MGB – The Illustrated History 4th Edition

MGB – The Illustrated History 4th Edition
Author: Jonathan Wood & Lionel Burrell
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2022-08-24
Genre:
ISBN: 1787116115

Recalling the remarkable history of this remarkable car, this book was written with full co-operation and contributions from key members of the original design team. It looks behind the scenes at the world-famous MG factory in Abingdon, which closed in 1980. This 4th edition also includes brand new illustrations and an original road test report.

Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot

Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot
Author: David Rowe
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2021-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1787117979

The only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.

Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece

Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece
Author: Matthew Vale
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2022-04-13
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118916

Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.

The book of the Lamborghini Murciélago

The book of the Lamborghini Murciélago
Author: Thillainathan Pathmanathan
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-10-21
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118126

A unique book dedicated to the Murcielago - Lamborghini's iconic flagship, with its V12 Bizzarrini-engine, spaceframe chassis, and scissor doors. This was the last car to use the classic Bizzarrini engine.

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959
Author: Terry O'Neil
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2022-02-02
Genre:
ISBN: 178711841X

This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.

Runways & Racers

Runways & Racers
Author: Terry O'Neil
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118436

Runways and Racers focuses on sports car races held at military installations throughout America in the early 1950s. It was a marriage of convenience for the Sports Car Club of America and the Strategic Air Command, with both parties gaining advantages from the arrangement. The thorn in the side turned out to be a Congressman whose own aspirations exceeded his standing, but who found himself in a position to be able to influence the outcome of events ...

Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza
Author: Brian Long
Publisher: Veloce
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2006
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781845840334

Perceived as a replacement for the long running Leone, the Impreza quickly gained a great reputation through Subaru's successful WRC program. This book covers the full story of the Impreza, from concept through to the current production car, looking at the rally machines along the way, and illustrated throughout with contemporary material. Now with over 400 mainly color pictures and significant additional text, this is a fantastic warts and all account of an amazing car.

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
Author: Joe Sackey
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2022-02-07
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118444

This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.