134 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of Matchless by W.C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all Matchless singles from 1955 through 1966. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 350cc & 500cc O.H.V. Matchless singles including G3LS, G3S, G3, Mercury, Mercury Sports, G80S, G80, Major & Major Sports built from 1955 through 1966. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Matchless motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

128 pages, 64 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the BSA Bantam by W. C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all models of the BSA Bantam constructed from 1948 onwards. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 125cc and 175cc BSA Bantams including the following touring models: D1, D3, D5, D7, D7D/L, D10, D14, D14/4 & Bantam 175, it is also applicable to the same series of competition models. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all BSA enthusiasts worldwide.

154 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of Matchless by W.C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all Matchless singles from 1945 through 1956. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 350 & 500 cc single cylinder O.H.V. touring models including the G3L, G80, G3LS & G80S built from 1945 through 1956. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Matchless motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

Originally published in 1949 by Floyd Clymer, this edition was republished in 2010 by VelocePress. This comprehensive and informative book, written in easy to understand language, puts the capability of designing and building a 1950's era midget racing car or a three-quarter (dirt track) car within reach of the home-based enthusiast. The fundamental principles described in this book may also be applied to the construction of a 50's track roadster or even a custom built hot rod. Highly technical terminology and engineering terms have been avoided, as the aim of this book is to define the construction process in clear and understandable terms, regardless of the reader's technical background or training. The principles it contains are just as relevant today as they were some 50 years ago when this book was first written. The design process is clearly explained, the raw materials required are described, and the construction process is presented in an easy-to-follow step by step procedure. Obviously, this book would also be a valuable reference for anyone contemplating repairing, refurbishing or restoring a vintage racing car. This edition also includes a 38 page bonus section featuring a reproduction of an appropriate Offenhauser Speed Equipment catalog. Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all those vintage automotive race car builders and enthusiasts worldwide.

A reproduction of the Floyd Clymer Factory Workshop Manual, as published in Clymer's Metropolitan Owners Handbook, for the 1954-1962 Austin/Nash/American Motors Metropolitan. When Clymer published the Metropolitan Owners Handbook he had to reduce the overall size of the workshop manual to fit his 5 x 8 inch book size. This reduction in size resulted in extremely small images and text. The VelocePress edition has been restored to the original print size which is more than 200% larger than the Clymer publication and consequently, much easier to read A profusely illustrated manual that includes all of the data you would expect from a factory publication for the repair and overhaul of all major and minor mechanical and electrical components. There are separate sections that deal with the repair and overhaul procedures for the engine, cooling system, carburetion, exhaust system, clutch, A & B series transmission, shifting system, brakes and wheels, hubs and drums, rear axle, drive shaft, front suspension, steering gear, weather eye system, a detailed electrical service section plus an exhaustive 62 page body section that deals with all facets of the bodywork including the correct procedure for fitting replacement panels This is a - must have - reference for any Metropolitan enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior to purchasing one of these classic automobiles. Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is highly sought after on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Metropolitan enthusiasts worldwide.