Aston Martin is a marque that holds a special place in the British motor industry. As a manufacturer of cars for over 100 years, its history is tied up with the British psyche, and the marque holds a special place in the hearts of all motoring enthusiasts. This book charts the history of Aston Martin from its early days in central London, as ......
In May 1958, one of the worlds largest motor manufacturers unveiled a diminutive two-seater that would take the world by storm. Small in stature yet able to punch well above its weight, the Austin-Healey Sprite rapidly gained an enthusiastic following among keen drivers, as well as an impressive record in competition. Being neither expensive ......
This is the story of Stephen South, a young British racing driver in the Seventies who seemed set for the glory that ultimately fell instead to rival Nigel Mansell. Where one went on to become one of the nation’s most loved characters and the World Champion in 1992, the other’s career faded to a footnote in the cruellest circumstances. This is ......
Revised third edition of this perennial best-seller. After five reprints, this book has established itself as the XK bible. More than 50 XKs have been photographed specifically for this book, including no less than eight of the rare alloy XK120s. This title comprises an absolute wealth of material and fascinating facts to intrigue and inform ......
Glorious...gripping and sometimes tragic Robbie Coltrane
The inspirational story of the Bentley Boys and Le Mans - the race they made their own.
Le Mans, 1927. W.O. Bentley peered into the dusk. His three cars, which had led from the start, were missing. Two years running he had failed to finish. ......
Captures the bold, engaging spirit of one of Britains best-loved sporting heroes Sunday Times
A fascinating read and sure to be the definitive account of his life Mark Knopfler
Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the death of Stirling Moss on 12 April ......
An in-depth look at Fiats historical and prestigious involvement in all forms of motorsport from the earliest days of racing right up to the present day. The achievements of the cars and drivers are described in detail, along with many original photographs, sourced from the official Fiat archives. In the early days, before the First World War, ......
This book is designed to support poor readers by giving them overtly adult material but where the language has been calculated using a reading age scale on a computer program. In 1941, during the Second World War Morris cars wanted to prepare products that would be available after the war. So that they could ` hit the ground running. A young ......
The Rolls-Royce company acquired Bentley Motors in 1931 and, although models continued to be produced with the Bentley name, they increasingly used many Rolls-Royce components. By the time the Silver Cloud and Bentley S were released in 1955, they were really differently badged versions of the same design. Yet the sporting tradition of the ......
The Land Rover was a huge success for its makers right from the start in 1948, when it was introduced as a product to keep the Rover factories busy in the difficult economic times that followed the Second World War. Developed with a speed that was remarkable even for the relatively unsophisticated vehicles of those days, it was regularly ......
The 1970s was an amazing time for Holden – and an even better one if you loved motorsport.
It was a decade where Holden ruled Bathurst in the annual October classic with 5 race wins and a new superstar was born with his first Bathurst win in1972.
This very special box set looks at the Holden victories in the 70s a period ......
From 1980 to 2000, Camel Trophy took more than 500 amateur competitors from 35 countries on extraordinary and challenging adventures. On most of these events, teams drove specially prepared Land Rovers to the limit and beyond in locations as varied as Borneo, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania.
Camel Trophy charts the ......
Take a drive down memory lane …
A small leather goods and harness-making shop in England became a fledgling horse-drawn carriage and coach-building business in colonial South Australia. It then morphed into Holden, a multinational company and a much-loved Australian icon. Holden endured through overwhelming wartime hardships, ......
The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart is one of the largest and most visited industrial museums in the world. But the 160 or so automobiles on display are only a small part of the shiny chrome treasures that form the Mercedes-Benz Classic vehicle collection. Another 1,000 historical models are parked in secret places outside Stuttgart - these ......
SINCE 1981, Street Machine has been Australias home of horsepower, the biggest-selling magazine devoted to modified cars in the land, bar none. 2021 is the titles 40th anniversary and were celebrating with the release of Street Machine Legends Volume Two. This time, were celebrating the most-iconic cars featured in the mag over the last twenty ......
From bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig - comes a story of spies, speed and hard-driving genius: a drivers love letter to one of the worlds best-loved machines.
Aston Martins first, wickedly fast models were forged at a time when Ferraris premises at Maranello was nothing ......
The Aston Martin DB5 is a British luxury car made by Aston Martin and designed by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. First released in 1963, the DB5 is the best-known cinematic James Bond car, first appearing in the James Bond film Goldfinger. Since the film, the DB5 has become closely associated with the James Bond ......
Sir Henry Ralph Stanley Birkin Bt., better known as Tim after the childrens comic book character, Tiger Tim, will be remembered as one of the most daring and sporting of pre-war racing drivers.
A contemporary of Sir Henry Segrave and Sir Malcolm Campbell, he was revered for his "press on regardless" approach to racing. He twice won ......
Ultimate Ferrari GTO explores the story of this iconic family of cars in more detail and with more authority than ever before. Introduced in 1962 as the final evolutionary step in the long-running 250 GT series, the GTO was the last and best GT racer of the front-engine era. It remained at the forefront for three seasons, winning a hat-trick of ......
In this fully illustrated personal look at the culture of hot rods and customised vehicles in Australia are dozens of fascinating stories about these incredible cars and the passionate craftspeople, amateur and professional, who build them. Includes unique and never before seen photos and contributions from dozens of hot rod and custom enthusiasts.
From early 1976 until late 1984, Nissan Motor Co. Australias motor sports exploits were conducted by an internal entity known, until 1981, as the Datsun Rally Team and thereafter just as Nissan Sport. The management of the team came within the responsibilities of the Product Evaluation Manager, Howard Marsden.
Between 1976 and 1981 ......
Relive Oldsmobiles most potent muscle car offerings when the simple letter W intimidated all takers.
Oldsmobiles foray into the developing muscle car wars of the 1960s came as little surprise to most in the automotive industry. What was surprising was that it wasnt the first to develop it! Oldsmobiles Rocket 88 has been viewed by some ......
This book offers a unique perspective within the luxury automobile industry in which the author, a Ferrari dealer, recounts a lifetime with the iconic car brand. Chapters detail a wide range of experiences, like a nonstop drive in a 308GTB from Chicago to Boston; rides with important figures like Piero Ferrari and Dario Benuzzi; and a visit to ...
This comprehensive and readable book covers the Rover models built on the R8 platform, including the Rover 200 and 400. The book begins with the transitional period after the demise of BL and the advent of first Austin Rover and then Rover as well as the early collaboration with Honda to develop a new series of cars. The author also examines ......
Captures the bold, engaging spirit of one of Britains best-loved sporting heroes Sunday Times
A fascinating read and sure to be the definitive account of his life Mark Knopfler
Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the death of Stirling Moss on 12 April 2020 at the age ......
The W114 and W115 models were enormously successful for Mercedes-Benz, and their sales in nine years of production between 1967 and 1976 almost equalled the total of all Mercedes passenger models built in the 23 years between 1945 and the time of their introduction in 1968. There were many reasons for this success, but perhaps the most ......
In the very beginning, the automotive industry was dominated by open-top vehicles whose body shapes were very much based on the horse-drawn carriage, there were open and closed carriages and then there was the Coupe. These were developed from the type of carriage known as the Berlin coach, which was designed as a classic vehicle for individual ......
1:18 Scale Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Mustang GT - 2019 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner - #17 Drivers: Scott McLaughlin / Alex Premat
Limited Edition Number: To be announced. (Model will include numbered Certificate of Authenticity)
Product Specifications: Die-cast model ......
Step inside a world of engineering excellence with this collection, dedicated to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and officially endorsed by the Rolls-Royce company. Detailed descriptions of the manufacturing process are set against a backdrop of heritage and prestige, including an exclusive showcase of the companys brand-new facility and a splendid ......
John Andrettis life was driven by family and fueled by a passion for racing. In Racer, Andretti candidly recounts how these powerful forces shaped a diverse professional driving career. The honesty and character that defined Andrettis life offer a behind-the-scenes look at racing at all levels full of lessons in racing and life ......