Automobile Makes & Models
Showing 2001–2040 of 2370 results
The American Custom Car
Among the hardest core of American automotive enthusiasts there has always existed a desire to press automotive styling and performance a step further than the showroom floor -- a need to truly craft an automobile of one's own. This photographic and cultural history of the American custom car examines the evolution of this phenomenon from the 1930s to present, covering touchstone trends, influential builders (Barris, Roth, Coddington, et al), significant auto shows, vital enthusiast magazines and regional variations in styling. An expansive collection of rare period photography and exclusive modern shots also helps illustrate how Detroit influenced the styling of customs (and vice versa), the explosion of the custom car scene after World War II and the factors which led to the custom's near-death in the 1960s and its resurgence in the '80s. But most of all, this comprehensive chronicle is a showcase of the great cars and people who influenced the movement through the years.
The American Dream: The Chevrolet Impala 1958-1970
This book examines the evolution of the popular Chevrolet Impala from the late 1950s stylish `specialty' vehicle to become Chevrolet's best-selling, iconic model in North America. This volume focuses on specifications, rarer performance models, industry facts and figures and optional equipment, through detailed text, brochure and advertising images, and is copiously illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs.
The important role played by the Impala for Chevrolet (and GM as a whole) is also examined, from its status as a top-of-the-line `specialty' model, through the broad range of body styles, to a mainstream, volume-production car.
As the 1950s ended, the Chevrolet Impala evolved into a status symbol, and added more and more style, comfort and optional equipment to its ever-increasing model range. From its similar styling and tri-colour pastel paint finishes, the original Chevrolet Impala was the flashy, stylish sibling in the line-up, only to eventually return to a more conservative, high-volume, mainstream car.
As well as the historical aspects of the car, a final chapter explores present-day custom Impalas and Resto Rods - from custom bodywork modifications to spectacular works of art.
The American Motors Century
A fascinating time-line book of events that made the last of the independent auto makers so great. The entire history of the company is told in bite-sized day, month and year factoids. Carefully researched for accuracy by automobile historian James C. Mays, hundreds of sources were studied for dates and historical tidbits. The illustrations are by automotive artist Elton McFall, whose artwork appears regularly in Vintage Trucks. Jam-packed with milestone events, successes and tragedies, this is the one book that every AMC fan will want to own.
The Austin Seven Source Book
Originally published in 1989, this comprehensive reference describes all 329 known Austin Seven variants. Includes the history of Austins Longbridge Works and biographies of Lord Austin and others associated with the Sevens development.
Fully illustrated with many rare photographs, works drawings and specially commissioned artworks. Includes information on original color schemes and trim. Winner of the Cugnot Award for Outstanding Book of 1989.
The BMW Century: The Ultimate Performance Machines
Established in 1916, BMW is one of the auto and motorcycle industry's oldest and most-respected car and motorcycle manufacturers. Over the past century, the company went through myriad developments. The BMW Century chronicles this remarkable transportation company through images of the cars and motorcycles it manufactured, from the 1923 R32 motorcycle to sleek electric cars of today. This handsome volume is filled with images, history, and in-depth looks at the incredible machines BMW created year after year.
The BMW Century showcases how the company's new visionary team systematically rebuilt BMW in the post-World War II years into the spectacular success we know today - that is, a company with sales projected to be upwards of two million cars annually by 2016, led by its 3-series, the best-selling luxury-performance car in the world.
BMW's motorcycle division is no less legendary. It began with the 1923 avant-garde R32, which featured a 180-degree, horizontally opposed twin, the engine configuration that would become BMW's hallmark. Along the way, BMW would use that configuration to power groundbreaking machines like the R90S, R100RS, and R80GS. Beginning in 1983, they would add three- and four-cylinder machines to their offerings, culminating in today's spectacular S1000RR sport bike.
From the pre-war motorcycles to the iconic R-series twins of the 1970s and 80s to the mighty M-series cars and superbikes of today, The BMW Century offers a full review of German engineering at its finest. The book is illustrated with hundreds of historic, contemporary, and racing photographs - many sourced from BMW's archives - and detailed text relating the BMW's full history. This is the one volume no BMW aficionado can be without.
The Book of the B.L.M.C. 1800: Car Care and Service Manual
This car care and service manual covers the Austin and Morris 1800 and Wolseley 18/85 Mk I, II and 'S' models to 1971.
Within this manual you will find information for the new owner, routine maintenance, engine maintenance & overhauls, the cooling system & heater, fuel system & carburetor, the ignition system, electrical servicing (including wiring diagrams), clutch, gearbox & rear axle, steering, suspension & tires, the braking system and tuning & modifications. It is an essential source of information for anything from a routine service to a major overhaul.
The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO - the complete story of this iconic car, featuring a Foreword by engineer Nicola Materazzi, and 400 photos including stunning colour images and original production and homologation documents. Covering the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the Ferrari 288 GTO, this book details the prototypes, early production cars, mainstream production cars in their various guises, and the Evolution cars, originally built for Group B racing.
Pictures include the 1984 Geneva Salon where the car debuted, the first ever GTO Reunion in 1985, current salon and action images, right up to the 25th Anniversary Ferrari 288 GTO Reunion held in Monterey, California, in 2009. Also featured are the actual factory production approval sheets by Leonardo Fioravanti and Nicola Materazzi, as filed with the Italian government. You will also find a chassis by chassis register of every 288 GTO built, including destroyed prototypes, production cars, and GTO Evoluziones - in fact all 284 cars ever built.
The Ferrari 288 GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato), was the car that Enzo Ferrari expected to cause "love at first sight", with its iconic body styling by Pininfarana design chief, Leonardo Fioravante. This car, built at the Ferrari factory in Modena, Italy, is probably the most revered and sought after Ferrari ever built, and its iconic status is assured by its performance, rarity and beauty.
The Book of the Jaguar XJ-S
The definitive international history of Jaguar's classic grand tourer, the XJ-S, from inception until the end of production. Not only essential reading, but a great reference source for all owners and would-be owners. Includes really useful advice on buying, running and restoration. Includes 270 photos and illustrations.
The Book of the Maxi: Car Care and Service Manual
This car care and service manual covers the Maxi 1500 and 1750.
Within this manual you will find information for the new owner, routine maintenance, engine maintenance & overhauls, the cooling system & heater, fuel system & carburetor, the ignition system, electrical servicing (including wiring diagrams), clutch, gearbox & rear axle, steering, suspension & tires, the braking system and tuning & modifications. It is an essential source of information for anything from a routine service to a major overhaul.
The Book of the Mazda Mx-5 Miata: The ‘Mk1’ Na-Series – 1988 to 1997
This is the definitive history of the first generation Mazda MX-5 - also known as the Miata or Eunos Roadster. A fully revised version of an old favorite, now focusing on the original NA series, this book covers all major markets, and includes stunning contemporary photography gathered from all over the world.
The Book of the Morris Eight and Morris Minor
Staton Abbey Softcover Out of Print. Used.
The book of the Volkswagen Type 3: Concept, Design, International Production Models & Development
This book tells the definitive international story of the Volkswagen Type 3. Simon Glen writes from first-hand experience, having owned seven Type 3s – five Variants, a 1500 Notchback and a 1500S Karmann·Ghia – which have been driven through Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
The British Cars (Neko Creative Series 1)
Neko Creative Boutique (ISBN 10 – 4873660378) Softcover Out of Print. New old stock. Very good condition. Please ask for details.
The British Light Weight Sports Cars: MG/TR/Lotus/A-Healey
Neko Creative Boutique Softcover Japanese-language text. Out of Print. New old stock. Sticker on front. Please ask for details.
The Classic Twin Cam Engine
An expert study of the twin-cam engine, from its pre-WW II origins through the early 1980s: Peugeot, Ballot, Coatalen, Delage, Alfa Romeo, Humber, Fiat, Aston Martin, Salmson, Rolland-Pilain, Vauxhall, Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq, Maserati, Amilcar, Alta, Bugatti, Lagonda, Triumph, Austin, Mercedes-Benz, Frontenac, Miller, Duesenberg, Packard, Stutz, Sparks-Thorne, Novi, and more!
The Commercial Fords
Lorin Sorensen Leather Bound Out of Print. Used. Cover is shelf-worn. Ex libris sticker on title page. Contents clean and intact. Please ask for details.
The Complete Book of American Muscle Supercars: Yenko, Shelby, Baldwin Motion, Grand Spaulding, and More
Uncover the captivating history of the highest-performace cars in America, illustrated with beautiful photography.
The American muscle car began not in the factories of the big three automakers, but in the garages and dealerships of a hot-rod subculture bent on making the hottest, highest-performance cars on the street. The Complete Book of American Muscle Supercars catalogs these amazing cars, along with the builders who unleashed them on the American scene. From Michigan's Royal Pontiac dealership and the souped-up Royal Pontiac Bobcats they built and sold, to the new cars from such fabled names as Carroll Shelby, Mr. Norm's Grand Spaulding Dodge, Nickey Chevrolet, Don Yenko, George Hurst, Baldwin-Motion, Calloway, SLP, and Steve Saleen.
This gorgeously illustrated book chronicles the outstanding contribution of the tuner/builder to American automotive history through the amazing machines they created. From the oldest of these muscle tuners commanding top dollar at today's classic-car auctions, to the latest vehicles by Ford and Chrysler, with their SVT and SRT divisions, this book gives readers a full and fascinating look at American high-performance in its purest form.
The Complete Book of Classic Chevrolet Muscle Cars: 1955-1974
Chevrolet didn't invent the overhead-valve pushrod V-8 engine, but without question Ed Cole and company perfected it. And General Motors' Bowtie division wasn't the first to put the engine design in a production car, but it was the first to put the engine design in an affordable production car and make it available to the average driver. No other automobile in history so clearly demarcates a before-and-after line in the sand like the 1955 Chevrolet. This was the birth of the affordable performance car, and from the moment the car hit the streets, the experience of driving would never be the same.
The impact that an affordable American sedan with a powerful performance engine had on American society was so great that it not only changed the experience of driving; it changed the psychology of a generation. Prior to the introduction of the 1955 Chevrolet with its V-8 engine, cars had been considered necessary appliances, like refrigerators or vacuum cleaners. With a single stroke, Chevrolet turned American culture into a car culture.
Chevrolet dominated the muscle-car scene throughout the classic era. The Impala SS, with its 409 engine popularized by the Beach Boys, ruled America's drag strips. The Z16 Chevelle Malibu SS396 became the every man's muscle car. The Camaro turned the pony car genre into genuine muscle cars. The LS6 engine was the most powerful of the classic era.
The Complete Book of Classic Chevrolet Muscle Cars: 1955-1974 chronicles the all-conquering cars of this incredible 20-year period.