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Muscle Cars - A Legacy of American Performance (Hardcover): Publications International Ltd, Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Muscle Cars - A Legacy of American Performance (Hardcover)
Publications International Ltd, Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
R1,051 R918 Discovery Miles 9 180 Save R133 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ford Mustang - 2005-14 (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Ford Mustang - 2005-14 (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R731 Discovery Miles 7 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Car - The Rise and Fall of the Machine That Made the Modern World (Paperback): Bryan Appleyard The Car - The Rise and Fall of the Machine That Made the Modern World (Paperback)
Bryan Appleyard
R512 R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Save R127 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cars We Loved in the 1970s (Paperback): Giles Chapman Cars We Loved in the 1970s (Paperback)
Giles Chapman 1
R309 R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Save R55 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 1970s saw some ground-breaking new metal in British showrooms: the Renault 5 established the new 'supermini' class, the Volkswagen Golf gave the average family car a hatchback and top quality, the Ford Capri made sporty cars available to everyone and, despite all of this, that old favourite the Ford Cortina continued to rule the sales charts. It was a funny old time to be a driver, and Britain started to experience a love/hate relationship with the four-wheeled machine that previously symbolised nothing but speed and freedom. The economic rollercoaster sent fuel prices soaring, while the country's roads left something to be desire, and then there was the issue of those cars themselves: it seemed British manufacturers, beset by striking workers and falling quality standards, were stalling as Japan's Datsuns and Toyotas cruised off with contented customers. Giles Chapman documents the whole turbulent decade stunningly illustrated book, from the cars that dominated our motoring lives to the much-maligned Morris Marina and Reliant Robin actually helped drivers out of a jam.

Bulldozers (Paperback): Rebecca Pettiford Bulldozers (Paperback)
Rebecca Pettiford
R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Toyota Tundra 2007 Thru 2019 and Sequoia 2008 Thru 2019 Haynes Repair Manual - All 2wd and 4WD Models (Paperback): Editors Of... Toyota Tundra 2007 Thru 2019 and Sequoia 2008 Thru 2019 Haynes Repair Manual - All 2wd and 4WD Models (Paperback)
Editors Of Haynes Manuals
R736 Discovery Miles 7 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Auto Electricity and Electronics (Paperback, 7th Seventh Edition, Revised, Textbook ed.): James E Duffy Auto Electricity and Electronics (Paperback, 7th Seventh Edition, Revised, Textbook ed.)
James E Duffy
R3,360 Discovery Miles 33 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Porsche 911RS & RSR. 964RS. 993RS. 996RS. 997RS. 991RS (Paperback): Colin Pitt Porsche 911RS & RSR. 964RS. 993RS. 996RS. 997RS. 991RS (Paperback)
Colin Pitt
R646 R533 Discovery Miles 5 330 Save R113 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Silverstone and Formula 1 (Paperback): Anthony Meredith, Gordon Blackwell Silverstone and Formula 1 (Paperback)
Anthony Meredith, Gordon Blackwell
R482 R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Save R91 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

For fans all over the world the thrilling partnership of Silverstone and Formula 1 has long represented one of the pinnacles of motor sport. Here the broad sweep of Silverstone's Formula 1 history, a kaleidoscopic pageant of great cars and drivers, is explored in a new and highly accessible way through nine specific eras, each one delightfully and freshly illustrated: * The First Grand Prix and International Trophy (1948-49) * Forza, Alfa! Forza, Ferrari! (1950-51) * The Front-Engined Finale (1952-59) * Clark's Dark Golden Age (1960-68) * The Stewart Dominance (1969-73) * The Hunt-Lauda Epoch (1973-79) * Three Titans: Prost, Mansell and Senna (1981-93) * The Schumacher Era (1994-2006) * New Heights: Hamilton and The Wing (2007 onwards) This photographic history of Silverstone and Formula 1 should appeal to motor racing fans everywhere, as it neatly captures the essence of what the highest level of a most demanding sport has meant to this very special venue.

Coachwork on Vintage Bentleys - 3 Litre, 4.5 Litre, 6.5 Litre, Speed Six and 8 Litre, 1921-31 (Hardcover, New edition): Nick... Coachwork on Vintage Bentleys - 3 Litre, 4.5 Litre, 6.5 Litre, Speed Six and 8 Litre, 1921-31 (Hardcover, New edition)
Nick Walker
R1,288 Discovery Miles 12 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

All car enthusiasts know, or think they know, what a vintage Bentley should look like. It should have a four-seater tourer body, and should be painted British Racing Green. But Bentleys weren't always like that. When these cars were new, other types of body by many different coachbuilders - saloons, limousines, fixed-head coupes, landaulets, cabriolets, drophead coupes, sedancas de ville - outnumbered the tourers and sports models. Sadly, these were the bodies which were the first to be scrapped, even though their chassis were often saved. This book uses over 200 contemporary black-and-white illustrations and some 50 specially-shot color photographs to tell the story of Bentley coachwork during the 1920s, and up to 1931 when the company went into receivership. Each of the three classes of coachwork - saloons and limousines, drophead coupes, and tourers - is traced as it evolved through that exciting decade.

Modern Automotive Technology (Paperback, 10th Tenth Edition, Revised, Workbook ed.): James E Duffy Modern Automotive Technology (Paperback, 10th Tenth Edition, Revised, Workbook ed.)
James E Duffy
R1,601 Discovery Miles 16 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Factory-Original Ford RS Cosworth - The Originality Guide to the Ford Sierra, Sapphire & Escort RS Cosworths (Hardcover): Dan... Factory-Original Ford RS Cosworth - The Originality Guide to the Ford Sierra, Sapphire & Escort RS Cosworths (Hardcover)
Dan Williamson
R1,233 R976 Discovery Miles 9 760 Save R257 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

When Ford teamed up with Cosworth Engineering to breathe life onto its humdrum Sierra, few knew it would be the birth of a motoring legend. . Through circuit racing and supercar-humbling on-road ability, the 1985 Sierra RS Cosworth quickly became a household name. A practical four-seater boasting 204bhp from its two-litre turbocharged powerplant, the RS Cosworth's massive performance was equalled only by an extroverted rear wing designed for high-speed stability.. While motorsport machines scooped innumerable victories and increasingly powerful engines, in 1987 Ford homologated a yet-more-spectacular Sierra a the 224bhp RS500. It instantly became a desirable collector's piece.. Other RS Cosworths soon followed. The restrained four-door Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth of 1988 was Ford's vision of a 150mph executive express; two years later, its four-wheel-drive successor returned the firm to rallying. By 1992, Ford had squeezed the 4x4's running gear into a shorter Escort body, complete with 227bhp engine and ever-more-aggressive aerodynamic aids. The limited-edition Monte Carlo came in 1994, followed by the final RS Cosworth a a revised Escort with smaller turbocharger and user-friendly appeal. Production ceased in 1996. Today, each model has a loyal following among motorsport fans and fast Fords enthusiasts. And as the cars become increasingly sought-after, so too does the pursuit of perfection. This book examines RS Cosworth authenticity, outlining standard specifications alongside in-depth colour photography of outstanding examples of the breed. From body panels and trim to turbochargers and tyres; from interior fabrics and paint schemes to shock absorbers and stickers, Ford's factory-original fitments are covered in comprehensive detail."

The Mini Story (Hardcover): Giles Chapman The Mini Story (Hardcover)
Giles Chapman
R309 R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Save R55 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Very few cars inspire as much affection as the original Mini. It's the small car everyone loves to eulogise because it oozes energetic fun, classless minimalism and evergreen style. But it's also of massive historical importance: the 1959 Mini, designed by Alec Issigonis, set the template from which all successful compact cars have been created ever since. It was the technological wonder of its age. The original Mini was on sale for 41 years, during which its 5.3m sales made it the best-selling British car of all time - an achievement unlikely ever to be beaten. And just when it looked like the little car would shrivel and die, BMW had the vision to reinvent it as the planet's most desirable small car range, and put it back on the serious motoring map as the MINI. Here, award-winning writer Giles Chapman tells the whole, amazing story.

my cool convertible - an inspirational guide to stylish convertibles (Hardcover): Chris Haddon my cool convertible - an inspirational guide to stylish convertibles (Hardcover)
Chris Haddon
R487 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R115 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This latest title in the highly successful 'my cool' vehicle series covers the world of open top motoring. Cruising in a convertible car with the top down started out as an American summer tradition and for many drivers around the world there is nothing better than driving down a country lane with the roof down, the wind sweeping your hair and the sun beating on your neck. The book includes a broad mix of 'cool' convertibles, and their owners, from vintage to classic and modern, with eye-catching photography and locations, captured by specialist car photographer Lyndon McNeil. Convertible cars come in all shapes and sizes from compact city cabriolets such as the Talbot Samba to roadsters such as the Lotus Elan Sprint and grand tourers such as the Aston Martin DB6. Every one of them enjoys a sense of open-air freedom and greater involvement in the driving experience. Think sun, wind and speed. In many ways, the convertible car is the ultimate expression of automotive indulgence. A car with a roof is sensible but a car without a roof is sexy, scintillating and, given the chance, most of us would pay through the nose to own one. From the timeless designs of early models (Lagonda, Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental, Frazer Nash BMW and the MG) to the mid century cars (Nash Metropolitan, Land Rover, Bristol and Renault Caravelle) and the retro/modern (Saab 900, Honda S800, Peugeot 304, VW Golf, Mercedes 380SL and Porsche 914), convertibles are among the most popular and desirable of cars. The convertible has gone through extreme highs and lows during more than a century of automotive history, from near ubiquity at the dawn of the car industry to nearly disappearing in the 1970s; and now once again being a highly popular type of car. The cars featured illustrate the highs and the lows of convertible design and show how convertible technology advanced from simple cloth tops (the 1931 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental is an early example) to the advanced self-folding roofs of today and many other design features. Some of the most stylish marques are included: the most expensive in the book is the Frazer Nash BMW and the rarest the Fiat 1100 Barchetta. Word Count 25,000

Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Third Edition, Student Workbook, AND 1 Year Online Access to Fundamentals of Automotive... Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Third Edition, Student Workbook, AND 1 Year Online Access to Fundamentals of Automotive Technology ONLINE (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Kirk Vangelder
R10,078 Discovery Miles 100 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This bundle contains Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Third Edition AND Student Workbook AND 1 Year Access to Fundamentals of Automotive Technology ONLINE. Please note: For sale in the US and Canada only, contact your local agent to request specific pricing and ordering information. This product is intended for individual student use in an instructor-led course. A Course ID provided by an instructor is required before registration can be completed.

HOT ROD Magazine - 75 Years (Hardcover): Drew Hardin HOT ROD Magazine - 75 Years (Hardcover)
Drew Hardin
R806 Discovery Miles 8 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Vauxhall Cars (Paperback): James Taylor Vauxhall Cars (Paperback)
James Taylor
R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Vauxhall cars have been central to motoring in Britain for over a century. The company built a formidable reputation in its early years with notable machines like the Prince Henry, the 30/98 and the 1914 Grand Prix cars, and then moved into a more mainstream area of the market, remaining in the forefront of innovation during the 1930s. The post-1945 years saw the company as one of the foremost in Britain, catering for family needs with cars like the Velox, the Cresta, and the Victor, and then building the highly successful Viva range of smaller models. Closely aligned with its German cousin, Opel, Vauxhall relied increasingly on Opel's designs after the mid-1970s. Astra, Cavalier, Nova and Carlton were among the best-loved cars of their era, and no-one can forget the giant-killing 176mph Lotus Carlton. This illustrated introduction explores the history of Vauxhall cars from its beginning in 1903 to the city cars and SUVs that have led the Vauxhall product lines, as the company continues to excel in the twenty-first century.

The Car Book - The Definitive Visual History (Hardcover): Dk The Car Book - The Definitive Visual History (Hardcover)
Dk
R840 R702 Discovery Miles 7 020 Save R138 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring history! From the earliest "horseless carriage" to the modern supercar, this lavishly illustrated history of the automobile is packed with everything you need to know about classic cars through the ages. Filled with stunning photography, and featuring more than 2,000 models, Car shows you how cars have evolved around the world over the last 130 years, and their impact on society as objects of curiosity, status symbols, and items of necessity. Journey back into automotive history and you will find: -In-depth profiles highlighting the most important cars of each period -Virtual photographic tours of some of the most iconic cars from the Ferrari F40 to the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost -A decade-by-decade history told in stunning visual detail -Illustrated feature spreads detailing the evolution of legendary brands from Aston Martin, to Porsche and Cadillac -A timeline of the milestone developments in car manufacturing and technology See the world's most innovative machines come to life! From India's Hindustan Ambassador to Italy's Fiat 500, this book will transport you all over the world, taking a truly international view of the greatest cars through time. Immerse yourself in the stories of the people and companies at the heart of the billion-dollar motoring industry. Covering sports cars, convertibles, and today's environmentally-friendly electric models, no other car catalogue provides such a comprehensive picture of the car world. This new and improved edition includes hybrid and electric cars, as well as looking forward to the "driverless" technologies of tomorrow. So buckle-up and get ready for the journey of a lifetime! The ultimate gift for anyone interested in cars, motoring, and motor racing, this iconic celebration of automotive design is sure to inform and amaze all readers. Interested in all things transit and travel? There's more to discover in this epic series from DK Books! Take an action-packed flight through the history of air travel in Aircraft, and be inspired by the world's most renowned rail routes in Train.

Dallara 50 2022 - Imagine New Ways of Doing New Things Every Day (English, Italian, Hardcover): Giampaolo Dallara Dallara 50 2022 - Imagine New Ways of Doing New Things Every Day (English, Italian, Hardcover)
Giampaolo Dallara
R2,465 Discovery Miles 24 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ford Mustang - America's Original Pony Car (Hardcover): Donald Farr Ford Mustang - America's Original Pony Car (Hardcover)
Donald Farr; Foreword by Edsel Ford
R1,789 R1,463 Discovery Miles 14 630 Save R326 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cars - Accelerating The Modern World (Paperback): Brendan Cormier, Elizabeth Bisley Cars - Accelerating The Modern World (Paperback)
Brendan Cormier, Elizabeth Bisley
R756 Discovery Miles 7 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A world without cars would be unrecognizable. They have altered the shape of our cities, transformed our nations and landscapes, revolutionised the way we make and buy things, and profoundly influenced our relationship with speed itself. From the Ford Model T and the legacy of mass production, to the GM LaSalle and the birth of style and obsolescence, and from the original Volkswagen expression of national identity to the GM Firebird and the desire for frictionless movement, this book presents the car as the driving force that accelerated the twentieth century. It takes an in-depth look at the history of the automobile and its impact, to better understand where we might want to go in the future.

The Genius of Tesla - How Elon Musk and Electric Cars Changed the World (Paperback): Dionna L Mann The Genius of Tesla - How Elon Musk and Electric Cars Changed the World (Paperback)
Dionna L Mann
R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Cavallino Nel Cuore - Autobiography of a Designer (Hardcover): Leonardo Fioravanti Cavallino Nel Cuore - Autobiography of a Designer (Hardcover)
Leonardo Fioravanti
R1,554 Discovery Miles 15 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For the first time, one of the major names in Italian car design tells his story from the beginning; from when he made his first sketches on paper, unbeknown to his parents and not only of cars, to reaching a point at which his name became synonymous with some of the best known and most important cars on the international front. In his 23-year career at Pininfarina, Leonardo Fioravanti, who was first a designer and architect, then managing director and director general of 'Studi & Ricerche' department, created some of the most beautiful Ferraris of all time; they ranged from the 1965 250 LM sports coupe Speciale to the immortal 1968 Daytona through to the 1975 308 GTB and GTS and the 1984 288 GTO, as well as the P5 and P6 of 1968. While continuing his Ferrari essay during his Pininfarina career, Fioravanti also guided the creation of numerous other projects, among them the Dino road car, the 1980 Pinin four-door prototype and went on to the 1984 Testarossa and the 1987 F40. He worked for the Fiat Group from 1988 until 1991, during which time he took on the roles of deputy director general of Ferrari, later became responsible for advanced design CRF and then head of the Fiat Styling Centre. In 1987, he founded Fioravanti srl, an architectural studio, and in 1991 he extended his services to industry, in particular the design of means of transport. Images of an epoch, designs from his own personal archive never previously seen and, above all, a passionate first person account. Those are the key elements of this outstanding book which, through the creations of Leonardo Fioravanti, covers over 50 years of the history of automobile style and culture.

Land Rover - Gripping Photos of the 4x4 Pioneer (Hardcover): Giles Chapman Land Rover - Gripping Photos of the 4x4 Pioneer (Hardcover)
Giles Chapman
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The original Land Rover evolved for almost seventy years, from the ground breaking Series I model in 1948 to the final Defender in 2016. Now there is a totally new Defender for the 2020s. Land Rover charts the history of the authentic bloodline in striking, carefully compiled and, in some instances, very rare photographs. It presents the memorable mileposts - and bizarre diversions - in an astonishingly long life. This is a rich visual tribute to the genius and guts of these legendary vehicles.

Porsche 993 - King of Porsche (Paperback): Adrian Streather Porsche 993 - King of Porsche (Paperback)
Adrian Streather
R3,052 R2,546 Discovery Miles 25 460 Save R506 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book about the Porsche 993 is the third of a series by the author, covering a range of Porsche models. Containing absolutely everything a 993 owner needs to know, Porsche 993: King of Porsche details every model and version. Engines, transmissions, suspension, and how to improve the performance are covered, as well as the fixes for common problems. This book really is the essential companion for the 993 owner or would-be owner. No need to ask questions online anymore, the answers are all here.

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