Automotive category: 1940 books
by Myron Cottrell, Eric McClellan
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
GM’s LT1/LT4 engines represented the highest level of small-block V-8 development for the period between the small-block Chevrolet and the introduction of the LS-series. They powered all the hottest vehicles of the 1990s: the Corvette, Camaro/Firebird, and Caprice/Impala SS. These engines were reliable...
Porsche 911
The Definitive History 1977 to 1987
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2012
This volume starts with the introduction of the SC series and the 3.3 litre Turbo, before going on to cover the 3.2 litre Carreras and the early 959. A process of continuous evolution has kept the 911 fresh for nearly 40 years, while impeccable build quality has ensured that most of even the very earliest...
by Roger Williams
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2014
No one contemplating an MGB V8 engine conversion should start the project without reading this book, which is based on the real world experience of many owners and specialists who have re-engined MGBs in the past. Avoid expensive mistakes and pitfalls and end up with a car that performs, handle and...
Chevy LS Engine Buildups
Covers LS1 through LS9 Models
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2011
A compilation of 50 performance articles from the editors of Super Chevy, Chevy High Performance, and GM High-Tech Performance magazines on how to build maximum power and performance on the Chevy LS family of small-block engines.
Mercedes-Benz executive ponton with buyer's guide and chassis number/data card explanation
From the 219 Sedan to the 220SE Cabriolet
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2016
Interested in the Mercedes-Benz 219 or 220 Ponton series or do you plan to buy one? Updated in April 2017, this 220-page guide is then a must have book. It shows you the cars' history and explains in detail chassis number and data card. It is the only book that concentrates solely on the six-cylinder...
Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003
90 Years of History, Photos, Technical Data and Pricing
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2011
The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.
The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes:
A current...
Mercedes-Benz W108, W109 six-cylinder with buyer's guide and chassis number/data card explanation
From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2018
The six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz W108 and W109 models did away with the philosophy that one body has to fit all requirements from the taxi driver to the CEO. Until today, they have lost nothing of their timeless elegance. Updated in April 2018, this 210-page book walks you through the cars’ history,...
Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK with buyer's guide and VIN/data card explanation
from the SLK200 to the SLK55 AMG
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2014
The Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 is the first compact Mercedes roadster that somehow resembles its larger brother, the SL. This has the advantage that you get for substantially less money a car that looks almost like the "big brother". This similarity continues on the inside, where quality and...
by Ron Kowalke
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2012
The Authority for Collector Car Pricing
With 784 pages of pricing at your fingertips, 2013 Collector Car Price Guide is the ultimate resource for car hobbyists. Whether you’re looking to find a price on a blue ribbon show car, or a beater station wagon, you can find out what it’s worth, and what...
Auto Mechanic - Steering Systems (Mechanics and Hydraulics)
Includes Fundamentals of Steering Systems, Principles, Procedures, Construction, Operation, Inspection, Mechanical Steering Gears, Linkages, Wheel Alignment, and Power Steering
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2013
Steering SystemsThe Steering Systems course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to develop the skills for servicing and maintaining steering systems. Information is provided on the fundamentals and inspection procedures for wheeled vehicle steering systems.This course is part of our Mechanics...
Mercedes-Benz W124
The Complete Story
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2015
Designed by Mercedes's head of design Bruno Sacco, the W124 range immediately became the benchmark by which medium-sized car models were judged in the late 1980s due to its engineering excellence and high build quality. There was a model to suit every would-be-buyer, from the taxi driver through the...
Mercedes-Benz W110 Fintail with buyer's guide and chassis number/data card explanation
From the 190c to the 230
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2016
The Mercedes-Benz 190c W110 was in 1961 the smallest model, Daimler-Benz had on offer. Its diesel version continued the ponton story of legendary reliability. This 200-page guide tells these cars’ story. It walks you through their history, explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers...
Porsche Boxster
Models 1996 - 2003
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2013
The full story of Porsche’s affordable and extremely popular roadster, from prototype stage to the present day. Complete with factory-sourced photographs, and details of all home and export market models.
Mercedes-Benz R231 SL
From the SL350 to the SL65 AMG
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2013
The Mercedes-Benz SL R231, launched in early 2012, is the newest edition to a sports car tradition that started in the mid-1950s. Occasionally called the luxury, but not anymore the light sports car, this newest entry makes you forget about some sporting deficiencies that haunted some of the predecessors....