U. S. Special Forces
Battling behind enemy lines…leading assault by land, sea, and air…fighting back terrorist threats…Follow the action, from the selection process through ultra-intense training to actual deployment and real-life action. U.S. Special Forces profiles the U.S. Army Airborne Rangers, the DELTA Force, and the U.S. Navy SEALs. Witness the sweat these world-class warriors endure as you go […]
P-38 Lightning Walk Around -Walk Around Number 30
In the late 1930s, Lockheed designed the P-38 Lightning in response to an U.S. Army Air Corps requirement for a fighter interceptor. Meeting this specification resulted in the P-38′ distinct twin-boom, twin-engine layout. The Lightning saw action in the Pacific, North Africa, and Europe throughout World War II. The aircraft was steadily improved during the […]
Chevrolet, 1955-1957
The hottest Bel Air sedans, convertibles, Nomad station wagons, 150s, and 210s from around the country are featured in big color profiles with historical text and captions that tell the story of America’s classic tri-Chevys. Sftbd., 8 1/4′ x 9′, 96 pgs., 80 color ill.Book Detail
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Lively, carefree and unforgettable, the SLK, without a doubt, is one of this centurys cars to remember. Alfieri vividly profiles all facets of the SLKs styling and design, technology, electronics, chassis, engine, and safety features. Includes a chapter on driving impressions. Beautifully produced. English, French & Italian text. Hdbd., 10x 11 5/8, 96 pgs., full-color.
Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows
Superlative design and luxury engineering where hallmarks of the Silver Arrows that dominated the Grand Prix scene in the late 1930s. Produced with the full cooperation of Mercedes-Benz in Germany, this stunning history beautifully chronicles Mercedes Grand Prix cars from 1934 to today, and includes coverage of the 300SLR and recent Le Mans cars. Technical reviews of the cars along with profiles of racing greats Caracciola, Fangio, Moss, Mansell and Hakkinen round out this fabulous volume.Hardcover, 9 x 12, 176 pp, 13 color and 175 b/w
Porsche 356 Carrera : Four Cam Production Car
Follow along as the author profiles the lineage of the 356 Porsche Carrera four-cam production cars, and the production-based racing cars from 1954 through 1965. Chapters tell the story of the Carrera’s humble beginnings to the end of its line. Scrogham fills this volume with black-and-white archival photographs, and page-after-page of full color photographs. He also includes details of the unusual GT versions of 356A, 356B and 356C cars with standard pushrod engines. Hardcover - 11′ x 8-1/2′ - 103 pages - 32 b/w
PORSCHE 911 COMPL STOR
One of the classic German sports cars, the 911, is covered here in a complete history from the drawing board of Dr. Porsche to the Carrera 2. Packed with profiles, road tests, buying tips, maintenance and care of these sporty legends. Hardbound, 8′ x 10 1/2′, 208 pages, 65 b&w, 102 color ill.
BMW M-SERIES COMPL STOR
Now available in paperback! Alan Henry profiles the M cars, from the glorious M1 to todays M5, and chronicles the companys history prior to the launch of the M1 in the 1970s. Each car is profiled in depth, including background and development, specs and driving impressions. BMWs racing exploits are also covered, from Le Mans and the Mille Miglia in the 1930s to F1 in the 1980s. Sftbd., 7 1/4x 9 1/2, 192 pgs., 50 b&w ill., 100 color.
BMW 2002 : A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon
Subtitled: A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon. This book profiles the BMW before the 2002, the history of the 2002 68 to 76, selling the 2002, press reports, the tuned 2002, a buyers guide, running a 2002, beneficial mods, restoring a 2002, the 2002 in competition, technical specs and more. Hdbd., 6x 8 1/4, 176 pgs., b&w & color ill. throughout.
Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Team
When Michael Schumacher crossed the finish line to win the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix, delivering Ferrari its first Formula 1 Driver’s World Championship since 1979, motor racing fans around the globe rejoiced. This colorful insider’s look at the most famous F1 team in the world includes profiles of Schumacher, teammate Rubens Barrichello and Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn; privileged views of car design and testing and the 2000 championship season; a look at typical raceday preparations and strategies; the team’s dealings for financial and promotional support; and an examination of how the team honed its competitive edge during battles for the title in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Hdbd., 6 3/4 x 9 1/4, 192 pgs., 120 color ill.
