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  • LAND ROVER SERIES I, II, IIA & III (INCLUYE SANTANA)
    JAMES TAYLOR
    There has rarely been a British success story like the Land Rover. Developed in a short time and on a small budget, it was launched in 1948 and having passed though many revisions is still a world leader today.The Series Land Rovers detailed in this book take us from the beginning to 1985, and the many surviving examples, supported by a comprehensive parts and restoration indus...
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    56,00 €

  • SUPERCHARGED MERCEDES IN DETAIL 1923-1942
    JAMES TAYLOR
    Among the rarest and most exciting cars in automotive history are the magnificent supercharged Mercedes of the 1920s and 1930s, exemplified by the mighty 7-litre S, SS, SSK and SSKL models of the 1920s, principally the work of Ferdinand Porsche, and the exceedingly glamorous, though softer and less stark, eight- cylinder 380K, 500K and 540K cars which succeeded them in the mid-...
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    64,00 €

  • BENTLEY 3 LITRE & 4 1/2 LITRE IN DETAIL
    JAMES TAYLOR
    Through 80 years these legendary Bentleys, the creation of the celebrated W O Bentley, and not to be confused with the Bentleys produced by Rolls-Royce since its acquisition of the remains of Bentley Motors in 1931, have remained the object of fascination and desire of all motoring enthusiasts. WO launched his first model, the 3-litre, in 1921, as a sporting car for the discern...
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    49,00 €

  • HOW TO MODIFY VOLKSWAGEN BUS SUSPENSION, BRAKES & CHASSIS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE
    JAMES HALE
    Features• Now covers all T1 to T5 buses, vans, campers & pick-ups 1950 to 2010!• The first book devoted to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance• Ideal for owners wanting to update handling• Suitable for practical enthusiasts and professional mechanics• All-new photography by the author, and technical diagrams by specialist component manufacturers...
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    35,00 €

  • LAND ROVER SERIES II AND IIA SPECIFICATION GUIDE
    JAMES TAYLOR
    The Series II [1958-61] and Series IIA [1961-71] Land Rovers defined the iconic shape of the vehicle which is still instantly recognizable in today's utility models from Land Rover. Compiled over nearly thirty years, with the aid of reference material produced by Land Rover and many dedicated enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide to the specifications of the Series II and IIA v...
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    34,00 €

  • MERCURY AUTOMBILES 1939-1959 PHOTO ARCHIVE
    JAMES H.MOLONEY
    The Car that dares to ask Why?," some ads touted, referring to why a big car could also be so economical. The early Mercury was a good-sized car and with its up-to-20 mpg performance, by 1942 had earned an image of being a fine performer in mph as well as mpg. The 49-51 Mercurys became very popular with customizers and hot rodders and James Dean driving one in Rebel Without a C...
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    38,00 €

  • GMC LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AN ENTHUSIASTS REFERENCE
    JAMES K.WAGNER
    Appealing to both historians and enthusiasts GMC Light Duty Trucks is a chronological overview of the popular General Motors vehicles that have been long considered Pontiac's trucks. It begins by tracing their roots to the year 1902 and the long-departed Rapid and Reliance brands.The story continues with the pair joining an emergent General Motors and the 1912 consolidation as ...
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    41,00 €

  • BRM V16 HOW BRITAINS AUTO MAKERS BUILT GRAND PRIX CAR TO BEAT THE WORLD
    JAMES TAYLOR
    FeaturesIf a racing car could disappoint an entire nation, that was the dramatic fate of Britain’s BRM. Conceived in 1946 as a world-beating Formula 1 car, the BRM V16 was built by the nation’s leading auto companies and suppliers to put Britain at the forefront in Grand Prix racing. Yet it failed so publicly and sensationally that the V16 BRM has gone down in history as one of...
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    24,50 €

  • LAND ROVER SINCE 1983
    JAMES TAYLOR
    Land Rover Since 1983: Coil-Sprung Models, a Collector's Guide (Collector's Guides) ...
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    28,00 €

  • YOU & YOUR LAND ROVER FREELANDER BUYING ENJOYING MAINTAINING AND MODIFYING
    JAMES TAYLOR
    The Freelander was developed to take Land Rover into the compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) market in response to the success of 'lifestyle' 4x4s produced by rivals such as Suzuki, Toyota and Honda. An instant success, within little over a year of its launch the 'baby' Land Rover had become the best-selling 4x4 in Europe. This all-colour book takes a look at the development a...
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    34,00 €

  • THE DUNE BUGGY PHENOMENON
    JAMES HALE
    Features* Packed with around 150 photos of Dune Buggies, many never before published. * The amazing story of the Dune Buggy phenomenon, particularly the heyday era of the 60s and 70s. DescriptionThe fifth book in Veloce?s new Those were the days ... series, which takes a nostalgic look at times past. Packed with around 150 photos of Dune Buggies, many never before published. Th...
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    17,00 €

  • JEEP CJ TO GRAND CHEROKEE A COLLECTORS GUIDE
    JAMES TAYLOR
    No vehicle has evoked such emotion in both war and peace as the ubiquitous and ever-versatile Jeep. After reviewing the Jeeps design and birth, and its unique role in WWII, Taylor reveals all models from the original CJ derivative of the military Jeep to the latest Grand Cherokee, one of the most coveted of todays luxury 4x4 SUVs. Comprehensive appendices cover technical specs,...
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    24,50 €

  • FIREFIGHTING TOYS 1940S-1990S
    JAMES G.PIATTI / SANDRA FROST PIATTI
    What child hasn't dreamed of a big red fire engine under the Christmas tree or been fascinated by the sights and sounds of firefighters hustling off to a fire? The desire of children to be close to firefighters has kept toy manufacturers busy over many decades making fire-themed toys that filled children with wonder. As adults, those same children delight in collecting the colo...
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    46,50 €

  • THE USA FROM A CHEVROLET SCENES FROM A FORTY YEAR DRIVE IN A 65 BISCAYNE
    JAMES A.WARD
    DescriptionIn July 1965, an Artesian Turquoise Chevrolet Biscayne rolled off a General Motors assembly line. Little did James Ward know that this car would become a cherished member of his family, playing a role in his wedding, honeymoon, years of graduate school, birth of his daughter, and her wedding, among countless other memories. Four decades—and a lot of history—later, th...
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    32,50 €

  • ROVER P6 1963-1977 2000 2200 3500
    JAMES TAYLOR
    DesignDevelopmentPrototypesProductionMarketsDerivativesCompetitionOwnershipSpecificationsPerformance ...
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    28,00 €

  • JAMES WHITHAM WHAT A GOOD DO
    JAMES WHITHAM / MAC MCDIARMID
    James Whitham, universally popular and one of motorcycle racing's most colourful characters, won three British titles and for well over a decade was a world-class rider, competing in World Superbike, World Supersport, Endurance and Grand Prix. This frank, sometimes moving and always riotously funny account of his battles with the best in the sport, with hair-raising crashes, se...
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    35,00 €

  • VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
    JAMES RUPPERT
    The V W Golf was planned to be a worthy successor to the venerable Beetle, a move that required dynamic thinking and a clean drawing board if Volkswagen was to continue to hold its position at the nucleus of top motor manufacturers. Where the Golf differed from the crowd was in the out-sourced design work of Giorgetto Giugiaro and his resultant distinctive body design, for here...
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    25,00 €

  • RANGE ROVER 40 YEARS OF THE 4X4 ICON
    JAMES TAYLOR
    The Range Rover started out as a more comfortable Land Rover with better road manners than its stable-mate, but customer demand soon turned it into something else altogther. Over the years, the brand has become an icon, synonymous with luxury and prestige, and yet never losing the essentially practical side of its nature. This book looks at all three generations of Range Rover,...
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    42,00 €

  • JAGUAR MKS 1 AND 2, S-TYPE AND 420
    JAMES TAYLOR
    A history of all four generations of compact Jaguar, and their Daimler equivalents, tracing the gradual development of Sir William Lyons' original idea over a period between 1955 and 1969. From the powerful, luxury MK 1 and 2 cars to the 4.2-litre 420, this book covers:Design, development and stylingSpecial-bodied variantsRacing performanceBuying and owning a compact Jaguar sal...
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    40,00 €

  • ROVER 800 SERIES. THE COMPLETE STORY
    JAMES TAYLOR
    The Rover 800 grew out of a pioneering collaboration between Rover in Britain and Honda in Japan during the 1980s. This book tells the story of how the two companies worked together to produce the Rover 800 and its cousin, the Honda Legend.For those who remember the big front-wheel-driver Rover with affection, this book sets out the full history looking at the design and develo...
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    35,00 €

  • ROLLS-ROYCE
    JAMES TAYLOR
    Rolls-Royce is one of Britain's legendary car brands, representing the pinnacle of engineering quality and luxury like no other manufacturer. Since 1904, when Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce began their collaboration, the Rolls-Royce name has earned respect and admiration the world over.This is the full story of Britain's premier luxury car-maker, from the early...
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    12,00 €

  • AN AUSTIN ANTHOLOGY
    JAMES STRINGER
    Features• A fascinating collection of tales documenting the early days of the Austin empire. Read all about it!• The Austin heir killed by a German sniper during WW1• An Austin bi-plane you could keep in your garage• The Longbridge typist who was murdered by her married lover• The Royal Flying Corps fighter ace who designed his own aeroplane• How Queen Mary greatly enjoyed the ...
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    21,00 €

  • LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIE 1 1989 TO 1998. THE ESSENTIAL BUYER'S GUIDE
    JAMES TAYLOR
    Features• Like having a real marque expert at your side – benefit from the author’s years of real ownership experience• Full coverage of all Land Rover Discovery Series 1 models• Where and how to buy a Land Rover Discovery Series 1• Advice on choosing the right model and condition • Comprehensive inspection and scoring guide• In-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses• Discu...
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    18,50 €

  • LAND ROVER IN BRITISH MILITARY SERVICE. COIL-SPRUNG MODELS 1970 TO 2007
    JAMES TAYLOR / GEOFF FLETCHER
    *INDEX*Range Rover (first generation)One TenOne Two SevenNinetyLlama (prototypes only)Defender 110Defender 90Defender 130Discovery, 1989-1998The Wolf sagaTUM XD TUL XDTUM (HD ...
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    52,50 €

  • RANGE ROVER SECOND GENERATION. THE COMPLETE STORY
    JAMES TAYLOR
    The second generation Range Rover was arguably Land Rover's first model designed as a luxury vehicle. It was a major leap for the company, but a very successful one as well. Despite controversy over its looks, and some initial teething problems, it became a worthy successor to the much-loved original. Range Rover Second Generation - The Complete Story draws on the memories of d...
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    35,00 €

  • RANGE ROVER SECOND GENERATION. ALL MODELS 1944-2001. THE ESSENTIAL BUYER´S GUIDE.
    JAMES TAYLOR
    Features• Like having a real marque expert at your side – benefit from the author’s expertise and experience• Where and how to buy a 2nd generation Range Rover• Key checks – how to spot a bad vehicle quickly• Comprehensive inspection guide• In-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses• Market and value data, predicts which models will become collectible• Details of clubs and s...
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    18,50 €

  • LAND ROVER ONE TEN AND NINETY SPECIFICATION GUIDE
    JAMES TAYLOR
    This book is designed to give guidance on the original, ex-factory, specifications of the coil-sprung utility Land Rovers built between 1983 and 1990. Known to Land Rover as stage 2 models, they were sold as the Land Rover One Ten, Ninety and (later) One Two Seven. James Taylor has taken the first step in undertaking detailed research into the Stage 2 models, and putting togeth...
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    28,00 €

  • FACTORY ORIGINAL FORD CAPRI MK II & MK III
    JAMES TAYLOR
    Inspired by the success of the Ford Mustang "pony car" in the USA, Ford UK launched the Capri - "The Car You Always Promised Yourself" in 1969 and it was an instant hit, with its long bonnet, sleek 2+2 coupe body, and low stance. For 1974 Ford launched the Capri II, with a new smooth body style, engines ranging from 1300 to 3000cc, and a plush Ghia version of the 3-litre model....
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    45,00 €

  • FACTORY ORIGINAL FORD CAPRI MK I
    JAMES TAYLOR
    The Ford Capri was "the car you always promised yourself", and increasing numbers of enthusiasts are restoring or preserving these iconic cars. This book is the first-ever detailed guide to correct specifications and equipment - in every detail right down to the toolkit - for the Mk 1 Capri. It focuses on the Capris built in the UK, covering the numerous model variants from the...
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    42,00 €

  • ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN CARS 1946 TO 1959
    JAMES H. MOLONEY / GEO H. DAAMMANN
    Very complete, fully illustrated. American automobiles from 194 to 1959. Crest Line Books. ...
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    55,00 €


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