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Duramax Diesel Engine (2001-2019) (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Duramax Diesel Engine (2001-2019) (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R790 Discovery Miles 7 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Driven - A White-Knuckled Ride to Heartbreak and Back (Paperback): Melissa Stephenson Driven - A White-Knuckled Ride to Heartbreak and Back (Paperback)
Melissa Stephenson 1
R392 R325 Discovery Miles 3 250 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Now in paperback, a "piercing and beautiful" (Domenica Ruta) memoir about one woman's road to hope following the death of her troubled brother, told through the series of cars that accompanied her Growing up in a blue-collar family in the Midwest, Melissa Stephenson longed for escape. Her wanderlust was an innate reaction to the powerful personalities around her, and came too from her desire to find a place in the world where her artistic ambitions wouldn't be thwarted. She found in automobiles the promise of a future. From a lineage of secondhand family cars of the late '60s, to the Honda that carried her from Montana to Texas as her new marriage disintegrated, to the '70s Ford she drove away from her brother's house after he took his life (leaving Melissa the truck, a dog, and a few mix tapes), to the VW van she now uses to take her kids camping, she knows these cars better than she knows some of the people closest to her. Driven from grief and toward hope, Melissa reckons with what it means to lose a beloved sibling. Driven is a powerful story of healing, for all who have had to look back at pain to find the way forward.

British Family Cars of the 1950s and '60s (Paperback): Anthony Pritchard British Family Cars of the 1950s and '60s (Paperback)
Anthony Pritchard
R241 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R17 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With the end of the Second World War, it was not long before increasing wealth, cheaper cars, and social pressures made a family car the aspiration of thousands. Ford, Hillman, Standard, Morris and Vauxhall became household names, and the streets of Britain's suburbs began to fill with modern-looking saloon cars, designed to transport mother, father and 2.4 children with ease, if not speed.
This illustrated book looks at the British cars that were available to the post-war family, and also some of the foreign makes that had an important place in the market, and which had a great influence on the British-made cars that followed.

Going Classic - The Essential Guide to Buying, Owning and Enjoying a Classic Car (Paperback): Alan Anderson Going Classic - The Essential Guide to Buying, Owning and Enjoying a Classic Car (Paperback)
Alan Anderson; Foreword by Derek Mathewson
R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The classic car market is in better shape than ever, remaining buoyant throughout the ups and downs of the motoring industry. Life in the slow lane promises to bring back the joy of driving and can appeal to the head as well as the heart in becoming a financially attractive hobby. Despite the popularity of classic cars, no definitive guide exists for the 'classic car virgin'. Going Classic seeks to fill this gap by answering all the questions a first timer may have before taking the plunge. It covers buying, selling, driving, maintenance, equipment, insurance, safety and competing in classic motorsport, and comes complete with a 'Hot 100' list of the top classics to buy and why.

Corvette 70 Years - The One and Only (Hardcover): Richard Prince Corvette 70 Years - The One and Only (Hardcover)
Richard Prince
R1,032 Discovery Miles 10 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Triumph Cars - 100 Years (Hardcover): Ross Alkureishi Triumph Cars - 100 Years (Hardcover)
Ross Alkureishi
R1,014 Discovery Miles 10 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Worst Cars Ever Sold (Paperback, New edition): Giles Chapman The Worst Cars Ever Sold (Paperback, New edition)
Giles Chapman 2
R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

They don't make 'bad' cars any more, right? Well, maybe not, but there have been some real clunkers in years gone by, and this is the first book to celebrate them in all their awful glory. In this new edition, Giles Chapman presents to you "The Worst Cars Ever Sold," containing hundreds of rare pictures of these unreliable, rusty, hideous-looking and just plain mad machines, and thousands of fascinating and entertaining facts about them - some will surprise you, others you'll be all too familiar with. This book will take you back in time to when the family jalopy never failed to let you down, or that banger you bought from the local paper revealed its true character the moment you drove it - behold the worst cars ever sold and enjoy!

Fiat Punto Petrol - 99-07 (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): John Mead Fiat Punto Petrol - 99-07 (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
John Mead
R700 Discovery Miles 7 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Story of Porsche - A Tribute to the Legendary Manufacturer (Hardcover): Luke Smith The Story of Porsche - A Tribute to the Legendary Manufacturer (Hardcover)
Luke Smith
R410 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R75 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer. From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand's success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction. Blending heritage with innovation and brand identity with creativity, Porsche has produced some of the most beloved models of sport and luxury car alike. From the timeless designs of the 911 and Carrera, to the dynamism of the 917, the fabled marque has instilled class and faultless engineering into each and every one of its creations. With 19 victories at Le Mans, Porsche has also proved itself to be as successful on the racetrack as it is on the streets; revered, respected and treasured in equal measure. These victories on both the podium and in the marketplace are rendered here in stunning detail through insightful text and exceptional photography. This is a story packed with blind corners and steep climbs, in a package that will sit perfectly on any Porsche fan's bookshelf.

The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens - Beetles, Microbuses, Things, Karmann Ghias, and More (Hardcover): John Gunnell The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens - Beetles, Microbuses, Things, Karmann Ghias, and More (Hardcover)
John Gunnell 1
R1,151 R864 Discovery Miles 8 640 Save R287 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Van Life For Dummies (Paperback): S Santabarbara Van Life For Dummies (Paperback)
S Santabarbara
R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Give in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer Thousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, Van Life For Dummies is your go-to guide for becoming a van lifer. You'll learn to customize your vehicle, adapt to life on the road, and find the peace and adventure you're seeking. This book makes the transition easy, helping you decide what parts of rooted life you need to take with you and what to leave behind. Follow the call of the open road and get started living in your van or camper Choose and customize a vehicle that meets your needs Get answers to the very important question: "where do I use the bathroom?" Build or carry on a career while travelling Why enjoy life only on your vacation days? Take to the road and enjoy a simplified way of living. Van Life For Dummies demystifies the process and initiates you into the vibrant community of van lifers. Your adventure awaits!

Rover 25 & MG Zr (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Rover 25 & MG Zr (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R708 Discovery Miles 7 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Encyclopaedia Britalicar - The Story of British Cars & Italian Design (Hardcover): Chris Rees Encyclopaedia Britalicar - The Story of British Cars & Italian Design (Hardcover)
Chris Rees
R1,515 R1,195 Discovery Miles 11 950 Save R320 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Celebrating the rich, deep partnership between the British car industry and Italian design, this book is packed with coachbuilt cars, design classics and concept cars from the 1920s to the current day. The story starts with the early days of coachbuilt cars on separate chassis from illustrious marques like Bentley, Frazer Nash and Rolls-Royce, which were bodied by such Italian coachbuilders as Pinin Farina, Viotti and Zagato. After World War Two came the golden era of coachbuilt cars, with Italian companies creating some of the world's most beautiful shapes of all time on chassis from the likes of Aston Martin, Austin-Healey, Bristol, Jaguar, Jowett, MG, Riley and Rover. Then came the era when Italian carrozzerie morphed into design houses, penning shapes for mass-produced cars like the BMC 1100/1300 and Triumph Herald, and crafting what are widely recognised to be some of the world's most beautiful cars, such as the Aston Martin DB4, AC 428 and Lotus Esprit. Finally came the era of the 'concept car', with incredible show designs based on British marques such as Jaguars by Bertone, the BMC 1800 Berlina Aerodinamica by Pininfarina and Lotus by Italdesign. This book reveals the full stories behind the intense, diverse, sometimes surprising and always fascinating links between British cars and Italian design: the characters, the deals, the designs and above all the cars themselves. Over 40 British marques are included, from AC to Wolseley, and from major names like Jaguar down to smaller operations such as Jensen, TVR, Elva and Gordon-Keeble. These are matched by more than 40 Italian carrozzerie, from Allemano to Zagato. As well as major collaborations - such as Pininfarina and BMC, Michelotti and Triumph, Touring and Aston Martin - myriad never-before-told stories of small operators really make this book special: the likes of Frua, Boano, Fissore, Monviso, Sibona-Basano and Schiaretti. Richly illustrated with hundreds of period images, high-quality modern photography and dozens of sketches by the designers themselves - many never seen in print before - this is a book to relish for both lovers of design and enthusiasts of British and Italian cars.

Why We Drive - Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road (Paperback): Matthew B Crawford Why We Drive - Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road (Paperback)
Matthew B Crawford
R498 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R119 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Classic Car Book - The Definitive Visual History (Hardcover): Dk The Classic Car Book - The Definitive Visual History (Hardcover)
Dk; Edited by (editors-in-chief) Giles Chapman
R993 R816 Discovery Miles 8 160 Save R177 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. The Classic Car Book brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalogue that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification. - Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades. - Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of colour and flavour to the book. - Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date. - Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, The Classic Car Book is set to become a treasured favourite.

Automotive Engines - Diagnosis, Repair, and Rebuilding (Paperback, 8th edition): Tim Gilles Automotive Engines - Diagnosis, Repair, and Rebuilding (Paperback, 8th edition)
Tim Gilles
R1,392 R1,249 Discovery Miles 12 490 Save R143 (10%) 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.

Saturn L-Series (00 - 04) (Chilton) (Paperback): Chilton (H) Saturn L-Series (00 - 04) (Chilton) (Paperback)
Chilton (H)
R738 Discovery Miles 7 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you'll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton's Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.

Ford Fusion (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Ford Fusion (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R712 Discovery Miles 7 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ford Focus 98-01 (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Ford Focus 98-01 (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R716 Discovery Miles 7 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Matra sports cars - MS620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 - 1966 to 1974 (Paperback): Ed McDonough Matra sports cars - MS620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 - 1966 to 1974 (Paperback)
Ed McDonough
R494 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R26 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a significant era in the world of international sports car racing. As the motor racing rule-making body moved back and forth between cars that less and less resembled road going vehicles, prototype sports car racing captured the imagination of manufacturers, teams and fans alike. Porsche vs. Ferrari vs. Alfa Romeo vs. Matra provided some of the best racing for sports cars ever witnessed, and by 1973, the Matra prototype - little more than a Grand Prix car with full bodywork - was dominating the scene. That period has always been viewed as one of the great eras in sports car racing, when all the Grand Prix drivers were fully active in sports car as well as F1 machines. This is the story of a great time, and a great model, in motorsport.

NASCAR 75 Years (Hardcover): Al Pearce, Mike Hembree, Kelly Crandall, Jimmy Creed NASCAR 75 Years (Hardcover)
Al Pearce, Mike Hembree, Kelly Crandall, Jimmy Creed
R1,368 R814 Discovery Miles 8 140 Save R554 (40%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Cars We Loved in the 1980s (Paperback): Giles Chapman Cars We Loved in the 1980s (Paperback)
Giles Chapman 1
R308 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R55 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It was brash and it was loud - the 1980s put paid to the glumness of the '70s and nowhere was that more obvious than in the cars we drove, which took a quantum leap in durability, performance, equipment and style. They had to: Japanese quality and European design were luring away ever more customers. Features such as fuel injection, turbochargers, computer-controlled systems and four-wheel drive became commonplace. This was also the decade that brought us the people-carrier and the off-roader, new classes of car that radically reshaped family transport. Meanwhile, seatbelt-wearing became law, the M25 opened, speed cameras appeared and ram-raiding was the new motoring nemesis. Relive everything car-related in Britain in the 1980s with Giles Chapman.

How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod (Paperback, Rev Ed): Mike Bishop How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod (Paperback, Rev Ed)
Mike Bishop
R582 Discovery Miles 5 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Build your own flathead roadster just as it would have been built in the 1950s! Using a 1929 Ford Model A, this guide follows its construction from start to fantastic finish. Bishop begins with a wealth of expert advice on planning your project, finding traditional parts, and acquiring the tools, time, space, and services needed. From frame, front suspension and steering, to brakes, engine and transmission, Bishop's expert approach is fully illustrated with specially commissioned photos and line drawings.

The Story of Ferrari - A Tribute to Automotive Excellence (Hardcover): Stuart Codling The Story of Ferrari - A Tribute to Automotive Excellence (Hardcover)
Stuart Codling
R392 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Story of Ferrari is a pocket-sized and exceptionally designed celebration of the legendary manufacturer. Speed, luxury, excellence and innovation have defined Ferrari as the world's most revered car manufacturer for more than 70 years. In The Story of Ferrari, every key aspect of the Prancing Horse's history is explored and showcased, from the first car built under the Ferrari name in 1947 through to the global giant and cultural force it has become today. Delving into the design and engineering philosophies instilled by Enzo Ferrari, this book highlights the most iconic models across decades of Ferrari history, including the 125 S, F40, Testarossa and Enzo. Ferrari is also the most successful name in motorsport, with 16 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship titles to its name. The stories of its victories and adversities on the track, as well as the drivers and engineers who helped make it such a success, are covered here as well. Filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Ferrari charts the history of this legendary marque in a package worthy of the name.

BMW 3-Series Petrol And Diesel (Paperback): Haynes Publishing BMW 3-Series Petrol And Diesel (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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