Motor Vehicles

The story of the iconic and powerful Big Austin-Healey sports cars.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Alfasud and Sprint ownership, learn how to spot a bad Alfasud quickly and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right Alfasud at the right price!

With over 300 photographs - from the 1950s to the present day - all from The Cahier Archive and many previously unpublished, The Pursuit of Speed is the ultimate celebration of Formula One.

British Rail's design history - the complete story!

Behind the scenes of the global phenomenon Top Gear.

Tells the story of how the two companies worked together to produce the Rover 800 and its cousin, the Honda Legend. This book sets out the full history looking at the design and development of all models: saloons, Fastbacks and Coupes; the Sterling in North America; contemporary after market modifications; Police usage and export variants.

The concise history of the Bugatti Type 57, 57S, 64 & 101. The magnificent Type 57 was the final flowering of the genius of Ettore and Jean Bugatti, and the last truly new model from Molsheim, France. Packed with over 300 images - mostly contemporary - this book is recognised as THE standard reference on the 57 and its close relatives.

Tempted by the effortless performance and surprisingly affordable prices of Mercedes' R129 series SL, but unsure where to start looking? Take this book with you and follow its expert guidance. Choose the right model for your needs, and learn how to assess a promising car like a professional. Buy the right car at the right price!

The story of Jensen favouring American V8 power began during the 1930s, with the building of their first prototype car. This book examines the C-V8, Interceptor and FF models as well as Jensen's use of Chrysler, Ford and General Motors engines.

Motorcycle fuel systems made easy:-- How fuel systems work and are tuned to suit all engine conditions-- Clearly captioned step-by-step pictures show precisely how to perform many tasks--The author, John Robinson, has spent most of his life around bikes: testing, racing, tuning, talking to people who design/develop them and, of course, writing about them--Gas flow--Fuel and combustion chemistry--Carburetor construction and overhaul--Fuel injection theory, adjustments and settings--Fuel pumps, sensors, catalytic converters--Intake and exhaust systems--Variable geometry--Turbochargers and superchargers--Special fuels--Fault finding--Testing and tuning--Glossary of technical terms

BMW will be holding its centenary celebrations in March 2016. Innovative technology, dynamism and sporting elegance - the vehicles of the world-famous manufacturer with its headquarters in Munich have been writing automobile and motorcycle history since 1916. This volume tells of the fascinating success of the company in lively prose and with numerous photographs.

For years, Bill Piggott's books Original Triumph TR2/3/3A and Original Triumph TR4/4A/5/6 have been the ultimate source of information for all things TR. Here they are com-bined in one volume incorporating revisions and amendments throughout.

Reveals the history of all four generations of compact Jaguar, and their Daimler equivalents, tracing the gradual development of Sir William Lyons' original idea over a period between 1955 and 1969. From the powerful, luxury MK 1 and 2 cars to the 4.2-litre 420, this book covers design, development and styling; special-bodied variants; and more.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Mercedes-Benz ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Centring on the period of the official existence of the Rover Group, this book examines the events leading up to its formation in 1986 and its controversial aftermath, following its dismemberment in 2000. It features accounts from Rover employees, as well as a foreword by Jon Moulton, the man behind several bids to acquire elements of the company.

Even the most hands-on of classic bike enthusiasts will often shy away from working on their bike's electrical system, believing they have neither the skill nor the knowledge for such work. Starting with basic electrical theory, this book demonstrates a wealth of electrical tips and techniques, providing a progressive and more.

An encyclopedia of the definitive motorbike - from classic to custom, with a directory of marques.

Relive everything car-related in Britain in the 1980s with Giles Chapman.

Motorcycle electrical systems made easy: -- All motorcycle electrical equipment fully explained --Clearly captioned step-by-step pictures show precisely how to perform many tasks --Aimed at anyone from the professional mechanic to the home DIYer to the Motorcycle engineering student --Over 600 illustrations--Ignition and combustion explained--Spark plug types and construction--Ignition: Magnetos, coil and battery, CDI, transistor and digital--Fuel injection and engine management--Alternators, DC generators and starters--Batteries--Lighting and signaling--Braking and traction control systems--Electrical fault finding--Practical testing and test equipment

Reprint of a series constituting the best all-round monographs on German surface warships First editions command a high premium on the secondhand market Large format affordable paperback

A step-by-step guide to a full restoration of Honda SOHC Fours, from the CB350/4 right through to the groundbreaking CB750/4. This comprehensive manual covers dismantling the motorcycle and its components, restoring and sourcing parts, paint spraying, decals and polishing right through to the rebuild, and tips on maintenance.