 and all that surrounds this Super Bowl of Motorsports. Full of fact and the Real Deal."—Bill Simpson, American racecar driver and owner of Simpson Performance ProductsTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart 1: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway1. The Brickyard2. The Yard of Bricks3. The Wing and Wheel4. Yellow Shirts5. The Pagoda6. The Scoring Pylon7. Food8. Gasoline Alley9. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum10. Fore!11. Donald Davidson12. Tom CarnegiePart 2: The Month of May13. "Mr. First in Line"14. 11 Rows of 315. Qualifications16. Carb Day17. Concerts18. Last Row Party19. Public Drivers' Meeting20. Legends' Day21. 500 Festival22. Coke Lot23. Snake Pit24. Armed Forces Day25. Radio and "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing26. Gordon PiperPart 3: Race Day27. Percussion Grenades28. Spectacle of Bands29. 500 Festival Princesses30. Purdue University All-American Marching Band31. Celebrity Guests32. "On the Banks of the Wabash"33. "America the Beautiful" and God Bless America"34. National Anthem35. Flyover36. Invocation37. Remarks38. "Taps"39. "Back Home Again in Indiana"40. Balloon Spectacle41. The Command42. Pace Car43. Pace Lap44. Honorary Starter45. Green! Green! Green!46. Winners Drink Milk47. Kissing the Bricks48. The Borg-Warner Trophy49. The Borg-Warner Victory Lane Wreath50. Quilt LadyPart 4: Epilogue51. Victory Banquet52. Herff-Jones Champion of Champions RingPart 5: A Lifetime of MemoriesAppendixIndianapolis 500 Mile Race ChampionsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race RecordsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race Qualifying RecordsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race Broken Speed Barriers (Qualifications)Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Pace Cars and DriversWhen The Indianapolis Motor Speedway OpenedCentennial EraThe FansBibliographyIndex
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CarTech Inc Camaro Concept Cars: Developing Chevrolet's Pony
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£27.20
LEGARE STREET PR Ten Years Of Motors And Motor Racing
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£28.45
David & Charles Mazda MX-5 Miata: Mk3, 3.5 & 3.75 Models,
Book SynopsisOn launch the Mazda MX-5 Mk3 was a radical departure from the previous models that had built the reputation of the MX-5 as the best selling small sports car. Now the Mk3 is being appreciated as the outstanding vehicle it has always been, it is rapidly becoming the 'enthusiasts choice' bought by all ages and for all purposes. This book will guide you through the selection, purchase and ownership of one of these excellent sports cars, your guide Oliver Wild has owned well over 50 MX-5s personally and runs a business restoring these charismatic roadsters. Focusing on the key points to inspect on the Mk3, this guide should help you avoid the common pitfalls and to choose a good example, with additional information about models. The right car is out there, use this book to find it.
£13.49
David & Charles Pub2Pub
Book SynopsisThere's popping out for a quick pint, and then there's this - a gloriously preposterous 27,000 mile journey across 25 countries to grab a beer in pubs (bars) at opposite ends of the world. We're talking an epic adventure, from an abandoned Soviet mine 700 miles from the North Pole, to a remote pub at South America's southernmost tip. A journey undertaken in a TVR sports car, a car that many might consider untrustworthy just to drive to the shops. The journey packed a lot into its eight months. From braving the sheer drops of Bolivia's Death Road, to drag racing the locals in Texas. From roaring across flooded salt flats, to sailing the straits of Magellan. From the highs of the planet's best driving roads, to the lows of life in No-Man's-Land, trapped between borders by red tape and bureaucracy. And from looking out for Polar Bears in the High Arctic, to dodging penguins in Tierra del Fuego. The story of the Pub2Pub Expedition is an inspirational account of where your dreams can take you if only you believe in them. Chronicling the epic journey made by Ben Coombs in his TVR Chimaera, this book is both an exciting adventure and a fascinating snapshot of the life and culture of the countries that he drove through.Trade Reviewa rare 21st Century addition to the great motoring adventures of old. - Octane (UK). Very fun and TVR in spirit. - Classic Cars. Combining a 25-country road trip, two pubs and an unreliable British sports car was always going to be a recipe for an interesting read. This book charts Coomb's journey from the world's northernmost to southernmost outs in a TVR Chimaera. It's exciting, funny and in places very deep. An inspirational read. - Auto Express. In many ways the car plays second fiddle to the fascinating snapshot of the life and culture of the countries that Coombs drove through, but it has to rate as one of the world's most epic road trip adventures. - Classics Monthly. It is a tale of how you really can make your dream come true, whatever the odds. - www.silhouet.com. Pub2Pub is an interesting and absorbing read, even non-motoring enthusiast should enjoy following Coombs and his crazy adventure. - New Zealand Classic Car. The book will give you plenty of off-beat ideas of what to visit should you ever head to some of the places visited. - www.silhouet.com. Live the dream with Ben and his team with this fascinating read, with his carefully scripted descriptive text enhanced by a selection of superb photographs. – Fleet Car Magazine. Recommended. The book is highly engaging and I learned much from Ben Commbs' various adventures and unique encounters. – The View Through The Windshield.
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HarperCollins Publishers iSPY On the Motorway
Book SynopsisThe perfect activity book for long UK car journeys!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 motorway sights to find. From vehicles to service stations, road signs to bridges they'll learn all about motorway travel along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more travel fun check out i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730).
£5.62
The History Press Ltd 100 Cars Britain Can Be Proud of
Book SynopsisFrom Ace to Zodiac - via the world-beating Land Rover, the thrilling Morgan Aeromax, the eternally young Mini Cooper and the unique London taxi - this is a celebration of the best British cars, old and new, in all their glorious diversity. Don''t you believe it when people say there''s no such thing as a ''British'' car any more. As a nation, the calamity of British Leyland and MG Rover lingers in our collective conscience, but car factories in Britain today build some of the world''s most advanced and desirable cars. Some of them have Japanese names, for sure, but then Ford was always more hamburger than roast beef, wasn''t it? Britain''s engineers, designers and entrepreneurs have for decades been the creators of motor cars with unique style and charm, from the Bentley 3-litre and Morris Minor Traveller of ''then'' to the Aston Martin Vantage and Lotus Evora of ''now''. Inside, you''ll find out about the country''s 100 most significant models, boasting style, speed, ingenuity and The Right Stuff. They''ll make you glad they''re British!
£12.34
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Alfa Romeo
Book SynopsisA complete history of 110 years of Alfa Romeo, the cars, the people, the racing, and the heritage
£30.74
Amberley Publishing Steam Rollers in Preservation
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished images celebrating preserved steam rollers from different makers that can be seen in Britain.
£14.39
Haynes Publishing Group Ferrari Engines Enthusiasts' Manual: 15 Iconic
Book SynopsisThis lavishly produced book provides unique photographic insight into the design and engineering of 15 landmark Ferrari road-car engines, documenting the `inside view’ of the engines – each one a mechanical work of art. Photographer and journalist Francesco Reggiani has been granted a `back-stage pass’ at various engineering specialists working on the restoration and servicing of Cavallino Rampante engines, taking photographs to document the restoration of some of the most beautiful Ferraris built by the Maranello factory. During these assignments, he became fascinated by the aesthetic appeal and engineering of the engines – the pulsating hearts of the cars which they power – as he photographed them both dismantled and assembled. Beginning with the first-generation Ferrari V12 engine fitted to the 195 Inter in 1949, and progressing through V6s, normally aspirated and turbocharged V8s and flat-12s to the latest 6.3-litre V12 fitted to the four-wheel-drive FF, the engines are documented in detail, with photographs of the components, assembled engines, and the cars in which they are fitted. A history and technical overview is provided for each engine and car featured, along with engine specifications, taking the reader on a journey through the history of Ferrari’s engineering progress and technical innovation. Essential reading for car enthusiasts, particularly fans of the Ferrari marque, those interested in engineering, and anybody who appreciates the mechanical artistry of Ferrari’s superbly engineered engines
£28.00
David & Charles Max Hoffman: Million Dollar Middleman
Book SynopsisThis fascinating story charts the career of Max Hoffman, the US car dealer who represented Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Fiat, Lancia, BMW, and many other European car brands during the decades following WWII. He pushed for distinguished now-classics like the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing, Porsche Speedster, BMW 507, and Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. Hoffman built a reputation as an effective middleman, but as the car companies he represented became more successful under his watch, the less they needed their go-between. When it was inevitably time to say goodbye to Maxie, he showed his teeth with everything from lawsuits against his suppliers, to threatening executives with a mob hit. However, Hoffman also had a very good reason to be defensive. He understood the American market, and he pushed manufacturers specifically for cars that would strike a chord and make everybody involved richer. Sometimes the hero, sometimes the villain, but more often than not, Max Hoffman was the unseen puppet master behind some of today’s best classics.Table of Contents1. Early life, start in cars, and WWII 2. An expensive address (this describes his first showroom in Manhattan and the marques he sold, including Aston Martin, Dalahaye, and Jowett. 3.Jaguar. 4.Volkswagen 5. Mercedes 6. Porsche 7. The Italians (Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo) 8. BMW 9. Frank Lloyd Wright and other architecture 10. How significant Hoffman’s cars are today and a lasting legacy
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Herridge & Sons Ltd The Complete Catalogue of British Tanks
Book SynopsisAs the nation that conceived the first tank more than a hundred years ago, Britain has a long and fascinating series of tank designs to its credit. Despite a period of apathy from the relevant authorities about the value of tanks, which led to its grateful reliance on American-made models during the Second World War, Britain bounced back to become an important innovator once again - notably with the development of the still-secret Chobham armour for the 1980s. In addition to the outstanding successes of British tank design, there were many unsuccessful designs along the way. The sheer quantity of proposals, prototypes and production models is bewildering to all but the non-specialist, and yet fascinating to those who persevere in their search for information. The Complete Catalogue of British Tanks therefore aims to make the essential information available in readily digestible form, as well as to suggest further sources of information for those who wish to take their interest a stage further. Completed with useful Appendices about the variety of engines used in British tanks, and about the multiple main weapons that have been employed, this book will be a rapid-reference standby for anyone with an interest in the story of these armoured fighting vehicles.
£36.00
Cambridge University Press Crisis Resilience and Survival
Book SynopsisCrisis, Resilience and Survival charts the evolution of the global automotive industry, revealing the pressures and challenges facing firms in this huge but turbulent realm of business. Long-term overcapacity and swings of the economic cycle mean that many car companies are in financially perilous positions. Yet failures of auto companies are rare, and many have bounced back from the brink. Using the concept of the ''survival envelope'', Holweg and Oliver argue that the ability to design, develop, manufacture and distribute vehicles competitively is not the only factor in ensuring success. Using detailed analyses of two failures (Rover and Saab) and two near-misses (Chrysler and Nissan) they explore how scale, market reach and supportive stakeholder relations can make the difference between success and failure in this global industry. This book will appeal to anyone working in, or studying the auto industry, as well as those interested in corporate success and failure.Trade Review'This book is essential reading for followers of the industry, including journalists and investment analysts. Using their decades of deep experience in analysing the business, the authors take an unusually sophisticated approach to their topic. They have crafted a book which avoids the usual temptation to oversimplify the complexities of an industry that is huge in scale, truly global and still growing, and offer powerful new insights to explain and even predict corporate resilience in the sector. A compelling yet very approachable book.' Richard Parry-Jones CBE, former Chief Technology Officer, Ford Motor Company, and Chair, UK Automotive Council, 2009–2015'The automotive industry is undergoing the most impactful changes of the past hundred years; hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles provide alternatives to the internal combustion engine, autonomous driving features are commercially available, and connected cars will communicate with one another. This book provides a framework for understanding the dynamics of the automotive industry and what factors cause companies to succeed or fail. It is factual and comprehensive; a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the future dynamics of this complex industry.' Daniel Roos, Japan Steel Industry Professor of Engineering Systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Founding Director, International Motor Vehicle Program'Too often students of the auto industry resort to anecdote and subjective opinion in attempting to explain why some car firms succeed and others fail. Holweg and Oliver break this pattern by devising an integrated model of firm survival and failure which is comprehensive, logical, and - most importantly - objective. Readers can leverage this framework as they make their own predictions as to which OEMs will sink or swim in the coming years.' Glenn Mercer, independent auto industry analyst, and former Partner, McKinsey and Company's Automotive Practice'This insightful book provides double value - first by providing a primer on the structural conditions and firm capabilities necessary for survival in the global auto industry, and second by examining case studies of both failure and resilience against that backdrop. Holweg and Oliver's 'survival envelope' framework and 'resilience index' benchmark provide predictive power for assessing the future crises that will surely afflict this 'industry of industries'. For as the authors cogently state, the core question revealed by their analysis is not 'why are there so many crises at auto firms' but rather 'given the conditions under which they operate, why don't more auto firms fail?'' John Paul MacDuffie, Director, Program on Vehicle and Mobility Innovation (PVMI), Mack Institute for Innovation Management, Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments; 1. Why a book on corporate resilience?; 2. The evolution of a global industry; 3. Competing in a global industry; 4. Concepts: stakeholders, operations and context; 5. Rover: inside a failing car company; 6. The failure of Saab automobile; 7. Near misses: Nissan and Chrysler; 8. The future shape of the industry; Appendix; Endnotes; Bibliography; Secondary data sources; Index.
£33.24
Amberley Publishing Cornish Road Transport Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Cornish Road Transport has changed and developed over the last century.
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