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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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