Experienced motoring author James Taylor charts the history of the Rover P5 and P5B models, covering competition history, technical details, key personalities and developments, and also looks at buying and owning a P5 today.
Experienced motoring author James Taylor charts the history of the Rover P5 and P5B models, covering competition history, technical details, key perso...
The two decades between 1945 and 1965 saw some remarkable motor cars emerge from the new Rolls-Royce factory at Crewe. Original Rolls-Royce & Bentley 1946-65 is the essential companion to these cars. The aim of this book is to reveal, in words and color photographs, how the various models altered through the course of production. Drawing on factory records, parts lists, catalogs and other data, the author has provided a meticulous survey of the standard steel cars built at Crewe. Over 250 specially commissioned color photographs, showing the detail changes to these cars, accompany the...
The two decades between 1945 and 1965 saw some remarkable motor cars emerge from the new Rolls-Royce factory at Crewe. Original Rolls-Royce & Bentley ...
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 vehicles looks not only at Land Rovers as they were when they left the assembly lines but also at dozens of options and 'approved' special conversions - and some which did not receive factory approval, too.
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...
Nobody built sports cars like British manufacturers in the 1950s and 1960s. There was something very special about the combination of low-slung open two-seater bodywork with a spartan interior, a slick sporting gearchange and a rorty exhaust note. This was wind-in-the-hair motoring, and it was affordable by the average young man - at least, until he got married and had a family. The names of MG and Triumph stood proudly out from the rest, but there were many others as well. Austin-Healeys and Jaguars were grander and faster, but they still embodied that almost indefinable fun factor. Then...
Nobody built sports cars like British manufacturers in the 1950s and 1960s. There was something very special about the combination of low-slung ope...
Bentley Since 1965 tells the story of the revival of the Bentley marque and the technical developments that shaped the company's latter-day history. To illustrate the fall and rise of Bentley, this book goes right back to the origins of the 1960s T series cars through to the current Continental. The modern Bentley has become a huge success story without losing any of its exclusivity. Covers all significant Bentley models from 1965 onwards.Details significant engine and chassis developments.Includes technical details and specification sheets.Original material on special editions...
Bentley Since 1965 tells the story of the revival of the Bentley marque and the technical developments that shaped the company's latter-da...
In the aftermath of the World War II, the long established Rover company of Solihull was fighting to survive. It needed a vehicle that would give it an advantage over its rivals. Taking the American Willys Jeep as inspiration, Rover designers came up with a four-wheel drive utility vehicle that would become an all-time classic. The Land Rover has undergone a number of facelifts in its sixty year life, but the vehicle made today is fundamentally very close to the 1948 original.
In 1970 the original Land Rover was joined by the Range Rover, originally conceived as a more comfortable...
In the aftermath of the World War II, the long established Rover company of Solihull was fighting to survive. It needed a vehicle that would give i...
Through 80 years these legendary Bentleys have remained the object of fascination and desire of all motoring enthusiasts. In 1921 the 3 litre was developed and was the favorite of young sportsmen. It won at LeMans in 1924 and 1927. In 1927 the 4 1/2 litre four-cylinder was developed and won at Lemans in 1928. The author takes you on a tour of the development, design and history, offering an in-depth examination of these splendid, charismatic Bentleys.
Through 80 years these legendary Bentleys have remained the object of fascination and desire of all motoring enthusiasts. In 1921 the 3 litre was d...
In the 1950s and 1960s, luxury car buyers, from government ministers to captains of industry, almost invariably bought British. These were stately, dignified, and grand vehicles, with many featuring leather interiors and wood trim. Unfortunately, that market has now largely disappeared and, with it, so have the car-makers themselves.
The book covers cars in the over-3-litre class from the biggest names in British luxury motoring including Alvis, Daimler, and Lagonda, and high-end models from Austin, Rover, and Jaguar. It examines the features and characteristics of these classic...
In the 1950s and 1960s, luxury car buyers, from government ministers to captains of industry, almost invariably bought British. These were stately,...
Few cars in recent years have inspired such devotion among enthusiasts as the BMW M3. Now entering its fifth generation, BMW's compact performance car is recognized world-wide as the benchmark of its type. BMW M3 - The Complete Story looks in detail at the first four generations of the M3. For all fans of the BMW M3, this book provides essential background. It is packed with facts and details that make the M3 legend come alive.
Few cars in recent years have inspired such devotion among enthusiasts as the BMW M3. Now entering its fifth generation, BMW's compact performance ...
