This book details the evolution of Fords family car through the golden era of Detroit. See how Henry took the no-frills Fairlane, added more zing to create the Torino, and then satisfied Americas luxury desires with the LTD II. Relive the showroom and racetrack battles fought in the evolution of Fords midsize muscle cars, and witness the ......
This new 2023 edition of LOTUS the Marque is probably one of the greatest single marque automotive titles ever produced. Updated from the 2015 edition, it features every Lotus type number and model of car produced by the iconic British company. From the Mark I Trials car of 1948, through to the fully electric, Type 132 Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV ......
Covering the Lotus Cortina Mark I and II and the Lotus Elan including Shapecraft versions as well as IWR road and race cars this book features iconic cars such as Jim Clarks Lotus Cortinas (BJH 417B and 550 VAR) along with Jim Clarks Lotus Elans (NLD 550E and 997 NUR)
British Classics: Ford Fiesta is an essential guide to the iconic and versatile supermini. It first appeared in 1975 and was so successful that it was reinvented as van, rally car and even SUV. Ford will stop making Fiestas by the end of June 2023, but generations will still travel in them, still enjoy them, and still buy and sell them.
Restore and rebuild your Jeep 134-ci 4-cylinder Go Devil and Hurricane engines with help from the foremost expert in the industry!
The famous Willys Go Devil flathead engine was developed in the 1920s, saved a car company in the 1930s, and helped win a war in the 1940s. Along with its cousin, the Hurricane F-head engine introduced in the ......
New paperback edition! There are still those who see the Porsche 914 model as a funny little car, compared to the immortal 911. Granted, in its day, professional rally drivers were not keen on the 914: they were nervous driving it at the limit. Yet the records show that 914s were driven to at least 41 class wins, and at least 71 positions on ......
Alan Jensen and Richard Jensen who were both born in Moseley, Birmingham made their mark on the British Motor Industry by starting a company that produced both commercial vehicles and motor cars. Alan Jensen became apprenticed to Serck Radiators and Richard Jensen was apprenticed to Wolseley Motors and then to Joseph Lucas. They became ......
This publication is a new book(s) about the life and legacy of the man behind Lotus. Colin Chapman the Biography is the official and definitive record of his achievements, a full and authoritative text and outstanding images which capture the extraordinary history of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Colin Chapman: The authorised ......
Each 96 page, HB book in the series is 10 1/2" x 7 5/8" and contains color and black and white photos, drawings, charts, and catalog facsimiles. Each classic model is presented in its historic and developmental aspects.
Build and modify your 1967-1972 Chevrolet or GMC truck utilizing todays greatest parts.
The 1967-1972 GM pickups are American icons. Theyve been popular for decades due to their simple nature, stout engine options, crisp styling, and fantastic reliability. However, you can make a classic pickup drive, stop, and look better than it ......
In the third volume of this publication, the cars of the Mercedes motor company major production types are covered, such as the Mercedes 170, Mercedes 230-260 series, Mercedes 320 and Mercedes 540.
In this volume the author provides a detailed impression of these vehicles through original photographs, taken both ......
Over a 40-year period, the Pontiac Firebird has earned a unique place amongst speedy American domestic cars. What started out as another contender in the me too Mustang pony car race, ended up a classic. This updated and enlarged third edition chronicles the definitive history of the Pontiac Firebird. Close attention is paid to both regular and ......
This book celebrates the extraordinary sporting legacy behind the name Alfa Romeo, and is a unique record of every type of Alfa Romeo associated with official and, at times, not so official Alfa sporting achievements from 1945 to the present day. This photographic album and record consists entirely of period photographs, many previously ......
The Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer (BB) is a series of such cars produced in Italy by the famous Ferrari group between 1973 and 1984.
A comprehensive pictorial history of Volvo cars produced from 1945 up to and including models in production in 1995. This really is the go-to publication if you need to compare specific models. The many models are categorised and detailed across several chapters. This book is a trip down memory lane for any post-war car enthusiast with ......
This books tells the amazing story of the Morgan Motor Company, from the primitive, but very successful cyclecars of Edwardian times, through to the iconic British sports cars of the Classic period in the 1960s. Morgan defied conventions, survived economic hardships, resisted take-over bids and carried on in its inimitable way, hand-crafting ......
Looking back at more than 75 years of making sports cars: Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche could hardly foresee this kind of success, when he sent his first car into the streets on 8th June 1948: the 356 "No. 1" Roadster. On occasion of the anniversary this deluxe edition provides valuable information and tells entertaining stories from more than ......
Honda’s superbly engineered flagship model, the Acura NSX, is the ultimate Japanese supercar. This book charts, in great detail, the complete history of the Honda/Acura NSX from inception to the present, and also incorporates a buyers guide. Features over 380 colour photos, advertising literature and interviews with key Honda personnel in order ......
An on-the-spot information resource for all Jaguar cars from 1922 through to 2005. General model information, specifications and other production details for each model are given in chronological order, making the information you are looking for easy to find.
The definitive history of the Porsche 991-series 911s, with all major markets looked at in detail to cover all variants and put the story into perspective. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory, this book serves as the perfect guide to this best-selling 911 generation in all its forms. Written by an ......
The Rootes Story - The Chrysler Years focuses on the Rootes Group during the 1960s and 70s, the vehicles produced by the company, the people that created them and the events that led to Rootes selling out to Chrysler Corporation of America and eventual acquisition by the French Peugeot company. A valuable backdrop to the events is provided ......
Specially designed by Franco Reggiani for Count Giannino Marzotto, the Uovo, so nicknamed for its egg-shaped front grille and streamlined, jet fuselage-like bodywork, enjoyed a competitive period on the racing tracks of Europe in the 1951 and 52 seasons. The cars lightweight, aerodynamic bodywork, twin shock absorbers, large petrol tank and ......
This book looks at 50-odd individual cars that have been carefully restored and maintained here in Australia, covering a wide range of variations and models, all ones that were only originally available in the Aussie and New Zealand markets. It takes us back to a time when cars and commercial vehicles were being successfully produced in Australia.
The roots of the BMW Group lie in Munich. History was written here. The third edition of the book is being published in the jubilee year of the Munich home plant. It looks back on 100 years of lively history and describes the eventful present with impressive photographs and interesting stories from 1922 - 2022.
The history of the ......
One of the Pictorial History series, this book gives a full run-down of all Mercedes-Benz models produced between 1950 and 1998. Starting with a brief description of the pre-war cars, which continued on when production restarted, the book continues in chronological order with all model class ranges and individual models right up to 1998, when ......
"The book provides a fresh take on the difference between the lived experience inside Ferrari and the perception from outside, combining intense scrutiny and global fan adulation." - Motorsport.com Ferrari is the beating heart of the global sporting phenomenon that is Formula 1. Its founder, Enzo Ferrari, was born on the racetrack as a ......
Porsche, this car brand stands for power, precision and design. To mark the 75th anniversary of Porsche sports cars, photographer Rene Staud and Porsche expert Tobias Aichele present the impressive photo book Porsche A Passion for Power. In vivid images, the two authors illuminate the models of the Stuttgart-based carmaker along the timeline of ......
From the first drawings in the early 1960s to todays uber-popular new Bronco, get the full story of Fords legendary SUV in this stunningly illustrated volume.
When Ford introduced the Bronco for the 1966 model year, its intent was to get a slice of the off-road and outdoor enthusiast utility ......
Learn to rebuild and modify the Ford Toploader 4-speed transmission that shifted millions of Ford performance cars.
Ford muscle cars of the 1960s helped the Toploader quickly gain a reputation as the best of Detroits new 4-speeds. Introduced in 1964, this transmission was an immediate upgrade over prior models and paired well with ......
Jaguar - All the Cars meets the needs of not only the Jaguar aficionado, but also enthusiasts who dont have a detailed knowledge of the wide range of Jaguar models produced over the years. Illustrated in colour throughout, this significantly updated and expanded Fifth Edition comprehensively covers every single Jaguar production vehicle up to ......
Get to know every model of Camaro since 1967 in stunning detail through original and GM archival photography, insider interviews, and technical specifications.
Officially licensed with General Motors, The Complete Book of Chevrolet Camaro, 3rd Edition covers the full story of Americas premier performance ......