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Having this book in your
pocket is just like
having a real marque
expert by your side.
Benefit from the authors'
years of real ownership
experience, learn how to
spot a bad car quickly
and how to assess a
promising one like a
professional. Get the
right car at the right
price!
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The Mitsubishi Pajero was
first launched in 1983,
creating a new class of
4x4, smaller and more
affordable than the Range
Rover. Renamed Shogun for
the UK market, and
Montero for Spain and the
Americas, this rugged,
yet refined, off-roader
rapidly became
Mitsubishi's best-selling
export. This book is
suitable for all Shogun
owners and enthusiasts.
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The late 1960s and early
1970s were a significant
era in the world of
international sports car
racing. That period has
always been viewed as one
of the great eras in
sports car racing, when
all the Grand Prix
drivers were fully active
in sports car as well as
F1 machines. This title
tells the story of this
great time and model, in
motorsport.
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With a quarter of million
cars a day crowding onto
the M25, and millions
more standing
nose-to-tail on our
A-roads, Britain is
officially Europe's
largest car park. This
book lets you find out:
why the most successful
Le Mans driver of all
time wishes he could race
a 90 year old lady, and
how it is we know
Shakespeare wasn't a
petrolhead.
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A car that still turns
heads, and has inspired
a burgeoning aftermarket
tuning and accessory
industry, leading to the
availability of a wide
range of both official
and aftermarket tuning
packages. This
illustrated manual is a
practical guide to
realistic mini tuning,
providing advice on how
to make the best of the
options available.
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With so many different
models and specifications
to navigate, this book
can help you get the Mini
you want at the right
price. Featuring over a
hundred colour images,
and details of problems
to keep an eye out for,
it is suitable for the
discerning buyer,
providing insight into
market and value data and
predicting future
collectable models.
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Profiles the amazing
machines that resulted
from the GTP's flat-out
competition among
different - and
passionate - ideas about
what was the fastest way
round the track. This
book provides a detailed
look at the technology
and people that drove
some of the world's most
exciting race cars.
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Presents the story of the
Daimler SP250 including
concept, development and
production history. This
title also covers the
related models,
specials, buying and
restoration, chassis
numbers, production
numbers, colour schemes,
clubs and specialists.
It is suitable for SP250
and Daimler enthusiasts.
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Aims to guide enthusiasts
through the various
production changes and
problem areas between
model years to make sure
their restoration or
prospective purchase is
correct, original, and
legitimate. This guide
helps you when buying,
selling, repairing or
restoring the various
Impreza models
manufactured from 1993
onwards.
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The rally-bred Subaru
Impreza Turbo has become
the definitive modern
sports saloon/hatchback,
combining
four-wheel-drive safety,
the capacity to seat four
adults, and useable
luggage space, in a
practical package to
rival many pure sports
cars. This book covers
the road car and
competition history.
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Chronicles a tumultuous
period of American
history through the
primary tool Americans
use to define themselves:
their automobiles. From
the street-racing hot rod
culture that emerged
following World War II
through the breed of
muscle cars, this book
presents the history of
American muscle.
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Looks at the best muscle
cars. This title includes
350 colour images. It
features cars such as:
1960 Chrysler 300-F,
1963 Chevy Impala SS,
1965 Pontiac GTO, 1969
AMC SC Rambler, 1969
Doge Charger, 1969 Yenko
Nova, 1970 Ford Mustang
Boss 302 429, 1971
Plymouth GTX and more.
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The original four-wheel
drive was none other that
the jeep, over 65 years
ago. Off-Roading is what
Jeeps were made for. This
work covers this sport
from various angles with
information and color
photographs of jeeps in
action, on the tracks,
resting, being prepared,
modified, and the
courses themselves. It
also includes advice on
techniques.
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Delivers what a Chevy
enthusiast or historian
needs. This title is
packed with more than 2,
000 photos, history,
production figures and
pricing information. It
also includes thousands
of photos for easy model
identification as well as
option lists, engine
information, original
pricing and production
information.
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Offers information
pertaining to the
Mercedes brand of
automobile, including
serial number
identification, engine
and body specifications,
historical information,
and collector values for
size grade of condition
for all post-war models
of Mercedes-Benz.
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The new compact edition
of this bestselling title
gathers together more
than 50 of the most
significant British cars
designed between 1907 and
the present, featuring
many of the most
seductive and
exhilarating cars ever
made. Includes
biographies of all the
key designers, a full
technical glossary and
details of where the cars
may be seen worldwide
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It was a dream for both
Marty Schorr and Joel
Rosen: a car with a
factory warranty and a
guarantee of ten-second
quarter-mile times. In
1964 they set out to make
this a reality and set up
their own garage and
workshop. This title
presents the tale of
power and speed, told by
one on the builders who
put that performance
within reach.
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Since its introduction in
1997, the Porsche Boxter
has earned a reputation
as one of the world's
greatest sports cars,
and is now in the price
range for new drivers who
will want to modify their
cars. This book is
suitable for a Boxter
owner who wants to
improve his cars
performance. It shows the
way through 101 projects
designed to do this.
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Don Pither's pictorial
history of the Scimitar
and its predecessor, the
Sabre, shows in detail
their conception,
development and career,
and it celebrates their
enduring qualities. This
book is essential reading
for Scimitar owners and
enthusiasts, and
provides a keen insight
for readers who are
fascinated by the history
of British sports cars.
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Can you imagine a world
where people drive
beautiful and unusual
cars, created by
designers endowed with
talent and imagination?
This book takes a look at
the history of the car
from a different angle,
avoiding the mainstream
moguls and telling a
story about a man and his
dream, and the
like-minded people that
came before and after
him.
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Traces the history and
development of the
ubiquitous Austin FX4
London Taxi, built
between 1958 and 1997.
From the origins of the
Hackney carriage, this
book follows the
evolution of the taxi
through early 20th
century designs by
William Beardmore of
Glasgow to the dominance
of later vehicles
commissioned from Austin
by Mann and Overton in
1929.
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What started off as an
idea from Swiss
watchmaker Swatch
eventually evolved into
the successful launch of
the smart brand, an
integral part of the
Mercedes-Benz family and
- in its first ten years
- achieving sales of more
than three quarters of a
million cars around the
world. This book guides
us through the history of
this brand.
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The A-Z of 21st-Century
Cars contains more than
290 entries on car
models, manufacturers
and designers, and is
profusely illustrated
with over 1500 colour
photographs. The result
is a superb encyclopedia
that no one interested in
motoring can afford to be
without.
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An illustrated A-Z
directory of classic
American cars, with over
600 photographs. From the
Austin (1940-41) to the
Wilton (1847-1924), it
tells the story of the
car from its inception,
through its rise to
success and then on to
its place on the road
today. It includes
well-known makes and
models dating from the
19th century to the
modern day.
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Say "Sleeping Beauties"
to committed car
enthusiasts and they will
immediately know what
you're talking about: a
world famous 1980s photo
series, showing an
extraordinary collection
of classical automobiles
rusting away in a French
barn. This book tells of
the authors'
three-year-long search
for the fate of the cars
from that French barn.
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With a primer on the
history and evolution of
pin striping, this book
launches into a
step-by-step guide to the
pin striping process -
choosing paints,
brushes, finding your
unique style and
technique, preparing
surfaces, experimenting
with designs both
symmetrical and
asymmetrical, freehand
striping, using grids
and patterns.
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Don't you believe it when
people say there's no
such thing as a 'British'
car any more. As a
nation, the calamity of
British Leyland and MG
Rover lingers in our
collective conscience,
but car factories in
Britain today build some
of the world's most
advanced and desirable
cars.
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Presents the official
history of two of the
world's pioneering
automotive firms,
illustrated with over 400
color photographs. This
title presents a
decade-by-decade look at
the evolution of one of
the world's leading car
companies. It opens in
early days of three
pioneers, Karl Benz,
Gottlieb Daimler and
Wilhelm Maybach, and the
birth of Mercedes.
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This book showcases 50
incredible automotive
projects -- from comfort,
intelligent, and
security features to
installing a fully
functional car PC,
complete with lots of
illustrations, lists of
all the parts, tools,
and a special
troubleshooting and
repair section for each
project.
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Few cars have made a
greater impression on the
public than the Jaguar
E-Type. This book draws
from factory records to
provide a resource for
restoring a Jaguar E-Type
to its original spec.
With over 160 photographs
of 12 restored and
maintained models in
perfect condition, it is
suitable for E-Type
owners, restorers, and
enthusiasts.
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The Elise saw the return
of the genuinely exciting
sports car. This was the
first Lotus for a
generation truly to
revive Colin Chapman's
ideals, proving a worthy
successor to the seminal
Lotus 7. This work is
suitable for all Elise
owners and enthusiasts.
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The story of a Grand Prix
formula largely
overlooked due to the
perception that the cars
were underpowered and
hence unspectacular. This
perception ignores the
significant technical
developments that took
place, the domination
achieved by British
race-car constructors and
the rise of British
drivers Jim Clark,
Graham Hill and John
Surtees.
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If ever there was a
deserving recipient of
the title 'Great Car',
it is the Jaguar E-type.
Published to coincide
with the 50th anniversary
of the E-type, this book
is an expanded second
edition of a highly
successful title in the
Haynes "Great Cars"
series, featuring a new
section called 'The
E-type today'.
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The past 40 years,
including concept
vehicles, limited
editions, and specials
are covered and it is
produced using material
from company archives and
the personal collections
of those involved with
the Range Rover.
Authoritatively
researched and
innovatively designed
using easy-to-read data
tables and a plethora of
superb illustrations.
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The Range Rover started
out as a more comfortable
Land Rover with better
road manners than its
stable-mate, but
customer demand soon
turned it into something
else altogether. This
book looks at the three
generations of Range
Rover, and also at its
companion model, the
hugely successful Range
Rover Sport.
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In 1967, Chevrolet set
out to out-muscle the
Mustang and the result
was the Camaro - a muscle
car for any age group,
and the quintessential
American car. This book
offers a photo-filled
look at Camaro through
the decades. It provides
performance stats,
trivia, technical specs,
and more.
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A complete history of the
Jaguar E-type in all its
forms, from the first in
1961 to the last in 1974
when production ceased.
The author includes full
specifications and
results of road tests,
and information is
provided on buying and
maintaining an E-type.
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Chronicling the rebirth
of the legendary muscle
car, this book shows the
prototypes and
pre-production vehicles
in photographs and
drawings, with
interviews and commentary
by designers and
engineers. It follows
various steps of the
process leading to the
Camaro's triumphant
return to the road, with
photographs of the new
car on the road and
track.
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Presents an historical
overview followed by
descriptions of the cars
- saloons, sports cars
and GTs - from the Mk V
and XK120 of 1948 to XKR
and XF. This title
analyses the importance
of the cars introduced in
the 1990s in making
Jaguar a volume producer.
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The front-wheel-drive
Saab 96 made the brand
into a rally icon in the
1960s. Superstar driving
from Erik Carlsson, his
wife Pat Moss-Carlsson
and - later - from Stig
Blomqvist, all brought
real publicity and
admiration for a car that
always lacked the sheer
straight-line performance
of its rivals.
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Jaguar and its
advertising agencies have
produced a vast and
varied range of
promotional literature.
This volume brings
together a variety of
this material, which
tells not only the story
of the company and its
cars, but also social
history throughout the
period. It is of interest
to Jaguar enthusiasts.
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Offers a look at the
world of Minis by
featuring 30 of the
world's extreme and
unusual Mini-based cars.
This work includes
coverage that ranges from
Belgian extrovert 'Mad
Frank's' twin big-block
V8-engined example to
bike-engined Minis,
including along the way
an ice-racing car, a
stretch limo, a hearse
and a three-wheeler.
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A celebration of
eccentric cars in all
shapes and sizes - some
of the most ugly,
crazily designed and
downright awkward
vehicles of all time. It
includes descriptions and
photographs of automotive
oddities as diverse as
the Gaylord Gentleman,
Suminoe Flying Feather or
Zil.
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Scrutinizes some of the
most meaningful and
evocative car designs
from a 1908 Ford Model T
to the 2003 BMW 5. This
book includes essential
historical material with
colorful anecdotage
and"ations as well
as a persuasive aesthetic
appraisal of each
vehicle. It is suitable
for various car
enthusiasts and design
aficionados.
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Camaro and Firebird have
always been close cousins
in the GM family - they
were both introduced in
1967 to challenge Ford's
Mustang, and they were
tremendously popular both
as muscle machines and
refined daily driving
coupes. This title
includes photos and
write-ups of every year
of both cars, from 1967
to 2010.
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Offering information on
cars and trucks, this
title provides feedback
from Canadian drivers,
insider tips, internal
service bulletins, and
confidential memos to
help the consumer select
what's safe, reliable,
and fuel-frugal. It helps
you know about profit
margins, rebates,
'secret warranties', and
safety defects.
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An encyclopaedic study of
all the models of cars
produced by British
manufacturers from
1945-1980. Over 700
individual models are
covered in text entries
with full specifications
and performance figures.
Along with production
numbers and dates, all
entries are illustrated
with contemporary
photographs from the
archives.
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Explains how an F1 car
works. This book analyses
the philosophy and
technology behind the
chassis, engine,
transmission,
electronics, steering,
suspension, brakes,
tyres and aerodynamics.
It explores the important
question of how these
parts and systems
interact.
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For the petrolheads at
"Top Gear Magazine", car
photography is about more
than just a car on a
stretch of tarmac. It's
about ultimate escapism.
This title collects "Top
Gear's" finest car
photography, showing us
some of the hottest cars
in some of the most
stunning locations.
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The British firm of
Lagonda became famous in
the 1920s and 1930s for
its range of handsome and
effective sporting cars.
This book describes the
early models of these
cars. It presents the
history of the cars in
competition, at
Brooklands, Le Mans and
elsewhere, and a study
of the ups and downs of
the company's fortunes
during the period.
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A sumptuously produced
book features 400 colour
illustrations of 40 of
the most significant
Ferraris and discusses
their background, design
and performance. Features
biographies of the key
designers and drivers, a
full technical glossary,
and details of
collections around the
world where the cars may
be seen.
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When the 495bhp Gallardo
was launched in 2004,
motoring journalists were
impressed - this stylish
supercar combined the
ferocity of Lamborghini
with the polish and
practicality of Audi and,
at around GBP115, 000,
didn't scorch the wallet
quite as much as its
bigger brother, the
Murcielago.
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The T Series MGs
epitomise the English
sports car. From the TA
model of 1936 through to
the 1954 TF they all
provided the very essence
of sporting open-air
motoring, and they
remain highly prized
today. They can also be
credited with having
launched the British
motor industry's export
drive to the United
States.
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A guide to Porsche 911
restoration that covers
each 911 generation. From
the 911 Classic, the 911
Turbo of 1974-89,
Carrera, 964 Turbo, the
996 911 GT2 being
replaced by the Type
997GT2, both air-cooled
and water-cooled models,
this title is suitable
for Porsche and
performance car fan.
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A collection that
features seventy nine
models of cars, from
Morgan to Maserati,
Pontiac to Porsche,
Aston Martin to Ferrari
which are the finest cars
of the post-war period at
their beautiful best. It
sets the scene decade by
decade and uses
photography to highlight
the stars.
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Having this book in your
pocket is just like
having a real marque
expert by your side.
Benefit from the author's
years of MGA ownership,
learn how to spot a bad
car quickly and how to
assess a promising one
like a professional. Get
the right car at the
right price!
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The PT Cruiser's history
is the story of a
remarkable car. This
illustrated text presents
a complete history of the
PT Cruiser as a
production model and its
origin as a concept car
that became one of the
most identifiable forms
in the world. Suitable
for PT Cruiser
enthusiasts, it includes
an appendix detailing the
Cruiser's sales history.
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Presents the origin and
history of the 3-litre
Ferrari sports cars,
which the famed Italian
firm designed and built
to contest various
versions of the World
Sports Car Championship
between 1969 and 1973.
This book discusses this
series of cars started
with V12 engine and
progressed to Flat 12
Ferrari engine from the
then current Grand Prix
car.
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A work on Capri that was
pivotal to Ford's success
in Europe and, indeed,
the company's move
towards globalisation. It
records the Capri's
continuous production
run, from 1969 to 1987,
and other aspects include
buying guidance, an
informed overview of
ownership and
maintenance.
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Frank Reisner, a
Hungarian-born American,
turned a youthful passion
for cars into one of the
world's most famous small
sports car building
companies. From modest
beginnings in Turin,
Intermeccanica designed
and produced a dozen
different but exciting
models that shook the
motoring world in the 60s
and 70s.
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Presents a comprehensive
overview of the trends in
construction methods and
technology used in
automotive engines, both
in mainstream engines and
more exotic
performance-biased units.
This title explains the
unique engineering
features of each of the
case-study engines, and
gives an insight into the
differing approaches
developed by
manufacturers.
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From the first Ferrari
125 S in 1947 to the
Ferrari 590 GTO of 2010,
the automobiles of the
Cavallino Rampante
(prancing horse) have
marked the history of
motoring on the roadway
as well as on the
racetrack. Enzo Ferrari,
the founder of the
prestigious automobile
company, said: 'The best
Ferrari ever built is the
next one'.
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The W113-series
Mercedes-Benz SL's
timeless styling has kept
it fresh and attractive
in the eyes of many
enthusiasts, as well as
those returning to the
car having owned one when
they were in dealerships.
This title covers the
SL's ever-changing
specification,
competition record, and
its presence in many of
the world's major
markets.
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The saloon cars produced
by Mercedes-Benz during
the 1960s and 1970s were
hailed in their day for
their sophistication and
quality and are still
regarded with respect in
the 21st century. The
author takes a sideways
look at these impressive
cars, combining history,
technical detail and
anecdote.
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Rolls-Royces and Bentleys
are among the most
prestigious cars in the
world and, as such,
attract a highly
discerning clientele.
This guide provides the
information and advice
necessary to embark upon
an hour-long appraisal of
the car, and to judge
whether it is the right
vehicle at the right
price. It also identifies
the common problem areas.
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A guide to the
Lamborghini Miura. It
features a specially
commissioned studio shoot
capturing the historic
homologation prototype
USA Miura SV, production
statistics,
specification
information, paint
charts, and more. It
also includes over 400
photographs and
illustrations.
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Tells us the story of the
black cab, from its
origins at the time of
Oliver Cromwell to the
brand new taxis which
grace London's streets.
This book takes you on a
journey through the world
of 'the knowledge', the
vehicles, the streets of
London and the cabbies
themselves. It is
suitable for those who
love this world-famous
London icon.
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Unlike conventional
hybrid cars which can't
run without petrol,
plug-in hybrids use
petrol domestic
electricity - or both.
Cautioning that the oil
and auto companies know
how to undermine the
success of plug-in car
programs to protect their
interests, this book
gives readers tools to
ensure that plug-in
hybrids get to market -
and stay here.
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Wooden-bodied shooting
brakes, station wagons
and estate cars,
collectively known as
Woodies, were the
original SUVs (sports
utility vehicles). While
they were initially
created for a specific
purpose, their
versatility,
adaptability and
load-carrying abilities
meant that they quickly
found favour with British
buyers from all walks of
life.
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Kit car building is
buoyant in both the UK
and US, and increasing
numbers of enthusiasts
are attracted by the
prospect of driving a
tailor-made car that they
have built themselves.
This book provides
information required to
choose a suitable kit and
complete it successfully
to produce a safe,
roadworthy car.
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Includes commentary from
design pundits and
Ferrari stylists past and
present to give fresh
insight into the design
of Ferrari's road cars
throughout the company's
history. This title is
suitable for those
interested in Ferrari,
sports cars, or car
design in general.
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The Audi Quattro is a
Rally Giant because it
was the first to combine
four-wheel-drive and a
turbocharged engine. It
was also the first to run
with more than 300bhp. As
it was
re-homologated/transformed
from Group 4 into Group B
in 1983, Quattro was
also the first successful
Group B car. This work
presents its story.
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A guide for the Alfa V6
that offers information
regarding cylinder head
modifications, big-brake
modifications, LSD
adjustment procedure,
suspension mods for road
and track, electrical
system improvements,
flowbench diagrams, and
dynograph. It covers Alfa
Romeo 1981-1993 on GTV6
and 75 2.5 and 3.0-litre
rear-wheel drive models.
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This is a strong,
detailed development
story of that famous,
lovable roller-skate,
the Mini Cooper. Included
are contemporary,
nostalgic anecdotes and a
mass of interesting
photographs, some
specially shot in color,
to pay tribute to that
extrovert of extrovert
Minis.
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Gives the reader the
knowledge necessary to
build the ultimate
multipurpose muscle car,
and turn it into a super
high-performance one.
This title provides the
information necessary to
help modify the car, and
how to consider each
component's function and
how it will affect the
car's performance on the
street.
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Beginning with Colin
Chapman and his Austin
Seven Special, this
illustrated book traces
the development of Lotus
and its cars through half
a century of pioneering
sports car production.
Supported by driving
impressions, technical
information and buying
advice, it is designed
as a companion for Lotus
enthusiasts.
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The Alfa Romeo Montreal
is one of the most
stunning series
production automobiles of
the twentieth century.
This book presents a
comprehensive pictorial
tribute to the Montreal
and a visual testimonial
to a powerful and
beautiful coupe that was
born as a futuristic
concept and transformed
into a dream car come
true.
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The Mini may be small,
but England's favourite
car has made it big! This
book tells the full story
of this iconic car from
it's launch in the 50's
up to the revised BMW
version. This book is
suitable for Mini
enthusiasts, as well as
motoring enthusiasts.
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A guide that takes
potential purchasers of
the Mini through a short
initial examination to
weed out the obviously
defective ones. It offers
a look at the body and
mechanical parts, and
sheds light on even the
darkest corners of the
Mini's construction.
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How do you make an object
that changes the way
people think about
travel, a small metal
box that inspires huge
devotion in those who own
it, a car that continues
to make headlines fifty
years after its launch?
In May 1959, the first
Mini was produced on an
assembly line at Cowley,
near Oxford. But somehow
the Mini became an icon.
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From its birth in 1959,
the Mini grew to become a
national treasure and
huge success: Princess
Margaret owned one, as
did Steve McQueen, Paul
Newman, the Beatles,
Peter Sellers and
Marianne Faithfull. This
book features
contributions from those
who have known and loved
this troubled star, as
well as its scornful
critics.
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An illustrated
encyclopedia of classic
hot rods and street rods,
with over 550
photographs, that gives
a chronological reference
to a legendary style of
automobile, covering the
early models of the 1920s
onwards. It is suitable
for automobile
enthusiasts.
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A pictorial celebration
of classic British sports
cars. It features 56
open-top icon roadsters
from the AC Ace to the
Wolseley Hornet Special.
It presents individual
histories that places
each car in perspective,
describing its appeal,
significance and driving
characteristics.
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The Ferrari Phenomenon
provides a fresh
perspective on the
world's most charismatic
car manufacturer and its
founder, combining
little-known history and
biographical details of
Enzo Ferrari and a
virtual tour of the
Ferrari factory and
grounds, to unexpected
facts on everything from
one-off cars, race
statistics and guidance
on visiting Maranello.
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The Audi quattro is a
design landmark. When the
car first appeared in
1980 it caused a
sensation. Audi's
obsession with technical
innovation resulted in a
turbocharged
four-wheel-drive machine
that revolutionised
rallying and took road
car handling and grip to
a new level. This book
tells the road car and
competition story.
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Sales of over half a
million made the MGB
Britain's most successful
ever sports car. Fifty
years on from the MGB's
introduction, in 1962,
its classic lines,
affordability, fun
factor and certain
'rightness' mean that its
enthusiastic following
remains undiminished.
This special edition also
features many of the
original period photos.
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The Ford Escort MkII was
a worthy successor to the
original MkI. It became
Ford's most successful
rally car and the cars
are still winning
historic events today.
This title contains
details of every 'works'
Escort MkII that went
rallying, driver and
personality profiles,
and car evolution.
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Part of the "Haynes Great
Cars Series", this title
chronicles the rise and
rise of Volkswagen's
original 'box on wheels',
the ubiquitous Type 2 or
Transporter. Focusing on
the first two, wholly
air-cooled generations of
this iconic vehicle, it
provides an introduction
to its development and
model history.
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Fiat have built millions
of vehicles since 1899
but the company is
perhaps best known for
its ability to produce
small, economical,
characterful cars. This
book traces this concept
from the birth of the
500A Topolino in the
1930s up the Panda and a
hint of the Nuova 500.
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A comprehensive account
of British cars, this
book presents a large
amount of information on
nearly over 700
manufacturers and some
3700 individual models -
including technical
specification for most
cars. A wide selection of
photographs feature all
the major marques and
some minor ones.
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Ford Mustang: From 1064
to 1973, those words
meant fun and freedom for
an entire generation.
Sproty, quick, and
affordable, the original
pony car's reputation was
fuelled by racing success
on drag strips and road
courses. This book tells
the mustang's story.
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Introduced in 1955 as a
replacement of the TF
Midget the MGA marked the
beginning of MG's most
successful era. It was
availabel in both
roadster and coup forms
and the MGA Twin-Cam,
set new standards for
affordable ohc-engined
sports cars. This book
relates the full history
of this popular car.
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Early Land Rovers are
cult collectables amongst
classic car, military
transport, four-wheel
drive and farm vehicle
enthusiasts. This title
deals with the range of
variants and permutations
of the Series One Land
Rover, and the issue of
original factory
specification and
equipment.
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Sunbeam-Talbot was a
marque created by the
Rootes brothers in 1938,
following their
acquisition of the
British arm of
Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq.
The cars were derived
from contemporary
Hillmans and Humbers with
a more glamorous and
sporting flavor. This
book covers various
models from the 1938 Ten
to the Sunbeam Alpine of
the mid-1950s.
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The eighth title in the
"In Detail" series. This
book's subject, the
Jaguar XK120, has become
one of the immortals of
sports car history and
remains one of the most
beautiful cars ever
built. It took the London
Motor Show by storm in
1948, and was built
until 1954. It is
published in association
with the Jaguar Daimler
Heritage Trust.
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Spanning the 1950s to the
'80s, this work
celebrates the heyday of
the Dad car. It features
great Dad cars from much
loved family workhorses
like the Ford Cortina and
Vauxhall Viva to the
rakish excitement and
playground kudos of the
Rover 3500 and Citroen
CX.
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