Another year on the Diddly Squat Farm and Jeremy is still knee-deep in mud and endless challenges . . . Welcome back to Clarksons Farm. Since taking the wheel three years ago Jeremys had his work cut out. And its now clear from hard-won experience that, when it comes to farming, theres only one golden rule- Whatever you hope will happen, wont. ......
From all of the team’s Falcon and Mustang Supercars, its first foray into V8 Supercars racing in 2003 under the banner of Ford Performance Racing, right through its Prodrive Racing Australia era into today’s Tickford Racing.
Post-war Morris Minors survive in large numbers, but the passage of time since the first models were launched in 1948 means that many require full or partial restoration. The Morris Minor Restoration Manual provides a wealth of information about the model range, specifications, parts availability and the practical skills required to complete ......
From Alfa Romeo to DeLorean, Lamborghini to Porsche, Car Legends Alphabet presents an A to Z of the greatest marques to have ever hit the tarmac. Written with precision and illustrated with power, this book is engineered to rev up your little car loving legend.
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planets Europes Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 41 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Traverse the rugged Scottish Highlands, plunge into the medieval scenery of the Rhine and drive Italys Grand Tour. Get to Europe, rent a ......
How did events unfold in rallying in 2023? Thirteen rounds in the World Championship over four continents in the second year of Rally1 Hybrids, plus the European and German Championships. The latest edition of the ultimate rally yearbook again combines the best images with background reports, insider stories and results.
“Rallying ......
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 ......
Over 220 stunning pages, Wheels MODERN CLASSICS relives 20 of the fastest, sexiest, most advanced and most-cherished vehicles ever to impact the performance car world. From the screaming atmo V12 of a Lamborghini Diablo, to the hairy-chested V8 of a Holden SS Commodore, we deep dive on their engineering and design, unearthing plenty of secrets ......
A handsomely illustrated biography of a classic automotive designer.
Originally written in 1961, this revised, comprehensive, and entertaining biography of famous classic car designer Raymond H. Dietrich--known as "the automotive architect of the classic era"--is an accurate record of his life and times based upon ......
Featuring more than 350 glorious images of some of the most incredible motorcycles ever made, The Motorcycle celebrates and showcases these beautiful machines as the pieces of fine art that they are.
The Haas Moto Museum in Dallas, Texas, houses a unique world-class collection that spans the history of ......
By retracing the salient moments through the words of its protagonists, this book illustrates the DesertX project: the first Ducati specifically designed for off-roading. A bike built to transform our wildest travel dreams into reality, DesertX is not just enjoyment, performance and the timeless appeal of legendary Dakarian feats. It is also a ......
Aston Martin has produced some of the finest sports cars made. One of the companys most exciting periods was under the leadership of Augustus Bertelli. The companys innovative cars, built between 1926 and 1940, were out-standing in terms of reliability and performance, and were proved in that toughest of motor sport classes, endurance racing - ......
As Lotuss flagship model for almost three decades, the Esprit was launched in 1976 and remained in production for over a quarter of a century. It received regular refreshment along the way, principally to its original Giorgetto Giugiaro design and, from 1987, to its later Peter Stevens incarnation. Both iterations enabled the Esprit to maintain ......
The Austin Seven was a hugely important arrival on the British motoring scene in 1922, its low price making car ownership available to a section of the public for whom this had earlier been a cost too far. It was cheap to run thanks to its small engine, and its simplicity did not frighten those new to the mechanics of a car. The Seven heralded ......
The British Touring Car Championship once again came down to the last weekend in 2023 after a season-long battle between its best drivers.
Despite tough opposition from the likes of Tom Ingram and Jake Hill, the spoils would eventually go to Ash Sutton on the final weekend at Brands Hatch making him the youngest-ever driver to claim ......
The ABCs of the Automotive Industry introduces readers young and old to some of historys most iconic (and sometimes) forgotten cars, from Azzurra to Zagato. Focusing on a logo, emblem, or hood ornament design for each letter of the alphabet, author and designer Carlos Segura details the unique history of each ......
Cars of the 1950s invites readers to celebrate the brilliant chrome, tailfins, and vibrant paint jobs found on the decades luxury cars, two-seated sports cars, and station wagons.
More 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. Renowned automotive photographer Daniel Reinhard and his father, Josef (Sepp) Reinhard, have enjoyed unprecedented access to Formula 1 races and drivers since ......
Discover the incredible combat machines that have graced the skies, land, and sea of the worlds most famous conflicts. A fascinating account of the history and development of dozens of legendary military vehicles, Visual History of Combat Machines details the facts and figures of these incredible machines. Explaining the technology that makes ......
Your one-stop resource for basic car care and repair.
Working on your vehicle can be intimidating with the complicated engines, sophisticated electrical systems and other high-tech components, but with this helpful guide by your side, you learn to fine-tune and identify common car problems and make your own ......
Classic Driver is the online hub for lovers of classic cars and exclusive crafts: a marketplace for high-quality cars, motorbikes, boats and vintage collectibles. Besides special events and auctions for the finest classic cars, the platform offers an online magazine with informative articles worth reading from the world of luxury crafts. Now, ......
10 June 1907, Peking. Five cars set off in a desperate race across two continents on the verge of revolution.
An Italian prince and his chauffeur, a French racing driver, a conman and various journalists battle over steep mountain ranges and across the arid vastness of the Gobi Desert. The contestants need teams of ......
Giordanis pedal cars represented an authentic dream for more than one generation of children who, at the wheel of these extraordinary scale cars, were able to step into the shoes of their favourite drivers, even if only in their own backyard. Objects of many shapes and colours, masterpieces of a craftsmanship lost to us today, metal-bodied ......
Relive the golden age of Milwaukee motorcycling with this unique book that goes beyond the rest. Read intimate accounts from company officials, dealers, and riders of classic Harley Davidson motorcyles of the 1930s. Hundreds of period photographs from private collections and massive text trace the development of the H-D Big Twin from the ......
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 ......
Another year on the Diddly Squat Farm and Jeremy is still knee-deep in mud and endless challenges . . . Welcome back to Clarksons Farm. Since taking the wheel three years ago Jeremys had his work cut out. And its now clear from hard-won experience that, when it comes to farming, theres only one golden rule- Whatever you hope will happen, wont. ......
A crash course in the exciting world of professional motor racing
Formula One Racing For Dummies has all the information you need to start following this exciting motor sport. Youll learn the basic dynamics and rules of F1, and youll get a primer on the drama, strategies, politics, and rivalries that have ......
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 ......
Starting from the Back of the Grid: Misadventures Inside Formula Ones Flying Circus is the hilarious and endearing story of how an academic flop with a prodigious talent for getting into embarrassing situations somehow succeeds in the glamorous world of Formula One.
The author, a TV producer and occasional ......
The Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) was not born German. Its original name was LT vz. 38, and was the best Czechoslovak tank made between the wars. However, it only had luck and substantial use in another army, the German army, which renamed the vehicle Pz.Kpfw.38(t). In the Wehrmacht, this tank became one of the symbols of the Blitzkrieg, fighting in ......
An illustrated history of the long Cold War careers of the US Navys last gun destroyers, from the modernized World War II-era Fletcher-class to the Forrest Sherman-class. The finest American destroyers of World War II had surprisingly long careers into the Cold War and the missile age. The 175-strong Fletcher-class was the ......
A comprehensive, illustrated account of the new generation of advanced tanks to emerge during the last 15 years of the Cold War, showcasing major improvements in armor protection, gunsights, and fire-control systems. Focusing on the technology of the period, author Steven J. Zaloga explains how ......
Cars of the 1970s takes a retrospective look at the decades most significant car models from 35 manufacturers. From the last cars of the muscle era to the more efficient and cost-conscious models that came later, well look at the innovations, improvements, and ......
Cars of the 1960s takes readers on a trip through a tumultuous decade that saw a shift from chrome and tailfins to powerful muscle cars. Auto aficionados will enjoy this chronological history that includes cars from each major American make, from sporty convertibles to luxury cars to station wagons.
Epitomizing solid machinery and fine assembly line craftsmanship, the Chevy pickup truck has become a quintessential symbol of America. Celebrate the proud tradition of inventiveness in this Classic Chevy Pickups calendar. Featuring beautiful photographs of the timeless truck in a variety of locales, this is sure to be a hit with vintage car
Restoring vintage tractors to their previous glory has been a popular pastime among farmers for some time. Finding parts is never easy, but showing off these old-school beauties of yesteryear to friends and putting them to the test at tractor pulls provide a good deal of satisfaction. This calendar features an impressive collection of handsome
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