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  • by W. C. Haycraft
    £22.99

    154 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of Matchless by W.C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all Matchless singles from 1945 through 1956. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 350 & 500 cc single cylinder O.H.V. touring models including the G3L, G80, G3LS & G80S built from 1945 through 1956. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Matchless motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

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    124 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Second Book of the BSA Twins by A.G. Lupton, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for A50 & A65 BSA twin cylinder models from 1962 through 1969. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 500cc & 650cc BSA unit construction A50 & A65 twins including the Royal Star, Thunderbolt, Wasp, Cyclone, Hornet, Lightning & Spitfire. This publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all BSA enthusiasts worldwide.

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    £22.99

    124 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Second Book of the Lambretta by R.H. Warring, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all Lambretta Li & Tv models from 1957 through 1970. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 125cc, 150cc, 175cc, & 200cc series Li & Tv Lambretta scooters including the GP, Special & SX models, J Range & Starstream. This publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Lambretta enthusiasts worldwide.

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    £22.99

    130 pages, 64 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the A.J.S. by W. C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all single cylinder models from 1955 through 1965. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all 350cc and 500cc A.J.S. singles including the 16 and 16S Sceptre & the 18 and 18S Statesman and also the 1965 series Norton Model 50 Mk. II and ES2 Mk. II. S90. This publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all AJS enthusiasts worldwide.

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    £22.99

    126 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the Velocette by F. Leigh, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all single and twin cylinder models from 1925 through 1970. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all Velocette singles including the MOV, MAC, KSS, KTS, Viper, Venom, Thruxton and the Clubman, Scrambler & Enduro variants of those models. Also includes the twin cylinder LE Mk. I, Mk. II, & Mk. III and the Valiant & Vogue. This publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Velocette enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by BMW
    £31.49

    136 pages, 518 black & white illustrations, size 8.25 x 11 inches. This is a faithful reproduction of the English language section extracted from the extremely scarce BMW 600 Factory Workshop Manual, which was originally published in 4 languages. This 136 page English language edition was republished in 2012 by VelocePress. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for the BMW 600 Limousine series of automobiles. As would be expected from a factory publication there are exhaustive tables of technical data, tolerances and fits. The manual is broken down into the following sections: Engine, Transmission & Differential, Rear Suspension, Front Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Chassis, Body, Electrical Equipment, Special Equipment (Saxomat). There are 518 illustrations and each procedure is explained in a step-by-step method using an appropriate illustration. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete mechanical renovation, making it an invaluable resource for collectors and restorers of these iconic automobiles. The translation from German to English is, at times, a little quirky but the profuse illustrations make up for any difficulty in understanding what needs to be done! Originals of this manual are becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and on the rare occasions they surface they command astronomical prices. Consequently, we are pleased to be able to offer this reasonably priced alternative as a service to all BMW 600 enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Munchen
    £22.99

    80 pages, 108 black & white illustrations, size 6 x 9 inches. Originally published by BMW this is a faithful reproduction of the owner's handbook and service manual. It includes detailed instructions for the service and maintenance of the major mechanical and electrical components. There is a comprehensive section on routine servicing, maintenance and tune ups, normal operating instructions, control locations etc. plus detailed technical specifications and maintenance charts. The technical maintenance section deals with the more advanced servicing procedures such as setting ignition timing, adjusting valve clearances, carburetor adjustment, clutch and brake adjustment and the electrical system. There is a double-page lubrication chart and wiring diagram plus nine additional pages of exploded drawings for the major components taken from the BMW parts manual that include: engine, exhaust, carburetor, transmission, suspension, steering, chassis and components, body and components, clutch and emission control components. This is a - must have - reference for any BMW 600 enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior purchasing of one of these classic automobiles. This manual is extremely difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all BMW enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by John Sawyer
    £27.49

    We are pleased to announce the VelocePress edition of a book that is acknowledged by many as being a classic auto-racing story. It is filled with passion and pathos, sometimes humorous, sometimes sad. The Jan Opperman Story is one of never giving up and having faith in a divine being. It provides the reader the rare opportunity to peer behind the glamorous facade of auto racing and meet the inner man. The friendship between narrator and author is evident and while much of the book is Jan's own words, John Sawyer has carefully authored them. There is something very special about this book, it almost demands the readers attention and then refuses to let go! From a teenage street fighter, motorcycle flat track racer and California hippie to respected Sprint car driver and Indy 500 racer - Jan Opperman's story is remarkable, entertaining and difficult to put down. Unfortunately, I never got to meet Jan Opperman - I wish I had.

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    130 pages, 84 illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the BSA Groups B and M by W. C. Haycraft this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for the BSA 350cc and 500cc B31, B32, B33, B34 and Star B40 & SS90 single cylinder OHV series of motorcycles from 1955 through 1967 with the exception of the Gold Star and Victor models. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. This is a - must have - reference for any BSA enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior to purchasing of one of these classic motorcycles. This publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all BSA enthusiasts worldwide.

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    126 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Second Book of the Royal Enfield by W.C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for the entire series of Royal Enfield Crusader type 250cc & 350cc singles constructed from 1958 through the 1966 models. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to the Crusader 250, Crusader Sports, Crusader Super 5, Continental, 250 Clipper, 350 Bullet, Continental GT and Olympic models. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Royal Enfield enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by W. Haycraft
    £22.99

    80 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the Ariel Leader and Arrow by W. C. Haycraft, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all 247cc parallel twin two-stroke models of the Ariel Leader and Ariel Arrow constructed from 1958 through 1966. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Ariel Leader and Ariel Arrow enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by Floyd Clymer
    £22.99

    Originally published in 1949 by Floyd Clymer, this edition was republished in 2010 by VelocePress. This comprehensive and informative book, written in easy to understand language, puts the capability of designing and building a 1950's era midget racing car or a three-quarter (dirt track) car within reach of the home-based enthusiast. The fundamental principles described in this book may also be applied to the construction of a 50's track roadster or even a custom built hot rod. Highly technical terminology and engineering terms have been avoided, as the aim of this book is to define the construction process in clear and understandable terms, regardless of the reader's technical background or training. The principles it contains are just as relevant today as they were some 50 years ago when this book was first written. The design process is clearly explained, the raw materials required are described, and the construction process is presented in an easy-to-follow step by step procedure. Obviously, this book would also be a valuable reference for anyone contemplating repairing, refurbishing or restoring a vintage racing car. This edition also includes a 38 page bonus section featuring a reproduction of an appropriate Offenhauser Speed Equipment catalog. Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all those vintage automotive race car builders and enthusiasts worldwide.

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    10 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the Honda 50 by John Thorpe, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for the entire Honda 50cc series of mopeds and mini bikes constructed from 1958 through the 1970 models. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to the C100, C102, C110, C114, C50, P50, PC50, PF50 OHV & PF50, and all 50cc Mini Trail and Monkey Bike variants. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Honda enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by Douglas Ltd.
    £22.99

    136 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published by Douglas Ltd UK, this book consists of two original factory maintenance manuals combined together in a single publication. The first 78-page section deals with the complete 1948-1951 range, including the Mark III, Mark IV, Mark V, 80 & 90 Plus models and the appropriate Sports, De Luxe & Competition derivatives. The second 56-page section is specific to the Dragonfly. As to be expected from a factory publication, it includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Obviously, the predominant focus of these manuals is the post-war models that were manufactured from 1948 until production ended in 1957 but much of the information will also be of interest to owners of the pre-war models. These factory manuals have been unavailable since Douglas was purchased by Westinghouse Brake & Signal in 1957 and they are becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market. We are pleased to be able to offer these reproductions as a service to all Douglas motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by L. K. Heathcote
    £18.99

    86 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the Douglas by L.K. Heathcote, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for the 250, 350, 500, 600, & 750cc pre-war Douglas motorcycles. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. While the predominant focus of this book is on the 1929 through the 1939 models much of the data is applicable to the earlier models. This publication has been Out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Douglas motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

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    Originally published under the title The Book of the BSA Twins by W. C. Haycraft this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all models of BSA pre-unit twin cylinder motorcycles from 1948 through 1962. There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. This is a - must have - reference for any BSA enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior purchasing of one of these classic motorcycles. Applicable to all 500cc and 650cc variations of the A7 and A10 pre-unit OHV twins this publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all BSA enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by J. THORPE
    £22.99

    106 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Originally published under the title The Book of the Honda Twins by John Thorpe, this book is one of The Motorcyclist's Library series published in the USA by Floyd Clymer by arrangement with the original publishers, Pitman Ltd. of London, England. It includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of the major mechanical and electrical components for all models of Honda twin cylinder motorcycles through 1968 (with the exception of the CB250 Super Sports). There is adequate detailed text and diagrams to assist in major refurbishing such as an engine rebuild or even a complete renovation. Applicable to all twin cylinder variations including the C92, CB92, C95, CB160, CD175, C72, C77, CB72, CB77 & CB450 models. This publication has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years and is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market. We are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Honda enthusiasts worldwide.

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    £28.99

    As a service to the classic car enthusiast VelocePress, in close cooperation with Brooklands Books Ltd., has brought this and other repair manuals previously published as part of the Autobook - Autopress Owners Workshop Manual Series back into print. This series of manuals is an invaluable resource for the classic car enthusiast and a - must have - for owners interested in performing their own maintenance. These manuals include detailed repair & service data and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and illustrations on dismantling, overhauling, and re-assembly. Typically they contain individual chapters that deal with the following items: Engine, Carburetor & Fuel System, Ignition System, Cooling System, Clutch, Transmission, Drive Shaft, Rear Axle & Rear Suspension, Front Suspension & Hubs, Steering Gear, Braking System, Electrical Equipment and Bodywork. There are many time saving hints and tips included and there is an easy to follow fault diagnosis at the end of each chapter. All of the manuals in this series include a detailed index and feature an oil resistant laminated cover.

  • by Floyd Clymer
    £22.99

    The original contributors, W. I. Boyce-Smith, Edmond Kelly and Hugh Jorgensen, all played a significant role in the design, development and construction of the fiberglass bodied VICTRESS sports car. While the technology of constructing impact resistant lightweight automobile bodies has advanced considerably since this book was first published, many of the exotic materials and composites in use today are beyond the capabilities available to the average home-based "special" builder. However, this comprehensive and informative book, written in easy to understand language, puts the capability of designing and building a custom bodied special within reach of the home-based enthusiast. The principles it contains are just as relevant today as they were some 50 years ago when this book was first written. The design process is clearly explained, the raw materials required are described, and the construction process is presented in an easy-to-follow step by step procedure. Obviously, this book would also be a valuable reference for anyone contemplating repairing, refurbishing or restoring a fiberglass bodied automobile. This edition also includes a 40 page bonus section featuring reproductions of VICTRESS sales literature. Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all those automotive "special" builders and enthusiasts worldwide.

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    A faithful reproduction of the 1970 Floyd Clymer publication of the official Suzuki Factory Workshop Manual for the T20 and T200 series of motorcycles including the 250cc Super Six and X6 Hustler and TC250 Scrambler and the 200cc X5 Invader and TC200 Stingray.

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    As a service to the classic car enthusiast VelocePress, in close cooperation with Brooklands Books Ltd., has brought this and other repair manuals previously published as part of the Autobook - Autopress Owners Workshop Manual Series back into print. This series of manuals is an invaluable resource for the classic car enthusiast and a - must have - for owners interested in performing their own maintenance. These manuals include detailed repair & service data and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and illustrations on dismantling, overhauling, and re-assembly. Typically they contain individual chapters that deal with the following items: Engine, Carburetor & Fuel System, Ignition System, Cooling System, Clutch, Transmission, Drive Shaft, Rear Axle & Rear Suspension, Front Suspension & Hubs, Steering Gear, Braking System, Electrical Equipment and Bodywork. There are many time saving hints and tips included and there is an easy to follow fault diagnosis at the end of each chapter. All of the manuals in this series include a detailed index and feature an oil resistant laminated cover.

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    A faithful reproduction of the 1967 Floyd Clymer publication of the official Honda Factory Workshop Manual for the 125-150 series C92, CS92, CB92, C95 and CA95. There are exhaustive tables of technical data, tolerances and fits and all of the expected data from a factory publication for the repair and overhaul of all major and minor mechanical and electrical components, making it an invaluable resource for collectors and restorers of these classic Honda motorcycles. There are 228 illustrations and each procedure is explained in a step-by-step method using an appropriate illustration. The translation from Japanese to English is, at times, a little quirky but the profuse illustrations make up for any difficulty in understanding what needs to be done! There are separate sections that deal with the repair and overhaul procedures for the engine, transmission, wheels and brakes, front forks, frame and carburetor, plus a detailed electrical service section. This is a - must have - reference for any Honda enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior to purchasing one of these classic motorcycles. Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is highly sought after on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Honda enthusiasts worldwide.

  • by W. C. Haycraft
    £27.49

    A faithful reproduction of the Floyd Clymer publication of the seventh edition (1947) of the W.C. Haycraft - Book Of The Ariel - covering all models of Ariel motorcycles built between 1932 and 1939. Includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and comprehensive detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of all major and minor mechanical and electrical components, making it an invaluable resource for collectors and restorers of these classic motorcycles. This is a - must have - reference for any Ariel enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior purchasing of one of these classic motorcycles. Applicable to the following models: Four cylinder: 4/F/G/H 600cc & 1,000cc OHC & OHV (Cast Iron & Light Alloy). Single cylinder: LB/LF/LG/LH/MB/MF/MH/NF/NG/ NH/OG/OH/SB/SG/VA/VB/VF/VG/VH 600cc SV, 500cc OHV, 350cc OHV, 250cc OHV. Much of the data is also applicable to later models that utilize these same engines. Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all Ariel enthusiasts worldwide.

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    166 pages, 217 illustrations, size 7.5 x 9.25 inches. As a service to the classic car enthusiast VelocePress, in close cooperation with Brooklands Books Ltd., has brought this and other repair manuals previously published as part of the Autobook - Autopress Owners Workshop Manual Series back into print. This series of manuals is an invaluable resource for the classic car enthusiast and a - must have - for owners interested in performing their own maintenance. These manuals include detailed repair & service data and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and illustrations on dismantling, overhauling, and re-assembly. Typically they contain individual chapters that deal with the following items: Engine, Carburetor & Fuel System, Ignition System, Cooling System, Clutch, Transmission, Drive Shaft, Rear Axle & Rear Suspension, Front Suspension & Hubs, Steering Gear, Braking System, Electrical Equipment and Bodywork. There are many time saving hints and tips included and there is an easy to follow fault diagnosis at the end of each chapter. All of the manuals in this series include a detailed index and feature an oil resistant laminated cover.

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