Road tests and articles cover the post-war Pontiac models up to 1963. Covered are the Streamliner, Torpedo, Chieftain, Silver Arrow, Super & Star Chiefs, Eight, Bonneville, Safari, Tempest, Strato-Chief, Ventura, Catalina and Grand Prix. Included are long term tests, new model introductions, full specifications, a consumer analysis plus features on touring, tuning and racing. A total of 160 fully illustrated pages.

This Portfolio traces Morgan's 4-wheeler cars from the introduction in 1978 of the Rover V8 powered Plus 8. This engine was used in Morgans for 35 years.

When, in 1999, Suzuki introduced the GSX1300R - Hayabusa (Peregrine Falcon), it was the fastest production motorcycle in the world. Many claims have been made on the GSX1300R including 'A machine so unique when it was introduced that it required its own new classification: Ultimate Sport and Combining seemlessly effortless acceleration, wind-cheating aerodynamics, sporty handling, timeless style, long-distance comfort and unlimited excitement. Built to deliver balanced performance.

The first Messerschmitt car was produced in 1953, a 175cc KR175 and came to Britain in 1954. This model came without suspension, reverse gear and heater. However, in 1955 it was upgraded to the KR200 with suspension and a 191cc Sachs engine. A tuned version of this established twenty five long-distance and world endurance records. The TG500 Tiger was unveiled in 1957, a four-wheeler with a twin-cylinder 500cc engine and bigger wheels. The bodywork for these also came as a roadster, Cabrio and sport. The last Messerschmitts were produced in 1964. This is a book of contemporary road tests, new model introductions, driver's impressions, technical and specification data, technical and historical articles from the major Clubs. Models covered include: - KR175, KR200, KR201, Cruisette, TG500, FMR, Super, Sport Cabriolet.

Aston Martin was started by Bamford and Martin and after a constant struggle to stay afloat, the company failed in 1925. But the name Aston-Martin was rescued, first by Renwick & Bertelli, and then by Gordon Sutherland in 1933 who brought the company into the real world by realizing that if you wanted to go racing you needed to be backed up by a sound financial structure which was not constantly being drained by the apparent need to maintain a reputation by being seen in competition. By giving support to the many private owners, he did manage to keep the name before the public.

Our fifth book on Aston Martin starts with the introduction in 1994 of the DB7. Many people saw it as a sexed up Jaguar, not a true Aston - also it had a pressed steel body instead of a hand-built aluminium one, and "they plan to make lots of them, cannot be an Aston," and so on. However, it was successful and 7,049 were made which was a fantastic achievement considering that since 1920 only some 12,000 cars of all types had been made. The new V12 DB9, made in the companys first purpose-built, up-to-date factory at Gaydon, restored the hand-built image but with added up-to-date engineering features.

This book follows on from our previous volumes in chronicling the models of the popular Mini introduced in the late 1950s. That it was still in production in this period says much about its devoted following. Of course updates have occurred which have kept the rejuvenated model up to date during the British Leyland period and then went on to wear Rover badges when BL changed its name in the middle 1980s. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical date, new model introductions, long-term tests, history, buying second hand, rallying and racing. Models covered include: 1000 HL, City E, HLE, Lynx, SX, Anniversary Cooper, ERA, Mayfair, Cooper, Cooper S, Cabriolet, Cooper 1.3.

This, the third book in the series on Aston Martin, records the gradual development of the DBS. This title chronicles the various upheavals that occurred in the company between the years 1972, when Sir David Brown sold the company, its near certain death in 1974, and its revival by the Sprague-Minden-Curtis-Flather consortium. This group took the company to new realms with the mighty 400b.h.p. V8 Vantage, the Towns Lagonda V8 and paved the way to the Gauntlet-Livanos era. Stringent emission laws in the USA excluded the V8 until 1978, but the optimistic suggestions of numbers to be built never manifested itself, despite a ready market in the Arab states.

For Aston Martin the period 1981 to 1993 was a time of transition progressing from the DB body to the new Virage plus the takeover of the Company by Ford in the early 1990s. The fourth book in this series deals with the Gauntlet and Livanos period. These two rekindled the link with Zagato, who brought to life the V8 Zagato. The Lagonda V8 continued to keep their heads above water and they also gave support to a number of private racing teams. On the production front 1988 saw the brand new Virage, powered by a new 5.3 litre V8 and at the same time on the racing side there was the V8 AMR1 series of Group "C" racers. Money, however, was a problem, so when Ford made an offer Gauntlet and Martin wisely accepted. With Ford behind them, the V8 cars continued to increase in luxury and power and the AMR1 entered its first season of international racing. 1993 saw the establishment of Aston Martin based at the TWR works at Bloxham, near Banbury and it was from here that, in a year's time, an exciting new model would emerge.

This portfolio traces the progress of the superb mid-engined MGF and MG TF sportscars. Covered are the 1.8i, 1.8i VVC, 1.6i, Steptronic and Cheetah as well as the later 135 and 160s. Featured are road, comparison and long term tests plus new model introductions and updates. Performance data and full specifications are included together with advice on how to acquire a good used example.

The change to the new "face" of the Mini in 1969 had removed some of the charm of the original car. But the Mini did need something to keep it looking fresh after 10 years in production. However, the customers liked it the way it was and the original style was reinstated at the beginning of the 1980s. Here is the story of the Mini in the 1970s by way of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, racing, rallying, and conversions. Models covered include: Clubman, 1275GT, 1000, de Ville, Estate, Special Tuning Cooper S, Stage One 1275 GT, 1100, 1100 Estate, Cooper S Mk III, GTS, Innocenti, 1100 de Luxe, S.

The MV Agusta racing bikes excited motorcyclists worldwide. Their production bikes were no less desirable. This new book of 26 articles sourced from the leading motor cycling publications of the day cover road and comparison tests, new model introductions, performance and technical data. Models reported on: 600, 750, 750 Sport, 750 Sport America and 850 Monza.

Although it is over forty-five years since the last Hudson rolled off the assembly line, there is still great interest in these much-loved vehicles from the late 40s and 50s. This title replaces our previous book on Hudson and this enlarged and updated version covers new model introductions and updates, drive reports, consumer analysis, specifications, technical and performance data. Models covered: Super Six, Commodore, Pacemaker, Hornet, Wasp, Jet, Italia and Rambler.

This is an exciting new series of books taken from the pages of Road & Track magazine-one of the most popular automotive magazines ever published. The "Road & Track" books will be of immense interest to the enthusiast, covering top performance cars and containing feature stories, road test narratives, and complete specifications, along with performance data. For auto enthusiasts, this series is an excellent reference for collecting, restoring, or buying the car of one's dreams. Published by CarTech/Brooklands Books.

The MGB was launched at the 1962 Motor Show having a new monocoque body construction and the B-series engine bored out to 1798cc. Response was immediately favorable. The cars were soon entered in races and proved very successful. As sales were slowing in 1965 the GT was introduced and, although much heavier, proved to be a good seller. In the late sixties the American need for usafer' cars and pollution regulations gave the engineers a headache. Various mechanical changes kept the car up to date. In 1975 the American specification black bumpers were put on UK cars and BL rationalization, which favored Triumph, meant an end to the MGB. This is a book of contemporary road tests, new model introductions, technical and specification data, long-term tests, buying second hand and history. "

The original Mustang was re-skinned and became heavier for 1967, but this was boom times in the muscle car market and there was a demand for Mustangs with higher performance. Over the next seven years, which included a major redesign in 1971, Ford fielded a vast array of high-performance options. These options remain quite rare, which makes the Shelby Mustangs, the Mach 1 351 and the Boss models much for desirable today. This book puts everything neatly into context. Contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, and driver's impressions are all here. Models covered include: Shelby GT350, Shelby 500, 390 GT, 427, 428 Cobra-Jet, Boss 429, 428 Mach 1, GrandT, Boss 302, 351 Mach 1, Trans-Am Mustang, 351HO.

An information-packed portfolio of contemporary international reports from three continents covering the Porsche 914 and 914/6. Features road and comparison tests, new model introductions and updates, full specs, technical analysis, comprehensive owner survey driving impressions, performance data, and advice on acquiring a Porsche 914 today.

This information-packed guide contains comparison tests telling you what to look out for; how to compare overall styling, handling and performance; and how to rate cars one against the other in terms of overall desirability and value-for-money. The full range of 928s are pitted against the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, 420 and 500SEC, the Jaguar XJ-S HE and XJR-S, Audi Quattro, Porsche 911, Corvette, Lotus Esprit Turbo, Lamborghini Countach, BMW M635CSi and 850i, Sierra Cosworth and others.

This volume traces the revolutionary rotary Wankel-powered Ro80 from its introduction in 1967 up until production ceased in 1977. Filled with road and comparison tests, performance data, long term assessments, specifications, and advice on 'buying secondhand'.

By the time the E36 3-series BMW was introduced in 1990 the name was widely respected, the E21 having arrived in 1975 and the E30 in 1983. This improved version also had a greater range of models. In addition to the four-door saloons with a wide range of engines there were estate and convertible derivatives together with a two-door CoupT and the Compact. This book of contemporary articles includes road and comparison tests, driving impressions, model introductions, buying used and specification data. Models covered are: 316i, 318i,320i, 325i, 325iSE, 318is CoupT, 318is, 325is, Alpina B2.5, Alpina B6, M3, 320i Vanos, 325i conv., 316i Compact, 318Ti Compact, 318 tds SE., 328i Touring, M3 Lightweight, 328i, M3 Evo., 318Ti Club Sport, 318 tds, 328i Sport, 323i SE325i Auto., 325 tds Touring.

The new 5.0L model was introduced to redress the flagging appeal of the Mustang. With 157bhp it turned the new car into the quickest Mustang in years, with zero to 60mph times of under 8 seconds. In 1983 power was raised to 175bhp and in 1985 to 210bhp. New emissions regulations meant a switch to fuel injection and in 1986 it dropped back to 200bhp. The 1987 facelift brought the power back to 225bhp which lasted until the end of its days. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, car conversions. Models covered include: 5.0LGT, convertible, Saleen Signature, Project 514, Saleen Mustang, Kaufmann Mustang, JBA/Saleen Mustang, Saleen SSC, LX 5.0L, Saleen SB/S, NOS/Saleen, Mustang SC, Mustang Cobra, Mach III.

It took a while for buyers to accept the Mustang II. It was nearly 12 inches shorter than the original Mustang, it was never available as a full convertible and it didn't have the performance of its illustrious predecessors. In five years of production the most powerful engine listed was a 139bhp 302c in, V8. The fuel crisis only made things worse. However, by the mid-1970s it became a more popular car, especially the high-performance variants which young American aspired to. Today they still have their original appeal. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, new model introductions, technical and specification data, driving impressions. Models covered include: Mach 1, Ghia, 302 V8, Cobra II, Kemp Cobra II, Cobra II Starga, T-Top, King Cobra.

Following the success of the Mini Cooper and of our earlier book on High Performance Minis this latest volume has a wealth of material of interest which fills in the gaps of the last book. Again this book charts the introduction of the models through contemporary road tests and articles. This is a car that is fun to drive, feels quick and has a famous competition history. A large spare parts industry will ensure that these cars stay on the road for many years to come. Models covered include: Austin Se7en Cooper, Morris Mini-Cooper, Downton, Taurus, Cooper S, Cooper S 1275, Broadspeed Cooper S, Bertone.

Donald Healey began building cars in 1946 and at the 1952 Motor Show he exhibited the prototype Healey 100. Because an A90 engine was used BMC decided to incorporate the model and by the spring of 1953 it became the Austin-Healey 100. In the following six years more than 29,000 were build. A four-speed gearbox came in 1955 and a six-cylinder engine in 1956. The 100/6 was a little larger and allowed for 2+2 seating. Production of a pure two-seater returned in 1958. The rarest of the models are the 100S of 1955 and the 100M of 1955-6, both being tuned versions. This book is a collection of road tests, model introductions, specification and technical data, and driving impressions. Also covers the record breaking and buying an Austin-Healey today. Models covered are 100, 100/4, 100/6, 100/S, 100/M, Mille Miglia.