Books by James Taylor

Land Rover Freelander - The Complete Story recounts the history of the Land Rover Freelander, and its popular successor, the Freelander 2.

In the 1950s and 1960s, luxury car buyers, from government ministers to captains of industry, almost invariably bought British. These were stately, dignified, and grand vehicles, with many featuring leather interiors and wood trim. Unfortunately, that market has now largely disappeared and, with it, so have the car-makers themselves. The book covers cars in the over-3-litre class from the biggest names in British luxury motoring including Alvis, Daimler, and Lagonda, and high-end models from Austin, Rover, and Jaguar. It examines the features and characteristics of these classic cars, as well as explaining why they fell from prominence in the 1970s. Replete with beautiful photography throughout, this book is a loving portrait of the British luxury car, a dearly missed saloon defeated by foreign imports.

Originality guide including Cooper, Moke Hornet, Elf, van, pick up and estate These early Minis are as much admired and sought-after today as ever, offering their own unique blend of nimble driving pleasure with readily affordable running costs.

The British Motor Corporation's 1100 and 1300 model range was amongst the most successful in the Corporation's history, selling more than 2.1 million of all types between its introduction in 1962 and its demise in 1974. This book covers full standard model range, special conversions and cars built abroad.

The Land Rover has become an icon across the world, famed for its classic design, its practicality and its longevity. This book charts sixty-five years of Land Rover development in comprehensive detail, bringing the story right up to date with the Defender variants.

This full colour book covers the 3-Litre of 1921, the 4 1/2-Litre and the 4 1/2-Litre 'Blower' Bentley. The author studies the evolution of the models, their competition history and the wide range of coachwork fitted.

E-type Jaguar; Triumph Spitfire; MGA; Austin-Healey - nobody built sports cars like British manufacturers in the 1950s and '60s. This book tells the story of the British sports car in the 1950s and '60s.

Topics covered include:Vehicle identificationSpecification changes in detailOptional equipmentConversionsBritish military models, including LightweightsForward Control modelsOverseas production

The red double decker bus is one of the enduring images of London. Although now increasingly replaced by modern bendy buses, the classic rear-entrance double-decker still appears on postcards, keyrings, t-shirts and other tourist souvenirs. This title takes a trip back in time to explore the story of the London bus, from horse-drawn to bendy bus.

Discusses the significance of Thai Buddhism in a post-modern urban context, especially following the financial crisis of 1997. Defining the cultural nature of Thai 'urbanity'; the implications for local/global flows, interactions and social formations, this book opens up possibilities in understanding the specificities of everyday urban life.

The two decades between 1945 and 1965 saw some remarkable motor cars emerge from the Rolls-Royce factory at Crewe. This book reveals how the various models altered through the course of production. Drawing on factory records, parts lists, catalogues and other data, it provides a survey of the standard steel cars built at Crewe.