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David G. Styles takes us back to the first Volvo to discover the roots of the company's first purpose-built sports car. The complete history of all 1800 variations, full technical specifications and advice on maintaining the 1800 are included.

The McLaren racing team takes readers inside the organization that makes and drives the fastest cars on the planet.

For over a century, no surviving marque so accurately charted the triumphs and tribulations of the British motor-manufacturing industry as Rover. This book traces the history of the company, starting with the cycle-making precursors of the Rover Company Limited.

The new compact edition of this bestselling title gathers together more than 50 of the most significant British cars designed between 1907 and the present, featuring many of the most seductive and exhilarating cars ever made. Includes biographies of all the key designers, a full technical glossary and details of where the cars may be seen worldwide

Suitable for Ferrari fans, this title profiles various cars made in Maranello since 1947. It features a specially commissioned colour drawing for each road and racing car, together with archive photography, informative text and specification.

The 1970s were critical years for the British motor industry. British family motorists carried on buying British as long as they could, and the industry produced an array of cars which entered the public consciousness as symbols of their times. This title illustrates the history of these workhorses.

Ettore Bugatti built only 7,800 cars between 1910 and 1939. This work presents a re-appraisal of this artist engineer's extraordinary cars to appear since 1963.

Alfas were undisputed pre-war kings of the race, a period in which they won no fewer than 10 of the 13 events that took place between 1927 and 1940. And after the Second World War the 14th Mille Miglia of 1947 fell to the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B driven by Romano-Biondetti. This title presents the distinguished career of Alfa Rome at the Mille Miglia.

Toyota Camry 2002-2006 Repair Manual

Over 100 tractors, stretching back over 100 years - from the first steam engines on wheels produced by ingenious engineers in the garden shed, to the mighty multinational John Deere.

Not only the birthplace of motor racing, France also nurtured the sport in its early years. Blue became the French racing colour when the marques Mors and Panhard contested the early town-to-town races. This book tells the saga of over 100 years of French blue in motor racing, the cars and the men who drove them.

Aims to guide enthusiasts through the various production changes and problem areas between model years to make sure their restoration or prospective purchase is correct, original, and legitimate. This guide helps you when buying, selling, repairing or restoring the various Impreza models manufactured from 1993 onwards.

This book presents a review of the complete half century of SL production covering every car in detail. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout and written by an experiences freelance motoring writer.

The Jaguar Mk I/II is arguably the most famous and instantly recognizable saloon produced by Jaguar to date. The Mk II was the best-selling Jaguar of the sixties and increased Jaguar]s sales and profitability worldwide. Winner of many races, run by 80% of all British Police forces (and 90% of all crooks!), and epitomized by TV cops and robbers such as The Sweeney and Inspector Morse, the Mk I/II i...

Looks at the desirable pony cars from Plymouth and Dodge that managed to beat the Ford Mustang to the dealerships and went on to become one of the most sought after classic cars. This title features various series and model of pony car made by the Chrysler Corporation in the 1960s and 70s, including the slippery Barracuda and Dodge Challenger.

A biography of Jaguar's founder Sir William Lyons. It describes Lyons' early influences, his tentative steps into the motor trade and how, while in his 30s, he established a substantial motor manufacturing business and launched the Jaguar marque - and then masterminded decades of glory.

Rothenberg chronicles the brief, turbulent marriage between a recession-plagued auto company and an aggressively hip ad agency (whose creative director despised cars), capturing both the ad world's tantalizing gossip and the broader significance of its creations. "Simply the best book about advertising I have ever read".--Neil Postman (Technopoly).

An illustrated history of BMW telling the story of the legendary models in a concise text and 200 amazing photographs.

Here is the first ever Alfa V6 tuning book covering all aspects of engine/chassis improvements. Cylinder head mods, flowbench diagrams and dyno plots, big-brake conversions and suspension mods as well as electrical system improvements.

The late Phil Llewellin, described by "Octane" magazine as 'motoring's own Bill Bryson', was an award-winning writer whose adventures enthralled readers of leading magazines and newspapers worldwide. This book chronicles some of his journeys.

Kia Sephia Automotive Repair Manual

Going straight to the heart of what it means to be Australian, this book is suitable for the Ford or Holden lover's bookshelf. It also includes a comprehensive history of Ford and Holden research and development in Australia, and extensive lists of the many Ford and Holden models released since the beginning of the twentieth century.

The XJ-S was Jaguar's longest-running production car and good ones are rapidly climbing in value. This book shows you exactly what to look for when examining a potential XJ-S purchase, to avoid buying a 'lemon'. Many photos of key aspects to check and weakness to look for. Key specifications, useful upgrades and specifications.

Explains how an F1 car works. This book analyses the philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tyres and aerodynamics. It explores the important question of how these parts and systems interact.

Providing advice on how to find optimum timing for maximum power, this text aims to help readers to choose the right camshaft for their individual application. It applies to all four stroke car-type engines.

Founded in 1895, "Autocar" is the world's oldest car magazine and thrives like never before as an authoritative weekly packed with car news and reviews, including the comprehensive road tests in the business. This book collects "Autocar" material about the 'new-generation' Aston Martins.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of real ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a true professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Approved by the Ministry of Transport Driving Standards Agency as a recommended text for people seeking ADI qualifications, it covers all performance criteria and standards needed to pass the instructional aspects of ADI qualifying examination Part One written test.

From 1945 to 1990 car engineers and designers behind the Iron Curtain worked not to the whims and fancies of motorists but to the plans and diktats of government bureaucrats. This title tells the story of the cars and vans made in Latvia, Poland, the former Yugoslavia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and East Germany.

The Ford Escort MkII was a worthy successor to the original MkI. It became Ford's most successful rally car and the cars are still winning historic events today. This title contains details of every 'works' Escort MkII that went rallying, driver and personality profiles, and car evolution.

Studebaker began business as a builder of covered wagons, and by 1921 they were the number four automaker in America. By 1932, they were bankrupt - and that was only the beginning of one of the most remarkable stories in automobile history. This book tells the history of this icon of the American automotive scene.

Here is the full story of the entire BMW road and racing machines, and the people who designed them.

At the core of Morgan motoring lies the Morgan 4/4. It is the great grandparent of the rest of the 'traditional' Morgan range. Representing the best of the traditional British sports car, it combines modern performance and reliability with iconic styling. This title examines the car's history, design, development and manufacture.

In "Porsche Boxster Story "author Paul Frere traces the development history of the Boxster, from the original concept car, unveiled at the 1993 Detroit Motor Show, through the evolution of the first-generation 986-series cars, to the latest 987-series. He provides a technical description of the body structure, engine, transmission and running gear as they evolved over the years, together with a su

In tracing the Minors history, Saddlestone describes in detail the many variants of saloons, convertibles, Traveller estate cars, light vans and pickups. Valuable information is provided to aid in model identification, as well as maintenance and restoration procedures.

As much a tribute to these legendary campers as a collection of outdoor-friendly recipes, this cookbook features instructions for more than 80 delicious dishes paired with shots of vintage VW campers ranging from a 1958 Westfalia and a 1969 kombi to a 1959 23-window samba and a 1979 pop top. Designed to be prepared in a variety of rustic settings with minimal utensils, the recipes are organized by...

Immediately after saving Alfa Romeo, Fiat decided to enter motorsport wholeheartedly as a means of marketing the brand. This book charts its early attempts at this, and comprehensively describes the development and racing history of the first 'Fiat' Alfa Romeo - the 155 - and the subsequent 156 and 147 models.

From the Academy Award [registered]-winning studio that has brought many animated hits comes "Cars", a story of wily race car who discovers that it's not all about going fast - in fact, life begins at the off-ramp. This scrapbook includes many pieces of concept art that helped to convert real life imagery from the backroads into characters.

Describes the various post-war models through to the DBS, Vantage and DB9 models, and the company's history. This book includes technical data, buying advice, driving impressions and sidebars on topics as varied as John Wyer, the R S Williams Lightweight DB4s and the DBR9, which impressed at Le Mans in 2008.

James Ruppert explains why you can't buy a British built hatchback car for you and your family from a British owned company any more. James was really worried because in 1974 his Dad did a very strange thing and came home in an Audi 100LS. James wondered whether the rot set in from that point onwards. But his dad remained a fiercely loyal British car buyer, which sadly did not make any difference ...

Ferrari, the name itself evokes the world of speed, a world of fast cars, heroic deeds and glamour. This is the story of the man behind the name. This biography goes back to Enzo Ferrari's origins and traces his remarkable rise to prominence.

The Little Book of Porsche tells the story of the world's most exciting cars from the days of Ferdinand Porsche right up to the present day. We take a look at the chronological story of the car, with fascinating detail about its conception and birth. Also included are style specifications for forty models. This is a must for motoring fans and an interesting read. It is written by Phil Raby, motori

With full details of technical specifications, road tests and driving impressions, advice on buying and restoration, and specially commissioned colour photographs throughout, this book will appeal to all classic car enthusiasts.

24 editions from 1927 to 1957. 24 races featuring the greatest ever cars and drivers participated in the years either side of the Second World War.

The US-designed and built Sherman was the most prolific Allied tank of the Second World War and was operated by the armies of the USA, Canada, Britain, the Soviet Union and France. This title tells the Sherman story from the differing viewpoints of its wartime crews and maintainers, and of modern-day restorers.

Pat Ganahl once again opens the archives and pounds the pavement in order to bring you the stories on some of the coolest cars ever to appear in shows or grace the pages of automotive magazines. A perfect companion to the best-selling Lost Hot Rods.

The Escort RS Cosworth, which started rallying in 1993, was one of the most ingenious designs of all time. What started as a shortened Sierra Cosworth 4X4 platform, topped off by a modified Escort cabin and outer skins, was soon developed into a versatile and sophisticated rally car.

The Airline Cars of the 1930s. The Art Deco movement influenced design and marketing in many different industries in the 1930s, and the British motor industry was no exception. This fascinating book is divided into two parts; the first explains and illustrates the Art Deco styling elements that link these streamlined car designs, describing their development, their commonality, and their unique ae

Formula 1 in Camera, 1960-69

Ayrton Senna was, in many peoples' opinions, the greatest Formula One driver to have ever raced. Over 2 million people watched his shocking crash on television, during the San Marino Grand Prix, on Sunday 1st May, 1994. The knowing knew he was dead when his car finally came to rest on that fateful day.