American Woodies 1928 1953

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Looks at the American Woodies built from the 1920s to the early 1950s, which came in a variety of models including station wagons, convertibles and sedans. Whereas the station wagons were built for functionality, the Woody sedans and convertibles were constructed purely for style.

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Author : Norm Mort
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2019-08-21
File : 189 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787115859


Three Wheelers

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Three wheelers have played an intrinsic part in the history of the motor vehicle, from Aero Morgans to Coventry Victor, BSA and Reliant. They had their place in motorsport, as well as providing essential transport for thousands of families. A nostalgic look in the rearview mirror at the fascinating and often weird world of the three wheeled car.

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Author : Malcolm Bobbitt
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2021-10-04
File : 297 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781845846794


Riley Wolseley Cars 1948 To 1975

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A full colour guide to all Wolseley cars built from 1948 until the end of production in 1975. With an informative history, detailed model-by-model comparisons and technical information it is a comprehensive guide to the later cars.

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Author : David Rowe
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2022-02-22
File : 104 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787117181


Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950 1959

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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.

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Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2022-02-02
File : 432 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787118416


Return To Glory

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This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season.

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Author : Robert Ackerson
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2022-04-07
File : 144 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787118867


Two Summers

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Explores the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R's historic roots, development, and races. Also its triumphs, struggles and disappointments, as well as the spirited challenges from Maserati, Ferrari, Gordini and Lancia. Accompanying the text are hundreds of photos sourced from the legendary Daimler Archives.

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Author : Robert Ackerson
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2022-05-10
File : 192 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787119055


Ford Cars

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A full colour guide to British Fords built from 1945 to 1995. With an informative history, detailed model comparisons and technical information, it provides a comprehensive guide.

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Author : David Rowe
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2021-10-04
File : 160 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787117990


Runways Racers

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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 ...

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Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2022-02-03
File : 208 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787118430


Sports Car Market Magazine April 2008

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Publisher : Keith Martin
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File : 156 Pages
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Am D E Gordini

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This is the story of a man, a team, and their life and times, as well as a complete record of all their achievements and failures. It logs the financial and personal cost of racing in the prewar and postwar periods. It tells of how the mighty car company Renault became involved with them in the late 1950s, and how Amedee Gordini became known throughout the world as one of the greatest engine tuners of his time.

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Author : Roy P Smith
Publisher : David and Charles
Release : 2022-03-09
File : 288 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781787118621