Books by Matthew Vale

A comprehensive history of the Aston Martin company from the early days to 2021. Aston Martin holds a special place in the British motor industry - producing a world-beating range of cars. Of great interest to all motoring enthusiasts, particularly those interested in British luxury cars. Covers the racing activities in the 1930s; glory days in the 1950s winning le Mans; David Brown era including the James Bond cars. Superbly illustrated with 329 colour photos

A comprehensive history of the iconic British GT car, this book looks at the Elite's place in Lotus' past. Interviews with ex-factory staff and current owners define the car's place in the classic car scene of today. Illustrated with colour photos and period advertising material, providing essential reading for the Lotus Elite enthusiast.

This book tells the story of Alvis and its cars, aero engines and military vehicles. Starting with the formation of the company in 1919, it traces the company's products through the 1920s and 1930s, and through its wartime exploits to its eventual takeover by Rover. The book covers: the early four-cylinder cars; the amazing six-cylinder cars; early ventures into armoured car and aero engine production; the post WWII four- and six-cylinder cars; the Leonides post-World War II aero engines and finally, the post-World War II military vehicles.

Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) produced some of the most iconic British bikes of the 1940s and 1950s. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, this book looks at the history and development of the single and twin-cylinder ranges; the racing bikes; technical details of all major models, and owning and riding AJS and Matchless bikes today.

Lotus introduced the Type 75 Elite in 1974. Being a full four-seater coupe with an opening glass tailgate, it was designed to carry a family in comfort while retaining Lotus' trademark, excellent road holding and handling. The Elite gave rise to two derivatives, the Eclat and the Excel. This book looks at the history of these unusual Lotus models.

With technical specifications and over 150 colour photographs, this book includes the history of Dolomites' ancestors, and a guide to buying and owning these iconic saloons. It shows the range of quality sporting saloons that started with the Triumph 1300 and was in production from 1965-80.