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Vroom 20th - F1 & MotoGP Press Ski Meeting - Madonna Di Campiglio (English, Italian, Paperback): Ercole Colombo Vroom 20th - F1 & MotoGP Press Ski Meeting - Madonna Di Campiglio (English, Italian, Paperback)
Ercole Colombo
R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This extraordinary event, which started as a sort of joke and almost by accident, today gathers journalists from all over the world, managers but especially the Scuderia Ferrari and Ducati MotoGP the drivers and riders with their respective wives and companions. To tell the story of these rather special 'white weeks', during which just about everything happens, is the expert eye of Ercole Colombo, one of the most celebrated Formula 1 photographers, as well as some of the most prestigious motor sport journalists. Vrooom is the chance to get to know the stars of Formula 1 and MotoGP from close-up but far away from the circuits, almost as private people.

Go Like Hell - Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans (Paperback): A. J Baime Go Like Hell - Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans (Paperback)
A. J Baime
R480 R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Save R80 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

By the early 1960s, Ford Motor Company, built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Baby boomers were taking to the roads in droves, looking for speed not safety, style not comfort, and Ford didn't offer what these young drivers wanted. Meanwhile, Enzo Ferrari lorded over the European racing scene, crafting beautiful, fast sports cars that epitomized style.
"Go Like Hell" tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young visionary named Lee Iacocca and a former racing champion turned engineer named Carroll Shelby, concocted a scheme to reinvent the Ford company. They would enter the high-stakes world of European car racing, where an adventurous few threw safety and sanity to the wind. They would design, build, and race a car that could beat Ferrari at his own game, at the most prestigious and brutal race in the world, the 24 Hours of LeMans.
"Go Like Hell" transports readers to a risk-filled, glorious time through this brilliant portrait of a rivalry between two industrialists, the cars they built, and the "pilots" who drove them to their victory, or doom.

WRC 50 - The Story of the World Rally Championship 1973-2022 (Hardcover): Markus Stier WRC 50 - The Story of the World Rally Championship 1973-2022 (Hardcover)
Markus Stier; Edited by Reinhard Klein
R1,247 Discovery Miles 12 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Mercedes-Benz - The 300 SL Book. Revised 70 Years Anniversary Edition (English, French, German, Hardcover): Rene Staud, Jurgen... Mercedes-Benz - The 300 SL Book. Revised 70 Years Anniversary Edition (English, French, German, Hardcover)
Rene Staud, Jurgen Lewandowski
R1,659 Discovery Miles 16 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The legacy and mythology of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-aka the "Sports Car of the Century"-is beheld through the genius lens of top automotive photographer Rene Staud ..." - Maxim "What a stroke of fate: 70 years of the SL, 70 years of Staud and 10 years of The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Book. You might even say: The star is reborn." - Maxim Australia This iconic sports car, from the first Mercedes 300 SL to its latest successors, proves that technology can indeed evolve into art. And who better to showcase this procession of pioneering automobiles than Rene Staud, whose striking photographs will captivate any enthusiast. This book, based on Staud's successful calendars, is an ode to an extraordinary vehicle whose spell stars such as Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Alfred Hitchcock have all fallen under. The elaborately orchestrated pictures show sleek curves and precision in every detail, conveying the passion for this breathtaking automobile. A photographic tribute to the "sports car of the century", covering the 70-year history of the 300 SL racing car models from 1952 to the latest SL generation. Text in English, German and French.

The Monza 1000km - 1965-2008 (Hardcover): Aldo Zana The Monza 1000km - 1965-2008 (Hardcover)
Aldo Zana
R1,651 Discovery Miles 16 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Between 1965 and the Nineties, the 1000 Km of Monza-Filippo Caracciolo Trophy, was one of the most classical endurance races - a sort of 24 hours of Le Mans - and for many seasons was, rightfully, a round in the world championships for sports cars and prototypes. Top drivers and cars challenged each other on that historic Italian track and banking, the car makers including Porsche, Ferrari and Ford, bringing to life many unforgettable pages in the history of motor sport. Aldo Zana, prominent motor racing historian, tells this fabulous story, year after year, included the competitions held between 1995 and 2008. Every edition is enriched with starting grids and final placings. A huge work, never attempted since now, illustrated with outstanding pictures, many of them never before published.

Valentino Rossi, Revised and Updated - Life of a Legend (Hardcover, Second Edition, Revised Edition): Michael Scott Valentino Rossi, Revised and Updated - Life of a Legend (Hardcover, Second Edition, Revised Edition)
Michael Scott
R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
A Dream in Red - Ferrari by Maggi & Maggi - A photographic journey through the finest cars ever made (Hardcover): Stuart Codling A Dream in Red - Ferrari by Maggi & Maggi - A photographic journey through the finest cars ever made (Hardcover)
Stuart Codling
R1,300 R1,044 Discovery Miles 10 440 Save R256 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The definitive photographic celebration of 70 years of Ferrari's production cars, by the world's foremost Ferrari photography archive. Also including the key stats and stories behind more than 150 cars. Celebrate the performance, design and beauty of the prancing horse in these breathtaking photographs, captured by specialist Ferrari photographers, Maggi & Maggi. More than 300 jaw-dropping images covering over 150 cars from across Ferrari's history – from the 125 S of 1947 and the era-defining 250 GTO to the notorious F40 and the Enzo – sit alongside detailed technical specifications and fascinating text telling the story behind each model by renowned Ferrari expert Stuart Codling. With some of the most beautiful, powerful and expensive cars in the world, this elegant collection is a stunning reminder of the enduring appeal of Ferrari. The MAGGI & MAGGI archive is the world's foremost collection of Ferrari photography. The culmination of a forty-year project to photograph every Ferrari model, it houses close to 100,000 images. This book showcases the very best of the archive.

Porsche Legends - The Racing Icons from Zuffenhausen (English, German, Hardcover): Rene Staud Porsche Legends - The Racing Icons from Zuffenhausen (English, German, Hardcover)
Rene Staud
R1,421 Discovery Miles 14 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Porsche and motorsport always belonged together - so you would think. But in fact, private owners were the first to be successful with their 356s on the racing tracks. The Porsche 550 Spyder from the 1950s was the first racing car manufactured at the plant - and achieved great successes right from the beginning! Motorsport not only gave Porsche the opportunity to test progressive technology that could be transferred to roadsters, it also was the ideal marketing tool with an enormous influence. Looking back at models like the Porsche 917, 904 and 956, successful serial winners and racing legends emerged from that. Just as legendary are Rene Staud's Porsche photos. As one of the best and most famous automobile photographers in the world, he staged the top-class sports cars in a way so far unmatched. Beyond the racing track's noise and dirt, the Porsche models unfold their unique magic and show the tough developmental work behind them as well as the timelessness of functional design. Text in English and German.

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang - Every Model Since 1964-1/2 (Hardcover): Mike Mueller The Complete Book of Ford Mustang - Every Model Since 1964-1/2 (Hardcover)
Mike Mueller
R1,524 R981 Discovery Miles 9 810 Save R543 (36%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Cross Country Dirt Bike Racing - REV It Up! (Hardcover): Brianna Kaiser Cross Country Dirt Bike Racing - REV It Up! (Hardcover)
Brianna Kaiser
R709 Discovery Miles 7 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
AUTOCOURSE 2022-23 ANNUAL - The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardcover, 72nd Illustrated edition): Tony Dodgins AUTOCOURSE 2022-23 ANNUAL - The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardcover, 72nd Illustrated edition)
Tony Dodgins
R2,385 R1,885 Discovery Miles 18 850 Save R500 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
MOTOCOURSE 2022-23 ANNUAL - The World's Leading Grand Prix & Superbike Annual (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Michael... MOTOCOURSE 2022-23 ANNUAL - The World's Leading Grand Prix & Superbike Annual (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Michael Scott
R2,075 R1,645 Discovery Miles 16 450 Save R430 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
BMW Motorcycles - 100 Years (Hardcover): Alan Dowds BMW Motorcycles - 100 Years (Hardcover)
Alan Dowds
R1,127 R1,032 Discovery Miles 10 320 Save R95 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ultimate Speed Secrets - The Complete Guide to High-Performance and Race Driving (Hardcover): Ross Bentley Ultimate Speed Secrets - The Complete Guide to High-Performance and Race Driving (Hardcover)
Ross Bentley
R609 Discovery Miles 6 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Ultimate Speed Secrets" is the drivers' guide to going faster! Professional race instructor Ross Bentley has raced everything from Indy cars to world sports cars and has the experience to make any racer a more complete driver. With detailed drills and comprehensive instructions, Bentley covers everything you need to know: choosing lines; adapting to different cars, tracks, and racing conditions; setting up controls; and understanding car adjustments and mental preparation. Whether you are racing an Indy car or simply interested in becoming a more complete driver on the street, "Ultimate Speed Secrets" will give you the information you need to succeed!

Island Racer 2022 - Your guide to the 2022 Isle of Man TT (Paperback): Bertie Simonds Island Racer 2022 - Your guide to the 2022 Isle of Man TT (Paperback)
Bertie Simonds
R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 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
A -Z Europe for Bikers - 100 Scenic Routes Around Europe (Spiral bound): Simon Weir, A-Z Maps A -Z Europe for Bikers - 100 Scenic Routes Around Europe (Spiral bound)
Simon Weir, A-Z Maps
R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover the best biking routes around Europe. The definitive European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir. From the peaks of the Picos de Europa to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily, from Alpine passes to dramatic gorges, atmospheric forests and fabulous historic sites, A-Z Europe for Bikers is packed with fantastic places to ride. With full-day and multi-day touring rides across the whole of western Europe, each route is presented with turn-by-turn directions and detailed mapping, with all the key attractions highlighted. Printed on high-durability paper and spiral bound to fit in a tankbag, you need never end up on a dull road again. Packed with practical advice and stunning photography, there are memorable rides to be discovered in every corner of Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Switzerland, Slovenia and Italy. Features include: 100 great biking routes to discover on your European adventure Clear, detailed maps to help you plan Routes for short days and long days Ideal size for fitting in a tank bag

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.

Golden Horizon - Delight Yourself in the Lord and He Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart. Psalm 37:4 (Paperback): Danniel... Golden Horizon - Delight Yourself in the Lord and He Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart. Psalm 37:4 (Paperback)
Danniel Campbell
R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Concrete for Breakfast - More Tales from the Shale (Paperback): Jeff Scott Concrete for Breakfast - More Tales from the Shale (Paperback)
Jeff Scott
R601 Discovery Miles 6 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Jeff Scott serves up yet another portion of methanol inspired lunacy to satisfy your speedway craving appetite with his latest book CONCRETE FOR BREAKFAST. Although some view speedway as little more than a fairground sideshow attraction, Scott continues to validate the sport's authenticity as he celebrates the romance of its racing, the bravery of its competitors, and the idiosyncrasies of its partisans on and off the track. An equal opportunity offender, motorcycle speedway thumbs its nose at the nanny-state bureaucrats of Health and Safety as well as the ubiquitous corporate media that enlists the drama and daring of the sport to validate its mission of spin, profit, and mediocrity. But, of course, any sport composed of individuals who willingly embrace the physical and mental challenges of speedway must by definition be considered daring, maverick and subversive. Consider the physical challenges of speedway: riding a high powered motorcycle without brakes or gears, steering only by balance, gravity, and gyroscopic luck four times round a shale covered track at speeds exceeding 60 miles per hour. The bike itself, a huge single piston 500cc machine, without suspension, powered by methanol, roars its sweet hymn to oblivion to those who ride and to those who watch. The mandated helmets and kevlars are the merest genuflection in the direction of self-preservation. In short, the entire enterprise constitutes a complete commitment to barking madness. Let Jeff Scott introduce you to this most anachronistic of sports in 21st Century Britain. If you do you will eventually succumb to the spectacle, the people, and the journey across its peculiar landscape and geographies. You will learn the rhythms of the unvarying repetitiousness of the team meeting format as well as the uniqueness of each individual race. With his gift for location, dialogue, and the human comedy, Jeff will escort you into his world of speedway. There you will accompany him as he watches every speedway team in Britain compete. He lends you his nose as he savors the aroma of methanol, burgers, chips, stressed toilets, and excitement. From his favorite vantage point in the lee of the stadium grandstand or lost in thought on the road to (or from) yet another event behind the wheel and the wipers of his much abused car, Jeff will help you begin your own pilgrimage to speedway. And even though there may well be CONCRETE FOR BREAKFAST for some unlucky riders whose quest for glory ends in a bruised heap of broken bones and bike, Jeff will cleave the chaos for you in a such a way that the event will be invariably portrayed with the charm, irreverence, humanity and compassion that informs the style of this most unique of sports' most unique diarist. This volume is the fifth book in a planned trilogy gone terribly, terribly wrong. It's a "must have" companion to Jeff's masterpiece Showered in Shale as well as his others: Shifting Shale, When Eagles Dared, or the poignantly photographed Shale Britannia.

365 Sports Cars You Must Drive - Fast, Faster, Fastest - Revised and Updated (Paperback): John Lamm, Steve Sutcliffe, Larry... 365 Sports Cars You Must Drive - Fast, Faster, Fastest - Revised and Updated (Paperback)
John Lamm, Steve Sutcliffe, Larry Edsall, James Mann, Kris Palmer; Photographs by …
R869 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R455 (52%) Ships in 12 - 17 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.

The Mechanic - The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane (Paperback): Marc 'Elvis' Priestley The Mechanic - The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane (Paperback)
Marc 'Elvis' Priestley 1
R331 R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Save R62 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Meet Marc 'Elvis' Priestley: the former number-one McLaren mechanic, and the brains behind some of Formula One's greatest ever drivers. Revealing the most outrageous secrets and fiercest rivalries, The Mechanic follows Priestley as he travels the world working in the high-octane atmosphere of the F1 pit lane. While the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers, the mechanics are the guys who make every World Champion, and any mistakes can have critical consequences. However, these highly skilled engineers don't just fine-tune machinery and crunch data through high-spec computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether it's partying on luxury yachts or photo opportunites aboard gravity-defying aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and off the track. This is Formula One, but not like you've seen it before.

The Legend of the Formula Ford Festival - Fifty Years of Motor Racing Action (Hardcover): Ben Evans The Legend of the Formula Ford Festival - Fifty Years of Motor Racing Action (Hardcover)
Ben Evans
R764 R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Save R141 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

For more than 50 years the Formula Ford Festival has been the proving ground for ambitious racing drivers looking to make their mark. The Brands Hatch meeting was where the likes of Johnny Herbert, Damon Hill and Jenson Button first made their names, while both Michael Schumacher and Nigel Mansell never made it out of their heats. Now a club meeting, in its heyday the Festival was one of the UK's biggest motor sport events, drawing tens of thousands of spectators, and enjoying more than a decade of prime coverage on the BBC's Grandstand. From humble beginnings at a cold Snetterton, the move to Brands Hatch, the peak of the 1980s followed by a gentle decline, this book tells the story of the Festival. Drawing on exclusive contributions from some of the event's legends and prestigious alumni, it covers all the on-track action together with off-track intrigue and controversies.

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.

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