Veloce Publishing Ltd: 393 books

Around the world languish a number of long-forgotten raceways; windswept and abandoned, the derelict pit roads and crumbling concrete are all that remain of once great race tracks. From the NASCAR heartland of North Wilkesboro and Middle Georgia to the great European super speedways at Monza and Brooklands,...

Crystal Palace, London's own circuit, has recently been found to be one of the oldest Motor Racing venues in the world - this is its story. Focusing on the development of the venue over the years and its untimely demise. Many rare and even unseen photos are included.

Buying a performance car is an expensive business, and mistakes can prove costly financially and in terms of time, effort and stress. Wouldn't it be great if you could take an expert with you? With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can! The Subaru Impreza Buyer’s...

This book takes the reader step-by-step through each stage of preparation from minor repairs, through filling and undercoats to a paint finish fit for a classic car. Over 140 colour photographs illustrate every stage of the procedures. Paint like a professional!

A celebration, in stunning original colour pictures, of the life and times of the remarkable Volkswagen Beetle. Also covered are the Beetle’s close relative, including VW Bus, VW Type 3, Karmann Ghia, Beetle Cabriolet, Trekker/Thing, Kubelwagen and Schwimmwagen.

Loved by both children and collectors, Britains toys and models are known for their play value and realism. Releasing its first toy soldiers in 1893 using a new hollow casting process Britains has since produced many exciting military and civil models including the popular Home Farm series.In the...

This book is for those people who wish to tune SU carburettors themselves, irrespective of how many carburettors there are on the engine or what type of engine it is. This book explains how to set up carburettors and choose, or even modify, needles for any application, and how to test the engine to make sure that the induction system is tuned for optimum performance.

Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build a V8 short engine block for high performance use using mainly stock parts - including crankshaft and rods. A short block built using Des' techniques will be able to deliver serious high performance with real reliability._x000B__x000B_Applies to all sizes and makes of V8 engine with overhead valves operated by pushrods.

Explains in simple language how to choose the right camshaft/s for YOUR application and how to find the camshaft timing which gives maximum performance._x000B_Also explained are all aspects of camshaft design and the importance of lobe phasing, duration & lift._x000B_Applies to all 4-stroke car-type...

Packed with good advice on choosing the right Kawasaki Z1 or Z900, this book provides a comprehensive inspection guide and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses. It also covers desirable upgrades, modifications to avoid, valuation, and predicting which models will become collectible (if they...

There are lots of books about the Norton Commando; about its history, performance, lineage, and the minutiae of its specification. But none of them will tell you what to look for when buying one secondhand. That's what this book is about it is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Commando....

Two bikes represent Honda's most important contribution to road motorcycle development the CB400F and CB750. The latter was the first affordable four-cylinder bike, setting new standards of performance, reliability and comfort. The former became a classic in its own right, a small lightweight four...

Sometimes living under the shadow of the flashier, high-profile Triumph Twins, the equivalent BSAs were just as numerous and were exported all over the world. BSA was often seen as a less glamourous marque than Triumph or Norton, associated more with commuting and sidecars than coffee bar cowboys,...

This book explains what ‘high performance' really is, analysing each part of the classic or retro car the engine, transmission, brakes, etc and showing how it can be modified and improved for greater performance, both with period correct parts (where available), and modern components such as electronic...