Motor Vehicles

This one-of-a-kind, massive illustrated history of more than 10,000 American automobiles is perfect for the millions of classic car enthusiasts.

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

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.

The launch of the Sierra RS Cosworth in 1985 was a giant step forward for Ford. Initially developed for competition homologation, it was soon one of the most desirable fast cars that the public could buy. Its performance, at the time, was truly astonishing and remains impressive today.

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.

Author Vizard explains how the enthusiast needs to shape the combustion chambers and smooth out ports for maximum performance. Of key importance, he shows how to optimize flow paths through the heads, past the valves, and into the combustion chamber. It covers blending the bowls, a most basic porting procedure, but it also covers pocket porting, porting the intake runners, and many advanced procedures. These advanced procedures include unshrouding valves, porting a shortside turn from the floor of the port down toward the valve seat, and developing the ideal port area and angle. All of these changes combine to produce optimal flow velocity through the engine for the maximum power.

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

A celebration of the world¿s most glorious sailing yacht company in this official book published on the occasion of the company¿s fiftieth anniversary.

Each 96 page, hard cover book in the series is 10 1/2" x 7 5/8" and contains color and black and white photos, drawings, charts, and catalog facsimiles. Each classic model is presented in its historic and developmental aspects.

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

The four-cylinder Austin-Healey 100 sports car had already made a big name for itself by the time the 2.6-litre six-cylinder 100/6 arrived in 1956. This came as a 2+2 seater, joined in 1958 by a two-seat version, and both were replaced by the more powerful 3000 model in 1959, again offered as a two-seater or 2+2, and available with disc brakes. The Mk II 3000, launched in 1961, could be had either as the limited-production 132bhp two-seater with triple carburettors and side screens, or as the less spartan 2+2 convertible with wind-up windows, and the final version was the 2+2-only1964 Mk III, now with 150bhp, a wooden dash and better appointments. All these "Big Healeys" are as much admired today as when they were new, and here marque expert Bill Piggott gives full details of correct specification and equipment for all these cars, backed up by in-depth colour photography of outstanding examples of all models and variants. Body panels, external trim and badging, paint colours, interior trim, dashboard, instruments and controls, under-bonnet components, engine and transmission, lamps, and other features right down to the tool kit, are all covered.

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

In How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems, motorcycle expert Tracy Martin provides crystal-clear, fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for every electrical repair imaginable on a bike.

Saloon. Petrol: 1.6 litre (1598cc) ohv, 1.6 litre (1601cc) dohc& 2.0 litre (1993cc) ohc. Does NOT cover engines with light alloy block or FordEscort Twin Cam with Lotus engine.

Focuses on the Japanese motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike, and quad custom bike scene. Featuring photographs, this book is suitable for Japanese bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.