Road and motor vehicles: general interest Books
Bellwether Media Self-Driving Cars
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£12.34
David & Charles MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION
Book SynopsisResearched and written with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (or 'Lan Evo') in its key role as a works rally car. Making its debut in 1993, it won the WRC title for its manufacturer in 1998, but also propelled Tommi Makinen to a string of victories in the driver's championship on numerous occasions. This book, continuing Veloce's highly-successful Rally Giants series, features all of the WRC events entered by the Lancer as a works machine, including detailed results (even down to registration numbers), and a fine selection of contemporary photography to bring the era back to life. An essential title for Mitsubishi and rallying enthusiasts alike.Table of ContentsPreface. Mitsubishi's WRC background. The fourth generation Lancer. The 1993 rally season. The 1994 rally season. The 1995 rally season. The 1996 rally season. The 1997 rally season. The 1998 rally season. The 1999 rally season. The 2000 rally season. The 2001 rally season. The 2002 rally season. The 2003 rally season. The 2004 rally season. The 2005 rally season. A 'Lan Evo' swansong. Index.
£16.99
David & Charles Lotus Cars 1952 to 2024
£16.19
The Crowood Press Ltd Aston Martin: Model by Model
Book SynopsisAston Martin - Model by Model traces the turbulent history of Aston Martin and Lagonda through the cars these two famous British marques have produced. Fast, beautiful and superbly well made, they became some of the most famous machines in motoring history. More than one hundred individual entries detailing every significant Aston Martin and Lagonda model is described here, together with many rare and exciting machines built as racing cars, prototypes or one-offs for wealthy clients. As an independent manufacturer, Aston Martin continues today to develop interesting new models, and has returned to sports car racing with considerable success.
£31.50
Peko Publishing Ww2 Vehicles: Through the Lens Volume 3
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£22.09
Peko Publishing Panzer-Rgt./Abt.18 on the Battlefield
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£22.09
Avalon Publishing Moon Tennessee With the Smoky Mountains
£18.90
Workman Publishing Kinfolk Journeys
Book SynopsisAn unforgettable journey to breathtaking destinations around the world, this book is full of sustainable ways to slow down and see the world anew. Celebrate off-the-beaten path travel with Kinfolk Journeys. Whether via road, rail, sea, or trail, each trip will take you on an adventure where the point is not to get somewhere fast and check a lot of boxes but to take it all in—absorbing history, exploring unusual detours, and surrendering to stunning scenery along the way. Featuring eighteen one-of-a-kind travel stories from six continents, from a sailing voyage through turbulent waters in Antarctica to a goat-herding adventure in Spain, Kinfolk Journeys includes vibrant photography, practical guidance, and thoughtful reflections on sustainable transportation. Kinfolk Journeys will inspire your next adventure with conscientious routes through some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes.
£30.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Range Rover First Generation: The Complete Story
Book SynopsisThe Range Rover's designers intended it to be a more comfortable and road-friendly passenger-carrying Land Rover, but customers quickly saw something much more in it. During the 1970s, while its immense practicality and capability were appreciated and acknowledged, a Range Rover became a sought-after and prestigious possession. It went on to change the face of Land Rover for ever. Range Rover First Generation - The Complete Story delves into the real story of the Range Rover, examining what lay behind the multiple changes in its twenty-six years of production. The book covers the full development story; custom and utility conversions; Range Rovers for the US market; full technical specifications and Range Rovers assembled overseas. If ever a car deserved the over-used epithet 'iconic', the first-generation Range Rover is it.
£28.45
Haynes Manuals Inc Duramax Diesel Engine (2001-2019)
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£28.80
The History Press Ltd The VW Camper Story
Book SynopsisWhat Europe needed after the Second World War was an ultra-reliable workhorse to get small businesses on the move again. And, with a little nudge from the Dutch, that's what Volkswagen provided in 1950 with its Transporter van. It was no fireball, but rock-solid quality meant it always delivered the goods.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Motorhome Story
Book SynopsisPhotographic history tells the story of the motorhome in Britain
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Inside Formula 1
Book SynopsisMore than 300 rare full-color and black-and-white behind-the-scenes images from father-and-son photographers who were granted unprecedented access to Formula 1 races, drivers, and cars.
£40.00
Herridge & Sons Ltd Ferguson T20 in Detail
Book SynopsisHarry Ferguson was a remarkable inventor and a man of vision. Aside from his innovations in mechanized agriculture he designed a four-wheel drive system for road cars and created inspired design solutions to a wealth of engineering problems. Yet he is best remembered for the small, unobtrusive gray tractor that bears his name. Launched in the late 1940s, it rendered its competitors obsolete and provided farmers with a tool that could meet almost all their requirements. The book starts with Harry Fergusons early work on tractors and his development of the system, and his collaboration with Ford in the USA on the development of the Ford 9N tractor. Then comes an in-depth study of the TE20. Later chapters cover the TVO- and diesel-powered versions, American- and French-built Fergusons, industrial models, special-purpose variants, and conversions including four-wheel-drive and high-clearance models. There is an extensive study of the extraordinary range of implements available, with inform
£40.00
Amberley Publishing The Story of the Campervan
Book SynopsisThe story of the campervan from the 1950s to the present day. With a wide selection of illustrations.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Firefighting Vehicles in Preservation
Book SynopsisMalcolm Batten explores a photographic history of fire-fighting vehicles through preserved examples.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd A Visual History of Motorhomes
Book SynopsisFollowing on from Andrew's A Visual History of Caravans, this new title takes a look at the motorhome's heritage, spanning over 100 years. The motorhome is a popular leisure vehicle with an ever-growing demand in the UK as well as abroad. From the early designs often built by one-man bands, this book shows how the motorhome was to evolve in the 1920s but was to be outsold by the popularity of the touring caravan. Images from all decades are mainly from the author's own vast archives, while some have been loaned and supplied from motorhome industry personnel. These pictures demonstrate how the motorhome developed with the advent of smaller chassis cabs from the 1950s major manufacturers such as Bedford, Austin, Morris and Ford. Covering UK-brand motorhomes as well imported models, the book shows how different UK tastes were to the imported makes. Although not an A-Z of motorhomes book, the author has chosen images that represent as many manufacturers as possible. Andrew includes some
£21.25
Amberley Publishing AEC Lorries
AEC Lorries explores the story of lorry use in the last fifty years, showing the diverse use of the vehicles and their configurations for many different types of work, with a focus on one of the great British manufacturers – AEC. AEC lorries have always been held in high esteem at home and abroad because of their powerful engines, and relative simplicity. They were to be found in many large and small fleets, capable of any type of work. A large proportion of AEC production was exported, particularly to British Commonwealth countries, where they endured hostile climates, severe overloading, and abuse on poor roads; nevertheless, they remained as good working equipment. It has been said by many in the transport sector that, if AEC engines had been developed, rather than other types within the British Leyland range, AEC vehicles would have become a range of lorries and buses that were second to none. Lorries are now the lifeblood of the nation and, without them, our lives would be much less rich. Railways have always been of great interest, but road transport, in its many forms and diverse liveries, has become an object of enthusiastic interest. This book looks to explore one of the most iconic and recognisable brands of British roads, using 180 rare and unpublished images.
£14.39
Cartech 1 of 1 Muscle Cars: Stories of Detroit's Rarest
Book SynopsisLearn about the rarest muscle cars ever produced with this new book. In the world of muscle cars, many were produced and sold in large enough quantities that they would be considered special but not particularly rare at the time of production. The Boss 429 and Plymouth Superbird were produced for racing homologation reasons, and since they were very expensive to produce, the manufacturers ensured that they would be rare. However, there is rare, and then there is rare. Prototypes and special factory builds, factory production cars, and super car tuners and builders are all covered in this new book by muscle-car historian Wes Eisenschenk. Some are single examples, some are very close to being the last remaining example, and all are extremely rare. Some have no surviving example known to exist. Featured cars include a Boss 429 Cougar, a 1971 Pontiac Ventura II Sprint 455, a 1965 Chevelle 300 COPO car with the L78 option, and a 1970 FK5 Deep Burnt Orange Metallic Superbird. Dealer promotional specials include a 1968 AMC AMX Von Piranha, a 1970 Dick Harrell LS6 454 Camaro, and a 1973 Nickey Chevrolet 427 Nova. These are cars that you will read about but likely never see. For a fun ride through muscle-car history and great stories of the rarest muscle cars ever produced, add this book to your automotive library today.
£22.95
Fonthill Media LLc Viewing Norfolk Southern Railway
Book SynopsisViewing Norfolk Southern Railway covers the history of this railroad, beginning with the South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company, which in 1830 operated the first regularly scheduled passenger train in the United States. Among the many railroads that became part of Norfolk Southern was the Pennsylvania Railroad, whose completion of the Horseshoe Curve in 1854 was an outstanding engineering achievement that transformed land transportation across Pennsylvania, contributing to the growth of the railroad. By 1882, it became the largest railroad in the world. Norfolk Southern's special painted locomotives, representing many of the railroads that became part of its heritage, are included in this book.Table of Contents1 Predecessor Railroads 11; 2 Multicolored Norfolk Southern Railway 35; 3 Run Through Power on Norfolk Southern Railway 53; 4 Horseshoe Curve and Altoona 61; 5 NS in Gallitzin, Cresson, Lilly, and Cassandra, Pennsylvania 71; 6 Harris Tower Railroad Museum 83; 7 Norfolk Southern Sunbury Line 87; 8 Enola Yard and Harrisburg Yard 93; 9 Annville, Pennsylvania, Station 95; 10 Macungie Rail Fan Pavilion 97; 11 Wernersville Train Station and Adjacent Area 99; 12 Valley Forge Station 103; 13 East Penn Railroad 105; 14 R. J. Corman Railroad/Pennsylvania Lines 109; 15 New York Susquehanna Western Railway 111; 16 Juniata Valley Railroad 113; 17 Buffalo Southern Railroad 115; 18 Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad 117; 19 Westfield, New York’s Amazing Rail Site 123.
£23.38
Haynes Publishing Group Fiat Punto Petrol: 99-07
Book SynopsisHatchback with 1.2 litre (1242cc) petrol engine, inc. Speedgear'/CVT automatic transmission models. Petrol: 1.2 litre (1242cc). Exclusions:Does NOT cover 1.4 litre (1368cc) or 1.8 litre (1747cc). Does NOT cover diesel models or Grande Punto. Supersedes 4066 and 4746.
£24.70
David & Charles The Lea-Francis Story
Book SynopsisFounded in 1895 under the aegis of R.H. Lea, the company originally built cycles and motorcycles but, by the 1920s, was established as a manufacturer of high quality sporting cars. From the 1930s to the 1960s, Lea-Francis specialized in medium-sized cars built with care and the best quality components. Successful in motorsports, "Leaf" was an innovative company, but a lack of regard for good business principles led to fluctuating fortunes throughout the company's long life. This text tells the story of the firm.Trade ReviewBarrie Price's comprehensive account of Lea-Francis ultimately presents a very accurate and realistic portrait of a car manufacturer that traded more on its racing prowess than its manufacturing competence. This is a fascinating insight into a famous marque with exceptional depth and a human touch.- Classic Car Weekly
£23.38
Mortons Media Group Midland Red: 1959
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£6.00
Die Gestalten Verlag The Current: New Wheels for the Post-Petrol Age
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£28.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Roots and Wings: Peter Schreyer: Designer,
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£36.00
PeKo Publishing Kft. SU-76 on the Battlefield
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£22.09
David & Charles Range Rover - First Generation models 1970 to
Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of Range Rover ownership and experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Range Rover at the right price! Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Range Rover community, to whether a Range Rover will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Range Rover of your dreams.Trade ReviewVeloce's pocket guides are essential reading when buying a classic and James Taylor's latest, covering first-generation Range Rovers, is no exception. From structure to mechanicals, there's advice to help you buy the best - there's even detail on decoding chassis numbers. - Classic & Sports Car. Author Taylor has owned four Range Rovers, so has real-world experience if what to look out for. As always, the meat of the book is the Serious Evaluation chapter. Using his knowledge of these models, Taylor focuses on aspects that might otherwise be overlooked. Armed with this [guide], a potential Range Rover owner could negotiate with confidence. – New Zealand Classic Car.Table of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents Is a 1st generation Range Rover right for you? Cost considerations Living with a Range Rover Relative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems Lack of use problems The Range Rover community Vital statistics Index
£11.69
Delius, Klasing & Co Porsche Drive - Pass Portrait - Gotthard: Schweiz
Book SynopsisAfter his last book Escapes, Stefan Bogner returns to the Alps again with this beautifully illustrated book. This time he not only photographed particular routes, but he looked for the ideal tour through the Alps: 3 countries, 14 passes - the perfect little escape for 4 days. Different from Bogner's photographs in Escapes or Curves where Bogner presents dreamlike empty streets, Porsche Drive focuses on the journey in Porsche models like Porsche 906, Porsche 911, Porsche 918 and more. Stefan Bogner also drives his own Porsche 911 1970 ST. Jan Karl Baedeker's sweeping lyrics make the track even more tangible - almost as if you were at the wheel of your own Porsche. In addition to Bogner's amazing photographs, Porsche Drive offers information on each route and height profile, allowing the reader to follow itinerary. Text in English and German.
£28.00
The History Press Ltd WORST CARS EVER SOLD BY CHAPMAN GILES AUTHOR
Book SynopsisThe worst cars ever sold
£12.34
Design Studio Press Fryewerk 2.0: Concept Vehicle Illustrations by
Book Synopsis?Where can your imagination take you?? renowned artist and vehicle designer John A. Frye answers in wondrous illustrations traversing varied terrain and time periods. Awe-inspiring vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft speed and soar off the pages, inspiring and challenging artists to write their own rulebooks when designing and envisioning transportation design like never before.Break away from the familiar motorized vehicles of the modern world by going well beyond what is expected and maximize visual motifs of sleekness and volume in ?Chapter 1: Cars.? His spaceships and hovercraft in ?Chapter 2: Ships and Flying Craft,? pull cues and details from real world airplanes and cars, and then playfully merge them with motifs of fanciful sci-fi mobility. With ?Chapter 3: Autonomous Racing,? explore what happens when the driver is taken out of the equation in racecars?new forms emerge when the safety, space, and the visibility of a human occupant is no longer a factor. For fans of the largest vehicles on the road, ?Chapter 4: Trucks and Big Rigs,? take the most everyday utilitarian vehicles and give them added edge, design, and style. Finally, with ?Chapter 5: Other Extraordinary Vehicles,? the artist really flexes his creative muscles with unexpected and futuristic takes and sizes of robots, watercraft, and more.Frye?s enthusiasm and artistry comes through on every page, manifested in his sophisticated and often vibrant illustrations and especially his thoughtful reflections on different creative approaches developed over years of experience as a professional and as a teacher. ?Unique ideas and thinking come from removing the burden of deeply logical thinking?shrugging off the shackles of critical realism,? he writes. ?Let your creativity loose on a regular basis and think like a kid with the horsepower of professional artistic skill.?Let fryewerk 2.0, Concept Vehicle Illustrations help you train yourself to more easily tap into that intense creative fuel source?uninhibited childlike curiosity?for more productive, passionate real-world project work and ongoing personal fulfillment.
£21.24
Bloomsbury USA German Tanks in Barbarossa 1941
Book SynopsisA detailed, illustrated study of Germany''s Panzer forces that invaded the Soviet Union, explaining how and why they performed as they did.Operation Barbarossa, Nazi Germany''s huge and fateful invasion of the Soviet Union, was the culmination of nearly two years of European conquests. By the time of Barbarossa, Germany''s Panzer forces had honed their Blitzkrieg methods of fast-moving warfare, but fighting across the wide expanses of eastern Europe would present them with their greatest challenge yet. While the Germans overran the Red Army at the start of the campaign, Barbarossa would end in failure.Written by one of the world''s experts on armoured warfare, and presenting newly uncovered data on the forces involved, this book explains the doctrine, organization, and technical capabilities of the Panzer forces, with a short overview on the armour of other Axis forces including Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and Italy. The speed and shock value of the Panzer divisions was essential for the Wehrmacht to prevail over the Red Army in a brief campaign of annihilation. Packed with archive photos and superb original tank illustrations, this book explains how problems with the Panzers were a significant reason for the eventual failure of Barbarossa.
£11.69
David & Charles How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road &
Book SynopsisHow to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track includes everything you could want to know about increasing the performance and reliability of the Rover V8 engine which has been in production since 1967. Derived from a Buick design, the engine first appeared in the Rover P5B of 1967, but continued in use through subsequent Rover models: P6 and SD1. Not only a favorite of kit car builders, the Rover V8 also appeared in Morgans, TVRs, Land Rovers, Range Rovers, MGB V8 and the Leyland P76 in Australia. Coverage includes: - Limitations of standard components - Short block preparation/clearances - Solving the oiling and main cap problems of pre-1994 cylinder blocks - Full details of cylinder head modification - Ooptimizing ignition settings - Exhaust system requirements -Holley, Weber & SU carburettor/inlet manifold options - Camshaft & valve train requirements - Modifications for racing - Modifications for road use
£28.00
Haynes Publishing Group Build Your Own Motorcaravan 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘an excellent and comprehensive manual’ Camping and Caravanning Table of ContentsWritten in a friendly and accessible style with technical details explained. Informative self-build approach focusing on the requirements of the individual. The implications of the latest European standards and regulations. Vehicle load limits, weight distribution and suspension upgrades. Extensive body detailing, including the installation of windows and ventilators. Layouts, furniture construction and storage. Up-to-date guidance on special systems: water, gas, electricity, heating and refrigeration systems, checked by experts. Step-by-step photographic report showing a panel van conversion from start to finish. Choosing and fitting appliances. Comprehensive list of specialist component suppliers. Appendices include important legislation, regulations, norms and standards.
£21.25
Fox Chapel Publishers International Know Your Tractors
Book SynopsisChris has tried to show the tractors carrying out a wide range of tasks. His concise text explains what is going on in the pictures. He includes some basic technical specifications such as power outputs so that the reader can roughly compare different tractors and have an idea of the size and capability of each. The 41 tractors chosen come from 25 marques. Many of the tractor manufacturers have parent companies, some of which own a number of tractor makers. Chris gives these details as well as the country of assembly and/or manufacture. Tractor enthusiasts will enjoy this book, but it is particularly designed to be an introduction for visitors to rural shows, farm parks and country bookshops.Table of Contents1. Case IH MXU130X 2. Case IH MX285 3. Case IH STX450 Quadtrac 4. Caterpillar Challenger 55 5. Challenger MT765B 6. Challenger MT855B 7. Claas Ares 697ATZ 8. Claas Challenger 95 E 9. David Brown 1490 10. Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 6.00 S 11. Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 165 MK3 12. Fendt Favorit 512 C 13. Fendt 716 Vario TMS 14. Fiat 880-5 DT 15. Ford 8210 Generation III 16. Hurlimann Master H-6165 17. International 1255XL 18. JCB Fastrac 2155 19. JCB Fastrac 3190 Plus 20. John Deere 6820 21. John Deere 8530 22. John Deere 9620 23. Lamborghini 1306 Turbo 24. Landini Powermaster 180 25. Leyland 272 Synchro 26. Marshall 802 27. Massey Ferguson 6290 28. Massey Ferguson 7490 29. Massey Ferguson 8460 30. McCormick MC120 Power 6 31. McCormick MTX150 32. McCormick XTX185 XtraSpeed 33. MB-trac 1000 34. New Holland 7840 35. New Holland TM175 36. New Holland T8040 37. Renault Ares 640RZ 38. Renault Ares 836RZ 39. Same Antares II 110 40. Valtra T191 41. Zetor Forterra 11741/4C
£6.95
Delius, Klasing & Co Curves: Portugal: Band 14
Book SynopsisDid Curves join the surfer community? Or the community of Fado lovers? Will there be a huge soulful-driving mural in Lisbon, the vibrant capital of street art? Will we do a few rounds in Estoril, the country’s famous race track? Who knows? But what we do know: Curves No. 14 goes to Portugal! It goes without saying that this country offers great opportunities for sophisticated curve chasers. The mix of mountains, rolling hinterlands and coast is extremely rich in variety. Densely populated regions alternate with almost uninhabited areas. And no matter whether you wish for high waves or prefer to enjoy Vinho Verde, grilled sardines and pastel de nata - Portugal has lots of off-road highlights to offer. Rediscover Portugal with Curves! Text in English and German.
£18.00
CarTech Inc How to Swap LS & LT Engines into Chevy & GMC
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£24.00
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
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Motor Coaches and Charabancs
Book SynopsisThe coach – distinguished from the bus by its use for longer-haul and more comfortable trips – has a long and august history. Its origins lie in the charabanc, a long open-topped vehicle used to transport passengers on works outings and pleasure excursions. Over time, coaches came to be enclosed and fitted with more comfortable seating and higher-quality bodywork than the charabancs and the buses used on shorter routes. By the 1960s and 1970s on-board toilets began to be fitted, and despite a decline due to private car ownership, coach travel remains popular, with Wi-Fi, electric sockets and even video screens now built in. This colourful introduction explains the development of motor coach design and the main coach manufacturers, models and operators, offering a fascinating insight into the history of the nation’s most popular vehicles.Trade ReviewAn excellent, well-illustrated and very comprehensive yet compact book that enlightened me to many aspects of coaches and coach travel through the years. I enjoyed reading every page. -- Kim Henson * Wheels-Alive *Table of ContentsFrom Charabanc to Express Coach Luxury Travel: the 1930s Wartime and Austerity: The 1940s and 1950s Winds of Change: The 1960s and 1970s Modern Times Further Reading Places to Visit Index
£8.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Road Trips Northern and Central Italy
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Going Classic
Book SynopsisAll you need to know about owning a classic car but were afraid to ask
£17.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Glamour Road
Book SynopsisHow midcentury modern design and the changing roles of women in a male-dominated society influenced American postwar automotive design.Table of Contents FOREWORD by Susan Skarsgard...................................................................................................6 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................10 CHAPTER 1 DRIVING TOWARDS TOMORROW..........................................................14 Postwar America Undergoes a Major Social Realignment CHAPTER 2 KAISER FRAZER LEADS THE WAY..........................................................28 Fashion and Styling Help a Struggling Company Get Noticed CHAPTER 3 MODERN LIVING.........................................................................................48 Lincoln is Inspired by a Pivotal 1949 Design Show in Detroit CHAPTER 4 DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND............................................ 72 Cadillac Doubles Down on Traditional American Luxury CHAPTER 5 THE IMPERIAL COLLECTION.................................................................... 94 Co-Marketing with Fashion Brands Connects to the Female Market CHAPTER 6 READY TO WEAR..........................................................................................112 Popular-Priced Cars use Color and Fashion to Boost Sales CHAPTER 7 A WOMAN’S PLACE...................................................................................148 The Industry Struggles to Adapt to Women’s Needs CHAPTER 8 DESIGNING WOMEN................................................................................162 The Glass Ceiling Cracks as Women Become a Voice in the Industry CHAPTER 9 STRIKE A POSE............................................................................................178 New Technologies Lead to Widespread use of Photography CHAPTER 10 BIKINIS AND BUCKET SEATS.................................................................190 The Youth Market of the 1960s Changes Everything CHAPTER 11 BUICK GOES ALL OUT..............................................................................210 “The Magazine for the In Crowd” Blows Minds—and Budgets CHAPTER 12 TURN, TURN, TURN...................................................................................234 Mary Wells, Pop Art, Op Art and Psychedelia end the Sixties ACKNOWLEDGMENTS..........................................................................................................252
£44.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Air Water
Book SynopsisDiscover some of the rarest and most desirable Porsche sports cars ever produced! Air & Water combines breathtaking imagery and words to transport the reader on a thrilling journey of being behind the wheel of these ultra-rare machines.
£43.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc RVs Campers For Dummies
Book SynopsisMake yourself at home on the road Livedownby the beach one week andwayup in the mountainsthe next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to themobilelifeadventurous domesticvacations or permanently itchy feetRVs& CampersForDummieshelps youfeelright at home.The bookexploresthe key aspectsof glamping-with-wheels.Discoverhowit'spossibletobringbeauty spots righttoyourdoorstep without sacrificingdomesticcomforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom,andwholesome, healthy homecooking! In a down-home, friendly style,mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife teamChristopherHodappand Alice Von Kannonwelcomeyou inside to discovereverything fromdeciding torentor buythevehicle thatbest suitsyour needstoplanning and prepping yourfirstjourney andthensetting yourself upwhereveryou arriveat the perfect spot.Along the wayyou'lllearn how to adapt your driving skills topilotyourhome on the road,as well as how tokeep everyaspect ofit shipshape andready for action. ExploreyourRV and camper optionsStock up with the right suppliesGet a snapshot of themobile homelifestyleTroubleshoot common problems Getting there is half the funand this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So,buckle up (or relax in the back)it'sgoing to be a wildbutincredibly comfortableride! Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with RVs and Campers 7 Chapter 1: Joining the Cavalcade of Rolling Nomads 9 Chapter 2: Surveying the Wide World of RVs and Campers 25 Chapter 3: Decisions, Decisions: Knowing What You Need 55 Part 2: Buying Your RV 73 Chapter 4: Fitting an RV into Your Budget 75 Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework 85 Chapter 6: Dealing with Dealers 99 Chapter 7: Adding a Tow Vehicle to Your Trailer 111 Chapter 8: Getting Hitched and the Alchemy of Weight 127 Part 3: Taking Your First Camping Trip 139 Chapter 9: Stocking Up on Accessories: What Your RV Didn’t Come With 141 Chapter 10: Packing for the Road 159 Chapter 11: Driving, Parking, and the Dread of Backing Up 173 Chapter 12: The Shakedown: Your Maiden Voyage 193 Chapter 13: Setting Up Your Campsite 209 Part 4: Understanding How Your RV Works 227 Chapter 14: Electrical Systems 229 Chapter 15: Water World: The Wonders of Plumbing 247 Chapter 16: The Propane Gas System 279 Chapter 17: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 301 Part 5: Tackling Some Advanced RV Topics 313 Chapter 18: Storage and Old Man Winter 315 Chapter 19: Tow, Tow, Tow Your Toad: Towing Your Car Behind Your Motorhome 333 Chapter 20: Boondocking and Living off the Grid 343 Part 6: The Part of Tens 357 Chapter 21: Ten Potential RV Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them 359 Chapter 22: Ten Smartphone Apps You Can’t Live Without 369 Chapter 23: Ten Great Attractions Just off the Highway 375 Index 383
£19.54
Amberley Publishing Local Authority Vehicles since 1970
Book SynopsisSuperb rare and unseen photographs of these oft-ignored workhorses. Looking at some of the vehicles in use by local authorities, from Devon to Scotland, since the 1970s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Northern European Emergency Vehicles
Book SynopsisA fascinating photographs of an eclectic selection of emergency service vehicles in northern Europe.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Classic Postwar British Fire Engines
Book SynopsisA selection of terrific previously unpublished photographs celebrating fire engines in post-war Britain.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Steam Up Traction Engines on Parade
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated celebration of traction engines. Featuring showmanâs engines, heavy haulage engines, steam lorries, tractors and road rollers.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing When Steam Ruled the Roads
Book SynopsisFrom a highly respected heritage author comes a nostalgic collection of images celebrating steam engines on Britain's roads.
£14.39
