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The Henney Motor Company: The Complete History
Initially assembling its own complete vehicles, Henney mounted its premium-quality hearse and ambulance bodies on such diverse chassis as Essex, Ford, Lincoln, Pontiac, Pierce-Arrow, Oldsmobile, Velie - and at least one Austin. The harsh economic climate of the 1930s brought Henney and Packard together, Henney hitching its wagon to the Packard star to become the sole American professional car builder authorized to use the prestigious Packard commercial chassis. This exclusive arrangement eventually evolved to a point where - in addition to its famed funeral coaches and ambulances - the Henney Motor Company was also building seven-passenger sedans, limousines and concept cars for Packard as well as special limousines for the White House. The only definitive book ever published on Henney, it includes hundreds of never-before-published photos covering this truly remarkable enterprise's entire history.
The Humber Story: 1868-1932
A 64-year history that begins in 1868 and ends with the Humber's acquisition by Rootes in 1932. The book covers aircraft, bikes, and cars.
The Iconic Jaguar XK: A Celebration of 120s, 140s and 150s
What inspires long-term XK ownership and enthusiasm? Surely, there can only be one answer: the cars themselves.
The author and his wife launched a dedicated XK Club in 1997, just in time for the 50th anniversary one year later. Now, the venerable XK 120 has reached another milestone with its 65th anniversary. Between these covers, the author presents a mix of features including 120s, 140s, and 150s, plus the C- and D-Types, which the factory always termed XK 120C and XK 120D (and occasionally XK 140D).
A few of the articles are reprinted from the early issues of the XK Gazette, the XK Club magazine, but are now in color; expanded, redesigned and, mainly, updated. Let's not be bashful: XKs are great cars. They achieved so much in their time, and continue to achieve much today. Could there be a better advertisement for a classic sports car, a better testimonial to their greatness? This book is no mere flirtation but a full-blooded love affair with these vehicles, our stimulating, rewarding, and beguiling mistresses
The Illustrated Directory of American Cars
Everything that is great about the American automobile is presented in this full color, beautifully depicted guide. It includes all of your favorite American models; Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Lincoln, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, and many more. There is a car catalogued for every type of enthusiast; big cars, small cars, beautiful cars, eccentric cars, and practical cars. The auto industry was the backbone of American industry, and the product was a pristine line of American automobiles. The Illustrated Directory of American Cars is a tip-of-the-hat to the fantastic creativity and determination that has driven American car design and technology for over a century.
The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars
The Triumph Motor Company is known around the world for its iconic sports cars. The hugely popular TR series, Spitfires, and GT-6s represent the quintessential British sports car; rugged good looks were combined with performance and economy at a price everyone could afford. These sports cars are always in demand and prized by British car collectors, racers, and open-air motoring enthusiasts. Triumph understood the connection between competition success and sales success and was able to parlay rally and road racing wins into the best-selling sports cars in the world, particularly in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. The Works competition cars notched victories at Le Mans, Sebring, the Monte Carlo rally, and many others and inspired privateers to take their cars to the track. Every model came from a bloodline of racing.
In The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars, Triumph historian G. William Krause reviews every model in the sports car lineup. He covers the history, design evolution, and performance specifications from the first sports cars in the 1930s through the final cars built in 1981. Throughout Triumph's history a number of pivotal moments could have significantly changed the company's fortunes. This book also looks at the "what if" cars that never made it into production, including photos.
Although they have not been built for more than three decades, their mark on sports car history is undeniable. Whether you're a fan of the spartan brutes of the 1950s or the refined comfort and performance of the last TRs, you will find the backstory of your favorites here.
The Incredible Blitzen Benz: Mighty Machines from Mannheim Shattered Speed Records and Inspired Heroic Legends
Titanic motorcars that blazed a trail of speed before and after the Great War, the Blitzen Benzes were the fastest man-carrying machines of their era. Officially certified as the fastest cars in the world from 1909 to 1919, the 200-horsepower Benzes were winners in races and hillclimbs throughout Europe and America. For the first time the storied feats of the six Type RE Benzes and their colorful owners and drivers are brought vividly to life in this lavishly illustrated book. One of the most evocative names ever bestowed on an automobile, "Blitzen Benz" came to express the ultimate in power and speed. The car itself, with its sharp-tailed body, aggressively beaked radiator and colossal exhaust pipes, still stands as an unrivaled icon of velocity on land. Karl Ludvigsen weaves an engrossing saga of the men and machines of the era covering: founder Karl Benz and why he was not keen on racing; a talented Belgian who designed a great German engine; how a choleric and driven French racer inspired the first 200 PS Benz; stunning new world records set in 1909 and 1910; marrying the Benz with American racing hero Barney Oldfield; and, why the four-passenger model was fastest of all the Benzes at Brooklands; rare period images bring the Blitzen's exploits to life; shattering records with "Wild Bob" Burman; and, record-breaking at Brooklands with a stove-pipe exhaust. In his work, Ludvigsen clarifies for the first time the tangled careers of these great cars. He concludes his narrative with the exciting revival of several of the Type RE Benzes, alive again to give a hint of the immortal achievements that made these the most daunting and respected racing cars of their time.
The Jeep in Every Possible Condition: Or, How to Restore Your Jeep
This without doubt will be the book that every Jeep enthusiast, collector and mechanic has been waiting for. There are many books on the history of this legendary vehicle, but here, for the first time ever, the authors tell you in step-by-step detail exactly how to restore your Jeep.
From the crankshaft to the engine block, including the cylinders, the oil pump, the clutch and the gear box, key advice on restoration and the pitfalls to avoid are fully explained, with a set of over 150 photographs to support the information provided.
Expert restorer Ghislain Hardier has been the inspiration behind the restoration of literally hundreds of Jeeps. He has been the president of his local military history association since 1975. Fellow experts Armel Joubert des Ouches has been a journalist with French TV channel T.F. 1 for the past eleven years, and Jean-Luc Couesme contributes to a number of specialist magazines. All have been restoring military vehicles for many years and share their experiences with you in this essential restoring and jeep enthusiast's manual.
The Joy of Jeep
All the thrills of off-roading started with the Jeep, and they keep on coming. A celebration of off-road Jeeps and the people who drive them, this book features the vehicles, personalities, events, and maneuvers that make up the Jeep universe of competitive and recreational off-roading.
The fact-filled, photograph-packed book explores the joys of Jeep ownership, history, restoration, modification, off-road competition, events, clubs, and more.
It includes information on popular accessories and performance enhancing modifications, the different generations and styles of Jeeps, off-road events and the professionals who compete in them.
With color photographs of some of the most beautiful custom and restored Jeeps from around the country, The Joy of Jeep takes readers to the edge of this soul-stirring activity and shows why Jeep is America's favorite off-road vehicle.
The Kurtis-Kraft Story
This is the story of Kurtis-Kraft, the only historical account written. It is a history of Frank P. Kurtis, whose racing cars dominated American auto racing for three decades. There are extensive black & white photos to accompany the text, creating a historically important account of these automobiles.
The Last Best Car: The 67-X: When George Barris Brought the Future to Canada
Esso wanted to have the ultimate prize during Canada's Centennial in 1967, so hired George Barris, the legendary customizer best known for building cars for movies and TV shows. Barris created the 67-X by extensively modifying new Oldsmobile Toronados. By purchasing gas at Esso, motorists could enter for a chance to win a 67-X. Only four 67-Xs were given out, and only three remain. The Last Best Car: The 67-X tells the stories of the original winners and the current owners of these rare cars. Dale Edward Johnson has written more than 1,000 car articles and columns for magazines, newspapers, radio and websites.
The Last Real Austins: 1946 TO 1959
This book chronicles how Austin overcame the tough austerity period immediately after WWII and went on to design a comprehensive range of cars, sports cars, limousines, taxicabs, off-roaders, military vehicles, vans and trucks that has never been equaled by one single manufacturer. In the immediate post-war years its modern and innovative range of cars, trucks and vans were forced to take on world markets as a result of the British Government's "Export or die" mandate to help pay off massive war debts. At its peak, Austin was required to export 75% of production, resulting in long waiting lists for new vehicles on the home market. As a result, many of its impressive range of modern vehicles were to find customers in the four corners of the world, helping to establish Austin as one of the world's best known auto makers at the time. This book chronicles each model and focuses on how and where it was used and received, and is illustrated with rare archive material and stunning new color photography which will be appreciated by enthusiasts and restorers alike.
The Legendary Muscle Car: A Guide to the Iconic, High-performance Automobile
High performance and utterly thrilling to drive, the muscle car changed the way we view automobiles. Through marketing wars and head to head horse power battles, a carefully curated ideology of what the muscle car should be able to do evolved. American family style two door sports coups with rear wheel drive are fitted with a large V8 engine to create this icon of muscle and speed. Distinct from the low, two seat, European sports cars, muscle cars are much more affordable.
Muscle cars are a quintessentially North American phenomenon, owing their outrageous existence to a very simple formula. Take a mid-size American sedan (nothing too complicated, upmarket, or fancy) then add the biggest, raunchiest V8 that is possible to squeeze under the hood and behold: the magnificent muscle car. Pontiac was first, with the legendary GTO. Ford followed with the invention of a new class of car with the pony car, the Mustang. Every other American manufacturer joined in the act after that, all wanting a cut of the action. Muscle cars are loud and proud. Look further into this fascinating book to discover the intoxicating world of these wonderful machines. Includes information on models, facts, and other interesting information on America's pride and joy; the legendary muscle car.
The Lincoln Continental Story: From Zephyr to Mark II
The complete story of the original Lincoln Continental, as told in the pages of Continental Comments, the authoritative publication of the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club. Loaded with insightful stories never before published outside of this award-winning magazine. Read about the development of the Lincoln-Zephyr and its evolution into the original 1939-40 Lincoln Continental, along with quotes from people who originally designed the car. Includes stories on the 1949 Lincoln Continental that was never produced, and the 1949-51 era Lincoln flathead V-8s that succeeded the original Lincoln Continental. Concludes with the development of the $10,000 1956-57 Continental II, why it missed the mark, and was discontinued after only two years. Also included are stories about movie star and other celebrity owned Lincoln Continental cars including Rita Hayworth, Mickey Rooney, Jack Benny, Babe Ruth and Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Lincoln Motorcar: The Complete History of an American Classic
The Lincoln Motorcar: The Complete History of an American Classic
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The Little Book of Porsche
Little Book of Porsche tells the story of one of the world's most exciting cars, from the days of Ferdinand Porsche right up to the present day.
The Magnificent Mercedes
Graham Robson ISBN-10: 0688006531 Hardcover 224 pages Out of Print. Used. Very good condition for age.
The Marmon Heritage
Recipient McKean Cup & Cugnot Awards. An automotive business & technical history addressing innovative products, construction details, marketing & manufacture, organization & financing. Marmon of Indianapolis revolutionized grain milling, electrified major cities, was innovator in engineering & styling the automobile for three decades. Dominance in racing & victory in first INDY 500 made Marmon Speedsteers the 'Corvettes' of the 1920s. Marmon-Herrington built All-Wheel-Drive trucks during the next three decades, including AWD Ford cars & trucks. Marmon Group today is among world's most diverse firms. The book contrasts sharply with the perceived state of early century technology & product reliability-durability.
The MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite High Performance Manual (4th Edition)
This totally revised, updated and enlarged book is THE complete guide to building a fast MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite for road or track. Daniel has been continuously developing his own 'Spridget' for years, and really does know what works and what doesn't when it comes to building a fast Midget or Sprite. Best of all, this book covers every aspect of the car, from the tyre contact patch to the rollover bar, and from radiator back to exhaust tailpipe. With 400 mainly colour photos and exclusive tuning advice, this is a MUST for any Sprite or Midget owner.
The MG Midget A-H Sprite High Performance Manual
This completely revised, updated and enlarged book is the complete guide to building a fast MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite for road or track. Daniel has been continuously developing his own 'Spridget' for years and he really does know what works and what doesn't when it comes to building a fast Midget or Sprite. Best of all, this book covers every aspect of the car from the tire contact patch up to the rollover bar and from radiator back to exhaust tailpipe. With 400 mainly color photos and exclusive tuning advice this is a must for any Sprite or Midget owner
The MG Series MGA (Twin Cam) Operation Manual
Brooklands Books Ltd. Part No. AKD879 Softcover 64 pages Out of Print. New old stock.
The MGA: Revised Edition
This new book is the definitive study of the MGA, for the author has gone back to factory records and to the people who worked on the car in the 'fifties, to find out how it was conceived, manufactured and marketed. Here is the real story of the MGA's engineering, body styling and every aspect of the car's development and production - including MG's strategy to beat its competitors. In seven years of production, there were major successes and sad disappointments. The MGA was the car that was "right first time" and though the Twin Cam variant was a nightmare for the factory, it is now the most sought after model. This book tells how the sleepy Thames-side village of Abingdon became a mass-production centre for the MGA, how the MGA became one of America's best-loved sports cars and how the MGA has become one of today's classic cars, cherished by enthusiastic owners all over the world.
The Mighty Mercedes
One might almost say that the Daimler-Benz company invented motor cars, as its founder members Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz independently produced internal combustion engined vehicles as early as 1886. It was in 1901 that Count Jellinek, the Austro-Hungarian Consul-General at Nice, took a concession for the sale of Daimler cars and persuaded the company to name their new model after his ten-year-old daughter, Mercedes. This book is an attempt to capture the spirit of Mercedes, from the early cars, through the mighty K, S and SS models, to the smooth status symbols of the late 1970s, with such models as the 450SEL, and the 350 SLC. Michael Frosticks light touch illuminates most of the 450 photographs and line drawings. There is also a register to the rear of the book which details a list of S, SS, SSK, 500K, 540K and 300 SL models sold in Great Britain giving commission number, engine number, registration numbers and first owner details.
The Morris Minor Service II Saloon & Traveller Operation Manual
British Motor Company Part No. AKD617 Softcover 65 pages Out of Print. New old stock.
The Morris Ten (Series “M”) Workshop Manual
This Morris Ten Workshop Manual contains information and diagrams on: General Data; Maintenance Attention (Free and Periodical); Frost Precautions; Engine; Fuel System; Ignition Equipment; Cooling System; Clutch; Gearbox; Propeller Shaft; Rear Axle; Front Axle; Steering Gear; Hydraulic Dampers; Braking System; Electrical Equipment; Road Springs; Tyres; Lubrication; Special Tools; and Body.
The Mustang Performance Handbook (Volume 2)
This guide covers how to strengthen and modify the chassis and suspension of the Mustang for better cornering and accelerating, in step-by-step, photographic detail. Sections include frame stiffening, building suspensions, bolt-on kits, roll cages, and more.
The Nash Styling Sketchbook
Nash automobile styling was always different from the rest of Detroit. It was unique and boldly imaginative. Historian Patrick Foster interviewed former Nash stylists to compile this fascinating and well-illustrated photo history of Nash concept cars, styling studies and prototypes. There are also chapters on Nash stylists and what Nash's would have looked like in future years.
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The New Beetle
The beloved "Bug" is back! Volkswagen's highly publicized reinvention of the automotive world's improbable icon is chronicled in this first-ever book to be published on the new Beetle.
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The New Beetle
The beloved "Bug" is back! Volkswagen's highly publicized reinvention of the automotive world's improbable icon is chronicled in this first-ever book to be published on the new Beetle.
The New Mini: All Models 2001 to 2006: The Essential Buyer’s Guide
With so many different models and specifications to navigate, this book will help you get the Mini you want at the right price. Featuring over a hundred color images, plus details of problems to keep an eye out for, it is an essential aid for the discerning buyer, providing insight into market and value data and predicting future collectable models. Owning a Mini can be a very sociable experience, and this book gives details of back-up and support organizations for BMW's British-built baby.
The New VW Beetle: The Creation of a Twenty First Century Classic
The New VW Beetle charts the origins and development of the new Volkswagen Beetle automobile.