1986-1995 Mercedes Benz E-Class (W124) Owner’s Bible
Applications: E-Class Dimensions: Softcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in., 352 pages, 495 B&W photographs, illustrations & diagrams This book is an E-class buyer’s guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of insightful information about the W124 E-Class […]
Buick Muscle Cars
Sporty Buicks at shows, on the street, and at speed from the 1950s through today! This detailed development history is told in the words of the men who designed, built, and raced the Buick ohv V-8 of the early 1950s, the Century, Wildcat, Riviera (1963-65), Skylark Gran Sport (1965-67), Gran Sport (1968-72), GSX, Regal Turbo, […]
Heritage Flight: America’s Air Force Celebrates 100 Years of Aviation
Created in anticipation of the 100-Year Anniversary of Manned Flight in September of 2003, this amazing collection of photographs and words captures the pure art and magic that is military aviation. Renowned for his ability to bring his readers ‘inside’ some of the most inaccessible communities in aviation, photographer and writer Erik Hildebrandt has outdone […]
BMW Motorcycles In WWII - R12-R75
Over 200 photographs and 20 drawings, including many close-up and detailed shots, to show the various R12 and R75 types used on all fronts. Used by the German Army, Luftwaffe, Waffen SS, and others. Covers historical and technical aspects. Hdbd., 7 3/4x 10 1/2, 192 pgs., 240+ ill.
Ford : 100 Years of History
Henry Ford founded his manufacturing company in America in 1903, and in 2003 the Ford Motor Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary. This wonderful book reveals Ford’s full history, from the days of Henry Ford, to its development into the massive corporation we know today. All the landmark Ford models including the Model T, the Mustang, and the Thunderbird, are featured in stunning pictures and detailed historical specifications. In addition to specially-commissioned color photographs, the illustrations also include hundreds of archive pictures, advertisements, and line drawings.As well as telling the story of Ford itself, the book also reviews some of the famous automobile designers and stylists associated with the company, including Edsel Ford, Henry’s son. This work of nostalgia is perfect for those interested in the development of car design throughout the last century and is an essential reference work for all automobile enthusiasts. In addition to the American side of the story, the text also covers the history of the company abroad, including a look into Ford factories in the United Kingdom.Hardcover, 10-1/2′ x 11-3/4′, 192 pages, 50 color, 400 b/wABOUT THE AUTHOR:Mike Mueller has been a Ford man for as long as he’s been driving. He’s owned various Mustangs over the years, and he worked on staff at Mustang Monthly and Super Ford magazines from 1987 to 1991. He then did a short tour at Automobile Quarterly magazine before striking out on his own as a freelance writer/photographer.
Ford Tractors
Ford tractors owe their development to the famous gentleman’s handshake agreement between Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson, combining Ford’s tractor with Ferguson’s revolutionary equipment system. The result was the N Series tractors that changed agriculture forever. Author Robert N. Pripps tells the story of Ford tractors, from the two men with the original vision to the development, analysis, specifications, options, production charts, and legacy of each revolutionary model. Ford Tractors includes dozens of photographs showcasing the Fordson, Ferguson-David Brown Black tractor, Ford N Series, and the later Ford and Ferguson tractors, 1916 to 1954.- The premier historical reference source on Ford Tractors- New information on the 1972 1000 Series since the 1990 edition of Ford Tractors- Thirty new photographs- Five new Spotter’s Guide sidebars explaining key features of tractors covered in each chapter with a narrative description of the tractor, its engineering, specifications, aesthetics, and price- Five new sidebars profiling either a large collector or a buyer of a tractor covered in each chapterAbout the Author/PhotographerRobert N. Pripps and Andrew Morland toured Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to collect the color photos for this book. Morland also provided photographs of Ford tractors at work in his home country of England. He lives in Somerset, and Pripps resides in Park Falls, Wisconsin.Hardcover - 9′x 10-1/2′ - 128 pp - 80 color
