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London has had taxis since the early 1900s, but the characteristic "black cab” first appeared in the 1940s. No visitor to London can truly say they have experienced Britain’s capital until they have ridden in one. Black cabs are a familiar sight in many...

First introduced in 1953, the Bristol 403 made an instant impact. With its smooth aerodynamic shape, it became a design icon of British motor manufacturing. In this book, Bristol 403 owner John Manley explains the background to the development of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781977133250Author Keli SipperleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Pebble BooksPublisher Pebble BooksWeight(grams) 203g

Buying a classic car is an expensive business, and mistakes can prove costly financially and in terms of time, effort and stress. Wouldn't it be great if you could take an expert with you? With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque...

This book provides an introduction to basic thermodynamic engine cycle simulations, and provides a substantial set of results. Key features includes comprehensive and detailed documentation of the mathematical foundations and solutions required for...

The Psychology of the Car explores automotive cultures through the lens of psychology with the goal of achieving a low-carbon transport future. Worldwide there are now more than one billion cars, and their number grows continuously. Yet there is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780833026576Author Robert M. ChapmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint RANDPublisher RANDWeight(grams) 204g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620921128Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 512g

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841558165Author Colin PittFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint C P PressPublisher C P PressWeight(grams) 270g

Available again after a long absence! In the late 1970s, the problem facing any manufacturer taking part in the World Rally Championship was that the rules kept being changed at short notice. This book looks at the solutions found for Lancia’s rally car,...

Enjoy 100 beautifully photographed dream cars in this comprehensive guide to some of history's greatest automobiles.Whether you're fascinated by Ferraris or mad about Mercedes, you'll want to delve into this stunning book. Every cool car is showcased...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788877921840Author Daniele BuzzonettiFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Artioli EditorePublisher Artioli EditoreWeight(grams) 1750gDimensions(mm) 300mm *...

With their sleek and powerful looks, the big Austin-Healeys have always made an impression. In this revealing book, the author explores the development of the 'Big' Healeys, as distinct from the smaller Austin-Healey Sprite, to produce a comprehensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907085208Author James PageFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Porter Press InternationalPublisher Porter Press International

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902953786Author Andrew WiltshireFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Bernard McCallPublisher Bernard McCall

Don't Just Be Good You Can Be Great! Optimum Drive is the complete step-by-step guide to maximizing human performance in any endeavor you choose to conquer Attaining peak performance: Optimum Drive is a motivational book that uses top level race car...

The VW Beetle is one of the best-loved of all classic cars, with many thousands preserved across the world, many in regular use. Over the years countless changes were introduced, together making a mid sixties Beetle, for instance, very different from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857944938Author Henry ConnFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Silver Link BooksPublisher Mortons Media GroupDimensions(mm) 169mm * 238mm * 2mm

The bestselling Triumph TR sports cars were simple, inexpensive, fast and fun to drive, if sometimes wayward on the limit. This work describes the 1950s first-generation models - TR2, 3 and 3A, including development, production, specification changes,...

Relive an era when the streets of south east London and north Kent were served by electric trams and trolleybuses.Book InformationISBN 9781854144515Author Robert HarleyFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Heathfield PublishingPublisher Capital Transport...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780228856603Author Don LosierFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell Talent

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781854144034Author Andrew EmmersonFormat PaperbackImprint Capital Transport PublishingPublisher Capital Transport Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781723784965Author The Classic Car CoupleFormat PaperbackPage Count 50Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781419758805Author Daniel KnowlesFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint AbramsPublisher Abrams

Here, Volkswagen enthusiast and prolific author Richard Copping examines, for the first time, the complete story of the T4 from the Transporter concept originated forty years before its presence at VW's Hanover factory, through its development period and...

Produced from 1959 until 2000, the classic Mini is loved by millions of owners, previous owners and enthusiasts. The Mini's creator, Alec Issigonis, was given a free hand to make a proper small car and his innovative design not only redefined the family...

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Lancia's V6-engined Aurelia series of the 1950s remain among the most beautiful cars ever made. Quintessentially Italian, they were technically advanced and fast, with taut handling. This work examines all the variants, with descriptions of design and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781613250136Author Paul MortonFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint CarTech IncPublisher CarTech IncWeight(grams) 361gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 280mm * 8mm

This is the fascinating story of the development of early British steam fire engines by a renowned expert on emergency services vehicles and equipment. Ronald Henderson, a member of the Fire Brigade Society and an expert on steam engines, covers the...

An event as significant for Alfa Romeo enthusiasts as the reopening of the marque's historic museum at Arese - held on 24 June 2015, the day on which Alfa celebrates its 105th anniversary - could hardly not be celebrated with a book. The official...

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This is the story of the most popular pickup truck of all time, the Ford F-150, and its predecessor, the F-100. This book records over forty years in its long life, during which time the Ford pickup has remained true to its origins, a vehicle that, when...

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Emergency situations can occur without warning and in any condition - day or night, in fine or inclement weather. This book shows you what to do in the event of an accident, whatever the severity. Practical roadside first aid basics are addressed, as are...

This book looks at the latest advances in autonomous driving, demonstrating that a future once considered science fiction is now close at hand. Acceptance of driverless cars relies on more than just the technology that delivers it; in this book the...

Fiat's 500 and 600 models are amongst the smallest cars in the world, yet for all their diminutive proportions they are chic, fun to drive and capable of travelling marathon distances. Both cars follow in the tradition of the 1936 Topolino, the original...

This unique book about Eccles caravans is a tribute to a great and successful British caravan and motorhome manufacturing brand. Eccles was the pioneer of the caravan and motorhome of today. This book describes how the company became a major force and...

The author came to London from Lancashire as a nine-year old, having developed an interest in buses and trams at a very early age. He remained in south-west London for the next forty-five years. As a young teenager he took up locospotting, joining a...