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Launched in 1959, the Triumph Herald had instant appeal. The attractive design by Giovanni Michelotti marked a change of direction for Triumph and the car also featured innovative engineering. In this book, Triumph enthusiast and expert Colin Lindsay...

The period between the late 1800s and the late 1920s was the heyday of the road steam traction engine. Prior to that, ‘portable’ steam engines were pulled by horses from farm to farm to provide the power unit for belting to machinery for tasks such as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967041606Author GestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910584583Author Tony DodginsFormat HardbackImprint Icon Publishing LtdPublisher Icon Publishing Ltd

There are still those who see the Porsche 914 model as a ‘funny little car,’ compared to the immortal 911. Granted, in its day, professional rally drivers were not keen on the 914: they were nervous driving it at the limit. Yet the records show that 914s...

In collaboration with the ramp editorial team, Michael Köckritz presents the most important Porsche models and the history of this fascinating brand on an equally lavish and entertainingly informative stage. With a comprehensive view of the brand's...

‘An intriguing series of tales about love affairs with cars which, like human relationships, can go badly wrong.’ – Christian Wolmar, best-selling author of The Subterranean Railway and Fire & SteamThree Million Miles in a Volvo and Other Curious Car...

And now, we continue with the rapid Milestone series by teNeues, which is delves into the greatest car brands in the world. After Porsche and BMW, this time we explore the automotive history of the Stuttgart flagship brand, Mercedes-Benz. In the visually...

This book covers the development of the campervan from the 1950s to the present day, showing how campervans have developed from converted commercial vans such as Commer and Austin in the 1950s, through Westphalia conversions of the VW Kombi, Ford...

The definitive history of the Porsche 991-series 911s, with all major markets looked at in detail to cover all variants and put the story into perspective. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory, this book serves as...

The Steam lorry (or wagon, as it is more commonly known) developed alongside the internal combustion engine truck. Its heyday was between 1900 and the early 1930s, but there could be only one winner and, by the mid-1930s with the adoption of the more...

“When people buy a Ferrari, they are not buying a car, they are buying a dream” said Enzo Ferrari, founder of the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer. The sports cars conceived and created by "" Il commendatore"" Enzo Ferrari are still undisputedly...

150 fascinating years of unique and inimitable Italian automotive innovation. The Topolino. The 500. The Panda. The Lancia Lambda. The Fulvia. The Alfa Romeo, Duetto, and Giulietta. The Ferrari Testarossa. The Maserati 3500GT. The Lambroghini Miura,...

This revised edition of Classic Cars Review is a magnificent book that presents the most original, attractive, and relevant classic cars in informative texts and breathtaking pictures. In addition to classics such as the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing,...

Jaguar expert and enthusiast Mark Sutherland’s comprehensive and definitive account explores the development of all three series of the Jaguar XJ saloons. Launched in 1968, the Series 1 Jaguar XJ was the result of a lengthy development process and the...

The third volume in a definitive history of Porsche's racing cars, bringing the story to the end of 2022. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory, this book serves as the perfect record of Porsche's motorsport...

The Lancias that brought the glorious Italian marque back to the world’s racetracks and won the World Championship for Marques title in 1980-1981. Driven by some of the stars of Formula 1 in those years -– from Michele Alboreto to Riccardo Patrese and...

Founded in 1935 by William Lyons, the car company that would be called Jaguar after the Second World War soon became established as a manufacturer of innovative, high-performance sports cars. In this book, motoring expert Ray Hutton reveals the full...

Launched in 1995, the MGF marked the rebirth of the classic British MG two-seater sports car. In this book, MFG expert Tim Morris tells the full inside story of the development of the MFF and TF against the background of the seismic changes that were...

Michael Köckritz, the editor of the internationally acclaimed automotive culture magazine ramp, has now turned his attention to one of the most prestigious German car brands: BMW. In his customary detailed manner, he guides his readers through all the...

Introduced in 1972, the Renault 5 built on the success of the Renault 4 but was much less utilitarian. With its wrap-around plastic bumpers and lavish plastic interior, the Renault 5 was a chic city car with special appeal to women. Now regarded as an...

This is the complete story of a successful range of cars produced by the Standard Motor Company between 1946 and 1963. The author describes the various phases of model development of a range of cars that proved to be robust, innovative and popular. The...

The story of the Diablo, the heir to the Countach, the Lamborghini supercar par excellence of the 1990s, the car that took the company from an artisan dimension to one verging on the industrial, so much so as to be the company’s first model available in...

Jaguar – All the Cars meets the needs of not only the Jaguar aficionado, but also enthusiasts who don't have a detailed knowledge of the wide range of Jaguar models produced over the years. Illustrated in colour throughout, this significantly updated and...

Get an inside look at the irreverent, rule-breaking subculture of hot rodded, or “Outlaw,” Porsches in this handsome volume featuring stunning photography and interviews with key players. Being cool rarely means being “correct.” And few other sports car...

Get the official story behind the eighth generation of Chevrolet’s legendary sports car in this licensed book featuring engaging text and photography from GM’s archives and Corvette team members. This updated edition of Corvette Stingray is revised to...