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The State of American Hot Rodding - Interviews on the Craft and the Road Ahead (Paperback): David Lawrence Miller The State of American Hot Rodding - Interviews on the Craft and the Road Ahead (Paperback)
David Lawrence Miller
R948 R722 Discovery Miles 7 220 Save R226 (24%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Who are today's hot rodders? Where do they come from, what do they value, and why? Do gearheads and old metal have any place in tomorrow's transportation landscape? What will be left behind? What will be carried forward? Over an eight year period, gearhead/geographer David Miller crisscrossed America in his home-built 1958 Chevy Apache custom truck interviewing hot rodders who are thoughtful and passionate about what they do, willing to speculate about why they do it and about what lies ahead. This book is a collection of their stories and a celebration of how they roll. It is a testament to what will be lost unless rodders can defy the trend towards mechanical cluelessness, anonymous vehicle styling, driverless vehicles, and a "get back in line and wait to be served" mentality that increasingly permeates our transportation landscape.

The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile: Coachbuilding - Coachbuilding (Hardcover): Nick Georgano The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile: Coachbuilding - Coachbuilding (Hardcover)
Nick Georgano
R6,795 Discovery Miles 67 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This reference work on the automobile should be of interest to all car enthusiasts. This volume explores the art of coachbuilding, paying tribute to the skills and traditions of the coachbuilder. It follows the art of coachbuilding from its roots in the late 19th century, through to the 1950s, by which time the coachbuilding tradition was in decline. However, some great names remained, and they too are included in this work.

Hot Rodding International #13 - The Best in Hot Rodding from Around the World (Paperback): Larry O'Toole Hot Rodding International #13 - The Best in Hot Rodding from Around the World (Paperback)
Larry O'Toole
R707 R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Save R61 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Electric Cars For Dummies (Paperback): B Culp Electric Cars For Dummies (Paperback)
B Culp
R539 R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Save R38 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Drive into the 21st century in an electric car With falling cost of ownership, expanded incentives for purchasing, and more model and body type options than ever, it may finally be time to retire the old gas-guzzler and dive into the world of electric car ownership. Electric Cars For Dummies is your guide to becoming lightning powered, reducing your carbon footprint, and saving money on gas while you do it. This book teaches you how to select the battery-charged vehicle that fits your need and budget. It also offers insight into how to maintain your electric car, including answering all your questions about charging your vehicle. Calculate the total cost of ownership, prep your home to become one huge charger, and demystify the battery, the tune-ups and more. Learn the difference in cost of ownership and emissions between electric and gas-powered vehicles Explore your options and find an electric car that fits in your budget Know when and how to charge your vehicle, and what kind of maintenance it needs Figure out how to charge your car on the go This is the perfect book for new and would-be electric car owners looking for guidance on buying and maintaining one of these super sleek machines.

The Wheels The Friendship Race (English Croatian Bilingual Children's Book) (Croatian, Large print, Hardcover, Large type... The Wheels The Friendship Race (English Croatian Bilingual Children's Book) (Croatian, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Inna Nusinsky, Kidkiddos Books
R709 Discovery Miles 7 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Rover Cars 1945 to 2005 - A Pictorial History (Paperback): James Taylor Rover Cars 1945 to 2005 - A Pictorial History (Paperback)
James Taylor
R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This comprehensive pictorial overview of Rover cars and car-derived vans covers the 60 years from 1945 to 2005. It describes and illustrates all of the great classic Rovers up to and including the SD1, and goes on to look at the models inherited from British Leyland that attracted Rover badges. It finishes with the models designed in conjunction with Honda; the later British-designed cars - and even the final City Rover. There is also consideration of some Rover models that were designed but, for various reasons, did not enter production, and can now only be seen as prototypes in museums. A title in Veloce's popular Pictorial History series, this book describes all of the postwar models with illustrations and technical data for each.

Triumph Sports Cars (Paperback): Graham Robson Triumph Sports Cars (Paperback)
Graham Robson 1
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the 1950s and 1960s, British sports car ruled the road, and their charge was led by Triumphs. From the TR2, its first modern sports car, Triumph went on to produce a host of classic sports designs such as the Spitfire, GT, and Stag, as well as more TR models, ending with the TR7 in the late 1970s. These represented the epitome of the contemporary classic British sports car. Fast, nimble, and gorgeous to behold, Triumphs offered the everyday motorist an exhilarating drive at a price that they could afford. Popular both in the UK and the US, the Triumph range helped define the entire genre, with sports cars today like the Mazda MX-5 having their roots in models like the Stag. Illustrated throughout and written by acclaimed motoring writer and historian Graham Robson, this book guides the reader through the history of this classic British marque from its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s through to its eventual demise in the 1980s.

Honda Civic (01-11) (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Honda Civic (01-11) (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R950 Discovery Miles 9 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class 1979-1991 (Hardcover): Nik Greene Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class 1979-1991 (Hardcover)
Nik Greene
R929 R738 Discovery Miles 7 380 Save R191 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Mercedes 126 S-Class of 1979-1991 remains the most successful premium saloon in the company's history and is considered by many to be one of the best cars in the world. "You don't simply decide to buy an S-Class: it comes to you when fate has ordained that your life should take that course. The door closes with a reassuring clunk - and you have arrived." said the sales brochure of the first real Sonderklasse, the W116. With over 300 colour photos and production histories and specifications for both Generation One and Two models, this is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in this timeless car. The book covers an overview of the key personalities who drove the development of this model; the initial 116 Sonderklasse and its subsequent evolution; the history and personality of each model and finally detailed analysis of the different engines - both petrol and diesel.

HM Jeep Liberty Dodge Nitro 2002-2012 (Paperback): Haynes HM Jeep Liberty Dodge Nitro 2002-2012 (Paperback)
Haynes
R813 Discovery Miles 8 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Alfa Romeo The Catalogue Museum (Softbound) (Paperback): Lorenzo Ardizio Alfa Romeo The Catalogue Museum (Softbound) (Paperback)
Lorenzo Ardizio
R836 R731 Discovery Miles 7 310 Save R105 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An event as significant for Alfa Romeo enthusiasts as the reopening of the marque's historic museum at Arese - held on 24 June 2015, the day on which Alfa celebrates its 105th anniversary - could hardly not be celebrated with a book. The official catalogue of the new museum represents an opportunity to review the history of the marque and above all to accompany the reader/visitor around the new exhibition layout in which the cars have been thematically grouped and subdivided. The glorious racing cars (from the P2 to the 33 in all their variants, through to the less successful cars that competed in F1) are brought together under the section VELOCITA' introduced by Alfa Romeo driver Nino Vaccarella, while cars such as the 1759, 8C 2900, 6C 2500, 1900, Giulietta and Alfetta, along with the most recent production models, illustrate the most important episodes in the Biscione's industrial history in the TIMELINE section - introduced by American journalist Nick Czap.The section BELLEZZA - introduced by designer Lorenzo Ramaciotti, head of Style for the Fiat Group for years - focuses on the undisputed protagonists being cars such as the 33 Stradale, the Carabo and the Nuvola, milestones in the evolution of automotive styling. A specific chapter also features all those models that do not appear in the exhibition. The catalogue is therefore an indispensable instrument for all those visiting this authentic temple of history, technology and culture.

Aston Martin - Made in Britain (Paperback): Ben Collins Aston Martin - Made in Britain (Paperback)
Ben Collins
R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig - comes a story of spies, speed and hard-driving genius: a driver's love letter to one of the world's best-loved machines. Aston Martin's first, wickedly fast models were forged at a time when Ferrari's premises at Maranello was nothing but a ploughed field. This book celebrates a century of innovators who kept the fire burning brightly for over a century, from the visionary pioneers Martin and Bamford to modern-day design guru Adrian Newey; from a glamorous web of pre- and post-war spies and racing drivers, to David Brown and the achingly beautiful DB models beloved of Bonds past and present. Ben Collins explores the car with the double-o prefix from a unique perspective behind the wheel, carving through country lanes in his father's V8 Vantage, driving Aston Martins in four James Bond movies and competing against them in the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race. Ultimately, this is a very British success story: of a triumph of engineering that has burned brightly from the Roaring 20s to the 2020s, and an iconic car that never says die.

Audi R8 (Paperback): Ian Wagstaff Audi R8 (Paperback)
Ian Wagstaff
R494 R411 Discovery Miles 4 110 Save R83 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Prior to 1999 Audi did not have a sportscar in its range, let alone having ever raced one. But between 2000 and 2006 the Audi R8 won 63 of the 80 races in which it competed - including five out of six Le Mans 24-hours - making it the most successful long-distance racing car of all time. The latest in Veloce's WSC Giants series, this book charts those races and describes the development of the R8, as well as profiling the 35 drivers who raced it between 2000 and 2006. It also includes the story of the Audi R8R and R8C of 1999. Illustrated in colour throughout with many previously unpublished photos, the book features individual chassis details and results, plus observations from significant individuals - engineers, team managers, drivers etc - concerned with the Audi R8. By the time the R8 was replaced by the diesel R10, it had revolutionised the marque's image, helping to change it from a staid, but worthy, saloon car manufacturer to one of the world's leading premium car producers.

Austin Allegro - An Enthusiast's Guide (Paperback): Ben Wanklyn Austin Allegro - An Enthusiast's Guide (Paperback)
Ben Wanklyn
R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The stylist of the Austin Allegro, Harris Mann, said of the car that 'It took a lot of stick, but it wasn't that bad a car ... The trouble was that every one off the line was different in some way, thanks to quality control.' As a result, few have bothered to explore the little Austin's background; what it was designed to achieve, how it became the way it was, and what happened to make it so infamous. Austin Allegro - An Enthusiast's Guide redresses the balance, telling the Allegro's tale of grand designs, high hopes, management compromises, failed dreams, industrial unrest, national ridicule and finally, redemption. From the quietly competent series 2 models through to the sportily-styled and now very rare Equipe, the book re-evaluates the place of the Allegro in the classic car world and concludes that it is both a simple, economical classic choice, and an important part of British motoring history. Now experiencing something of a comeback as a cheap and cheerful classic, the book provides ownership advice and buying information for all models.

ORIGINAL JAGUAR E-TYPE - A guide to originality for owners, restorers and enthusiasts (Hardcover): Malcolm McKay ORIGINAL JAGUAR E-TYPE - A guide to originality for owners, restorers and enthusiasts (Hardcover)
Malcolm McKay
R2,020 R1,905 Discovery Miles 19 050 Save R115 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Volvo 1800 (Hardcover): David Styles Volvo 1800 (Hardcover)
David Styles
R728 Discovery Miles 7 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Volvo's P1800 was designed in Sweden and Italy, built in England, Scotland and Sweden, and sold throughout the world; thus, it has a fascinating history. David Styles takes a look back to the first Volvo and traces its design and development through to its launch in 1961. He covers the various variations of the 1800 coupe and the 1800ES sportwagon. He includes the complete history of all 1800 variations, full technical specs for each model, and advice on buying and maintaining an 1800.

Coachwork on Rolls-Royce Twenty, 20/25, 25/30 & Wraith 1922-1939 (Hardcover): James Taylor Coachwork on Rolls-Royce Twenty, 20/25, 25/30 & Wraith 1922-1939 (Hardcover)
James Taylor; Photographs by Simon Clay
R1,521 R1,231 Discovery Miles 12 310 Save R290 (19%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

With well over 250 photographs, many in colour by distinguished photographer Simon Clay, this book celebrates the style and flair of a bygone era, and provides a vital fund of information for the many enthusiasts and owners who care about these fine cars today. When Rolls-Royce introduced its new junior model, the Twenty, in 1922, there was no question of the company supplying coachwork for it. That was the job of the myriad specialist coachbuilding firms, large and small, both in Britain and overseas. Customers went to a coachbuilder of their choice, asked for what they wanted, and got it. It was a system that remained unchanged in principle throughout the period, as the Twenty gave way to the 20/25, that model in turn was succeeded by the 25/30, and the Wraith became the final junior Rolls-Royce before the Second World War brought a great and glamorous era to an end. The work of all these coachbuilders and many more is covered in this book, which for ease of understanding divides each coachbuilder's creations up according to the host chassis and the different styles - saloon, limousine, drophead coupe, and so on. Rolls-Royce owners will particularly appreciate the inclusion of chassis numbers for all the cars bodied by each coachbuilder, a feature which makes this book a valuable reference work as well as a visual treat.

The British at Indianapolis (Hardcover): Ian Wagstaff The British at Indianapolis (Hardcover)
Ian Wagstaff
R832 R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Save R156 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"The British at Indianapolis" follows the format of the author's award winning "The British at Le Mans". It recounts the history of the Indianapolis 500 race through the eyes and actions of those British born or British citizens who have driven in it, or been involved in any other way - be it as a designer, mechanic, or official. It also examines the British built cars that have won the Indy 500 and the significance of the rear engined revolution brought to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Cooper in 1961, and elevated to success by Lotus and Lola. It includes such names as Jim Clark, Graham Hill and Nigel Mansell. In addition to the 500, it includes other races at the IMS, notably Lewis Hamilton's victory in the Formula One Grand Prix there. It is a story that goes back to the first 500 in 1911, when London-born Hughie Hughes became the first British-born driver to race in the 500, to the present day, with more British than ever competing in the race and British drivers winning twice in the last four years.

Air & Water: Rare Porsches, 1956-2019 (Hardcover): Saratoga Automobile Museum Air & Water: Rare Porsches, 1956-2019 (Hardcover)
Saratoga Automobile Museum; Photographs by James Lipman
R1,731 R1,483 Discovery Miles 14 830 Save R248 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Throughout the history of the sports car, no marque has epitomized the excitement and passion of driving like Porsche. The Saratoga Automobile Museum, in collaboration with architect Steven Harris, presents 22 of the marque's rarest air and water-cooled cars. This remarkable collection highlights the manufacturer's past seven decades of production--from 356 Carreras and Speedsters, to high-performance RS 911s--all captured in sensational detail by James Lipman, a photographer favored by both manufacturers and various popular publications such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Top Gear. The stunning imagery is accompanied by specifications and history, as well as driving impressions from leading automotive writers Jethro Bovingdon, Andrew English, Andrew Frankel, Richard Meaden, and John Simister. Air & Water combines breathtaking imagery and words to transport the reader on a thrilling journey of being behind the wheel of these ultra-rare machines.

Which Oil? Choosing the Right Oils & Greases for Your Antique, Veteran, Vintage, Classic or Collector Car (Paperback): Richard... Which Oil? Choosing the Right Oils & Greases for Your Antique, Veteran, Vintage, Classic or Collector Car (Paperback)
Richard Michell
R453 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R79 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

If you own a classic car, you face the problem of choosing the appropriate modern lubricants to use in its engine, gearbox, final drive and chassis. The original owner's handbook, if you have one, is probably of limited use as the lubricants it lists are probably no longer available. Even if you have some good information, you still have problems: are modern oils suitable? If yes, which ones? (Even within a single brand there may be five or six different oils sold for apparently the same purpose.) If no, then why not? What characteristics are unsuitable, and where do you turn to obtain an appropriate oil? This book gives all owners the information that will allow them to understand the lubrication needs of their cars, and to relate those needs to modern lubricants. You will be able to make correct and safe choices, or to seek out appropriate specialised lubricants if necessary, using step-by-step instructions. Answers are also given to many of the most commonly asked questions about suitable oils for classic cars.

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
R1,335 Discovery Miles 13 350 Ships in 12 - 19 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.

VW Camper - The Inside Story - A Guide to VW Camping Conversions and Interiors 1951-2012 Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd... VW Camper - The Inside Story - A Guide to VW Camping Conversions and Interiors 1951-2012 Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
David Eccles
R837 R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Save R107 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This revised and expanded third edition updates the story across six generations of the VW Bus and includes additional information and pictures, including more conversions, as well new information about the very early years and the latest models. Using archive and period brochure images, and photographs of original-condition models still surviving to illustrate the detailed text, it documents the various specifications, layouts, fitments and optional equipment of over forty different conversion companies, from well-known names like Devon and Westfalia, to lesser-known or unusual models such as Slumberwagen and Arcomobil. Since publication of the first edition in 2005, followed by a revised, expanded edition in 2012, VW Camper - The Inside Story has been acclaimed by enthusiasts and lovers of the VW Camper, and has become a definitive guide to the many different camping conversions built on the VW Transporter and Microbus.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Making a Legend (Hardcover): Simon Van Booy, Harvey Briggs Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Making a Legend (Hardcover)
Simon Van Booy, Harvey Briggs; Photographs by Mariona Vilaros
R1,421 Discovery Miles 14 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Step inside a world of engineering excellence with this collection, dedicated to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The authors were granted unique access by the Rolls-Royce company. Detailed descriptions of the manufacturing process are set against a backdrop of heritage and prestige,including an exclusive showcase of the company's manufacturing facility and a splendid gallery of Rolls-Royce cars dating back to sketches of work from the1930s. This collection includes numerous unseen photos of Sir Henry Royce driving early versions of his iconic cars. A true behind-the-scenes experience, this book introduces the reader to the Rolls-Royce master craftsmen at work.High-quality images and detailed insights reveal the process by which each caris constructed, from the 2019 Ghost Zenith back in time to the 1904 Original.Rolls-Royce opens their archive to reveal a spectacular timeline of design, providing readers with an insight into the world of those who still uphold the words of Sir Henry Royce: "Strive for perfection in everything you do". The contents list guides the reader through the complete construction of a car: Design and Customisation, Paint and Finish,Chassis Assembly, Woodwork, Leather, Testing, The Spirit of Ecstasy Hood Ornament, and more. With a glimpse at the Rolls- Royce Training Academy and a plethora of featured cars from last year to the start of the last century, this is the ultimate Rolls-Royce collectors' volume. Featured cars include the new Ghost (2020), the Phantom Tranquility (2019), Phantom Aviator Coupe (2012), the Phantom II Continental (1934), the AX201 Silver Ghost (1907), and many more.

Car Electrical & Electronic Systems (Paperback): Julian Edgar Car Electrical & Electronic Systems (Paperback)
Julian Edgar
R613 Discovery Miles 6 130 In Stock

This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of car electrical and electronics systems. It begins with simple circuits and finishes with complex electronic systems that include engine management, transmission control and stability control systems. If you want to diagnose a simple alternator charging or headlight problem, this book is for you. But if you also want to fix complex electronic systems using On-Board Diagnostics, a multimeter or oscilloscope, this book also shows you how to do that. Is it best to use a series or parallel circuit when adding a horn? How do you use a multimeter to check a coolant temperature sensor against its specs? How can you add an electronic timer that will keep your headlights on as you walk to your door? When should you buy an oscilloscope - and how complex an instrument do you really need? The author has been writing about car electronic systems for over 25 years. He is also an experienced and proficient car modifier who has performed numerous electronic modifications and upgrades to his own cars, including world-first modifications. If you want a practical, hands-on book that demystifies and explains car electrical and electronic systems, this is the book for you.

Cars We Loved in the 1980s (Paperback): Giles Chapman Cars We Loved in the 1980s (Paperback)
Giles Chapman 1
R308 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R27 (9%) Ships in 9 - 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.

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