Domestic category: 406 books

The Land Speed Record is a fascinating story of human endeavour – of man and machine battling time to be the fastest. Since 1898 many have dreamed of being the fastest on earth, first with electric, then steam, then petrol, moving forward to the jet car, and into the present and future with rocket...

Jaguar’_x0019_s small saloon car was introduced in 1955 to complement the company _x0019_s successful sports cars and luxury saloons; it was the marque's first monocoque-bodied production car. The MkII was launched four years later, at which time the first cars became known retrospectively as _x0018_MkI...

A celebration of Triumph sportscars, from the Gloria in the 1930s through the TR, Spitfire and GT6 ranges, right up to the Stag launched in 1970. Superb original colour photographs combined with an informative and entertaining text.

An all-colour celebration of everyone's favourite small cars! The 1950s and 60s were the age of the bubblecar and the microcar--tiny cars capable of carrying two people. Included are Heinkel & Trojan, Janus, Isetta, BSA Ladybird, Messerschmitt, Peel Trident, Shelter & Velorex.

Whether your interest is micro motorhomes, giants from the US or something in between, this book tells the story of the motorhome and the motorhome industry over the last 90 years. Many fascinating, rare and never before published pictures are included.

Here is the definitive history of one of Britain's oldest, most important and influential car manufacturers. George Singer started building bicycles in Coventry in 1874 and by 1905 his company was building cars and motorcycles too. Later the company would concentrate on the manufacture of cars and commercial...

Stopping speeders by throwing logs in front of their car? Having a man walk in front of the car waving a red flag, to warn it is coming? Putting the initials of the driver on a piece of metal to act as his license plate? Giving a driver's license to anyone who has the use of both arms? These are but a few examples from this book of the first laws dealing with new-fangled automobiles.

Motor Racing at Nassau focuses on the vision of one man, Captain Sherman ‘Red‘ Crise, and his quest to bring motor racing to the Bahamas. From its stuttering start in 1954, his event rapidly developed in stature to become the most important and prestigious sports car event on the race calendar other...

This is a sort of potted history of forty-six years of motoring. It is the story of the vehicles that I have driven, and occasionally wrecked and repaired since I first ventured onto the road. Included are the cars that I wanted to build and the one that I successfully completed.

Not to be outdone by Chrysler, Ford had to build and field its own race-duty big-block to compete with the 426 Hemi in drag and stock car racing. In competition trim, the Boss 429 powered Ford and Mercury stock cars to victory in NASCAR and the Mustang to many wins in drag racing. With this exclusive...

COMBI Nation est un recueil de plus de 620 photos du célèbre Combi à travers le monde. Comme vous allez le voir « Bulli » offre de grandes possibilités aux créateurs, aux familles, aux voyageurs, aux artisans mais aussi aux rêveurs. Ce livre célèbre...

This book covers British cars powered by American engines, and American cars fitted with British power plants, built during 1930s-1970s. Many of the American-powered British makes offered for sale were constructed with everything from trials and rallies to road racing in mind. For enthusiasts, the...

This highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1950s. Following World War II, North American truck manufacturers responded to the prosperity of the 1950s with fresh designs and features. These rugged, reliable trucks were capable of...

This highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1960s. Canadian-built trucks were often unique, while others were built specifically for the American market. The North American truck manufacturers continued to thrive to meet the demands...