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The Last Overland - 21,000 km, 23 Countries And One Very Old Land Rover (Paperback): Alex Bescoby The Last Overland - 21,000 km, 23 Countries And One Very Old Land Rover (Paperback)
Alex Bescoby
R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

‘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.

Porsche 924/928/944/968 - The Complete Story (Hardcover): Glen Smale Porsche 924/928/944/968 - The Complete Story (Hardcover)
Glen Smale
R856 Discovery Miles 8 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The story of Porsche's front-engined, water-cooled transaxle cars, Porsche 924/928/944/968 contains interviews with several of Porsche's key engineers, designers and modellers who worked on the car in period. The book outlines the design processes and development work, detailing each model, and contains sections on the motor sport achievements of each model, as well as owners' views of their cars.

Rover 75 and MG ZT - The Complete Story (Hardcover): James Taylor Rover 75 and MG ZT - The Complete Story (Hardcover)
James Taylor
R933 R858 Discovery Miles 8 580 Save R75 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From the moment of its launch in 1998, the Rover 75 caught the public's imagination. Here, at last, was a car that felt like traditional Rovers and had been designed in Britain. Rover 75 and MG ZT charts the evolution of the models from the early 1990 onwards including full production histories and comprehensive specification details. Topics covered include: the development and production of the Rover 75 under BMW in the 1990s; becoming the MG Rover Group - from BMW to Phoenix Venture Holdings; the MG models of the new millennium - the ZT and ZT-T; the Monogram 75, the five-millionth Rover and finally, moving production to China and the end of the MG Rover Group.

France: The Essential Guide for Car Enthusiasts - 200 Things for the Car Enthusiast to See and Do (Paperback, New edition):... France: The Essential Guide for Car Enthusiasts - 200 Things for the Car Enthusiast to See and Do (Paperback, New edition)
Julian Parish 1
R458 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R79 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Explore Rovers (Paperback): Megan Harder Explore Rovers (Paperback)
Megan Harder
R316 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R113 (36%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 62 to 18 (Paperback): Martyn Randall Mercedes-Benz A-Class 62 to 18 (Paperback)
Martyn Randall
R901 R759 Discovery Miles 7 590 Save R142 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Automotive Engines - Diagnosis, Repair, and Rebuilding (Paperback, 8th edition): Tim Gilles Automotive Engines - Diagnosis, Repair, and Rebuilding (Paperback, 8th edition)
Tim Gilles
R1,507 R1,318 Discovery Miles 13 180 Save R189 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gain the technical expertise, practical skills, and industry knowledge you need for career success! AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES: DIAGNOSIS, REPAIR, AND REBUILDING, Eighth Edition, features comprehensive coverage of the theory of operation, diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding of automotive engines. A veteran instructor with firsthand experience as a certified technician and machinist, the author focuses on universal repair techniques and case histories based on real-world scenarios you are likely to see in the field. Now updated with new, full-color images and information on the latest trends, tools, and technology--including hybrid engines and high-performance components--this trusted text is the ideal resource to prepare you for professional success.

BMW 3-Series Service And Repair Manual (Paperback): Haynes Publishing BMW 3-Series Service And Repair Manual (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing 1
R786 Discovery Miles 7 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Reliant Three-Wheelers - The Complete Story (Hardcover, UK ed.): John Wilson-Hall Reliant Three-Wheelers - The Complete Story (Hardcover, UK ed.)
John Wilson-Hall 2
R783 R734 Discovery Miles 7 340 Save R49 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Dino Days (Hardcover): Phillip Brigstock Dino Days (Hardcover)
Phillip Brigstock
R1,064 Discovery Miles 10 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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".

A Practical Guide to Triumph Ownership - The Trials and Tribulations of Keeping a Triumph TR (and Other Models) on the Road... A Practical Guide to Triumph Ownership - The Trials and Tribulations of Keeping a Triumph TR (and Other Models) on the Road (Paperback)
BJ Littlewood
R759 Discovery Miles 7 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide (Paperback): Dennis W. Parks Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide (Paperback)
Dennis W. Parks; Foreword by John Kimbrough
R768 R684 Discovery Miles 6 840 Save R84 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Porsche High-Performance Driving Handbook (Paperback, 2): Vic Elford Porsche High-Performance Driving Handbook (Paperback, 2)
Vic Elford
R831 R731 Discovery Miles 7 310 Save R100 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Heath Robinson: How to be a Motorist (Hardcover, 2nd edition): W.Heath Robinson, K. R. G. Browne Heath Robinson: How to be a Motorist (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
W.Heath Robinson, K. R. G. Browne 1
R306 R287 Discovery Miles 2 870 Save R19 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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'.

Hyundai i10 petrol ('08-'13) 58 to 63 (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Hyundai i10 petrol ('08-'13) 58 to 63 (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R900 R758 Discovery Miles 7 580 Save R142 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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

VW Golf petrol & diesel ('13-'16) 62 to 66 (Paperback): Mark Storey VW Golf petrol & diesel ('13-'16) 62 to 66 (Paperback)
Mark Storey
R912 R769 Discovery Miles 7 690 Save R143 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Hatchback & Estate (`Mk 7'). Petrol: 1.2 litre (1197cc), 1.4 litre (1395cc) & 2.0 litre (1984cc). Diesel: 1.6 litre (1598cc) & 2.0 litre (1968cc). Does NOT cover 1.0 litre 3-cylinder or 1.6/1.8 litre 4-cylinder petrol engines, all-electric or hybrid models, convertible, Clubsport S, Golf R or dual fuel models. Does NOT cover facelifted Golf range introduced for 2017.

Porsche Racing Cars - 1976 to 2005 (Hardcover): Brian Long Porsche Racing Cars - 1976 to 2005 (Hardcover)
Brian Long
R1,415 R1,263 Discovery Miles 12 630 Save R152 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Today, one cannot escape the fact that the words Porsche and racing go hand in hand. This book follows Porsche's year-by-year progress in top flight racing and rallying, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success on the tracks and worldwide acclaim. This particular volume starts with story of the pure racers of 1976 vintage, and takes the reader through a series of racing models, including the glorious 956 and 962, up to 2005 via contemporary photography and words from an acknowledged Porsche authority. An earlier volume covers the years up to 1975 inclusive. The book includes detailed year by year coverage of Porsche's top class racing and rallying exploits in words and over 600 excellent photos. This book is a must-have for all fans of the Porsche marque and motor sport.

Pitman's Motorists Library - The Book of the Austin Seven - A Complete Guide for Owners of All Models with Details of... Pitman's Motorists Library - The Book of the Austin Seven - A Complete Guide for Owners of All Models with Details of Changes in Design and Equipment (Hardcover)
Gordon G. Goodwin
R858 Discovery Miles 8 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
VW Polo Petrol & Diesel (Paperback): Haynes Publishing VW Polo Petrol & Diesel (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Northern California Drag Racing (Hardcover): Steve Reyes Northern California Drag Racing (Hardcover)
Steve Reyes
R744 Discovery Miles 7 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Chevy Small-Block V-8 Interchange Manual - 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Ed.): David Lewis Chevy Small-Block V-8 Interchange Manual - 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Ed.)
David Lewis
R770 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R84 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Driveway Detailing Warrior - DIY Money-Saving Guide to Sports Car Detailing at Home on a Budget (Hardcover): S L Lucas Driveway Detailing Warrior - DIY Money-Saving Guide to Sports Car Detailing at Home on a Budget (Hardcover)
S L Lucas
R1,086 Discovery Miles 10 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
King City (Paperback): Howard P Strohn, John R Jernigan, Karen Vanderwall Jernigan King City (Paperback)
Howard P Strohn, John R Jernigan, Karen Vanderwall Jernigan
R587 R536 Discovery Miles 5 360 Save R51 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chicago's Motor Row (Hardcover): John F. Hogan, John S Maxson Chicago's Motor Row (Hardcover)
John F. Hogan, John S Maxson; Foreword by Jay Leno
R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Volvo Model by Model (Hardcover): Martin Tilbrook Volvo Model by Model (Hardcover)
Martin Tilbrook
R981 R852 Discovery Miles 8 520 Save R129 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book invites the reader, both Volvo fans and those with a more general interest in motoring – on board the company’s landmark cars. Volvo Model by Model brings Volvo to life with the feel of the cars from behind the wheel, from the side-valve ÖV4 to the electric C40, with legends like the 240, the XC90 and the 850 in between. Volvo’s marketing strategies from safety to sporty and back again are examined, with thoughts from contemporary road tests. So buckle up your Volvo-patented three-point safety belt, and prepare for the ride. In the 2020s Volvo is undergoing a resurgence, gaining mainstream desirability with record sales for six consecutive years. There is also huge interest in wider Scandinavian culture and design. Volvo Model by Model is a new look at the cars and cultural impact of Volvo. Always daring to be different, no other car manufacturer encapsulates its home nation so completely, accounting for one third of the Swedish dream Villa, Volvo, Vovve. Volvo started in 1927 but the open-topped ÖV4 didn’t sell well in the harsh Swedish climate. This was a rare misstep, although there have some challenging aesthetics on the way like the 760. Volvo survived a failed marriage with Ford, which still produced one of the company’s all-time best sellers. Volvo now has another home, China. Parent company Geely enables Volvo to freely express its Scandinavian style, and today’s slick Swedes were voted the best-designed range of cars by British motorists. Concept Recharge points the way to an electric future.

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