This book addresses itself to the handwritten log of noncommissioned Ottoman Military officer Huseyin Atif Efendi, my grandfather. He fought in the Gallipoli and the East Fronts of World War One, before the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. In the fronts, he wrote official war logs from time to time and set tents when necessary. It ......
Among collectors and fans few car brands are as highly coveted as Porsche. For five decades, the long-established company from Stuttgart built cars with air-cooled engines, which rate highly among lovers of cult cars. In this book, Dennis Adler tells the story of an era: from the first steps of company founder Ferdinand Porsche, to the rise of ......
A detailed history of the Norton Commando: its antecedents, development, and year-by-year production changes, including the turbulent story of the company that built it, bringing the story right up to the present day. This book also includes expert advice on owning and maintaining one of these iconic bikes, as well as information on clubs, ......
The increase in air pollution and vehicular emissions has led to the development of the renewable energy-based generation and electrification of transportation. Further, the electrification shift faces an enormous challenge due to limited driving range, long charging time, and high initial cost of deployment. Firstly, there has been a ......
Flight Lieutenant David Moore Crook DFCs original Spitfire Pilot ranks among the finest first-hand accounts published during the Second World War, particularly for a Battle of Britain airman. It rightly remains a sought-after classic.
A Spitfire pilot during the epic aerial battles of the summer of 1940, DMC became a ......
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 ......
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 ......
The Ford Thunderbird was originally conceived as a two-seater sports car, launched in 1955 to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette, but the Ford hierarchy was not thrilled by the limited sales they could get from sports car buyers.
The T’bird was soon repositioned as a ‘personal luxury car’ (something like the European grand touring ......
Mitsubishi is an important name in heavy engineering, its heritage of shipbuilding, railways and aviation encompassing products from the battleship Yamato to the iconic Zero-Sen fighter aircraft of the Second World War (our cover colour scheme echoes that of many Zero fighters). Production of Fuso lorries and buses in the 1930s was followed by ......
The motor sport world could not have in any way predicted such a unique and unprecedented phenomenon as the Formula Junior. More than 1300 races in five Continents were contested in the relatively short period 1959-1963.
Eleven races run in 1958 under the National Italian Formula Junior and over a hundred in 1964/65 held in ......
The iconic brand makes every motorcycle enthusiast wax poetic about the olden days when motorbikes were made in line with the good ole American tradition of quality, sophistication, and velocity.
You ask ......
At Bonneville, record holders must first earn the right to present themselves on the starting line. This requires passing rigorous safety and technical checks for driver, rider, and speed machine. Gender is inconsequential. Through the years, more than 200 women have made the cut and donned fireproof clothing and helmets. Dozens have set land ......
A high quality production with slip case, it has been designed by Julian Balme.
The print run is limited to 1,000 copies.
204 pages, case bound + slipcase
This book is about the Ferrari 250 TR 59/60, the ultimate expression of the legendary 250 Testa ......
Anyone who drove racing cars in the 1960s and 70s has a wealth of stories to tell, and Ed Swart is no exception. Having competed at international level in touring cars and sportscars, as well as running an international race circuit - Zandvoort, no less, this is the fascinating account of his life, immersed continuously in top-line motor ......
On July 3, 1938, LNER A4 streamlined Pacific No. 4468 Mallard reached 126mph, setting a world steam speed record that has never been broken. It was the zenith of not only a great decade in which glamorous express trains competed to see which could travel from London to Scotland in the fastest time, but also the steam age itself. Author Robin ......
Automotive photographer Tim Wallace has travelled the world shooting some of the most beautiful cars ever made. To him these are more than just modes of transport, they inspire passion and each is a sculpture of metal and glass that he captures with his extraordinary use of light. In simple terms he does not shoot what it looks looks, he shoots ......
This the Official Ford Cars calendar licensed and approved by the international Ford Motor Company and featuring 12 classic Ford Cars selected from a range of Australian based car photographers and car owners.
Includes International, National and Regional Australian and New Zealand Public Holidays and other important dates, School term ......
This the Official Holden Cars calendar licensed and approved by GM Holden and featuring 12 classic Holden Cars selected from a range of Australian based car photographers and car owners.
Includes International, National and Regional Australian and New Zealand Public Holidays and other important dates, School term dates for Australia and ......
Since July 1968 The Monaro has been known as a classic Australian icon. This is the Official Monaro Calendar for 2022.
Includes International, National and Regional Australian and New Zealand Public Holidays and other important dates, School term dates for Australia and New Zealand, a bonus 2022 Year Planner and September 2021 – December ......
From the Supercars image collection, the latest Supercars in action showcasing one of the most entertaining motorsport categories in the world. Images of great rivals Ford and Holden set against the iconic Mount Panorama, Bathurst backdrop from the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship season opener.
Includes International, National and ......
From world-class athletes to world-class daredevils, Nitro Circus athletes come from all backgrounds and are at the top of their game in FMX, BMX, Skate, Scooter, and everything in between. Full size images of outrageously skillful, debatably sane and undeniably entertaining antics.
Nitro Circus has delivered some of the biggest moments ......
Powertrains for commercial vehicles have evolved since the late nineteenth-century invention of the ICE. In the revised second edition of Advanced Hybrid Powertrains for Commercial Vehicles, the authors explore commercial powertrains through history from the ICE through the introduction of the hybrid powertrain in commercial vehicles. Readers ......
Step inside a world of engineeringexcellence with this collection, dedicated to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The authors were granted unique access by the Rolls-Royce company. Detailed descriptions of themanufacturing process are set against a backdrop of heritage and prestige,including an exclusive showcase of the companys manufacturing facility ......
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