‘A journey that I don’t think could be made again today’. It was this comment by Sir David Attenborough on the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic First Overland expedition that became an irresistible challenge for filmmaker and adventurer Alex Bescoby.

In 1955, Attenborough, then a young TV producer, was approached by six recent university graduates determined to drive the entire length of ‘Eurasia’, from London to Singapore. It was the unclimbed Everest of motoring – many had tried, none had succeeded. Sensing this time might be different, Attenborough gave the expedition enough film reel to cover their attempt. The 19,000-mile journey completed by Tim Slessor and the team captivated a nation emerging from postwar austerity. Tim’s book, The First Overland, soon became the bible of the overlanding religion.

Inspired by the First Overland, Alex made contact with now eighty-six-year-old Tim and together they planned an epic recreation of the original trip, this time from Singapore to London. Their goal was to complete the legendary journey started more than sixty years ago in the original Land Rover. In awe of the unstoppable Tim, and haunted by his own grandfather’s declining health, Alex and his team soon find themselves battling rough roads, breakdowns and Oxford’s constantly leaky roof to discover a world changed for the better – and worse – since the first expedition.

Love cars, love France? Then make the most of your next trip with this essential guide! Enjoying a special journey across the channel with friends or a club? Looking to include automotive-themed locations in your family holiday? This guide, shows you how to combine them with a gourmet meal, wine tasting at a chateau - or just relaxing on the beach! Full of practical, clear, easy-to-find information, this is the ideal companion when planning a trip, or as an on-the-road reference book.Divided into five regions - Paris & the Ile-de-France, Western France, Southern France, Central France & the Alps, and North-East France - each chapter contains a wealth of detailed information for the auto enthusiast. With sections on museums, classic and modern car shows, automobilia, buying car parts, historic and modern motorsport events, and race circuits, each entry is illustrated in full colour. This unique guide, now in its 2nd edition, has been fully updated for 2017, and provides you with all you need to know to enjoy a visit to France with a motoring twist - when to go, how to get there, and where to find out more.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class petrol & diesel (Sept '12 - Feb '18) Hatchback (W176 Series - commonly known as 'third generation' or 'Mark 3'): A160, A180, A200 & A220. Petrol: 1.6 litre (1595cc). Diesel: 1.5 litre (1461cc), 1.8 litre (1796cc) & 2.1 litre (2143cc). Does NOT cover 2.0 litre (A250) petrol models, '4Matic' (4WD) transmission, or performance A45 AMG models.

Despite a reputation for being eccentric and dangerous, Reliant three-wheelers are ever-present in the classic car scene and are now seen as icons of British popular culture. Reliant Three-Wheelers - The Complete Story charts the development of these much-loved cars from 1935 onwards and includes the development and production of the Regal, Robin, Bond Bug and Rialto along with detailed specification guides and hundred of photographs throughout. An ideal resource for anybody with an interest in these classic cars, from one of the last major British vehicle manufacturers.

Praise for Dino Days Octane Magazine - An entertaining and very personal account - wonderful anecdotes and very relatable adventures. Ferrari Owners Club magazine - A great read - the GBP30 asking price is a bargain. Classic Car weekly Newspaper - Focuses on much more than just the baby Ferraris. Interesting anecdotes and an engaging read. Classic and Sportscar Magazine - This enthusiast tome is anecdotal, affectionate and honest with a quality feel that belies the price tag. Dino Days reveals the realities of classic car ownership and it focuses on an icon of the classic car world, the Ferrari Dino. Dino Days tells the exploits of Phill Brigstock and those of his family over the past 50 years, having owned around 200 Classic Cars between them. Watch out for James Bond, a Lamborghini Miura related to the Italian Job film and an exploding Lotus. Dino Days also tells the story of Enzo Ferraris true love, his first born son, Dino and the beautiful and iconic cars that carry that name. This book is aimed at the casual reader who has cast an envious and enquiring glance when a classic car passes by. Dino Days brings the reality of Classic car ownership to life, culminating in a road trip to Maranello in Italy, the home of Ferrari, whilst meeting several Dino owners along the way. Phill is also a member of the Sporting Bears - a driving charity which has raised over GBP2.3 million for Childrens causes, by giving the public "Dream Rides" in interesting cars at events across the UK in exchange for a small donation and all profits from Dino Days will be donated to the Sporting bears. Dino Days has a wealth of over 300 photos going back to the 1970's and ends with a look at what the future may hold for the world of classic cars. See Dino Days videos - go to You Tube, then type Dino Days Ferrari".

You're building a hot rod.The first step is the chassis.If it's not right, the car won't handle well.If it's really" not right, the car might destroy itself.There are choices to be made, from frame rails to suspension components, and some combinations will work better than others.Next is the body. This is what everyone sees first. It's what makes a hot rod a hot rod.This book is a sure-fire guide to the best approach.Veteran builder and writer Dennis Parks walks you through the whole process, from finding and using existing panels to choosing New Old Stock panels from the aftermarket.The Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide" offers fool-proof advice for building the hot rod of your dreams.

It's been more than a decade since the first Porsche High Performance Driving Handbook" set the standard for getting the most out of a Porsche. If driving techniques haven't changed since then, technology definitely has. This book, by the world's foremost expert, takes that new technology into account as it gives readers the latest information on how to drive a Porsche to its limit.
Once upon a time, the Can Am and Trans Am race series changed their rules because Vic Elford and his Porsches were winning too often. Here Quick Vic shares his insights into ride control systems, new tire compounds, and Tiptronic and Direct-Shift Gearbox transmissions, all of which have transformed the experience--and the challenge--of driving a Porsche.
As he discusses recent models, ranging from new generations of the 911 to the whole-cloth inventions of the Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman S and Carrera GT, modern images and historical photos immerse the reader in both the history and the evolving technology that Vic Elford knows like no one else.

W. Heath Robinson is best known for his hilarious drawings of zany contraptions, though his work ranged across a wide variety of topics covering many aspects of British life in the decades following the First World War. Starting out as a watercolour artist, he quickly turned to the more lucrative field of book illustration and developed his forte in satirical drawings and cartoons. He was regularly commissioned by the editors of Tatler and The Sketch and in great demand from advertising companies. Collections of his drawings were subsequently published in many different editions and became so successful as to transform Heath Robinson into a household name, celebrated for his eccentric brand of British humour. Presenting such innovations as the 'Zip-Opening Bonnet', the 'Duo-car for the Incompatible' and the handy 'New Rear Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement', this volume of Heath Robinson illustrations with commentary by K.R.G. Browne will appeal to 'everybody who is ever likely to drive, be driven in, or get run over by a mechanically propelled vehicle'.

Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a Hyundai i10, Haynes can help you understand, care for and repair your Hyundai i10. We do it ourselves to help you do-it-yourself, and whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by-step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right. Regular servicing and maintenance of your Hyundai i10 can help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive. What's covered: Petrol: Hatchback 1.2 litre (1248cc) Exclusions: Does NOT cover 1.0 or 1.1 litre petrol engines, 1.1 litre diesel engine or LPG models, 'Grand i10' or 'Electric'. Does NOT cover new Hyundai i10 range introduced January 2014

The small-block Chevrolet engine is the most popular engine in the world among performance enthusiasts and racers. But with its popularity come certain problems--its more-than-45 years of production have led to countless permutations, making modification or repair a confusing proposition. This book makes sense of that confusion for anyone working on a small-block Chevy engine. The most complete encyclopedia ever assembled, cataloging all 1968 to 2000 small-block Chevrolet V-8 engines, this manual includes more than 25,000 part numbers, specs, dates and technical details on engine blocks, heads, valves, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons, manifolds, ignition systems, emission systems, computer controls, motor mounts and more. More than 300 photos, diagrams, charts and tables reference all available Chevy equipment and its interchange uses. Filled with advice on which parts work best for special applications and tips on component selection, this book is the essential tool for anyone with a small-block Chevy engine.

A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics, Dr. Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has been used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction to the subject at the university level to a common sight on the desks of engineers throughout the world. As with the original printing, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, strives to find a middle ground by balancing the need to provide detailed conceptual explanations of the engineering principles involved in the dynamics of ground vehicles with equations and example problems that clearly and concisely demonstrate how to apply such principles. A study of this book will ensure that the reader comes away with a solid foundation and is prepared to discuss the subject in detail. Ideal as much for a first course in vehicle dynamics as it is a professional reference, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, maintains the tradition of the original by being easy to read and while receiving updates throughout in the form of modernized graphics and improved readability.