Jaguar XK8 and XKR
Subtitled: Plus XK180 and F-type Concept. Powered by a silky smooth 4-litre V8 engine, the XK8 and XKR have set new standards in performance, refinement and comfort. This colorful guide examines XK heritage through to the famous E-type and then traces Jaguar’s return, after a foray into the GT market with the XJS, to the […]
Original Jaguar XK
After sales of more than 25,000 copies and five reprints, author Philip otter has revised his previous edition on this popular British marque to include: — New production information from previously unresearched material in the Jaguar archives– Supplementary information from Jaguars experts– Exclusive photographs of the finest Jaguars existenceAmong the cars featured are 1,000-mile, aluminum-bodied […]
Lancia Sporting Coupes
Lancia had built sporting cars from its foundation in 1907, but the first of a long line of distinguished sporting coup233s was launched in 1951. The famous and beautiful Aurelia B20 set a trend for fine true GT cars that Lancia would continue into the 1980s. This book collects together the history of […]
Jaguar Files
This comprehensive directory of Jaguar cars includes all of the marque’s models since 1922. From the earliest creations of Sir William Lyons to the new X-Type sedan, this book includes both road cars and racers. Short descriptions, full specification tables, and high-quality b&w photos define each model, adding up to as complete a history of […]
Cosworth: The Search for Power -5th Edition
Cosworth Racing goes from strength to strength in the new century. Now controlled by Ford, it continues to build the finest racing engines in the world. Cosworth engines are being used by three Formula 1 teams - Jaguar, Jordan and Minardi - in 2003. The latest turbocharged V8 is used by every runner in the […]
You & Your Jaguar XJS: Buying,Enjoying,Maintaining,Modifying
The Jaguar XJS was one of the finest grand touring cars of its era even if, when launched in 1975, it raised a few eyebrows. It survived the British Leyland days, JaguarÆs privatisation and the takeover by Ford, and is now much in demand as an affordable and practical classic car. The summer of 2005 […]
Ultimate Performance Cars: Fast, Faster, Fastest
Richard Gunn, general editor. Sports and performance cars are every car enthusiast’s dream, combining outrageous open-road performance, stunning good looks, and superlative handling. Ultimate Performance Cars celebrates these ultra-desirable machines, providing a detailed look at some of the great cars from around the world, past and present. All the great marques are covered, including Ferrari, […]
Petrolhead: The Life and Times of a Classic Car Buff
Roger Learmonth. This is the story of the cars of an irredeemable motorhead, who has owned more than 100 vehicles over almost 50 years spent mainly in the UK but also includes several years in Houston, Texas. His cars have ranged from pre-WWII ‘bangers’ rescued from junk yards to some of the finest examples of […]
Alfa Romeo Sports Coupes 1954-1989
Since the 1930s the Alfa tradition of sporting coup233s has been as strong as that of their incomparable open cars. But the coup233s, while sometimes overlooked, have arguably been even finer cars than open-topped siblings and they have certainly had more than their fair share of success in competition. This new book, by well-known […]
Original Mercedes-Benz Coupes and Cabriolets and V-8 Sedans 1960-1972
When it comes to desirability, few cars inspire avarice like the coupes and convertibles built by Mercedes-Benz in the nineteen sixties. This is confirmed by the sky high prices that these models command. Their close relatives, the contemporary V8 powered sedans, are now available on a far more modest budget, yet possess all the same fine Mercedes attributes as the two door cars. This book looks at the history and development of the models, from the 220SE coupe’s introduction at the ‘61 Frankfurt show, where it lost the limelight to a certain Jaguar, to the hugely collectable 280SE3.5 convertible of ‘71, and its sedan brethren, including the monstrous 300SEL6.3.These cars were close to perfection when they left the factory. With hundreds of detail shots of some of the best cars from Europe and America, combined with a smattering of archive material, the book aims to provide a definitive guide to originality for these cars, to appeal to owners, restorers and enthusiast alike.- A definitive guide to Mercedes built during one of the most influential periods of the manufacturer’s history- Written, illustrated and designed to appeal to owners, restorers and enthusiasts- Detail shots of the some of the best Mercedes in the era - cars now owned in the USA and Europe- Archive material that will satisfy true devotees of these special cars- Contains invaluable guidance for those planning to purchase a Mercedes from the 1960sAbout the AuthorA Mercedes has always been part of Tim Slade’s life, and he still drives the 180 he first rode in when aged three. He began as an artist and illustrator, with his work appearing in leading UK magazines including Classic Sports Car and Autocar. More recently, he has started to write about cars, and his monthly contribution to Mercedes Enthusiast has rapidly made him a respected expert on the marque.Hardcover - 8-3/4′ x 11-5/8′ - 128 pp - 350 color, 50 b/w
