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Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Road & motor vehicles: general interest
100/6 Mk I & II & 3000 Mk I, II & III. Petrol: 2.6
litre (2639cc) & 2.9 litre (2912cc). Written from hands-on
experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a
Austin Healey, Haynes can help you understand, care for and repair
your Austin Healey.
The Camper Van Bible: Glovebox Edition is the perfect pocket-sized
companion to accompany you on your travels and help your #vanlife
dreams come true. From choosing layouts to emptying your waste,
it'll tell you everything you need to know, including: - Before you
go - finding the perfect van, rental choices, setting it up,
equipment you'll need, planning your trip. - On the road - where to
stay, sleeping options, cooking methods and food storage, power and
maintenance, eco-conscious camping. Derived from Martin Dorey's
epic The Camper Van Bible, this handy dash-sized guide has been
slimmed down, updated throughout and enhanced with extra checklists
and diagrams. With this in your glovebox and The Camper Van Bible
on your shelf at home, you'll never be stuck without Martin Dorey's
guiding expertise. So what are you waiting for? Dive in, turn the
key and hit the road.
Information on routine servicing and repair for the DIY mechanic,
with tasks described and photographed in a step-by-step sequence.
The last Routemaster to ply a proper London bus route retired to
the garage back in 2005. But over 15 years later, this
indestructible bus still pops up everywhere! It's just that
nowadays merely in London Routemasters are wedding buses, Ghost
Buses, afternoon tea buses, mobile yoghurt stalls on the South
Bank... And elsewhere, all over the world, they have found new
homes and been put to the most unlikely but serendipitous uses. So
now, Harry Rosehill catalogues all the possible uses of a
Routemaster bus, from a tea room in Essex to promoting a circus in
Russia to an office in Bermuda, from offering bra-fitting
facilities to a history of the potato, not to mention making
history during the Iraq War as a Human Shield in Baghdad. Along the
way he explains how Routemasters were built to last so long, why
they've become so cherished, and footbrake valves are so hard to
come by. Funny, surprising and touching, Routemasters of the
Universe is an alternative history of a true London icon, and a
celebration of ingenuity, determination and the sheer variety of
human life.
Buckle up for a trip back to the days of the classic travel
trailers, from the 1910s through the 1960s. Over 260 brilliant
color photos capture these original homes-away-from-home in all
their details, including views of their interiors. The informative
text provides details of the travel trailer's rise, which was
fueled by both improving automobiles and roadways. Once the
"everyman" had a car and a road, he bought a trailer and took the
family camping. Beginning in 1880, horse drawn caravans were used
to get away from home. However, when caravans were hitched to cars,
the travel trailer was born. "Tin Can Tourism" was all the rage by
the 1920s. Shown here are many of the sweet results of trailer
camping over the decades, including early tent trailers, Hammer
Blow's honeymoon trailer, the Zeppelin-shaped Road Chief, the ever
popular Airstream, and many more. To sweeten the deal, these
trailers are shown with some wonderful classic cars.
The many events held and publications produced to celebrate the
centenary of Southdown Motor Services in 2015 all went to emphasise
the high esteem in which the Company was, and still is held, not
only by enthusiasts but by those to whom the apple green and cream
buses were an integral part of everyday life. It is remembered
particularly for the exceptional quality and comfort of its
vehicles, its superb maintenance standards, its superior service
and its pride in the presentation of vehicles and staff alike. This
book attempts to illustrate, in words and pictures, the various
elements which went to create the Southdown style and to explain
why, almost fifty years after the 'true' Southdown was swallowed up
by the National Bus Company, it is still held in such high regard
by enthusiasts, former employees and the general public alike. In
the words of Brighton's own Max Miller, 'there will never be
another'.
Complete coverage for your Triumph 750/900 Triples and 1200 Fours
covering 750, 900 and 1200cc for 1991 thru 2004 (Fuel injected
T509/955i Speed Triple, Sprint ST/RS, T595/955i Daytona and 1999-on
Tiger models are not covered): --Routine Maintenance and servicing
--Tune-up procedures --Engine, clutch and transmission repair
--Cooling system --Fuel and exhaust --Ignition and electrical
systems --Brakes, wheels and tires --Steering, suspension and final
drive --Frame and bodywork --Wiring diagrams --Reference Section
With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself ]from simple
maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a
complete teardown of the vehicle. We learn the best ways to do a
job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our
books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show
each step. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can save big
with Haynes! Step-by-step procedures --Easy-to-follow photos
--Complete troubleshooting section --Valuable short cuts --Color
spark plug diagnosis
Brembo, a leader in the development and production of high
performance braking systems is turning 60. Over the decades, the
principal mission of the Italian company has been to brake to best
effect the greats on two and four wheels as well as daily users of
private cars and motorcycles. The history, evolution and on-going
success of this prestigious Italian company are the themes of this
official book, which opens with a preface by the Brembo chairman,
Alberto Bombassei. The book reviews the diverse facets of the
"Brembo universe": from its commitments in the automotive,
motorcycling and motorsport fields to its attention to all aspects
of design, always one of Brembo's strong suits, from the
progressive internationalization of the company through to the
particularly topical aspects of sustainable production. The
contributions of the six principal authors - Vincenzo Borgomeo,
Massimo Clarke, Gaetano Cocco, Patrizia Giangualano, Lorenzo
Ramaciotti and Umberto Zapelloni - are complemented by a similar
number of testimonies from figures from within the company and
those who worked there at length. The Brembo "phenomenon" is also
presented through a wealth of fascinating photographs, mostly drawn
from the company archives, which document the unique story of a
manufacturing company born in Italy and now a true icon of Italian
excellence throughout the world.
We read the story of a young designer's idea of a car so radical
that over fifty years later, it would still be part of our lives.
From the car's launch at Earl's Court in 1948 to the passion of
restorer's who are making this classic available for a new
generation, read how this car became woven into the fabric of our
lives. We read how the original design was inspired by pre-war cars
and how the Minor was cut in two and widened. The book covers how
adaptable the car was and shows how the van version of the Minor
became such a workhorse in its day. The book shows us examples of
the adaptations that were made and how it was used in all areas of
society. Modern cars have central control units and have to be
hooked to a computer. This makes DIY repairs virtually impossible.
Cars of the 60's and 70's can be taken apart with a spanner. That
is a huge part of the appeal for the Minor and why it has been so
popular and why it is gaining popularity with young people who are
too young to remember it in its heyday. It can be customised and we
see various examples and some are works of automobile art. This is
a fascinating tale of an iconic motor car.
Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and
motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to
follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs
and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting
section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable
short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for
special tools; notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic;
color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index.
This book deals with the golden age of the British motorcycle,
featuring 100 machines shown in over 200 photographs. It offers a
chronological survey of British motorcycles from the pioneers of
1900 through to the end of the 20th century. It features all the
famous marques, such as AJS, Brough, BSA, Douglas, Greeves, Norton,
Panther, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Scott, Sunbeam, Triumph, Velocette,
Vincent and Zenith. Each entry includes information about the
history of the bike, with specification panels detailing years in
production, engine type, bore and stroke, capacity, gearbox,
brakes, transmission, power, weight and top speed. From the
beginning of the 20th century, the British motorcycle rapidly
gained in reliability and sophistication. It began as a plaything
of the leisured classes, until the war forced it into a utilitarian
role. When peace returned in the 1920s, it was poised to fill a
demand for mass transport, ushering in a golden age. Divided into
four sections - The Pioneers, Vintage Days, The Classic Era, and
Endings and Beginnings - this book profiles 100 of the best-loved
machines that shaped a century of motorcycle design.It includes all
the famous marques, each one illustrated with identification
photographs, making it a book every bike enthusiast will want to
own.
Visit any VW show and what do you find? Correct - wall-to-wall
Campers. Interest in the numerous conversions offered over the
years spirals ever-upwards as do asking prices for even the most
dilapidated examples of the first three generations and 40-years of
VW Bus conversions. But are there books to match? No - not, that
is, until VW Bus - 40 years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges was
conceived.As a direct consequence of the lack of print available,
author Richard Copping has collected a wealth of contemporary
brochures from all the leading converters, knitted them together
and produced a unique and vibrant story of the VW Camper from the
first and often rustic conversions of the 1950s to the
sophisticated homes on wheels of the late 1980s.Stripping out the
original text, Richard has carefully replaced it with his own
lively yet informative story - while carefully retaining both the
popular look and nostalgic feel of the age. From the untangling of
the many stories that contributed to VW Camper history to a
restorer's dream of detailed specifications and from the quirkiest
of marketing strategies amazingly and endearingly primitive in the
1950s to suavely sophisticated in the latter days, if the word
Camper is in it, it's covered.The meticulous reproduction of
advertising brochures, many of which can easily be the best part of
50-years old, make this a hard to put down coffee table volume for
some - a book with very much in vogue nostalgic visual appeal. For
others, the lure of a lively and informative story peppered with
carefully detailed pictures will ensure the book is a useful
reference to visit over and over again.This extensive collection of
rarely seen advertising material provides a unique background to a
much-needed book, designed to delight the multitude of VW Camper
fans far and wide.
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