Veloce Publishing Catalogue Spring 2015

The Publisher of Fine Automotive Books, eBooks & Apps

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Veloce Publishing Catalogue Spring 2015

Welcome to the Veloce Publishing Spring 2015 catalogue This year, our catalogue is full to bursting with some amazing new print books, such as First Principles, the Keith Duckworth biography, The Motor Enthusiast’s Guide to France, and Dorset from the Sea, full of breathtaking images of England’s south coast.

Our digital team has also been working hard to expand our eBook collection, which means many of our previously out of print classics are available once again in digital form.

So, take a look through the catalogue and see what great things we’ve got in store for 2015!

Introduction ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Veloce Digital.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 2 RAC Handbooks... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 4 Expert Guides™ ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 6 SpeedPro™ Series ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 7 The Essential Buyer’s Guide™ Series... ... ... ... ... ... . 17 Workshop & Restoration Manuals.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 21 Those Were The Days ...™ Series.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 29 Toys & Models... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 39 Rally Giants™ Series.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 42 WEC Giants™ Series ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 44 Truckmakers™ Series ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 46 Biographies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 47 Cars... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 53 Motorcycles & Scooters ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 101 Lifestyle & General Interest ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 113 Index... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 115 Global sales... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 117

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The Citroën DS23 cover image is from our Citroën DS & ID Essential Buyer’s Guide and celebrates the DS’s 60th birthday in 2015.

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About Veloce Named after the faster Alfa Romeo models, and with a pleasing nod to the manufacturer of Velocette motorcycles, Veloce has a simple philosophy. It is our mission to provide books of the highest quality in terms of content, accuracy, presentation, subject range and reader satisfaction to discerning automotive enthusiasts around the world.

If you’d like to make comments about a Veloce book you’ve read, have some ideas about what you’d like to see published, or, perhaps, would even like to write a book for us, please get in touch.

Using the traffic light system This catalogue is a full record of all of our books: past, present, and due for publication in 2015.

Each book has accompanying traffic light symbols which indicate if a book is currently in print, has been made into an eBook, or will be avaiable as an eBook in the future. It will also indicate if a book is currently out of print or unavailable:

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If the book you want is currently out of print, or if you’d like to see one of our books as an eBook, feel free to contact us by email at info@veloce.co.uk, or over the phone on +44 (0)1305 260068.

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Veloce Digital At Veloce Publishing, we’ve been creating fine automotive books for over 20 years. Now, we’ve turned our attention to eBooks and Apps, so that you can enjoy the same high-quality titles on your e-reader, tablet or smart phone.

Our App picks Caring for your bicycle

Expert advice on how to adjust your bike to fit you, how to clean it efficiently, and how to keep it running in top condition. Get more enjoyment from your bicycle for longer, more safely, and with the sense of satisfaction that comes from knowing you can fix or prevent problems that may arise.

Automotive A-Z

Never be stumped again, thanks to the most comprehensive automotive dictionary available. Browse and search through over 13,000 terms covering cars, trucks, motorcycles and much more.

Motorway Walks and Breaks

Anyone who drives on the motorways of England, Scotland and Wales will benefit from this guide to walks within 5 miles of motorway exits. All of the UK is covered, from Exeter to Perth and Swansea to Canterbury.

Veloce Apps are available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices

Explore the whole App catalogue in one place at www.digital.veloce.co.uk

Since 2012, Veloce has been steadily releasing its considerable catalogue in eBook format. Over 160 titles are already available for eReaders, tablets, computers and smart phones, with many more on the way.

Our eBook picks

If the book you’re looking at has the green ‘E’ symbol by it, it’s available to download now as an eBook. If it has the orange ‘E’ symbol, an eBook edition will be available in 2015.

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RAC Handbooks

With around 7 million members, and a 113-year history, the RAC organisation is regarded as THE expert on motoring.

Veloce is proud to be the RAC’s publishing partner and of the range of inexpensive, informative and, often, money-saving books presented here.

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Land Rover Series I-III – Your expert guide to common problems & how to fix them

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– Maurice Thurman Identifies the most common problems encountered with Series Land Rovers, from engine noises to suspension issues, and provides quick often innovative roadside repairs to get you moving again, together with thorough advice on more expensive repairs.

V4098 • Paperback • 14.8x21cm • £12.99 • 112 pages • 127 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-98-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04098-7

MG Midget & A-H Sprite – Your expert guide to common problems & how to fix them

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– Terry Horler This book points out Midget and Sprite trouble spots, offering guidance on fixes, maintenance, and modifications that will keep you out of trouble, saving you hefty repair bills in the future.

V4402 • Paperback • 14.8x21cm • £12.99 • 128 pages • 185 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-02-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04402-2

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The 4-Cylinder Engine Short Block High-Performance Manual – Des Hammill How to blueprint any 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine’s short block for maximum performance and reliability. Covers choosing components, crank and rod bearings, pistons, camshafts and much more.

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V4414 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £17.99 • 112 pages • 195 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-14-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04414-5

How to Power Tune the BMC/ BL/Rover 998 A-Series Engine – Des Hammill The 998 A-Series powers Minis and Metros in particular. The book’s advice can also be used to uprate Midget/Sprite 948cc engines to 998cc. Complete guide to obtaining maximum power with reliability from the popular 998cc engine.

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The 1275cc A-Series HighPerformance Manual

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– Des Hammill The complete guide to modifying the 1275cc A-Series engine for highperformance with reliability, and without wasting money on parts or modifications that don’t work. Explains how many original components can be used in highperformance applications, and includes expert building tips and techniques. eV4772 • Flowing layout • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-72-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04772-6

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Alfa Romeo DOHC Engine High-Performance Manual

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– Jim Kartalamakis Now in colour 15 years after original publication, this edition contains a wealth of new information regarding Twin Spark cylinder head mods, big-brake mods, LSD adjustment and electrical system improvements, plus many flow-bench diagrams, dyno plots, and more.

V4019 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 190 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-19-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04019-2

The Alfa Romeo V6 Engine High-Perfomance Manual – Jim Kartalamakis This exciting new title contains techniques to increase the power, performance and reliability of these rwd Alfas and their engines. A wealth of new information can be found here regarding performance and handling mods, including supercharging.

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How to modify BMW E30 3 Series for high-performance and competition – Ralph Hosier A world of fun & excitement awaits the owner of a modified BMW E30 3 Series car – and this book is your ticket to that wonderful world. Features practical advice, including how to start racing and what equipment you need.

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How to Choose Camshafts & Time Them for Maximum Power – Des Hammill How to choose the right camshaft or camshafts for your individual application.

Takes the mystery out of camshaft timing and tells you how to obtain optimum timing for maximum power. Applies to all four-stroke car-type engines.

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www.veloce.co.uk How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads Updated & Revised Edition – Peter Burgess & David Gollan The complete practical guide to modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Don’t waste money on modifications that don’t work. Applies to almost every car/ motorcycle (not 2-stroke engines).

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V276 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 112 pages • 150+ b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-76-3 • UPC: 6-36847-00276-3

The Competition Car Data Logging Manual – Graham Templeman At last! A practical handbook on how to choose and operate data logging equipment and get the full benefit from what it tells you. Aimed at the amateur competitor, the book covers hardware and software, and takes over where the manufacturers’ instructions leave off.

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The Ford SOHC ‘Pinto’ & Sierra Cosworth DOHC Engines High-Performance Manual

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– Des Hammill Build a reliable, high-performance 1600/1800/2000 ‘Pinto’ engine for road/ track, using many stock parts. Covers Cosworth versions of Pinto engines, too, and fitting Cosworth cylinder heads to Pinto blocks.

V278 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 200+ pictures ISBN: 978-1-903706-78-7 UPC: 6-36847-00278-7

How to Build & Power Tune Ford V8 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 & 351cu in Smallblock Engines

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– Des Hammill Complete guide to building a powerful & reliable high-performance Ford V8 smallblock. Covers limitations of standard parts, component mods, component interchanges, blueprinting and professional build tips. eV4599 • Flowing layout • 222 pictures • Base price £14.99 ISBN: 9781845845995 • UPC: 636847045999

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to Power Tune HarleyDavidson 1340 Evolution Engines

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– Des Hammill Get more power with reliability from Harley’s 1340cc Evolution engine without wasting money. Includes cylinder head planing and porting, valves, valve springs, carbs, cams, crank, con-rods, pistons, balancing, flywheel, main bearings, and much, much more! eV4507 • Flowing layout • 112 pictures • Base price £9.99 ISBN: 978-1-845845-07-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04507-4

How to Build & Power Tune Holley Carburetors Updated & Revised Edition

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– Des Hammill Choose and specify Holley carbs for any suitable road or track engine. Uniquely, this book allows the identification of complete secondhand carbs and individual components. Buy and build with confidence to ensure your Holley carb delivers maximum performance. eV4502 • Flowing layout • 125 pictures • Base price £14.99 ISBN: 978-1-845845-02-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04502-9

How to Build & Power Tune Distributor-type Ignition Systems New 3rd Edition!

– Des Hammill How to build an excellent ignition system and optimise the ignition timing of any high-performance engine. Applies to four-stroke engines with distributor-type ignition systems (including electronic ignition modules). Does not cover engines controlled by ECUs.

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V4186 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £16.99 • 80 pages • 80 colour photos & illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-84584-186-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04186-1

How to Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 Litre Engines Revised & Updated Colour Edition

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– Des Hammill All you need to know about getting maximum performance with reliability from the famous Jaguar XK six-cylinder engine. Packed with easily understood and down-to-earth advice. eV4666 • Flowing layout • 51 pictures • Base price £14.99 ISBN: 978-1-845846-66-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04666-8

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www.veloce.co.uk How to modify Land Rover Discovery, Defender & Range Rover – Ralph Hosier Shows the possibilities available to the Range Rover or Land Rover Discovery or Defender owner, from big wheels and suspension lifts, right up to how to convert the car into a high speed racer or an international expedition vehicle.

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V4315 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 312 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-15-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04315-5

How to Build a Successful Low-Cost Rally Car – Philip Young Simple, cost-effective, basic and reliable tips to ensure any rally car stands a chance of reaching the finishing line. If you are planning a road-based rally, don’t even think of leaving home before reading this book and implementing the tried and tested mods it describes so well.

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How to Power Tune MGB 4-Cylinder Engines New Updated & Expanded Edition – Peter Burgess

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All you need to know about getting the maximum performance for road or track from the MGB’s 4-cylinder B-series engine. A book packed with easily understood and down-to-earth advice based on the author’s many years of hands-on tuning experience.

V4615 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 144 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-84584615-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04615-6

How to Improve MGB, MGC & MGB V8 New Updated and Enlarged 2nd Edition – Roger Williams Covers all aspects of improving these cars for today’s driving conditions and higher performance generally. How to improve power, braking, appearance and comfort. Checked and approved by the MG Owners’ club.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to Give Your MGB V8 Power New Edition – Roger Williams All the information needed to build a V8powered MGB roadster or GT. Whether converting an existing four-cylinder car or a new bodyshell, build the car of your dreams for the smallest cost. Checked and approved by the MG Owners’ Club.

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The MG Midget & AustinHealey Sprite HighPerformance Manual

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– Daniel Stapleton This fully revised, updated and enlarged book is the complete guide to building a fast MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite for road or track. Covers every aspect of the car from the tyre contact patch to the rollover bar and from radiator to exhaust tailpipe. eV4641 • Flowing layout • 400 pictures • Base price £18.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845841-42-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04142-7

How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget Updated & Revised Colour Edition – Des Hammill Learn the secrets of how to use inexpensive, ‘bolt-on’ parts – readily available from Austin-Rover dealers, automotive suppliers & breakers yards (junkyards) – to increase the performance of all road-going Minis.

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How to Build Motorcycleengined Racing Cars – Tony Pashley Takes the reader from the conception of a budget racing car to its appearance on the racetrack in easily understood steps.

Although aimed principally at cars for hillclimbing and sprinting activities, it has wider applications also.

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www.veloce.co.uk Race & Trackday Driving Techniques

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– David Hornsey A complete reference and learning tool for people taking to the circuit in their cars, either for the first time or as a seasoned campaigner. Designed to take the reader on a journey of discovery to unlock the secrets of speed, from the basic principles through to advanced techniques and individual circuit tricks.

V4355 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £14.99 • 128 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-55-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04355-1

How to modify your retro or classic car for high performance – Daniel Stapleton Detailed guidance shows you how to improve the crucial aspects of classic/ retro car performance, whether for more enjoyable day-to-day use, or for a diverse range of classic motorsport.

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V4289 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 144 pages • 309 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-89-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04289-9

How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines

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Includes standard component limitations, short block prep/clearances, solving oiling and main cap problems of pre-94 blocks, full details of head mods, and much more. eV4550 • Flowing layout • 190 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-50-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04550-0

Secrets of Speed

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– Nick Swager Details the process of building 4-stroke car & motorcycle engines to a professional blueprinted standard, from selecting materials and planning work, right through to methods of final assembly and testing. Written for the DIY engine builder in an easy-to-understand style, this is an essential purchase for all those seeking reliable high-performance.

V4297 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £9.99 • 128 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-97-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04297-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Sports Car & Kit Car Suspension & Brakes HighPerformance Manual

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– Des Hammill Get the best from sports cars/kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs & telescopic shocks. Includes ‘chassis’ integrity, geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shockers, testing & adjustment.

V4207 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 128 pages • 118 diagrams • ISBN: 978-1-845842-07-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04207-3

The SU Carburettor HighPerformance Manual – Des Hammill Did you know that SUs can give almost as much performance as Webers & Dellortos? Here’s an expert guide to building and modifying SU carburettors to suit high-performance applications.

Includes reprofiling needles & how to ‘jet’ SUs for almost any application.

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How to Modify Suzuki 4x4 for Serious Off-Road Action – John Richardson Anyone who owns a Suzuki 4x4 and wonders what these tough vehicles are really capable of needs this book. Clear guidance, with the aid of photographs and diagrams, on how to modify in stages to achieve the ultimate in off-road ability.

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How to build Tiger Avon or GTA sports cars for road or track – Updated & Revised New Edition

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Use a straight-4 or V8 engine, including Pinto, Zetec, Rover K-Series, or even a motorcycle engine.

V4433 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £29.99 • 168 pages • 250+ colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-33-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04433-6

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www.veloce.co.uk Trackday Car Preparation – David Hornsey The perfect place to start your trackday experience. From helping choosing the best car and upgrades, to advice on insurance, trackday companies, trackdays abroad, and circuit driving techniques, this book is tailored to your needs and your budget – whether you’re after fun, thrills, speed ... or all three!

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How to Improve Triumph TR2-4A

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– Roger Williams Aided by top racing and highperformance TR specialists, his own experiences & those of other amateur restorers, the author explains in some detail how to increase the performance and handling of the four-cylinder TR sports cars for fast road, track days, or more serious motorsport.

V280 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £32.50 • 176 pages • 489 mainly colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-903706-80-0 • UPC: 6-36847-00280-0

How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 & 6

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– Roger Williams Aided by top racing and highperformance TR specialists, his own experiences & those of other amateur restorers, the author explains in some detail how to increase the performance and handling of the six-cylinder TR sports cars for fast road, track days, or more serious motorsport. eV4667 • Flowing layout • 428 pictures • Base price £20.63 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-67-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04667-5

How to Improve Triumph TR7, TR7-V8 & TR8 – Roger Williams Using the experience of many owners and aided by the top TR7 & TR7 V8 specialists, the author explains in detail how to increase the performance and improve the appearance, handling and braking of the TR7, TR7-V8 conversions & TR8.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High-Performance – James Hale How to get the best handling and braking from your Volkswagen Beetle. Covers front and rear suspension, ‘chassis’ integrity, suspension geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shock absorbers, testing and adjustment.

(Not 1302 & 1303 models.)

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V299 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99• 128 pages • 219 black & white pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-99-2 • UPC: 6-36847-00299-2

How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance – James Hale New edition of the complete guide to modifying Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for maximum performance.

Essential info on aftermarket and interchangeable parts. Now covers all T1 to T5 buses, vans, campers and pick-ups 1950-2010.

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V4262 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 144 pages • 460 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-62-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04262-2

How to Blueprint & Build a V8 Short Block for HighPerformance – Des Hammill Expert advice from a race engine builder on how to build a V8 short block engine for high-performance using mainly stock parts, including crank and rods. Applies to all sizes and makes of V8 engine with overhead valves operated by pushrods.

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How to Build & Power Tune Weber & Dellorto DCOE, DCO/SP & DHLA Carburettors – Des Hammill

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V275 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 180+ pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-75-6 • UPC: 6-36847-00275-6

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The Essential Buyer’s GuideTM Series

Having one of these books in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author’s years of ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad car/ motorcycle quickly, and how to assess a promising car/ motorcycle like a professional. Get the right car/motorcycle at the right price! Books marked A are also available as apps, while those marked E are also available as eBooks.

Paperback • 19.5x13.9cm • £9.99-£12.99 • 64 pages • c100 colour photos

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Workshop & Restoration Manuals Build Your Own Dream Camper Van for less than £1000

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– Matthew Ball, Stuart Ball & Robert Ball Now you can build your own dream camper van in just ten weeks – for less than £1000! Full of never before seen money- and time-saving ideas, including how to kit out your interior for free, and buy your van for peanuts.

V4524 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 287 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-24-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04524-1

Improve & Modify Your Caravan – Lindsay Porter This step-by-step, heavily illustrated guide shows the caravan owner and user how he or she can turn their caravan into a perfect and unique holiday retreat.

Based on a magazine article format, this manual is easy to use and will help you create the caravan of your dreams.

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V4328 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £30.00 • 224 pages • 1166 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-28-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04328-5

How to restore Citroën 2CV – Lindsay Porter All the information needed to rebuild your 2CV in step-by-step detail, supported by over 1500 mainly colour illustrations.

Covers body, trim and mechanical restoration, and gives advice on what to look for when buying a car or van, plus originality guidance (colour schemes and production changes).

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V244 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £67.50 • 272 pages • 1500 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-44-2 • UPC: 6-36847-00244-2

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Classic British Car Electrical Systems

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– Rick Astley The electrical systems used in British cars in the period 1950 to 1980 have gained some notoriety, much of it undeserved.

This book shines a light on the subject, system by system, with 375 pictures and illustrations, and will give enthusiasts many more years of enjoyment from their classics.

V4215 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £24.99 • 192 pages • 375 colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845842-15-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04215-8

How to restore Classic Car Bodywork – New Updated & Revised Edition

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– Martin Thaddeus An invaluable guide for the home restorer. Coverage includes: tools; panel removal/fitting; sectional repairs; sills, floors and outriggers; chassis members; multiple panel assemblies; metal forming techniques; tricks of the trade, and much, much more. All you need to know!

V4411 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £27.50 • 120 pages • 350 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-11-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04411-4

Classic Car Electrics

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– Martin Thaddeus Extensive, well-illustrated information for those who wish to service, repair or upgrade their cars. The combination of the basics of how and why things work, along with extensive colour photos and diagrams, mean that, with a reasonable tool kit and this book, anyone should be able to tackle pretty much any electrical fault in any classic car. eBook specification not yet determined

The Beginner’s Guide to Classic Motorcycle Restoration – Ricky Burns Aimed at enthusiasts of all abilities, from total beginners to those with experience, the book reveals each stage and process in step-by-step detail, along with the experts’ techniques, tricks and tips.

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V4644 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £30.00 • 144 pages • 550 colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845846-44-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04644-6

www.veloce.co.uk Ducati Bevel Twins 1971 to 1986 – Authenticity & restoration guide – Ian Falloon Ducati’s classic 750, 860 900 and Mille bevel-drive twins from 1971-1986 are now amongst the most collectable bikes in the world. This book serves as a definitive guide to authenticity, and gives hands-on restoration tips and guidance.

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V4318 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £50.00 • 272 pages • 1290 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-18-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04318-6

Building a Dune Buggy - The Essential Manual – Paul Shakespeare A step-by-step guide to building a Buggy, containing details of equipment and techniques, as well as guidance on the choice of donor car and new components. Build any VW-based Dune Buggy, avoiding common pitfalls and expensive mistakes.

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V373 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 280 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-904788-73-7 • UPC: 6-36847-00373-9

How to restore Honda CX500 & CX650

New 2015!

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– Ricky Burns Whether a CX500, luxurious CS650 Silver Wing, or CX650 Turbo, this book provides a step-by-step guide to a full restoration. From dismantling, sourcing and restoring parts, to spray painting, decals and polishing. From the rebuild itself, to general maintenance and riding safety, this is the only restoration manual you’ll need.

V4773 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35 • 176 pages • 550 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-73-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04773-3

How to restore Honda Fours – Ricky Burns Gives fans of the single overhead cam Honda 4 a step-by-step guide to a full restoration. From the CB350/4 to the ground breaking CB750/4, this guide covers dismantling, restoring, sourcing parts, paint, decals and polishing.

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V4746 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 550 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-46-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04746-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Land Rover Series III Reborn Lindsay Porter – Developed from several years worth of articles in Land Rover Monthly magazine, this manual is the most detailed package of information available for anyone thinking of restoring, rebuilding or improving a Series III Land Rover.

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V4347 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £30.00 • 256 pages • 1749 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-47-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04347-6

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6 Litre Enthusiast’s Workshop Manual – Rod Grainger & Pete Shoemark Friendly & easy to understand. Covers all 1989-1994 1.6 models, inc. Eunos. Rod stripped down an MX-5 in a domestic garage using ordinary tools & took over 1500 step-by-step photos. details every aspect of important jobs.

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V4083 • Paperback • 27x21cm • £30.00 • 368 pages • 1600+ pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-83-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04083-3

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8 Litre Enthusiast’s Workshop Manual – Rod Grainger & Pete Shoemark All 1.8 models, inc. Eunos, from 1994 (all pop-up headlight models). Phenomenally detailed, informative, helpful & easy to understand. Every detail of important repair & maintenance jobs is covered.

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V4090 • Paperback • 27x21cm • £35.00 • 368 pages • Over 1600 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845840-90-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04090-1

Your Expert Guide to MGB & MGB GT problems and how to fix them

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– Roger Williams The doctor’s on call 24/7! Your very own expert on common MGB faults & foibles. By sound, vibration, sight or smell, establish the problem, learn how serious it is & how best to fix it. THE essential companion for all owners of 1800cc MGB & MGB GT models.

V250 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £45.00 • 176 pages • 475 colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-903706-50-3 • UPC: 6-36847-00250-3

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www.veloce.co.uk MGB Electrical Systems – Updated & Revised Edition – Rick Astley An indispensable book for owners wishing to improve the reliability and safety of their cars. For those new to vehicle electricals, the book provides a simple primer using clear analogies and simple circuit diagrams.

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V4229 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £40.00 • 192 pages • 324 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845842-29-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04229-5

How to Paint Classic Cars – Martin Thaddeus Takes the reader step-by-step through each stage of preparation from minor repairs, through filling and undercoats, to a paint finish fit for a classic car. Over 200 colour photographs illustrate every stage of the procedures. Prepare the car and paint like a professional!

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eV4642 • Flowing layout • 213 pictures Base price £11.99 ISBN: 978-1-845846-42-8 UPC: 6-36847-04642-2

How to restore Reliant Regal – Elvis Payne How to find a suitable Reliant Regal 3/25 or 3/30 for restoration, plus a fully illustrated step-by-step guide on how to dismantle a Regal, and fully restore the body, chassis, electrics and engine to showroom condition. Thousands of these cars await restoration to reliable and inexpensive runabouts.

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eV4670 • Flowing layout • 800 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-70-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04670-5

How to build your own Supercar

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– Brian Thompson Using the author’s project car as the featured build, this book will assist other builders and restorers with their own automotive dreams. It describes ideas and techniques used in the project build that lifted the car from average to outstanding.

V4166 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £9.99 • 112 pages • 290 colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845841-66-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04166-3

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to restore Triumph TR2, 3, 3A, 4 & 4A

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– Roger Williams Brings together all of the author’s TR 2, 3, 3A, 4 & 4A expertise in one easy to use edition. Includes body, trim and mechanical restoration, left- to righthand drive conversion, clubs, specialists and suppliers, welding and restoration techniques, and advice on which work to sub-contract.

V4263 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £55.00 • 208 pages • 740+ colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845842-63-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04263-9

How to restore Triumph TR5/250 & TR6

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– Roger Williams The step-by-step guide to planning and restoring your car in the most costeffective way. Includes body, trim and mechanical restoration, left- to right-hand drive conversion, clubs, specialists and suppliers, welding and restoration techniques, and advice on what work to sub-contract.

V246 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £55.00 • 192 pages • 450+ colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-46-6 • UPC: 6-36847-00246-6

How to restore Triumph TR7 & 8

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– Roger Williams The step-by-step guide to planning and restoring your car in the most costeffective way. Includes body, trim and mechanical restoration, left- to right-hand drive conversion, clubs, specialists and suppliers, welding and restoration techniques, and advice on what work to sub-contract. eV4671 • Flowing layout • 500 pictures • Base price £18.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-71-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04671-2

How to restore Volkswagen Beetle – Jim Tyler This invaluable book describes, in step-by-step detail, the entire VW Beetle restoration process. In addition to thorough coverage of bodywork repair, it will tell you how to restore and repair trim and mechanical components.

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V290 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 224 pages • 700 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-903706-90-9 • UPC: 6-36847-00290-9

www.veloce.co.uk How to convert Volkswagen Bus or Van to Camper – Lindsay Porter Over 800 photos show how to choose the right panel van or bus; fit an elevating roof; furniture; water supply; cooker; washstand; heater, & much more. Save a fortune compared with the cost of a ready-converted camper! Covers T3/T25 & T4 models 1980-2003.

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V245 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £60.00 • 224 pages • 800 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-903706-45-9 • UPC: 6-36847-00245-9

How to convert Volkswagen T5 Van to Camper

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– Lindsay Porter Convert your own VW panel van to a Camper, and you’ve got the best of all worlds, as the author of this manual shows. A detailed step-by-step guide with 1700 illustrations, covering every aspect of the conversion: you save a fortune, learn a lot, and get a great recreational vehicle! Covers T5 models 2003 on.

V367 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 272 pages • Over 1700 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-904788-67-6 • UPC: 6-36847-00367-8

How to Restore Classic Smallframe Vespa Scooters

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– Mark Paxton This book investigates the reality of small frame Vespa restoration in detail.

Aimed at the do-it-yourself enthusiast and featuring over 600 clear colour photographs, it is an essential step-bystep guide to the complete renovation of your beloved scooter.

Covers V range scooter 1963 - 1986.

V4437 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £19.99 • 120 pages • 688 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-37-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04437-4

How to Restore Classic Largeframe Vespa Scooters – Mark Paxton This book investigates the reality of Vespa restoration in detail. Aimed at the do-ityourself enthusiast and featuring 1100 clear colour photographs, it is an essential step-by-step guide to the complete renovation of your beloved scooter.

Covers 2-stroke models 1959 to 2005.

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V4324 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £24.99 • 160 pages • 878 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-24-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04324-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to restore Volkswagen (bay window) Bus – Mark Paxton The complete guide to the restoration of your VW Bus with full coverage of body and chassis repairs, suspension, steering and brakes, plus trim and paint. Also covers tools, equipment and workshop techniques needed to make your Bus look like new.

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V4093 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £55.00 • 272 pages • 1110 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845840-93-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04093-2

Which Oil? – Choosing the right oils & greases for your antique, vintage, veteran, classic or collector car

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V4365 • Paperback • 19.5x13.9cm • £14.99 • 128 pages • 36 b&w pictures & line drawings • ISBN: 978-1-845843-65-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04365-0

How to restore Yamaha FS1-E – John Watts Most FS1-Es have not endured the test of time well, and very few good original examples exist. However, there are plenty of restorable machines around, and this book guides the do-it-yourself restorer through the minefield of finding a machine to restore and the pitfalls of a first restoration.

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Those were the daysTM... Series

Alpine Trials and Rallies 1910-1973

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– Martin Pfundner From the Austrian rallies of 1910 to the final races in the seventies, Alpine events were always dangerous and demanding. Written by a seven-times Alpine rally competitor, and featuring rare photographs, this book charts the full history of these illustrious motorsport events. eV4673 • Flowing layout • 90 pictures • Base price £9.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-73-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04673-6

American ‘Independent’ Automakers – AMC to Willys 1945 to 1960

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– Norm Mort Covers the attempts by major makes such as Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Packard, Studebaker, Tucker, Nash and Hudson to compete with the ‘Big Three’ in postwar America. Features contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos, road test info and over 90 new, unpublished colour photos.

V4239 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 120 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-39-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04239-4

American Station wagons – The Golden Era 1950-1975

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– Norm Mort Examines the important quarter century period when the American station wagon was a family standard and status symbol of a successful suburban lifestyle, recounting its essential role in North American society in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

V4268 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-68-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04268-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk American Trucks of the 1950s

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– Norm Mort This highly visual study examines the important role of trucking in the growth of North America in the 1950s, recounting the essential role it played in the industrial growth of the US and Canada. Features factory photos, advertisements, original brochures and restored examples, plus a comprehensive guide of all models produced.

V4227 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 120 colour & b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845842-27-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04227-1

American Trucks of the 1960s

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– Norm Mort This highly visual study examines the important role of trucking in the growth of North America in the 1960s, when stiff competition led to failures and mergers.

Features factory photos, advertisements, original brochures and restored examples, plus a comprehensive guide of all models produced.

V4228 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 120 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-28-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04228-8

American Woodies 1928-1953

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– Norm Mort From the 1920s to the early 1950s, American Woodies came in a variety of models including station wagons, convertibles and sedans. Whereas the station wagons were built for functionality, the Woodie sedans and convertibles were constructed purely for style. Features contemporary photos, brochures and advertisements.

V4269 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-69-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04269-1

Anglo-American cars From the 1930s to the 1970s

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– Norm Mort Covers British cars powered by American engines and American cars fitted with British power plants, all built from the 1930s to the 1970s. The first book dedicated solely to these unique hybrids bearing both American and British engineering, made for those who lust to drive something different.

V4233 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 100 colour & b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845842-33-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04233-2

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www.veloce.co.uk Austerity Motoring From Armistice until the mid-fifties

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– Malcolm Bobbitt After Armistice the motor industry built cars for export: new vehicles were largely unavailable in Britain. Motorists using pre-war cars & determined to continue driving – despite petrol rationing and other shortages – had to be innovative.

eV4674 • Flowing layout • 156 pictures • Base price £7.49 ISBN: 978-1-845846-74-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04674-3

The Last Real Austins 1946-1959 – Colin Peck Examines how Austin bounced back after WWII, and how, despite the severe materials shortage, it managed to develop the largest range of vehicles produced by any automaker in postwar Britain. Rare archive photography depicts the weird, wonderful and the downright imaginative.

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V4193 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 48 colour & 41 b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845841-93-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04193-9

Motor Racing at Brands Hatch in the seventies

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– Chas Parker During the 1970s, Brands Hatch was the busiest motor racing circuit in the world.

Previously unpublished photos, personal reminiscences and accounts of main races recreate the atmosphere at the track during its heyday. An affectionate picture of motor racing at its very best. eV4675 • Flowing layout • 150 pictures • Base price £9.74 ISBN: 978-1-845846-75-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04675-0

Motor Racing at Brands Hatch in the eighties

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– Chas Parker Picks up where Parker’s previous volume, Motor Racing at Brands Hatch in the Seventies, left off. It features many previously unpublished photographs, and offers a very personal account of visits to the world’s busiest motor racing circuit during a decade of excitement and change, both on and off the track.

V4214 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £7.49 • 96 pages • 100 colour photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845842-14-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04214-1

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Brighton National Speed Trials

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– Tony Gardiner An evocative look back at the unique Brighton Speed Trials, first run in 1905.

Captures the flavour and feel of one of Britain’s oldest motor sports events. Over 150 previously unpublished photographs of cars and motorcycles chronicle the event from the ’60s through to the mid-80s. eV4757 • Flowing layout • 150 pictures • Base price £9.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-57-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04757-3

British Drag Racing – The early years – Nicholas John Pettitt A fascinating, nostalgic study of one of the fastest, loudest, most powerful motor sports in the world, this book takes a detailed look at the burgeoning British drag racing scene of the 1960s, complemented by 100 rare photos.

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V4337 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 57 b&w and 45 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-37-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04337-7

British Lorries of the 1950s

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– Malcolm Bobbitt A highly visual look at British lorries produced during the austere 1950s.

Familiar and less well-known names connected with the road haulage industry are covered, with comprehensive text revealing much about these productive and essential vehicles.

eV4628 • Flowing layout • 113 pictures • Base price £9.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-28-2• UPC: 6-36847-04628-6

British Lorries of the 1960s

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– Malcolm Bobbitt A highly visual look at British lorries produced during the 1960s. Familiar and less well-known names connected with the road haulage industry are covered, with comprehensive text revealing much about these productive and essential vehicles.

eV4490 • Flowing layout • 120 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-90-5 •UPC: 6-36847-04490-9

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www.veloce.co.uk British and European Trucks of the 1970s

– Colin Peck A fresh look at a period in trucking history when power, weight and comfort increased dramatically. Features many previously unpublished pictures of all key models.

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British and European Trucks of the 1980s

– Colin Peck This unique book explores the products of more than 50 truck manufacturers – from the very largest to the smallest and most obscure – during a period of takeovers, failures and innovative new products. Contains over 120 mostly colour images, previously unpublished.

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V4417 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 120 mostly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-17-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04417-6

British Police Cars

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– Nick Walker A nostalgic and heavily illustrated look at the cars used by the British Police from the very earliest days until the end of the 1970s. Throughout this book it’s the cars which are the stars, from Edwardian Humber to comparatively modern Rovers and Granadas of the seventies.

eV4475 • Flowing layout • 152 pictures • Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-75-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04475-6

British Touring Car Racing The crowd’s favourite – late 1960s to 1990

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– Peter Collins Evocative pictures of British Touring Car racing – the crowd’s favourite – from the flares of the late 1960s to the turbos of 1990. Features shots of all aspects of the racing – the drivers, the cars, the paddocks, and more. eBook specification not yet determined

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk British Woodies From the 1920s to the 1950s

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– Colin Peck Highlighting the work of hundreds of small coachbuilders, and illustrated with 100 rare and previously unpublished photographs, this book is a tribute to the skills of the people who built these amazing wooden wonders.

V4169 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £12.99 • 96 pages • 100 colour & b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845841-69-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04169-4

The Café Racer Phenomenon – Alastair Walker The Café Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, encapsulating the rebellious spirit of the ’50s. Featuring a huge, global Café Racer directory alongside a unique mix of personal memories, previously unseen photos, iconic machines and chassis builders in profile, this book is a must for any ‘ton-up’ rider.

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V4264 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £16.99 • 96 pages • 100 colour & b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845842-64-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04264-6

Motor Racing at Crystal Palace – London’s own circuit

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– S S Collins Crystal Palace, London’s own circuit, has recently been found to be one of the oldest motor racing venues in the world – this is its story. Focusing on the development of the venue over the years and its untimely demise, many rare and previously unseen photos are included. eV4676 • Flowing layout • 110 pictures • Base price £9.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-76-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04676-7

Drag Bike Racing in Britain From the mid ’60s to the mid ’80s

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– Keith Lee Showcases amazing machines and their riders in the ultimate acceleration sport – drag bike racing. Great photographs are combined with the author’s in-depth knowledge, to explore, for the first time, the sport in the UK, and chart its relentless pursuit for ever more speed.

V4314 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-14-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04314-8

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www.veloce.co.uk The Dune Buggy Phenomenon

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– James Hale An international phenomenon during the decades since the 1960s, here, for the first time, in words and stunning photographs, is the story of the Dune Buggy. This superb book has many rare and archive pictures, and will become a Bible for enthusiasts of these fun cars. eV4677 • Flowing layout • 146 pictures • Base price £9.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-77-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04677-4

The Dune Buggy Phenomenon 2

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– James Hale By the 1970s, Dune Buggies were a worldwide phenomenon. This follow up to the very successful first book documents the development of the Buggy into the ’80s. Includes reproductions of product advertising, promotional material & Buggy ephemera: a must-have for enthusiasts. eBook specification not yet determined

Endurance Racing at Silverstone in the 1970s & 1980s – Chas Parker Charts the progress of the Silverstone 6-hour and 1000km races, year-by-year from 1976, through the era of the Group C cars, up to the end of the eighties, with previously unpublished accounts and photographs of each event.

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V4277 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 125 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845842-77-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04277-6

Motor Racing at Goodwood in the Sixties

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– Tony Gardiner Tony Gardiner was a regular spectator at Goodwood before the popular Sussex track was forced to close in 1966. His fascinating photos remind us of an era of motor racing very different from today’s, and illustrate an amazing variety of machinery, from Lotus Cortinas to Aston Martin Zagatos. eV4496 • Flowing layout • 194 pictures • Base price £9.99 ISBN: 978-1-845844-96-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04496-1

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Hot Rod & Stock Car Racing in Britain in the 1980s – Richard John Neil Charts the development of short oval motor racing in the UK, using 100 never-before-published photographs.

Championship listings complement the evocative text.

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Don Hayter’s MGB Story – Don Hayter Majoring on the MGB’s concept, design and development, here is the story of many MG Design & Development Department projects told by MG’s Chief Design & Development Engineer, Don Hayter. Covers models and prototypes from 1956 up to the close of MG in 1980.

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MG’s Abingdon factory – Brian Moylan The MG, from being a Morris car modified in the corner of a backstreet workshop, evolved into a sports car in its own right. The 160 pictures in this book – many never seen before – chronicle every aspect of the MG Abingdon factory from its opening amidst great euphoria in 1930 to its closure amidst great recrimination in 1980.

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V4114 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 164 colour & b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845841-14-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04114-4

Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s & 1960s

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– Terry O’Neil From the mid-1950s Nassau hosted a series of events at the end of the American racing season. Seen by many as the ‘Golden Age’ of motor racing, internationally acclaimed drivers mixed with amateur racers who came to enjoy the sun, parties and racing. eBook specification not yet determined

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www.veloce.co.uk Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1960s

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– Peter McFadyen Oulton Park was one of the last circuits to play host to non-championship Formula 1 races. Set in beautiful Cheshire parkland, it was a favourite with the celebrated drivers of the era and with spectators who could watch their heroes compete on a true road circuit. eV4678 • Flowing layout • 111 pictures • Base price £9.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-78-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04678-1

Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1970s – Peter McFadyen Featuring over 150 colour and black & white photographs, many previously unpublished, the book recalls this period of consolidation at the beautiful Cheshire circuit.

P V4164 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £12.99 • 96 pages • 106 colour & b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845841-64-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04164-9

Motor Racing at Thruxton in the 1970s – Bruce Grant-Braham Featuring many previously unpublished photographs from the author’s personal collection, this is an insightful account of ’70s racing at one of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK.

E eV4646 • Flowing layout • 100 pictures • Base price £11.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-46-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04646-0

Motor Racing at Thruxton in the 1980s – Bruce Grant-Braham Featuring many previously unpublished photographs from the author’s personal collection, this is an insightful account of ’80s racing at one of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK.

P V4369 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-69-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04369-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Superprix – The Story of Birmingham’s Motor Race – David Page & S S Collins The story of Birmingham’s very own road race, which ran from 1986 to 1990.

Featuring many previously unpublished photographs, plus drivers’ recollections of the races.

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Three Wheelers

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– Malcolm Bobbitt Three wheelers have played an intrinsic part in the history of the motor vehicle, from Aero Morgans to Coventry Victor, BSA and Reliant. They had their place in motorsport, as well as providing essential transport for thousands of families. A nostalgic look in the rearview mirror at the fascinating and often weird world of the three wheeled car. eV4679 • Flowing layout • 156 pictures • Base price £7.49 ISBN: 978-1-845846-79-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04679-8

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Toys & Models

Britains Farm Model Balers & Combines 1967-2007

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– David Pullen Collecting farm models is a popular hobby worldwide, and Britains has been a leading manufacturer of these models for over eighty years. This is a comprehensive guide showcasing all the models produced, featuring issue dates, codes and packing for individual models and variations. eV4680 • Flowing layout • 494 pictures • Base price £12.74 ISBN: 978-1-845846-80-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04680-4

Britains Farm Model & Toy Tractors 1998-2008

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– David Pullen Britains has a long, distinctive history of producing farm model tractors for collectors around the world. This book is the first comprehensive, fully illustrated guide for collectors of the model and toy tractors produced by Britains in the ten years since it transferred all production to China. eV4681 • Flowing layout • 1579 pictures • Base price £11.24 ISBN: 978-1-845846-81-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04681-1

Britains Toy Models Catalogues 1970-1979 – David Pullen

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Provides reprints of the annual toy models consumer catalogues issued by Britains in the 1970s, and also contains two indexes listing all the items shown in the catalogues, complete with the original UK retail prices. This is a beautifully illustrated, essential guide to Britains’ models of the 1970s.

V4275 • Paperback • 14.8x21cm • £24.99 • 304 pages • 261 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-75-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04275-2

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk British Toy Boats 1920 onwards – Roger Gillham A concise yet comprehensive history of the major manufacturers of British waterborne toy boats up to 1980, featuring detailed images, plus a listing and description of all models made. Also includes a look at many of the smaller, lesser-known manufacturers.

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V4364 • Paperback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 144 pages • 564 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-64-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04364-3

Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s

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– Andrew Ralston A fascinating insight into the history of the companies that made diecast toy cars, accompanied by 300 photographs of rare examples, most of them with their original boxes. This volume is ideal for newcomers and experienced collectors alike. eV4809 • Fixed layout • 354 pictures •Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-09-5 •UPC: 6-36847-04809-9

Ford in Miniature – Randall Olson This colourful book showcases some of the most beautiful and rare scale models ever made of American Ford, Edsel, Lincoln, and Mercury cars and light trucks from the classic 1930-69 period. These unusual and expensive models have a flawless finish and astounding detail: a MUST for scale model and Ford buffs.

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GM in Miniature

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– Randall Olson Over 540 colour photographs of 1:43 scale model Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and GM light trucks & cars, plus historical and technical information, comprehensive lists of models, manufacturers and builders, pricing and sources, make this book a MUST for serious GM fans and scale model collectors. eV4683 • Flowing layout • 545 pictures • Base price £18.74 ISBN: 978-1-845846-83-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04683-5

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www.veloce.co.uk Plastic Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s

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– Andrew Ralston The first systematic approach to plastic toy cars made during the 1950s and 1960s in Britain, mainland Europe, the USA and Hong Kong. Light is shed on the history of many smaller and more obscure brands. Features over 250 colour photographs, and current pricelistings on the antique toy market. eV4684 • Flowing layout • 353 pictures • Base price £7.49 ISBN: 978-1-845846-84-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04684-2

Tinplate Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s from Japan – Andrew Ralston Featuring 150 of the rarest and best toy cars, in pristine condition with their original boxes, this book will be treasured by specialist collectors and all who are passionate about vintage toys and classic vehicles.

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E eV4685 • Flowing layout • 173 pictures • Base price £7.49 ISBN: 978-1-845846-85-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04685-9

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Rally Giants TM Series Individual Rally Giants focus on the cars and personalities that stand out from the crowd in the long and exciting history of rallying, telling the story of the cars and people that have left a big impression in the record books and the minds of rally enthusiasts the world over.

Great value for money, packed with pictures, facts and feats from the annals of international rallying. Collect the whole series!

Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £14.99-£15.99 • 128 pages • c100 photos

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WSC GiantsTM Series Audi R8 – Ian Wagstaff The history of the world’s most successful endurance racing car: the Audi R8. Featuring reports of all of its 80 races, plus profiles of the 35 drivers who raced the car between 2000 and 2006 – as well as the Audi R8R and R8C of 1999. Features individual chassis details, results, and observations from significant individuals involved with the R8.

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V4327 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £15.99 • 128 pages • 115 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-27-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04327-8

Ferrari 312P & 312PB – Ed McDonough & Peter Collins Details the origin and history of the 3-litre Ferrari sports cars, which the famed Italian firm designed and built to contest the various versions of the World Sports Car Championship between 1969 and 1973. Features over 100 photographs, many rare and previously unpublished.

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Ferrari 333 SP

New 2015!

– Terry O’Neil Designed by Ferrari’s Mauro Rioli, with British race car designer Tony Southgate, the Ferrari 333 SP contested a variety of sports car championships, both in America and Europe, from the IMSA World Sports Car Championship, to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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V4758 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £16.99 • 128 pages • 113 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-58-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04758-0

www.veloce.co.uk Gulf-Mirage 1967 to 1982

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– Ed McDonough Explores the origin and history of the Mirage sports cars, designed by the British-based John Wyer Automotive firm to contest the World Sports Car Championship against giants like Porsche, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. A true David versus Goliath story, this is a fascinating look at one the great eras of motorsport.

V4251 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £15.99 • 128 pages • 100 colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-51-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04251-6

Matra sports cars – MS620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 – 1966 to 1974

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– Ed McDonough Designed and built in the late ’60s by a French firm with no history of sports car racing, Matra sports cars came to dominate one of the great eras in racing.

Includes the developmental and race history, with a full list of all events and individual chassis numbers.

V4261 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £15.99 • 128 pages • 100 colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-61-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04261-5

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TruckmakersTM Series DAF TRUCKS since 1949 – Colin Peck Chronicles the first 80 years of DAF’s history, from small Dutch trailer manufacturer through to acquisition by US truck giant Paccar, and development of the company to its present position as a major global brand, manufacturing the top-selling truck in the UK. Essential reading for truck enthusiasts everywhere.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks

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– Colin Peck Combining materials from MercedesBenz’s official archives with information collected from professionals involved with the marque, this book provides a unique, never before told perspective on how the brand developed its products to provide transportation solutions across some of the world’s most diverse operating conditions.

V4643 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £15.99 • 128 pages • 140 mainly colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845846-43-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04643-9

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Biographies

Amédée Gordini – a true racing legend

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– Roy Smith A tale of excitement, laughter, astonishment and anger – the determination of a man with a passion for motor racing in the big leagues.This is the first time the story of the Gordini racing team has been documented in English, and the first complete account of Gordini himself in any language.

V4317 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £55.00 • 288 pages • 410 colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-17-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04317-9

André Lefebvre and the cars he created at Voisin and Citroën

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– Gijsbert-Paul Berk This biography of André Lefebvre gives a revealing insight to the work of a practically unknown aeronautic engineer.

Responsible for the minimalist 2CV and the Citroën DS, Lefebvre remains an icon of original automobile engineering and avant-garde design to this day.

V4244 • Paperback • 23.8x17cm • £19.99 • 144 pages • 154 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-44-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04244-8

A Chequered Life – Graham Warner and The Chequered Flag

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– Richard Heseltine The first and only account of the Chequered Flag race team and its charismatic founder, Graham Warner.

Accompanied by 150 photographs, many previously unpublished, this is a unique story of a fascinating life in motorsport.

V4413 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 176 pages • 175 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-13-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04413-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Chris Carter at Large

New 2015!

– Richard Skelton & Chris Carter This book is a wonderful collection of anecdotes – some tragic, but mostly humorous – documenting Chris Carter’s fascinating and unique life spent at the heart of motorcycle sport.

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V4091 • Paperback • 22.5x15.2cm • £16.99 • 224 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-91-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04091-8

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Cliff Allison – From the Fells to Ferrari – Graham Gauld Cliff Allison was very much a countryman at heart, and wasn’t one of the partygoing racing drivers. He had, however, a huge ambition to race in Formula 1. Over 100 photos and complete race results recount this fascinating piece of motor sport history.

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V4150 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £11.25 • 144 pages • 105 b&w photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845841-50-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04150-2

Driven by Desire – The Desiré Wilson story – Alan Wilson in association with Andrew Marriott The story of the driver rated by many as the best woman ever to race cars, and the most capable ever to have driven in Formula One. This fascinating book shows that a woman can, and did, fight her way to the top of motorsport.

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V4389 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 160 pages • 165 colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-89-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04389-6

Edward Turner – the man behind the motorcycles

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– Jeff Clew “Turner was an inventive genius who had a flair for pleasing shapes and an uncanny ability to perceive what the buying public would readily accept, to produce it at the right price.” For the first time the life of Edward Turner, one of Britain’s most talented motorcycle designers, is revealed in full. eV4505 • Flowing layout • 140 pictures • Base price £12.99 ISBN: 978-1-845845-05-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04505-0

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www.veloce.co.uk First Principles – The Official Biography of Keith Duckworth

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New 2015!

– Norman Burr The story of perhaps the most talented engineer to emerge from Britain in the 20th century. Keith Duckworth’s contribution to motorsport, through Cosworth Engineering, is well documented, but the story of how he arrived at that point is much less well known.

V4528 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 376 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-28-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04528-9

Gentleman Jack – The Official Biography of Jack Sears – Graham Gauld Gentleman, entrepreneur, and excellent racing driver, here is the fascinating story of John ‘Jack’ Sears, or Gentleman Jack as he was popularly known. Packed with facts direct from the man himself, and illustrated with 150 unique photos, this is a must-have piece of motoring history.

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eV4686 • Flowing layout • 154 pictures • Base price £18.74 ISBN: 978-1-845846-86-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04686-6

Harnessing Horsepower – The Pat Moss Carlsson Story

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– Stuart Turner Pat Moss Carlsson was one of the greatest female rally drivers of all time.

The sister of Stirling, Pat had a successful show jumping career before moving to motorsport, becoming European Ladies Rally Champion five times. Written by her one-time navigator and manager, this is a unique portrait of a remarkable woman.

V4306 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 •160 pages • 150 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-06-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04306-3

Inspired to Design – F1 cars, Indycars & racing tyres: the autobiography of Nigel Bennett

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– Nigel Bennett Nigel Bennett’s life and career, from his early passion for car design, to the building of his ‘750 specials.’ His time as Firestone Development Manager, Formula 1 Team Lotus engineer, and Team Ensign designer is also covered.

V4536 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35 • 176 pages • 194 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-36-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04536-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Jim Redman – Six Times World Motorcycle Champion – The Autobiography (New Edition)

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– Jim Redman The incredible rags-to-riches story of one of the world’s greatest motorcycle racers. From humble beginnings in 1930s London, to winning six world titles, Jim Redman MBE is a true legend of motorcycle racing.

V4440 • Hardback • 22.5x15.2cm • £25 • 304 pages • 125 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-40-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04440-4

John Chatham – ‘Mr Big Healey’ The Official Biography – Norman Burr

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V4257 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 160 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-57-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04257-8

The Lee Noble Story

New 2015!

– Adam Wilkins Documents the highs and lows of a specialist automotive entrepreneur whose combination of passion, talent and tenacity finally paid off – only to see him back at square one and starting from scratch.

But, as you’ll learn, it’s not over yet ...

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V4400 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-00-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04400-8

Mason’s Motoring Mayhem – Tony Mason A full, frank and hilarious account of Tony Mason’s hectic life, from humble beginnings in the Lake District to stardom on television and in motorsport. His story includes his business life, TV mistakes, rallying crashes, appearances on stage, and travels to many far-flung places, all packed with laughs along the way.

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V4439 • Hardback • 22.8x15.3cm • £24.99 • 208 pages • 125 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-39-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04439-8

www.veloce.co.uk The Prince & I – My life with Prince Bira of Siam – Princess Ceril Birabongse The romantic story of the courtship, love and marriage of Ceril, a young English girl, and ‘B Bira’, a Siamese Prince, racing driver and sculptor, set in the golden years of the Thirties, in a world now longgone, and before Siam became Thailand.

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eV4557 • Flowing layout • 105 pictures • Base price £7.49 ISBN: 978-1-845845-57-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04557-9

Raymond Mays’ Magnificent Obsession

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– Bryan Apps This biography of Raymond Mays includes complete histories of ERA and BRM, a foreword by Mays himself, and personal letters addressed to the author from Alfred Owen, David Brown, Tony Rudd, Rivers Fletcher, Bob Gerard, Ken Richardson, Juan Fangio, and many others.

V4786 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £37.50 • 208 pages • 243 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-86-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04786-3

Tony Robinson – The biography of a race mechanic – Ian Wagstaff The 1950s and 1960s were a revolutionary period in motor sport history, and there are few left who were as close to Formula One in that time as leading mechanic Tony Robinson. This is a fascinating account of life at the heart of motor racing.

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V4230 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 160 pages • 126 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-30-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04230-1

Twice Lucky – My life in motorsport

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– Stuart Turner The fascinating, funny, sometimes controversial autobiography of Stuart Turner, one of the leading motorsport figures of the past 50 years. One of motorsport’s most engaging and enthusiastic characters writes frankly, revealingly and, above all, modestly about guiding BMC and Ford to rally glory. eV4531 • Flowing layout • 70 pictures • Base price £9.99 ISBN: 978-1-845845-31-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04531-9

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Virgil Exner – Visioneer: The official biography of Virgil Exner, designer extraordinaire

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– Peter Grist Gets inside the character of the man, his strengths and weaknesses, his personal tragedies and his vision of modern transport. A unique and fascinating insight in to a pivotal player in the development of the modern automobile. eV4805 • Fixed layout • 388 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-05-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04805-1

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11⁄2-litre Grand Prix Racing 1961-1965 – Low Power, High Tech

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– Mark Whitelock The story of a Grand Prix formula that no British constructor wanted, but which they came to dominate. It saw the career of Stirling Moss come to a premature end, and the rise to prominence of a new breed of British driver in Jim Clark, Graham Hill and John Surtees.

V4016 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £39.99 • 336 pages • 200+ illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845840-16-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04016-1

Alfa Mail – Open letters from a part-time petrol head

– Justin Allison Comprising 20 ‘open letters,’ Alfa Mail looks at much more than the Alfa Romeo marque. Cars, aircraft, motorcycles – even tractors – feature in this irreverently personal view of internal combustion, exploring what made Alfa special, and asking about the future of the marque in today’s world.

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eV4555 • Flowing layout • 125 pictures • Base price £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-55-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04555-5

Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars

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– Peter Collins Immediately after saving Alfa Romeo, Fiat entered motorsport wholeheartedly as a means of marketing the brand.

This book examines its early attempts, comprehensively charting the development and racing history of the first ‘Fiat’ Alfa Romeo – the 155 – and the subsequent 156 and 147 models.

V4342 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 224 pages • 465 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-42-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04342-1

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupé GT & GTA – Enlarged & revised 3rd edition – John Tipler A fact and picture-packed book dedicated to the Giulia GT in all its forms, including the fabulous lightweight GTA racer. The story of the Giulia, from Giugiaro’s drawing board to the roads and racetracks of the world. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! ***

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V317 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £50.00 • 224 pages • 360 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-904788-17-1 • UPC: 6-36847-00317-3

Alfa Romeo Montreal – The Essential Companion – Bruce Taylor The first English-language book dedicated solely to Alfa’s fantastic Montreal. An incredibly comprehensive reference to buying, maintaining and improving the Montreal, this ‘Bible’ contains a wealth of technical information and practical tips for owners and potential owners, making it THE Essential Companion.

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Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true – Bruce Taylor A stunning visual testimonial to a powerful and beautiful coupé that was conceived as a futuristic concept and transformed into a dream car come true. In a portfolio of over 500 colour illustrations, here is a unique and detailed graphic portrait of all the facets of this elegant and powerful classic GT.

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V4218 • Hardback • 28x21cm • £19.99 • 208 pages • 550 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-18-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04218-9

Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 – The Development & Racing History

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– Peter Collins & Ed McDonough Throughout the 33’s long career, the great Italian engineer Carlo Chiti designed and ran a prolific number of variations of this championship-winning Tipo, but little was recorded then. The authors have uncovered all that is known of this marvellous sports prototype and recorded it for posterity.

V371 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £39.99 • 224 pages • 200+ colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-904788-71-3 • UPC: 6-36847-00371-5

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Alpine & Renault – The Development of the Revolutionary Turbo F1 car – 1968 to 1979 – Roy Smith

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The inside story of the first turbocharged Grand Prix car from concept to Grand Prix victory. Contains interviews with the men of the time, reports on every race, and over 400 photos and illustrations.

V4177 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £22.50 • 240 pages • 400+ colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-77-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04177-9

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– Roy Smith The story of the stunningly beautiful, aerodynamic designs that allowed Alpine to take many class wins and outright victories in championship racing, and ultimately under Renault ownership, a victory at Le Mans. Featuring 300 pictures.

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Alpine & Renault – The Sports Prototypes Volume 1 – 1963 to 1969

V4191 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 208 pages • 300 colour & mono pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-91-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04191-5

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Alpine & Renault – The Sports Prototypes Volume 2 – 1973 to 1978 – Roy Smith In English for the first time, the full evocative story of the dream and the determination of Renault to win outright the Le Mans 24 hours.

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Alpine Renault – The fabulous berlinettes

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– Roy Smith The beautiful design of the Alpine Renault ‘berlinettes’ and their extraordinary performance in competition made them the cars to beat in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This book brings to life their development and history in fascinating detail. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! *** V4404 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 240 pages • 375 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-04-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04404-6

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Armstrong Siddeley Motors – the cars, the company and the people – Bill Smith If ever there was a car that exuded style it was the Armstrong Siddeley. From the leviathans of the 1920s to the Art Deco-inspired cars of the thirties, and the restrained post modernism of the 1950s, this is the turbulent story of a great British marque.

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V336 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 496 pages • 365 photos and illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-904788-36-2 • UPC: 6-36847-00336-4

Art Deco and British Car Design – Barrie Down Featuring a comprehensive examination of Art Deco styling elements, and a beautifully illustrated portrayal of British streamlined production cars, this is a unique account of a radical era in automotive design.

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Autodrome – The lost race circuits of Europe

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– S S Collins & Gavin D Ireland Windswept and abandoned, the derelict buildings and crumbling tarmac are all that remain of once grand motor racing circuits. From the great speed bowls of Monza and Brooklands, to the parkland of Crystal Palace; all are photographed as they are now, but remembered in their prime.

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Automotive A-Z – Lane’s Complete Dictionary of Automotive Terms

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www.veloce.co.uk The Bahamas Speed Weeks – Terry O’Neil From the mid-1950s, the Bahamian island of New Providence hosted Speed Weeks for 13 years. Seen by many as the ‘Golden Age’ of motor racing, internationally acclaimed drivers mixed with amateur racers. This book chronicles the ups and downs of these often glamorous, and always exciting, events.

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Bentley Continental, Corniche & Azure – Revised Edition – Martin Bennett Redesigned, enlarged, second edition of the definitive history of the fastest & most elegant Bentleys, the Continentals.

Includes Continental R & S Types (195166), Corniche (1971-84), Continental Convertible (1984-95), Continental R/S/T and Azure.

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V4210 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 256 pages • 300 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845842-10-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04210-3

Bentley MkVI – Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn & Silver Cloud – Bentley R-Series & S-Series – Martyn Nutland Quite simply the MkVI’s design was the well-spring from which all mainstream Rolls-Royce and Bentley models flowed until the advent of the Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series in 1965. Here is the complete story of the Bentley MkVI and its close relations.

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V4068 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • 160+ colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845840-68-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04068-0

Bluebird CN7 – the inside story of Donald Campbell’s last Land Speed Record car – Donald Stevens Records the development, construction and operation of the last wheel-driven land speed record breaking car that the UK produced, and tells how the tragic demise of Donald Campbell prevented it from reaching its full potential.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk BMC Competitions Department Secrets

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– Marcus Chambers, Peter Browning & Stuart Turner Three Competitions Department Managers reveal the inner workings & long-held secrets of one of the most prominent motorsport teams Britain has ever seen. Internal memos, highs & lows, and politics. Be prepared: much of this is sensational! eV4575 • Flowing layout • 205 pictures • Base price £18.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-75-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04575-3

BMW 5-Series – Marc Cranswick The full international story of BMW’s backbone model through three decades and four model generations. This definitive history includes design and the development background of BMW’s mid-ranger: the car which became the industry standard for the sporting saloon/ sedan. Colour throughout.

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BMW Z-cars – James Taylor The definitive history of the innovative and exciting cars created by BMW’s Technic division from Z1 to Z22. Full and highly illustrated coverage of BMW’s new generation roadsters and roadster-based coupés, the Z1, Z3 and Z8 including M models and motorsport. Includes advice on buying a Z car. Colour throughout.

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The British at Indianapolis – Ian Wagstaff Following the format of the author’s award-winning The British at Le Mans, this book recounts the history of the Indianapolis 500 race through the eyes and actions of those British-born or British citizens who have driven in it, or been involved in any way – be it as designer, mechanic, or official.

P V4246 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £24.99 • 256 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-46-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04246-2

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www.veloce.co.uk BRM – A Mechanic’s Tale

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– Dick Salmon The inside story told by a man who was both a devoted fan and loyal team member of British Racing Motors from the 1950s. Graham Hill drove the BRM to victory to win both Drivers’ World Championship and Constructors’ Championship for the BRM team, a considerable contribution to British motor racing history. eBook specification not yet determined

BRM V16 – Karl Ludvigsen Few racing cars of any kind have a more exotic and exciting reputation among enthusiasts than the first BRM, a 16-cylinder wonder machine that was a bright beacon of promise in Britain’s drab post-war years. Packed with photos from the author’s collection, this is the story of a bold but ultimately misguided venture that delivered too much, too late.

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V4037 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £17.99 • 96 pages • 160 photos & illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845840-37-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04037-6

Bugatti Type 40 – Barrie Price & Jean-Louis Arbey The 4-cylinder Bugatti Type 40, sometimes unkindly referred to as ‘Ettore’s Morris Cowley,’ nevertheless shared its fine engineering pedigree with all other Bugattis. Packed with mainly period photographs, illustrations and sales literature, the book also features the factory’s individual chassis sales records.

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Bugatti – The 8-cylinder Touring Cars 1920-34

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– Barrie Price & Jean-Louis Arbey Detailed study of the 8-cylinder touring cars built by Bugatti following the 1914-18 war. Illustrated with over 200 contemporary illustrations of cars, components and chassis. Performance in competition is recorded, as is a survey of the fall and rise in values over eight decades.

V195 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 230+ b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-901295-95-5 • UPC: 6-36847-00195-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Bugatti Type 46 & 50 – The Big Bugattis

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– Barrie Price Announced in autumn 1929, the Bugatti type 46 was intended to be a superlative luxury car – and so it was. Superseded in 1930 by the Type 50, Bugatti mated the original chassis to a new, highperformance engine to place the model firmly in the Grand Sport category. A fascinating history of these big Bugattis. eV4584 • Fixed layout • 200 pictures Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-84-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04584-5

Bugatti Type 57 Grand Prix

New 2015!

– Neil Max Tomlinson A comprehensive, radical look at the history and development of the Type 57 Grand Prix Bugattis. New material challenges traditional beliefs about these historic cars, and rejects some long-standing conventions. Myths are explored and truths are revealed in this book celebrating all aspects of these remarkable cars and their creators.

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V4789 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £50 • 176 pages • 153 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-89-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04789-4

Bugatti 57 – The Last French Bugatti Enlarged & Revised Edition

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– Barrie Price Concise history of the Bugatti Type 57 including the supercharged 57S and the Type 64 & 101. With revised text and many more period illustrations, this much enlarged new edition is the standard reference on the 57 and its close relatives. eV4586 • Fixed layout • 300 pictures • Base price £26.25 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-86-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04586-9

La Carrera Panamericana

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– Johnny Tipler Through photos of the stunning countryside and cities visited en route, action shots and parc fermé, interviews with drivers and key personnel, plus vivid narrative, readers are transported to Mexico for an eye-witness account of the fantastic Carrera Panamericana, “The World’s Greatest Road Race.” Includes a full history from 1950. eV4689 • Flowing layout • 429 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-89-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04689-7

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www.veloce.co.uk Citroën DS – Design Icon

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– Malcolm Bobbitt The most radical of Citroën’s idiosyncratic offerings, the DS was sensational when introduced in 1955. Twenty years and 1.45 million cars later it was still technically advanced compared to most other cars.

Revolutionary in driving characteristics and comfort, it remains one of the most innovative cars of all time and one of today’s great classics. eV4512 • Flowing layout • 250 pictures • Base price £26.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-12-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04512-8

SM – Citroën’s Maseratiengined Supercar

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– Brian Long & Philippe Claverol This is the fascinating story of how the Citroën SM came into being, with company politics and Maserati’s involvement covered in detail. The text and pictures follow the car’s progress from its world premier at the 1970 Geneva Show until July 1975, when the final production models were built. eV4513 • Flowing layout • 250 pictures • Base price £29.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-13-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04513-5

Competition Car Aerodynamics 3rd Edition

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– Simon McBeath From historical background to state of the art techniques, aerodynamic theory is tackled in a comprehensive yet comprehensible way in this practical, hands-on book. Ideal for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of aerodynamics.

V4776 • Hardback • 23.5x16.7cm • £40 • 320 pages • 316 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-76-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04776-4

The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895-1975

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– David Culshaw & Peter Horrobin The famous ‘Culshaw & Horrobin’. The most comprehensive account of British cars ever published in one volume, this book presents a huge amount of information – historical as well as technical – in a way which will serve the needs of the dedicated enthusiast, automotive historian and general reader. eV4583 • Fixed layout • 1000 pictures • Base price £24.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-83-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04583-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to illustrate and design Concept Cars – Adrian Dewey An easy-to-follow guide on how to draw cars like the professional design studios. Covering the materials used, the techniques required, and featuring a showcase of quality artwork, this book will teach you how to create and get the best out of your own designs.

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Cortina – The story of Ford’s best-seller

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– Graham Robson The definitive history of the hugely successful model which stayed in production for five generations, enjoyed great success in motor racing and rallying and which redefined the family car. With over 180 colour and black and white photos this is the fascinating story of a incredibly successful car. eV4690 • Flowing layout • 180 pictures • Base price £12.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-90-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04690-3

Coventry Climax Racing Engines: The Definitive Development History

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– Des Hammill Seen through the eyes of an engineer, and including detailed recollections of those who were there, this is a fascinating account of the trials and tribulations of leading edge race engine design from 1952 to 1966. eV4510 • Flowing layout • 77 pictures • Base price £11.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-10-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04510-4

The Daily Mirror 1970 World Cup Rally 40 – The World’s Toughest Rally in Retrospect

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– Graham Robson Lasting six weeks and covering 16,000 miles from London to Mexico City via some of the most varying, tortuous and difficult terrain on three continents, the 1970 World Cup Rally was a unique event. Attracting serious works teams such as Ford and British Leyland, it was, and remains, the toughest rally of all time.

V4271 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 250 colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-71-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04271-4

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Brian Long The full story of the Daimler SP250: concept, development and production.

Also covered are related models, specials, buying and restoration, chassis numbers, production numbers, colour schemes, clubs and specialists. A source book of essential information for SP250 and all Daimler enthusiasts. eBook specification not yet determined

Datsun Fairlady Roadster to 280ZX – The Z-car story – Brian Long Foreword by Yutaka Katayama.

The Datsun 240Z inspired a generation of enthusiasts, outselling and outperforming almost all of its contemporaries. This book covers the full story of the Datsun sports cars.

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Dodge Challenger & Plymouth Barracuda

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– Peter Grist Features every series and model of pony car made by the Chrysler Corporation in the 1960s and ’70s, including the slippery Barracuda and classic Dodge Challenger.

Photos of all the classics, and period adverts and archive factory images make this essential reading for pony car fans. eV4692 • Flowing layout • 312 pictures • Base price £11.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-92-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04692-7

Dodge Dynamite!

– Peter Grist Features the great muscle cars which raised Dodge to a pre-eminent position over the last 50 years.

Includes illustrations of Dodge’s styling experiments and concept cars which had such a strong influence on its production models.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Dune Buggy Files – James Hale Dune Buggies have been around for over four decades. In this stunningly comprehensive volume you can relive their colourful history from crude offroaders developed in the 1960s, to the superb show vehicles of the ’80s and ’90s, and take a glimpse into the future of these unique fun vehicles.

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Dune Buggy Handbook – The A-Z of VW-based Buggies since 1964

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– James Hale Foreword by Bruce Meyers Over 100 makes of American and British buggies feature in this fascinating, updated and revised insight into the world of the Dune Buggy (Beach Buggy).

Also includes archive material, period adverts & sales brochures.

V4378 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25 • 208 pages • 671 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-78-6 • UPC: 6-368470-4378-0

East German Motor Vehicles in Pictures

New 2015!

– Christian Suhr & Ralf Weinreich For the first time in English, here is a complete record of all the cars, trucks and buses manufactured over forty years in the German Democratic Republic. The authors have tracked down and pictured an example of every GDR marque, each described by an expert. A truly fascinating voyage of discovery.

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V4308 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 224 pages • 369 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-08-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04308-7

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Fast Ladies – Female Racing Drivers 1888 to 1970

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– Jean François Bouzanquet A saga of female determination to sweep aside male resistance in the inner circles of the motoring world, with a wealth of illustrations spanning almost a century of motor racing. Over forty unique word portraits of some of the daring, brave women who took part in speed records events, rallies and Grand Prix races.

V4225 • Hardback • 29x23cm • £14.99 • 176 pages • 400+ photos • ISBN: 978-1-845842-25-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04225-7

www.veloce.co.uk The Fate of the Sleeping Beauties – Ard op de Weegh, Kay Hottendorff & Arnoud op de Weegh An array of neglected Bugattis, Lancias, Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Cords and Aston Martins – have fascinated car lovers worldwide since 1983, when they were immortalised in a sequence of photos.

The full story behind the collection has remained a mystery ... until now ...

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V4070 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 297 colour pictures • 978-1-845840-70-9 • 6-36847-04070-3

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO – Joe Sackey The complete story of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, early production cars, mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.

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V4273 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £50.00 • 272 pages • 450 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-73-4 • UPC: 6-36847- 04273-8

Dino – The V6 Ferrari

New 2015!

– Brian Long Although not the fastest or the most powerful Ferrari, the beautiful lines of the Dino have inspired generations of enthusiasts. This book covers the full story of this classic, from Pininfarina concept car through to final production model, illustrated throughout with contemporary material.

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Fiat & Abarth 124 Spider & Coupé – John Tipler Foreword by Dante Giacosa The complete history of these important cars. The reader will find expert advice on which model to choose, restoration, clubs, specialists and what it’s like to live with a Fiat 124 Spider or Coupé.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Fiat & Abarth 500, 600 & Seicento Updated & Enlarged 2nd Edition

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– Malcom Bobbitt From the famous Topolino to the awardwinning Cinquecento and the modern Seicento, here’s the definitive story of the baby Fiats, with particular emphasis on the Nuova 500. Read, too, about the motorsport success of Abarth versions. eV4588 • Flowing layout • 200 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-88-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04588-3

Great Small Fiats

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– Phil Ward In choosing the models to include in this book from Fiat’s huge inventory, the author concentrated on three criteria: greatness, size and emotion. This fantastic book covers a range of cars that were built in huge numbers, and includes ownership and restoration advice, as well as production histories. Includes Fiatbased models. eV4696 • Flowing layout • 853 pictures • Base price £5.63 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-96-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04696-5

Ford F-100/F-150 Pickup 1953 to 1996 “America’s best-selling truck”

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– Robert Ackerson The story of the most popular pickup truck of all time, the Ford F-150, and its predecessor, the F-100. Packed with hundreds of illustrations and technical specifications. Also includes advice on restoring the first F-1 pickup of 1948 and the original F-100 of 1953. eV4697 • Flowing layout • 203 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-97-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04697-2

Ford F-150 Pickup 1997 to 2005 “America’s best-selling truck”

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– Robert Ackerson Celebrating the Ford F-150, this book provides readers with hundreds of illustrations, nearly all in colour, of the F-series pickups. From the highperformance Lightning to the sensational Harley-Davidson F-150, all the great Fords are highlighted in this volume. eV4698 • Flowing layout • 251 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-98-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04698-9

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www.veloce.co.uk Ford GT – Then, and Now

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– Adrian Streather The complete picture of the Ford GT, including: driver interviews; previously unseen records and pictures; myths and celebrated stories; the GT’s opponents on the track; and the GT replica industry.

Additionally, as many Ford GT drivers as could be found have been given a place in the author’s Roll of Honour. Includes contributions from key individuals.

V4054 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 240 pages • 322 colour & 169 b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845840-54-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04054-3

Ford Cleveland 335-Series V8 engine 1970 to 1982 – The Essential Source Book – Des Hammill Years of meticulous research have resulted in this unique history, technical appraisal and data book, including input from the engineers involved in the design, development and manufacture of this highly prized engine, from its inception in 1968 until 1982.

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V4349 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £14.99 • 80 pages • 46 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-49-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04349-0

Ford Small Block V8 Racing Engines 1962-1970 – Des Hammill A rare insight into the confident, logical approach of Ford’s Engine & Foundry Division engineers during the 1960s racing programmes. Few people know the facts about Ford’s design strategy during this period – a time when outstanding technical decisions led to many events being won.

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V4425 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 176 pages • 125 b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-25-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04425-1

The book of the Ford Thunderbird from 1954

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– Brian Long THE definitive history of the Ford Thunderbird. From concept, through all yearly changes until the Thunderbird’s demise in the 1990s and its rebirth in the new millennium. Written with full co-operation from Ford, this is a superbly comprehensive reference and a great story! eV4700 • Flowing layout • 382 pictures • Base price £15 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-00-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04700-9

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Formula 5000 Motor Racing back then ... and back now – Derek Lawson A fascinating trip down memory lane, allowing readers to relive the days when Formula 5000 cars roared around the race tracks of Britain and Europe, creating a lot of noise and excitement.

P V4216 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 192 pages • 66 colour & 85 b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845842-16-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04216-5

France: the essential guide for car enthusiasts

New 2015!

– Julian Parish Whether you prefer vintage models, or the latest sports cars, you’ll find ideas for places to visit and events to take part in inside this unique guide to France.

Covering everything automotive, this book is packed with useful info and essential data.

P V4742 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 248 pages • 503 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-42-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04742-9

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Grand Prix Ferrari – The Years of Enzo Ferrari’s Power 1948-1980

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– Anthony Pritchard An enthralling, comprehensive, and highly readable account of the racing history of motor sport’s most important marque, supported by 340 colour and black and white photographs. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! *** V4623 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £85 • 416 pages • 340 mono & colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-23-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04623-1

Grand Prix Ford – Ford, Cosworth & the DFV

New 2015!

– Anthony Pritchard In 1966, Ford underwrote development of a V8 engine for the new 3000cc GP formula. Built by Cosworth, the new DFV engine won Lotus four Grands Prix in 1967. One year later, the engine began its domination of Grand Prix racing. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! ***

P V4624 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £65 • 272 pages • 350 mono & colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-24-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04624-8

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www.veloce.co.uk GT – The World’s Best GT Cars 1953-73

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– Sam Dawson This book tells the stories behind the most glamorous and alluring vehicles of the fifties, sixties and seventies – the Grand Tourers. Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT in 1953, manufacturers have competed to find that perfect balance of luxury, accommodation, and sporting ability. eV4702 • Flowing layout • 149 pictures • Base price £9.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-02-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04702-3

GT40 Production & Racing History: Individual Chassis Record Revised Edition

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– Trevor Legate The definitive development, production & racing history history of Ford’s Ferraribeating sports racing car, winner at Le Mans 1966 through 1969. Includes individual chassis record & illustrated GT40 parts list. eV4701 • Flowing layout • 230 pictures • Base price £33.75 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-01-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04701-6

Hillclimbing & Sprinting

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– Phil Short & Steve Wilkinson Hillclimbing & Sprinting is one of the most popular ways of getting into motor sport.

This book tells would-be competitors how to get started and how to improve their skills, together with where to find the events, detailed driving advice on top courses, and many interviews with competitors, including a UK Hillclimb champion. eV4506 • Flowing layout • 152 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-06-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04506-7

Acura NSX: Honda’s supercar – Brian Long Loved by the motoring press, the NSX took the world by storm with its good looks and F1 breeding. Honda’s flagship model was undoubtedly one of the best cars ever to come from the Land of the Rising Sun and enthusiasts are expecting a resurrection.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to Draw & Paint Cars

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– Tony Gardiner Renowned automotive artist Tony Gardiner has distilled his many years of experience into a book that will help and encourage those keen to draw and paint cars, whether for pleasure or as a career.

With around 135 illustrations and a clear step-by-step technique, this book is a must-have for any budding automotive artist. eV4693 • Flowing layout • 133 pictures • Base price £13.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-93-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04693-4

Intermeccanica – The Story of the Prancing Bull – Andrew McCredie & Paula Reisner Frank Reisner turned a youthful passion for cars into one of the world’s most famous small sports car building companies. From modest beginnings in Turin, Intermeccanica designed & produced a dozen different but exciting models that shook the motoring world in the ’60s and ’70s.

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V4249 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 192 pages • 175 colour & mono photos • ISBN: 978-1-845842-49-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04249-3

The Rise of Jaguar

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– Barrie Price A study of how SS metamorphosed into Jaguar, how the company prospered & grew (even during the world’s worst economic depression) and the importance of the relationship with the Standard Motor Company. Many hitherto unknown facts disclosed. Copiously illustrated with superb & evocative contemporary photographs. eV4585 • Flowing layout • 265 pictures • Base price £24.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-85-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04585-2

The Book of the Jaguar XJ-S – Brian Long The definitive history of Jaguar’s E-Type replacement, the XJ-S. This Jaguar offered a combination of supercar performance and grand tourer luxury, and is now eminently collectable.

Includes rare photos of the prototypes that didn’t make production.

P V4401 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 160 pages • 270 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-01-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04401-5

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www.veloce.co.uk Jaguar XJ220 – The Inside Story – Mike Moreton The Jaguar XJ220 supercar was developed and produced from 1989 to 1994 by JaguarSport as a limited edition.

Mike Moreton, ace director of impossible projects, who was headhunted for the XJ220 by Tom Walkinshaw, relives the inside story of this fantastic hi-tech car.

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V4250 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 160 pages • 225 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-50-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04250-9

You & Your Jaguar XK8/XKR

New 2015!

– Nigel Thorley The Jaguar XK8 was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS, and the model range has been built on ever since. With styling cues taken from the E-type and the XJ220 supercar, and powered by a new 4.0-litre V8 engine, the XK8 found instant success on both sides of the Atlantic.

P V4815 • Hardback • 27x21cm • £25 • 176 pages • 180 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-15-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04815-0

Jeep CJ 1945-86

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– Robert Ackerson Packed with carefully researched text, and hundreds of colour illustrations and charts detailing and illustrating the specifications and options of all CJ models, this book provides readers with the story of the CJ’s origin as the MB Jeep of WWII, its popularity as a utility vehicle, and its evolution into a rugged 4x4 suitable for work or play. eV4704 • Flowing layout • 300 pictures • Base price £18.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-04-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04704-7

Jeep Wrangler from 1987 – Robert Ackerson Contains complete details of annual model changes, model, trim and option prices, and is illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs. Adding to the book’s detailed text are interviews with key Jeep officials and designers, as well as contributions from many Wrangler owners and enthusiasts.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Karmann Ghia Coupé & Cabriolet

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– Malcolm Bobbitt The story of these wonderfully stylish cars, built on the ultra-dependable VW Beetle chassis & running gear. Produced between 1955 & 1974, these timeless models are now classics. Here is the essential guide to the curvy & collectible VW-based Karmann Ghias. eV4551 • Flowing layout • 107 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-51-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04551-7

The Lamborghini Miura Bible – Joe Sackey The ONLY book on the Lamborghini Miura to be published in the past twentysix years! Written by a world-renowned authority on the Miura, and featuring, among other things, a never-beforepublished factory chassis production register, plus technical illustrations, studioimages, and exclusive interviews with the designers of the car.

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V4196 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £60.00 • 272 pages • 450 mainly colour photos • ISBN: 978-1-845841-96-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04196-0

The Book of the Lamborghini Urraco – Arnstein Landsem The amazing story of the Lamborghini Urraco; what really happened to the car that was built to beat the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 308, and why it never got the chance it deserved. A fascinating and practical account of a future supercar classic.

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Lancia 037 – The development and rally history of a world champion

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– Peter Collins The story of Lancia’s mid-engined, supercharged 037, which dominated Group B rallying in the eighties. Featuring many of chief designer Sergio Limone’s own photographs, as well as interviews with team members, this is the definitive history of a true world champion. eV4782 • Flowing layout • 300 pictures • Base price £29.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-82-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04782-5

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www.veloce.co.uk Lancia Delta HF Integrale – Werner Blaettel & Gerhard Wagner Covers the car’s exceptional rally success as well as its appeal as a road car. Provides all the relevant information on the evolution of the ‘ordinary Delta’ into the powerful, technically complex and aggressive competition machine which consistently won the Rally World Championship from 1987 to 1992.

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Le Mans Panoramic – Gavin Ireland The Le Mans 24 Hours is the ultimate endurance race. This book captures the sheer scale and drama of this legendary event as never before, using specialist panoramic photography to give an unprecedented inside view of how the race is entered, watched, won, and lost. Very large format double page images throughout.

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V4243 • Hardback • 20x30cm • £35.00 • 224 pages • 106 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-43-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04243-1

The Lea-Francis Story

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– Barrie Price Founded in 1895, by the 1920s LeaFrancis was firmly established as a leading manufacturer of high quality sporting cars. From the 1930s to the 1960s the company specialised in high efficiency, medium-sized cars built with care and the best quality components; cars which were very successful in motorsport. eV4706 • Flowing layout • 280 pictures • Base price £22.46 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-06-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04706-1

The little book of microcars

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– Adam Quellin During the middle of the twentieth century, a plethora of small economy cars – often quirky and bizarre – emerged to meet the needs of the cash-strapped motorist. This book charts the history and development of these microcars, from the lean period after the Second World War right up to the present day.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Lola – The Illustrated History 1957 to 1977

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– John Starkey Lola, a British company, is probably the best-known and best-respected builder of racing cars, and has built successful cars for almost every racing formula.

This book covers the 63 types of Lola car built between 1957 and 1977. Lola expert John Starkey was curator of the Donington racing car collection. eV4707 • Flowing layout • 175 pictures • Base price £26.25 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-07-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04707-8

Lola – All the Sports Racing & Single-seater Racing Cars 1978 to 1997

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– John Starkey, Esa Illoinen & Ken Wells Lola is probably the world’s leading manufacturer of racing cars. Here’s the illustrated record of all Lolas built between 1978 and 1997, and the story of the Lola company in the same period. A companion volume covers 1957-1977. eV4708 • Flowing layout • 108 pictures • Base price £26.25 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-08-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04708-5

Lola T70 – The Racing History & Individual Chassis Record Revised 4th Edition

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– John Starkey The definitive racing and development history of one of Britain’s most important sports racing cars. Includes international competition history & completely revised individual chassis histories of T70, T160 & T165. eV4709 • Flowing layout • 220 pictures • Base price £33.75 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-09-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04709-2

Lotus 49 – The Story of a Legend Gold Leaf Edition

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– Michael Oliver The Lotus 49 was one of the most evocative & successful Formula One cars of its era, & the first to use the Cosworth DFV V8 engine. Here is the definitive story from inception to the fate of the cars today. Includes a racing record & individual chassis histories.

V301 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £50.00 • 256 pages • 300+ colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-904788-01-0 • UPC: 6-36847-00301-2

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www.veloce.co.uk Lotus 49 – The Story of a Legend British Racing Green Edition

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– Michael Oliver Limited to 500 author-signed copies, plus 25 numbered, this is the story of the development of one of the most successful Formula One racing cars ever produced. Includes a full racing record and individual chassis histories. A high quality artpaper production.

V305 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £85.00 • 256 pages • 300+ colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-904788-05-8 • UPC: 6-36847-00305-0

Maserati 250F In Focus – Anthony Pritchard Featuring stories from leading drivers who raced the 250F, including Sir Stirling Moss, Juan Fangio, and Mike Hawthorn, Anthony Pritchard’s lively text helps bring the racing story of this iconic model back to life. Includes period photographs. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! ***

P V4563 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £60 • 224 pages • 192 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-63-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04563-0

Mazda MX-5 Miata – The book of the World’s Favourite Sportscar

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– Brian Long Covers all models up to and including the third generation launched in 2005.

Mazda’s superb convertible roadster is by far the world’s best-selling sports car.

Here, in definitive detail, is the full story of the MX-5/Miata/Eunos Roadster. eV4503 • Flowing layout • 600 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-03-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04503-6

The book of the Mazda MX-5 Miata - The ‘Mk1’ NA-series 1988 to 1997

New 2015!

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– Brian Long The definitive history of the first generation Mazda MX-5. A fully revised version of an old favourite, now focussing on the NA series. Covers all major markets, and includes stunning contemporary photography gathered from all over the world.

V4778 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30 • 144 pages • 221 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-78-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04778-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Mazda MX-5 Miata Roadster – Design & Development

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– Brian Long Translated from Japanese, the true, inside story of the development of the world’s favourite roadster, actually written by the car’s engineers and designers.

A unique, behind-the-scenes look at how the MX-5 Miata came to be, and a facinating insight to modern car development & techniques. eV4710 • Flowing layout • 260 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-10-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04710-8

RX-7 – Mazda’s rotary engine sports car

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– Brian Long Foreword by Takaharu ‘Koby’ Kobayakawa Definitive history of the successful & longlived RX-7. Mazda’s boldness in using Felix Wankel’s engine design imbued the RX-7 with huge driver appeal; close to half a million cars had already been sold by 1986. eV4598 • Flowing layout • 425 pictures • Base price £26.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-98-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04598-2

Mercedes-Benz SL – 113-series 1963-1971

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– Brian Long This detailed and beautifully illustrated book covers the Mercedes-Benz W113 series, which ran from 1963 to 1971.

Written by a highly regarded motoring writer, with many years’ ownership of the Mercedes SL, this is the definitive study of the subject.

V4304 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-845843-04-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04304-9

Mercedes-Benz SL & SLC – 107-series 1971 to 1989

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– Brian Long This detailed and beautifully illustrated book covers the Mercedes-Benz 107-series, which ran from 1971 to 1989.

Written by a highly regarded motoring writer, with many years’ ownership of the Mercedes SL and SLC in question behind him, this is the definitive study of the subject.

V4299 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 350 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-99-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04299-8

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www.veloce.co.uk Mercedes-Benz SL – R129 series 1989 to 2001

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– Brian Long This detailed and beautifully illustrated book covers the Mercedes-Benz 129-series. Written by a well-respected motoring author, this will no doubt prove to be the definitive study of the subject.

Appendices cover engine specifications, chassis numbers, build numbers, and more.

V4448 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40 • 208 pages • 370 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-48-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04448-0

Mercedes-Benz SL – R230 series 2001 to 2011

New 2015!

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– Brian Long With very few books written covering the newer SL models, this book brings the complete story of the R230 to life.

Covering available models in all the major markets, year-by-year, and including limited editions, the data is supported by contemporary illustrations sourced from the factory, and in-depth appendices.

V4747 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45 • 224 pages • 433 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-47-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04747-4

Mercedes-Benz SLK – R170 series 1996-2004

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Brian Long Reveals the full history of the first generation Mercedes-Benz SLK, covering in detail the German, US, UK, Australian and Japanese markets. The perfect book to grace a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast’s library shelf, it’s the definitive record of the model illustrated with stunning photographs.

V4651 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £45.00 • 192 pages • 280 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-51-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04651-4

Mercedes-Benz SLK – R171 series 2004-2011 – Brian Long

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This book reveals the full history of the second generation Mercedes-Benz SLK, covering in detail the German, US, UK, Australian and Japanese markets. The perfect book to grace a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast’s library shelf, it’s the definitive record of the model illustrated with stunning photographs.

V4653 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £45 • 192 pages • 280 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-53-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04653-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Mercedes-Benz W123-series

New 2015!

– Brian Long The definitive history of the entire Mercedes-Benz W123 series. From the saloons/sedans, coupés, estates/ wagons, to LWB and chassis only vehicles, this book contains an overview of all the models sold in each of the world’s major markets. Packed full of information and contemporary illustrations sourced from the factory.

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V4792 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45 • 192 pages • 350 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-92-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04792-4

Racing for Mercedes-Benz – A Dictionary of the 240 Fastest Drivers of the Marque – Hartmut Lehbrink Of the vast number of drivers who have competed for Mercedes-Benz and its ancestors in the past 115 years, famous and obscure, the 240 fastest are examined in this volume. *** LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES! ***

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V4044 • Hardback • 27x21.5cm • £35.00 • 256 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-44-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04044-4

The MGA Revised Paperback Edition

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– John Price-Williams Definitive history of the MGA, the first British sports car to sell more than 100,000 units & be able to top 100mph.

Includes Le Mans prototypes, the coupé, Twin Cam, 1600 & 1600 MkII models; competition history; ‘secret MGAs’; USA success story; restoration notes, & much more.

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eV4711 • Flowing layout • 160 pictures • Base price £18.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-11-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04711-5

Mike Brewer’s The Wheeler Dealer Know How! – Mike Brewer Everything you need to know about buying, preparing, and selling modern classic cars from Mike Brewer; the original wheeler dealer. Mike tells you how to avoid the pitfalls of wheeler dealing, and shares humour, anecdotes and stories from his time in the trade.

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V4489 • Hardback • 24.8x19.4cm • £9.99 • 128 pages • 108 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-89-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04489-3

www.veloce.co.uk The Half-Ton Military Land Rover – Mark J Cook The full story of the ‘Lightweight’ military Land Rover. Packed with facts & photographs, this book covers all the variants used in the UK and overseas.

A must for the Land Rover enthusiast & invaluable to all enthusiasts, owners, restorers and would-be buyers.

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V296 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 192 pages • 180 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-903706-96-1 • UPC: 6-36847-00296-1

Micro Trucks – Tiny utility vehicles from around the world

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– Norm Mort Illustrated with colour photos, many never before published, this book is dedicated to the world’s micro trucks, including Iso, Autobianchi, Moto Guzzi, Vespa Ape, New Map Solyto and Daihatsu.

You’ll be amazed at the diversity of these fascinating little trucks and vans! eV4712 • Flowing layout • 100 pictures • Base price £5.63 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-12-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04712-2

Maximum Mini – Jeroen Booij Mini derivatives changed the specialist motoring market completely in the early sixties. From the well-known Mini Marcos to the very obscure Coldwell GT, almost sixty cars are researched, described and photographed in this beautiful book.

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Mini Minor to Asia Minor – There & Back!

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– Nicola Susanne West The story of an independent trek in a restored 50-year-old Mini – all the way to the Great Pyramid and back in aid of charity. Inspirational to others, the book includes practical advice on the preparation required for such marathon drives, along with photos of car prep and the run itself.

V4361 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £9.99 • 128 pages • 90 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-61-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04361-2

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Anatomy of the Works Minis – Rally, Racing & Rallycross Cars

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– Brian Moylan How the giant-killing Minis of rallying, rallycross & racing fame were converted from standard Mini-Coopers in the BMC Competitions Department. Reveals the secrets of specification, build technique and development of the famous Works Minis. eV4479 • Flowing layout • 77 pictures • Base price £12.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-79-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04479-4

The Last Works Minis – The end of a legend

Bryan Purves & Tim Brenchley The story of the Works Mini’s ‘second coming’ to compete in modern rallying and racing. Includes previously unpublished photos of the car’s development, copies of Rover’s internal documents, and pages from the road books of top rallies.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo – The road car & WRC story – Brian Long Foreword by Shinichi Kurihara The first Evolution (Evo) model appeared in 1992, its stunning rally-bred performance ensuring it also became a very desirable road car. Covers every Lancer model from 1973.

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Montlhéry – The story of the Paris Autodrome

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– William ‘Bill’ Boddy MBE Updated from the original Montagu Motor Books edition, this is the only English language book devoted to the historic Montlhéry motor track, used for innumerable record bids, and important track and road races. Foreword by the late Captain George Eyston OBE, MC, racing driver and record-breaker. eV4715 • Flowing layout • 3 pictures • Base price £5.63 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-15-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04715-3

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www.veloce.co.uk The Morgan 3 Wheeler – Back to the future

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– Peter Dron A century after the car’s first appearance, Morgan returned to its origins with the 3 Wheeler. This book examines how it was created, how it became Morgan’s best-seller, why it is (or isn’t) your kind of vehicle, what it’s like to drive, and its strengths and weaknesses.

V4763 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40 • 144 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-63-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04763-4

Morris Minor – 60 years on the road – Ray Newell 2008 marked 60 years since one of Britain’s most popular cars first rolled off the production line. This celebratory book explores the Morris Minor’s twenty-two year production run, featuring sketches of the prototype cars, sales brochures, promotional materials, and rare and unusual photographs. A fascinating story.

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1950s Motorsport in colour – Martyn Wainwright A unique collection of rare original colour photographs of Grand Prix and sports cars, taken between 1954 and 1959 at races and hillclimbs in England & Ireland. This book is an absolute must for ‘Revivalists’ and all lovers of classic motorsport. Highly acclaimed by reviewers.

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Motor Movies – The Posters!

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– Paul Veysey This unique book takes you on a journey through the 20th century in black and white, sepia, hand-colouring, stone-litho, and glorious technicolour. Beautifully photographed artwork is guaranteed to evoke memories of favourite cars in movies and give a fascinating insight into the evolution of cinema, marketing and the automobile. eV4717 • Flowing layout • 249 pictures • Base price £11.25 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-17-3 •UPC: 6-36847-04717-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1930-1962 – Anthony Carter Previously unpublished stunning photographs from motor racing history, in a book that examines the many facets of Grand Prix racing before the dominance of television. A mesmerising look at a fascinating time in motor racing.

P V4279 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £30.00 • 176 pages • 146 b&w & 56 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-79-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04279-0

Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1963 to 1972 – Steve Wyatt Picking up where the first volume left off, this is a beautifully illustrated journey covering a period of ten years in motor sport. Moving year-by-year, this book is written from the perspective of a passionate motor sport enthusiast of the day. Features many previously unpublished photographs.

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V4285 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 272 pages • 379 b&w & 32 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-85-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04285-1

Motor Racing – Reflections of a lost era

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– Anthony Carter A defining era in motorsport documented in words and intimate photographs, both black and white and colour, from the mid-1950s through the 1960s, when motor racing was still accessible to all, to the 1970s when overt sponsorship and television changed the sport for ever.

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Motor Racing Heroes – Robert John Newman 100 heroes from almost 100 years of motor sport are covered in this book.

Revealing the determination, heroism, raw courage, skill at the wheel – and just plain humanity – that has elevated men and women into the special, rarified atmosphere of heroism.

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E V4748 • Hardback • 21x14.8cm • £19.99 • 384 pages • ISBN: 978-1-845847-48-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04748-1

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www.veloce.co.uk N.A.R.T.

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– Terry O’Neil Luigi Chinetti’s association with Ferrari, formation and racing history of NART. An organisation inextricably linked to Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc, NART enjoyed success on the race tracks of the US and Europe for three decades to rightly become a legend.

P V4787 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £60 • 272 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-87-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04787-0

Nissan 300ZX/350Z – The Z-car story

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– Brian Long The definitive history of Nissan’s Z-cars, from concept to the new 350Z. The 300ZX model enjoyed much success, and is very highly regarded by enthusiasts, whilst the stunning, new 350Z has taken the Z-car back to its Datsun 240Z sports car roots. eV4718 • Flowing layout • 320 pictures • Base price £26.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-18-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04718-4

Nissan GT-R Supercar – Born to race

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– Dennis Gorodji The Nissan GT-R revolutionised modern sports car dynamics. This analysis of its development and racing history provides an original view of the GTR models, plus comparisons with other sports and racing cars. Featuring 400 colour photos, schematics and graphs, this is a must for sports car enthusiasts. eBook specification not yet determined

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959

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– Terry O’Neil Focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the emergence of Northeast American sports car racing during the ’50s. Its evolution was neither easy nor uneventful, and the politics, intrigue and tragedy that came to characterise the period are covered in fascinating detail.

V4254 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £49.99 • 432 pages • 475 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-54-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04254-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Nothing Runs! – Hilarious Misadventures in the Classic, Collectable & Exotic Car Biz – Adam Slutsky Wild, hilarious, and completely true stories involving some of the most extraordinary cars ever built, and a hobbyist who got in way over his head!

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Peking to Paris – The Ultimate Driving Adventure

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–Philip Young The official record, and a vivid daily diary of the gruelling 40-day centenary drive from Peking to Paris. 130 intrepid drivers, in cars ranging from a 1903 Mercedes to Citroën 2CV, race through the Gobi Desert, Outer Mongolia, and across Russia to Europe. Chapters on the 1907 and 1997 events, too. eV4719 • Flowing layout • 456 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-19-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04719-1

Pontiac Firebird – The AutoBiography

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– Marc Cranswick In definitive detail, the story of Pontiac’s F-body coupé & convertible during three decades of production, & from the height of the personal car/sporty car era of the late ’60s, through the fuel crisis/ safety-first ’70s, ’80s renaissance, & ’90s indifference. Includes Esprit, SE, Formula & Trans-Am. eV4597 • Flowing layout • 295 pictures • Base price £22.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-97-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04597-5

The Book of The Porsche 356 – Brian Long Enlarged & reformatted, the definitive and fascinating account of the Porsche 356, and all the racing and rallying cars that sprang from it.

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www.veloce.co.uk Porsche 908 – The long distance runner – Jôrg-Thomas Fôdisch & others The fascinating history of the Porsche 908: the first to be published in English.

The 908’s complex technology is clearly explained, accompanied by a full race record and a wealth of contemporary, previously unpublished images which evoke the atmosphere and excitement of the great seventies racing era.

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Porsche 911 The Definitive History 1963 to 1971

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– Brian Long The first in a series of five ebooks which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume covers original design, the 901 prototype, the early 911s (including 912s) and the 2.2-litre cars. eV4454 • Flowing layout • 230+ pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-54-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04454-1

Porsche 911 The Definitive History 1971 to 1977

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– Brian Long The second in a series of five ebooks which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. Takes up the story from the 2.4-litre cars, and covers the 2.7-litre machines & the first of the legendary Turbos. eV4455 • Flowing layout • 230+ pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-55-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04455-8

Porsche 911 The Definitive History 1977 to 1987

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– Brian Long The third in a series of five ebooks which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume starts with the introduction of the SC series and the 3.3-litre Turbo, going on to cover the 3.2-litre Carreras & early 959. eV4458 • Flowing layout • 251 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-58-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04458-9

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Porsche 911 The Definitive History 1987 to 1997

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– Brian Long The fourth in a series of five ebooks which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume continues the story of the 3.2-litre Carrera series, and covers the 959 production car and last of the air-cooled 911s. eV4459 • Flowing layout • 230+ pictures •Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-59-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04459-6

Porsche 911 The Definitive History 1997 to 2004

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– Brian Long The last in a series of five ebooks which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume looks at each 911 model and its derivative, taking in the various specials and competition cars along the way. eV4461 • Flowing layout • 272 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-61-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04461-9

Porsche 911 Carrera – The Last of the Evolution

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– Tony Corlett An enthusiast’s book covering the history and development of the Porsche 3.2 Carrera, the very last factory designated 911, from its resurrection in 1984 to final production in 1989. Includes design, production, quality and an in-depth look behind the scenes at Porsche’s Zuffenhausen factory in Stuttgart. eV4721 • Flowing layout • 160 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-21-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04721-4

Porsche 911R-RS-RSR – John Starkey The long-established, definitive history from inception to racing record, now in its 4th edition. Completely revised and updated, and increased from 192 to 272 pages. Now has an individual chassis database for 1584 1973 RS 2.7 models.

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www.veloce.co.uk Porsche 911SC ‘Super Carrera’ – The Essential Companion – Adrian Streather If you own, or are buying, a Porsche 911SC, this is a must-have book.

Covering all aspects of ownership, including buying advice, maintenance, common problems, tuning, specifications, and much, much, more, this really is THE essential companion.

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V4002 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £45.00 • 432 pages • 1180 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-02-0 • UPC: 7-81845-84002-0

Porsche 914 & 914-6 – Brian Long The complete history of the ‘Cinderella’ Porsches, now respected and established classics. Includes 914 and 914-6 in international motorsport and expert advice on buying and restoring.

Packed with illustrations acquired with the assistance of Porsche.

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eV4492 • Flowing layout • 230 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-92-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04492-3

Porsche 924

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– Brian Long The 924 featured a water-cooled engine situated in the front of the car: a major departure from Porsche’s traditional layout. Underrated for many years, the 924’s many qualities are now appreciated. Covers the 924, 924 Turbo and 924S and includes a buying and restoration guide. eV4472 • Flowing layout • 220 pictures • Base price £21.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-72-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04472-5

The Porsche 924 Carreras – evolution to excellence

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– Roy Smith A great supercar and racer of the 1980s. Featuring interviews with many of those involved at the time, race stories, statistics, and a unique exposé of component failures during racing. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! ***

P V4645 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75 • 320 pages • 400 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-45-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04645-3

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Porsche 928 – Brian Long This painstakingly-researched book looks at the birth of the 928, and then follows its progress around the world, taking in all of the variants in all major markets, as well as having a peak at its racing exploits.

Illustrated with contemporary material throughout, it is the perfect guide to this eight-cylinder Porsche.

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Porsche 944

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– Brian Long The definitive history of the 944 by an acknowledged expert. The 944 was introduced in time for the 1982 model year to fill the gap between the 924 and 928, and quickly became the fastestselling Porsche of all time. Production of the 944 series ended in mid-1991, when the 968 took the model’s place in the Porsche line-up. eV4476 • Flowing layout • 190 pictures • Base price £21.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-76-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04476-3

Porsche 964, 993 & 996 Data Plate Code Breaker

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– Adrian Streather Provides a comprehensive list of all the build specification codes used by Porsche for the Porsche 911 series, model years 1989 to 2005. VIN, model type, country, exterior paint colour, interior colour combinations, material codes, and standard, special and Porsche Exclusiv options are provided in detail.

V4195 • Paperback • 13x19.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 46 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-95-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04195-3

Porsche 993 ‘King of Porsche’ – The Essential Companion

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– Adrian Streather If you own, or are buying, a Porsche 993, this is a must-have book. Covering all aspects of ownership including buying advice, maintenance, common problems, tuning, specifications, and much, much, more, this really is THE essential companion. Get the most from your 993!

V394 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £80.00 • 640 pages • 1300 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-904788-94-2 • UPC: 6-36847-00394-4

www.veloce.co.uk Porsche 996 ‘Supreme Porsche’ – The Essential Companion

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– Adrian Streather Everything a 996 owner needs to know, plus a lot more, is contained within the covers of this book, in which every known model and version is described. With 1300 photos and extensive appendices, this fact-packed book is a must for any 996 owner. Get the most from your 996!

V4096 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £80.00 • 656 pages • 1500+ illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845840-96-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04096-3

Porsche 997 ‘Porsche Excellence’ – The Essential Companion

New 2015!

– Adrian Streather Describing every 997 model, Porsche 997 Porsche Excellence contains everything a 997 owner needs, plus a lot more. Transmissions, engines, and even engine management software for national variants is included.

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V4620 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £65 • 656 pages • 1500 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-20-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04620-0

Porsche Boxster – Brian Long The full story of Porsche’s affordable and extremely popular roadster, from prototype stage to the present day. Complete with factory-sourced photographs, and details of all home and export market models. Model years 1996 to 2003.

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E eV4508 • Flowing layout • 275 pictures • Base price £26.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-08-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04508-1

Porsche Racing Cars 1953-1975 – Brian Long Follows Porsche’s year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success and acclaim on the worlds tracks.

P V344 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 272 pages • c. 600 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-904788-44-7 • UPC: 6-36847-00344-9

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Porsche Racing Cars 1976-2005 – Brian Long Follows Porsche’s year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success and worldwide acclaim on the tracks. The definitive and entertaining record of Porsches on the world’s racetracks from 1976 onward.

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V345 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 272 pages • c. 500 mainly colour photos • ISBN: 978-1-904788-45-4 • UPC: 6-36847-00345-6

Porsche – The Rally Story – Laurence Meredith Written with affection, appreciation and authority – and criticism where it is due – this definitive record of Porche’s great rally adventure will make an invaluable addition to any rallying or Porsche enthusiast’s library.

P V4109 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 256 pages • 400 mainly colour photos • ISBN: 978-1-845841-09-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04109-0

Preston Tucker & Others – Tales of brilliant automotive innovators & innovations

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– Arvid Linde Celebrates those individuals with a radical, non-conformist approach to car design, from Preston Tucker and his Torpedo to Guy Negre and his zeroemission dream. It is also the story of the milestone inventions that have shaped today’s cars.

V4017 • Paperback • 22.5x15.2cm • £19.99 • 160 pages • 150 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-17-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04017-8

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Steve Hole’s Kit Car Cornucopia

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– Steve Hole Leading kit car journalist Steve Hole takes a look back at some of the many notable events in the UK’s kit car industry since 1949. Here are factual accounts and personal experiences of an industry that has attracted all sorts of people and all sorts of cars. Get set for an interesting ride!

V4663 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30 • 176 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-63-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04663-7

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www.veloce.co.uk RAC Rally Action!

– Tony Gardiner

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This book covers the pre-WRC golden years, the Rally of the Forests period. With access to crew notes & manufacturers’ archives, & containing many previously unpublished pictures, the history and excitement of the RAC International Rally of Great Britain has been captured forever by Tony Gardiner’s book. eV4723 • Flowing layout • 330 pictures • Base price £26.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-23-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04723-8

Racing Colours – Motor racing compositions 1908-2009 – Simon Owen Showcasing the work of artist and illustrator the late Simon Owen, this book contains graphic compositions of racing car liveries, each is presented with a relevant quote from a legend of motorsport. Includes a section revealing Simon’s painstaking working methods.

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V4652 • Hardback • 17x17cm • £19.99 • 192 pages • 124 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-52-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04652-1

Racing with Heroes – Reg May Retells the stories, revisits the settings and reveals the characters involved in what have been the most thrilling and iconic motor races between 1935 and 2011. Featuring such greats as Nuvolari, Moss, Fangio, and Hunt, to name just a few, the book also includes fan photos and memorabilia collected during the era.

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V4654 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £12.99 • 128 pages • 41 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-54-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04654-5

Rallye Sport Fords – The inside story

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– Mike Moreton The inside story of how Rallye Sport Fords were created by Ford in the ’70s and ’80s, enabling work’s and private teams to be fully competitive in national and international rallies and races, and win many championships. RS cars were bought by over 100,000 enthusiast customers. eV4724 • Flowing layout • 180 pictures • Base price £18.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-24-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04724-5

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Return to Glory! – The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car – Robert Ackerson Through dramatic photographs and stirring text, one of the greatest years of sports car racing is brought to life. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! ***

P V4617 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75 • 144 pages • 126 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-17-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04617-0

Roads with a View – England’s greatest views and how to find them by road – David Corfield Not just another travel guide. Written by a driver especially for fellow motorists, this provides detailed accounts of the best English roads to drive on, and the best places to drive to for that stunning front seat view. Features specially drawn maps, beautiful colour photography, and plenty of travel advice.

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V4350 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 144 pages • 57 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-50-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04350-6

Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971 to 2001 – Graham Hull A unique and personal account of a young designer’s journey after joining that most prestigious of marques, RollsRoyce. From a small design team to Chief Stylist, this book lifts the lid on the workings of this uniquely British institution during a period of immense change.

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V4601 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • 100 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-01-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04601-9

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow/ Bentley T-Series, Camargue & Corniche

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– Malcolm Bobbitt The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow & Bentley T-Series were a revolutionary step forward when launched in 1965.

Here’s the full story, including related coachbuilt cars & the Silver Wraith ll, Corniche & Camargue. eV4725 • Flowing layout • 160 pictures • Base price £26.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-25-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04725-2

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www.veloce.co.uk Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, Silver Spur and Bentley Mulsanne – Malcolm Bobbitt The Silver Spirit and Bentley Mulsanne are the most successful post-war RollsRoyces. This complete history examines the cars’ design and development, along with a full technical appraisal and helpful ownership information.

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Rover P4 – Malcolm Bobbitt The definitive history of the dignified Rover P4 from 1949 until 1964, which includes Marauder and jet-powered, experimental cars. Affectionately known as the ‘auntie’ Rovers, these models have become much-loved classics and represent the epitome of Britishness.

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E eV4727 • Flowing layout • 200 pictures • Base price £19.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-27-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04727-6

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– Terry O’Neil Examines the various factors that contributed to sports car races being held at American military bases in the early 1950s. A fascinating insight to this twoyear period, complemented by over 150 pictures, many previously unpublished.

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Runways & Racers – sports car races held on military airfields in America 1952-1954

V4255 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 208 pages • 160 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-55-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04255-4

Russian Motor Vehicles – The Czarist Period 1784 to 1917

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– Maurice A Kelly Covers the motor vehicle industry in Russia prior to World War I, and provides data on steam vehicles, electric vehicles, motor cars, trucks, and military vehicles.

Researched in Russia, with full access to Moscow’s Polytechnical Museum, this is possibly the most comprehensive account of the subject ever produced.

V4213 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £12.49 • 112 pages • 90 colour & b&w illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845842-13-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04213-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Russian Motor Vehicles – Soviet Limousines 1930-2003

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– Maurice A Kelly Charts the production of all Russian Limousines, from the Stalin-instigated Leningrad L-1 of 1931/32, to the final examples produced in 2003. With full specifications translated from the relevant primary sources in Russian and Chinese literature, this is a unique account of a previously neglected subject.

V4300 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £12.99 • 128 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-00-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04300-1

The Singer Story – Kevin Atkinson Here is the definitive history of one of Britain’s oldest and most important and influential car manufacturers. Thoroughly researched and with nearly 300 photos this is an important piece of automotive history.

P V052 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £60.00 • 256 pages • 300+ b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-874105-52-7 • UPC: 6-36847-00052-3

Sleeping Beauties USA – abandoned classic cars & trucks

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– Bjoern Marek Sleeping Beauties USA honours rusted and forgotten automotive treasures that have been found parked alongside the highways of America. Featuring stunning and evocative photography, this book illustrates the transient and inherent beauty of these cars.

V4346 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 62 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-46-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04346-9

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Speedway – Auto racing’s ghost tracks

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– S S Collins & Gavin D Ireland An evocative and original look at the history of nine abandoned race circuits in the USA and Europe, also shown as they are today in stunning new photographs.

Features track diagrams showing the evolution of the circuits, plus many period photographs and memorabilia illustrations.

V4241 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £17.50 • 176 pages • 200 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845842-41-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04241-7

www.veloce.co.uk The Story of Sprite Caravans – Andrew Jenkinson Tells the story of Sprite caravans, from early primitive , and describes how one man – Sam Alper OBE – provided the public with affordable holidays, by bringing mass-production to the caravan industry.

P V4358 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 206 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-58-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04358-2

The Book of the Standard Motor Company – Graham Robson The definitive history of one of Britain’s most important automotive marques; not only the cars but Ferguson tractors and military aero engines, too.

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Subaru Impreza – The road car & WRC story – Brian Long Foreword by Toshihiro Arai A replacement for the Leone, the Impreza quickly gained a reputation through Subaru’s successful WRC programme.

This book covers the full story from concept to production car.

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Tales from the Toolbox

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– Michael Oliver A unique collection of behind-thescenes stories and anecdotes as told by former Grand Prix mechanics who have worked at the top level of the sport during the past fifty years. Supplemented by photographs from the archives and photo albums of the mechanics themselves, this is a fascinating insight to GP racing from a refreshing perspective.

V4199 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 160 pages • 26 colour & 63 b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845841-99-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04199-1

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Tatra – The Legacy of Hans Ledwinka (New Edition)

New 2015!

– Ivan Margolius & John G Henry Hans Ledwinka’s innovative Tatra cars were models of design excellence: this updated and enlarged book places Ledwinka in his well-deserved place amongst the great car designers. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! ***

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V4799 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £55 • 224 pages • 230 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-99-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04799-3

Taxi! – The Story of the London Cab

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– Malcolm Bobbitt As much a landmark of London as Big Ben, it’s no wonder the traditional taxi has become known as the ‘London Cab’ – even though these taxis are used all around the world. Here’s the complete story from Hansom cab to the latest TX1 models. eV4470 • Flowing layout • 156 pictures • Base price £11.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-70-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04470-1

The Toleman Story – Last Romantics in Formula 1

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– Christopher Hilton Small, unfashionable, short of money, and the last of its kind to become a force in Grand Prix racing. The story of Toleman is not only fascinating and improbable, it has never been told before – until now, and through the eyes of the people who lived it, making this a very special record indeed! eBook specification not yet determined

Toyota Celica & Supra – The book of Toyota’s sports coupés

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– Brian Long The full story of the seven Celica generations (from 1970 to date) and the Supra, with detailed coverage of all the road cars from the world’s leading markets. An extremely comprehensive reference. eV4729 • Flowing layout • 600 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-29-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04729-0

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www.veloce.co.uk Toyota MR2 Coupés & Spyders

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– Brian Long.

Foreword by Tadashi Nakagawa A milestone car, up there with the Toyota 2000GT, Datsun 240Z, & Mazda’s RX-7 & MX-5. The first mid-engined production model to come from the Land of the Rising Sun will always have a special place in the hearts of all sports car enthusiasts. This is the definitive story. eV4509 • Flowing layout • Base price £22.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-09-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04509-8

Triumph TR6 – William Kimberley The full story of Triumph’s muscular and stylish 6-cylinder sports car – regarded by many as the last true Triumph.

Coverage includes conception, evolution, production, competition history, restoration advice, buying advice and living with a TR6.

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Two Summers – The Mercedes-Benz W196R Racing Car

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– Robert Ackerson The story of the W196R has enough drama and excitement to fill a dozen books, but only this one captures the car’s enduring greatness. Hundreds of photos, stunning original artwork, and written with authority and admiration. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES! *** V4751 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 208 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-51-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04751-1

Unraced … Formula One’s lost cars

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– S S Collins Hidden in workshops around the world lie forgotten and abandoned machines – their builder’s dreams unfulfilled. These purpose-built cars have never started a race, never felt the excitement of a Grand Prix, yet they define an era of Formula One which changed the future landscape of the sport. eV4731 • Flowing layout • 143 pictures • Base price £18.75 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-31-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04731-3

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Volkswagen – the air-cooled era in colour

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– Richard Copping Using the artwork and design style of contemporary promotional literature, this book tells the story of every Volkswagen model of the period. A comprehensive collection, including Volkswagen’s sought-after Transporter, the elegant Karmann Ghia and the often overlooked VW 1500. Was £24.99! eV4574 • Fixed layout • 166 pictures • Base price £8.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-74-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04574-6

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet – Malcolm Bobbitt Majoring on the Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (convertible) built by Hebmüller and, later, Karmann-Ghia for VW. Today, these stylish but practical cars – all powered by the famous VW flat-four engine – are much sought-after around the world. Includes a chapter on the New Beetle. Colour throughout.

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VW Beetle – The Car of the 20th Century

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– Richard Copping The Beetle’s full story, from concept in pre-war Germany through 55 years of production & 22-million sales around the world. Colour features on 21 milestone models. Includes many sidebars & panels detailing Beetle facts, figures, feats, advertising, & more. The complete book of the Beetle. eV4732 • Flowing layout • 200 pictures • Base price £22.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-32-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04732-0

VW Bus – 40 years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges

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– Richard Copping A stunning record of the VW Transporter’s first 40 years. Using the same lavish artistry and photography employed by Volkswagen, model history and range development are outlined, and specifications and performance discussed, with a particular emphasis on marketing and advertising strategies. eV4580 • Fixed layout • 181 pictures • Base price £8.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-80-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04580-7

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www.veloce.co.uk The Volkswagen Bus Book

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– Malcolm Bobbitt Researched in incredible detail, this book explores the story of the timeless VW bus, from early origins through to the present day. Includes details of many of the different camper conversions, and examines the social history and the T2’s evolution. Including full specifications, production figures and buying advice, this is a must for any VW enthusiast. eV4634 • Flowing layout • 258 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-34-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04634-7

Volkswagen Camper

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– Richard Copping Packed with original marketing images and using original promotional material – ranging from lavish photography to charming home-spun images – here is a complete record of all aspects of the VW Camper story. Includes layouts for the restorer of older models and those interested in the luxury associated with the third generation Wedge. eV4481 • Fixed layout • 182 pictures • Base price £8.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-81-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04481-7

VW Golf – Five Generations of Fun – Richard Copping Photography by Ken Cservenka Model history and hot hatch performance details, with original photographs and detailed illustrations. The definitive guide to the first five generations of the VW Golf.

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Volkswagens of the World – Simon Glen A comprehensive guide to all the Volkswagens not built in Germany, and the unusual ones that were. Includes VW type designations, chassis numbers, VW options, buggies, military, police, utility vehicles and all the lesser known models produced by VW around the world.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Wonderful Wacky World of Marketingmobiles

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– James Hale An entertaining and informative insight to the world of some of the most unusual promotional vehicles from around the globe. Lavishly illustrated with colour and black and white photographs of cars, vans and trucks spanning a hundred year period, this collection of oddball vehicles is guaranteed to raise a smile. eV4733 • Flowing layout • 100 pictures • Base price £9.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-33-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04733-7

Works Rally Mechanic – BMC/BL Works Rally Department 1955-79 Paperback Edition

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– Brian Moylan For 22 years Brian prepared cars for international rallies, providing service support for ‘Big’ Healeys, Minis & TR7s.

Adventure, hilarious events, hardship, winning, losing, & real danger … eV4734 • Flowing layout • 159 pictures • Base price £12.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-34-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04734-4

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Motorcycles & Scooters

The BMW Boxer Twins Bible 1970-1996 – Ian Falloon

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The air-cooled boxer BMW twins were among the most significant motorcycles of the late 1970s and 1980s, providing an unparalleled combination of comfort, reliability, and performance. Written by a world-renowned motorcycle journalist and featuring 190 colour photographs, here is the authoritative work on these machines.

V4168 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 190 colour photos • ISBN: 978-1-845841-68-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04168-7

BMW Café Racers

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– Uli Cloesen Showcasing fantastic custom BMW café racers from all over the globe, from the old to the new, this book presents them in all their innovative glory.

Featuring owners’ stories and technical descriptions, BMW Café Racers is a book guaranteed to interest BMW fans and members of the café racer scene alike – see the ‘caféd’ side of BMW. V4529 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £30.00 • 128 pages • 205 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-29-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04529-6

BMW Custom Motorcycles – Choppers, Cruisers, Bobbers, Trikes & Quads

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– Uli Cloesen This book, the first of its kind solely devoted to the BMW custom bike scene, proves it does! Features stunning images of customised BMW singles, twins and fours from around the globe, many complemented by owners’ stories and technical descriptions.

V4325 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 270 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-25-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04325-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Bonjour! Is this Italy?

– Kevin Turner Following his dismissal from a job he never should have had, the author packs a tent, some snacks, and a suit, and sets out on a two-wheeled adventure across Europe. Includes maps and illustrations, hints and tips, places to stay, plus valuable first-hand guidance on what to do when things go wrong.

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V4399 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £12.99 • 144 pages • 129 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-99-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04399-5

British 250cc Racing Motorcycles 1946 to 1959

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– Chris Pereira The history and development of the privately-built, British 250cc specials and hybrids raced in Britain from 1946 to 1959, recalling the men and machines involved in what was clearly the most innovative class of road racing in the 1950s. eV4511 • Flowing layout • 97 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-11-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04511-1

British Custom Motorcycles – The Brit Chop – choppers, cruisers, bobbers & trikes

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– Uli Cloesen A look at fantastic British-based custom bikes around the globe. A celebration of all things ‘custom Brit,’ this is the only book devoted entirely to the British custom motorcycle, revealing the innovative, fresh approach to British motorcycle-based custom bike building.

V4621 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £25 • 128 pages • 250 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-21-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04621-7

The BSA Bantam Bible

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– Peter Henshaw THE definitive book of the BSA Bantam, a simple commuter bike that thousands learnt to ride on. The book includes yearby-year specifications, colour schemes and engine/frame numbers. Also contains a guide to buying a secondhand Bantam and details of Bantam clubs and specialists.

V4159 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £29.99 • 160 pages • 250 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845841-59-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04159-5

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www.veloce.co.uk BSA Motorcycles – the final evolution – Brad Jones Covers the BSA and Triumph motorcycles designed for the 1971 model year, including Ariel 3 and the 750cc Triumph Hurricane. A study of related promotional and racing events, the US organisation, and BSA’s financial position prior to 1971’s devastating trading loss announcement.

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V4647 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 144 pages • 210 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-47-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04647-7

From Crystal Palace to Red Square – A Hapless Biker’s Road to Russia

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– Kevin Turner In typically hapless fashion, Turner sets out in search of adventure. This time, he points his Kawasaki towards the massive Øresund bridge, and passes from Copenhagen into Sweden, then on to Norway, St. Petersburg, and home to London, via Poland and Germany.

V4622 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 160 pages • 130 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-22-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04622-4

The Ducati 750 Bible

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– Ian Falloon When the great Ducati engineer Fabio Taglioni designed the 750 Ducati in 1970, there was no way he could comprehend how important this model would be.

The 750, the Formula 750 racer and the Super Sport became legend: this book celebrates these machines in year-byyear, model-by-model detail. An absolute must-have for any Ducati aficionado.

V4012 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £29.99 • 160 pages • 163 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845840-12-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04012-3

The Book of the Ducati 750SS ‘round case’ 1974

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– Ian Falloon Although manufactured for only one year, 1974, the Ducati 750 Super Sport was immediately touted as a future classic. It was a pioneer motorcycle – expensive and rare, and produced by Ducati’s race department to celebrate victory in the 1972 Imola 200 Formula 750 race. For Ducatisti, it is the Holy Grail.

V4202 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 176 pages • 259 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-02-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04202-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Ducati 860, 900 and Mille Bible – Ian Falloon

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Covers all of the landmark Ducatis of the late 1970s to early 1980s, including the 900 Super Sport and Mike Hailwood replica. Highly illustrated and with complete appendices of technical specifications, this is a year-by-year, change-by-change guide: an absolute must-have for any Ducati aficionado.

V4121 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35 • 160 pages • 178 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-84584-121-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04121-2

The Ducati Monster Bible

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– Ian Falloon When Ducati unleashed Galluzzi’s Monster at the Cologne Show at the end of 1992, few expected it to become Ducati’s most successful model.

Dramatically styled, minimalist in stature, yet bristling with innovative engineering, the 900 Monster created a new niche market. Here is the ultimate guide to the Monster maze from 1993 to 2011. eV4636 • Flowing layout • 197 pictures • Base price £22.5 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-36-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04636-1

The Ducati Monster Bible – New edition

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– Ian Falloon When Ducati unleashed Galluzzi’s Monster at the Cologne Show at the end of 1992, few expected it to become Ducati’s most successful model.

Here is the definitive source book updated to include 2014 model year Monsters.

V4616 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • 197 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-84584616-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04616-3

The Book of Ducati Overhead Camshaft Singles

New 2015!

– Ian Falloon This is the first book to provide and authoritative description of the complete range of Ducati OHC singles – the engines that provided the DNA for Ducati motorcycles, and established Ducati’s current reputation for exceptional sporting motorcycles.

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V4566 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £85 • 384 pages • 1000 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-66-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04566-1

www.veloce.co.uk Funky Mopeds: the 1970s Sports Moped phenomenon

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–Richard Skelton A change in the legal definition of a ‘Moped’ (motorcycle with pedals) led to an explosion of high-performance 50cc machines which were every teenager’s dream during the 1970s. Here’s a colourful celebration of those fantastic machines and the culture of the 1970s.

V4078 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 144 pages • 150+ colour photos • ISBN: 978-1-845840-78-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04078-9

Italian Café Racers – Uli Cloesen A celebration of the spectacular café racers from around the globe. From the old to the modern, from horizontal-singles to inline sixes, this book covers the evolution the café racers based on Italian motorcycles.

P V4749 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £25 • 128 pages • 321 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-49-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04749-8

Italian Custom Motorcycles – Uli Cloesen Many books have been published about Italian motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Italian motorcyclebased chopper, bobber, trike, and quad custom bike scene ... until now.

P V4394 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £25.00 • 128 pages • 260 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-94-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04394-0

Japanese Custom Motorcycles

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– Uli Cloesen The first book of its kind, this is a beautifully illustrated insight into the growing trend of customising Japanese metric bikes into choppers, bobbers et al – be they high-end bikes, garage-built beauties, or more recent Japanese cruisers.

V4530 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £25.00 • 128 pages • 275 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-30-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04530-2

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Kawasaki Triples Bible – Alastair Walker Covers the entire production of three cylinder two-strokes from 1967 to 1980, featuring a year-by-year breakdown of bike specs, including the KH250, 350 S2, KH400, H1 500 and H2 750 models. An invaluable resource for any collector or restorer of these fabulous motorcycles.

P V4075 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 183 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-75-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04075-8

The Kawasaki Z1 Story

New 2015!

– David Sheehan How the smallest of Japan’s Big Four motorcycle manufacturers nearly beat the world’s biggest to become first to the market with a Four, and how Honda’s CB750 debut almost spelled the end for the Z-1 … before Kawasaki stunned everybody with something bigger, faster – and better!

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V4807 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 256 pages • 135 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-07-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04807-5

The Lambretta Bible – Pete Davies A year-by-year, model-by-model, change-by-change record of the world’s finest scooter from Model A to the GP 200. Even covers machines prepared and built by Lambretta Concessionaires.

Essential reading for Lambretta enthusiasts.

P V4521 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 192 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-21-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04521-0

The Laverda Twins & Triples Bible – Ian Falloon The large capacity Laverda twins and triples were some of the most charismatic and exciting motorcycles produced in a golden era. Here is the year-by-year, model-by-model, change-by-change record.

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E V4058 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35 • 160 pages • 222 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-58-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04058-1

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www.veloce.co.uk The Moto Guzzi Sport & Le Mans Bible – Ian Falloon The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport and Le Mans are iconic sporting motorcycles of the 1970s and 1980s. Covering the period 1971-1993, and all models with a description of model development yearby-year, full production data and 160 photos, this is a highly informative book and an essential Bible for enthusiasts.

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V4064 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £29.99 • 160 pages • 160 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845840-64-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04064-2

Motorcycle Apprentice – Bill Cakebread Gives a unique insight to the atmosphere and excitement of working in the AMC (Matchless/AJS) motorcycle factory. An inspiring story, supported by a host of period photographs and rare documents, providing a fascinating record of life within the British motorcycle industry from its heyday and on into decline and oblivion.

P V4179 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 102 mainly b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845841-79-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04179-3

The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine – Daniel Peirce Professional photographer Dan Peirce presents 64 stunning pictures from his popular ‘Up-n-Smoke’ engine project.

The book also tells the story behind the project and how it took years to bring it from an inspired idea to a tangible reality.

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E eV4735 • Flowing layout • 90 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-35-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04735-1

Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s – Chris Pereira Examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. A fascinating exploration of the last decade of ‘traditional’ Grand Prix racing, before significant events changed the nature of the sport forever.

P V4416 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 176 pages • 177 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-16-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04416-9

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Motorcycle Road & Racing Chassis – Keith Noakes An account of the independent companies and individuals who have played a major part in the design and advancement of motorcycle frame (chassis) performance. With full specifications for many chassis, this book is a must for any motorcycle enthusiast.

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MV Agusta Fours – Ian Falloon Always produced in small numbers, the MV Agusta Fours are now considered amongst the most classic of motorcycles from the 1960s and 1970s. These were the first motorcycles that made Grand Prix technology available to the public, albeit at an almost prohibitive cost.

P V4203 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £50.00 • 240 pages • 450 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-84584-203-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04203-5

Off-Road Giants! – Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport

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– Andrew Westlake A fascinating and nostalgic compilation of rider profiles written over a three year period, that originally appeared in Classic Motorcycle magazine, now accompanied by a new set of over 100 photographs.

This book beautifully captures a muchloved time in motorsport. eV4589 • Flowing layout • 115 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-89-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04589-0

Off-Road Giants! (Volume 2) – Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport

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– Andrew Westlake Personal interviews with some of the greats of off-road motorcycling from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, along with some stunning period photographs that paint a wonderful picture of what motorcycling was about in this golden era.

V4323 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 123 b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-23-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04323-0

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www.veloce.co.uk Off-Road Giants! (volume 3) – Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport

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New 2015!

– Andrew Westlake Records the recollections of scramble world greats like Dave Bickers, John Banks and Rob Taylor, plus the hard riding Devon farmer John Trible and Gloucester ace Tommy Barker. Also included is the last ever interview with Olga Kevelos: a true star.

V4745 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £25 • 128 pages • 124 b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-45-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04745-0

Racing Line

New 2015!

– Bob Guntrip The story of big-bike racing in Britain during the 1960s – when the British racing single reached its peak; when exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every summer; and when Britain took its last great generation of riding talent and engineering skill to the world.

P V4793 • Hardback • 22.5x15.2cm • £19.99 • 192 pages • 70 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-93-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04793-1

The Real Way Round – Jonathan Yates Stunning photographs and travel notes from a once-in-a-lifetime, single-handed motorcycle trip across 35 countries. A practical guide to motorcycling round the world – what to do first, what to plan for, and how to cope with the unexpected.

P V4294 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 224 pages • 692 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-94-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04294-3

Scooter Lifestyle

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– Ian ‘Iggy’ Grainger Will capture the imagination of past, present and future generations of scooter riders, and guide the reader through the scootering way of life and all its aspects − warts and all! Includes interviews with well known scootering personalities, and over 200 colour photographs of awardwinning custom scooters, best-selling scooter models, rallies and events. eV4794 • Flowing layout • 380 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-97-5• UPC: 6-36847-04797-9

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk SCOOTER MANIA! – Recollections of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally

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– Steve Jackson A complete history, including competitors’ and organizers’ personal experiences, and the controversies and difficulties experienced by the Rally Committee in the remarkable 20 year chapter in the history of scootering sport.

V4648 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £14.99 • 128 pages • 180 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-48-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04648-4

The Triumph Bonneville Bible (1959-1983) – Peter Henshaw The story of the Triumph Bonneville – its conception, design and production, how it compared to the competition (British and Japanese), and how it was seen at the time.

P V4398 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 262 mainly pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-98-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04398-8

the little book of trikes

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– Adam Quellin A celebration of the many motor trikes and three-wheeled motorcycles produced since the early days of motoring. Taking us from the 1880s right up to the present day, this book covers a wide range of machines from mild to wild, accompanied by original colour photographs.

V4295 • Paperback • 14x14cm • £4.99 • 96 pages • 76 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-95-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04295-0

Bargain price!

Save the Triumph Bonneville!

– The inside story of the Meriden Workers’ Co-op

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– John Rosamond Written by the ex-Chairman of the famous Workers’ Co-op, this is the real story of the last bastion of British motorcycle production following the collapse of the industry. It’s also the tale of a workforce’s refusal to let the Triumph Bonneville die ...

V4265 • Hardback • 22.5x15.2cm • £12.49 • 448 pages • 116 colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-65-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04265-3

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www.veloce.co.uk Tales of Triumph Motorcycles & the Meriden Factory – Hughie Hancox Hughie worked at Triumph from 1954 until its closure in 1974. Here’s the story of his life in the famous Meriden factory; of many adventures with Triumph motorcycles & Triumph people. Records the fascinating history of a great marque.

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V167 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 144 pages • 91 b&w photos & illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-901295-67-2 • UPC: 6-36847-00167-4

Triumph Production Testers’ Tales – Hughie Hancox The story of one worker’s time on the Triumph Production Testing team from 1960 to 1962, packed with amusing anecdotes about the obstacles associated with a tester’s daily life. An intimate and useful account of one of Britain’s most famous factories.

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V4441 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 160 pages • 183 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-41-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04441-1

The Triumph Speed Twin & Thunderbird Bible – Harry Woolridge The complete technical development history of the Triumph Speed Twin and Thunderbird motorcycles, and an invaluable reference source to identification, specification, exact year of manufacture and model type. A must for all Triumph lovers.

P V326 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 144 pages • 95 b&w and 55 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-904788-26-3 • UPC: 6-36847-00326-5

The Triumph Tiger Cub Bible – Mike Estall The full history of the popular Triumph Cub motorcycle. This ultimate reference source book covers every aspect of these machines, including 22 detailed model profiles, delivery details, technical design specifications, military, police and competition bikes, plus the full story behind the model’s production run.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Triumph Trophy Bible

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– Harry Woolridge Complete year-by-year history of the Trophy (and unit construction Tiger) twins from 1949 to 1983. Includes original factory model photos, technical specifications, colour schemes, engine & frame numbers, model type identification and details of Trophy & Tiger achievements. The complete source book. eV4811 • Flowing layout • 130 pictures • Base price £25.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-11-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04811-2

TT Talking – The TT’s most exciting era

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– Charlie Lambert Tells the story of one of the most dramatic eras in the history of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Charlie Lambert tells the story of this sensational upturn, from his own role behind the microphone, to the pressures, controversies, laughs, and sadness that go with being the man at the heart of the world’s most famous road race.

V4750 • Paperback • 22.5x15.2cm • £14.99 • 160 pages • 45 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-50-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04750-4

Velocette Motorcycles – MSS to Thruxton

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– Rod Burris The definitive development history of the most famous Velocette motorcycles, based on the author’s earlier work, out of print for many years and much sought-after today. Includes the most comprehensive appendices ever published on this historic marque.

V4312 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £39.99 • 224 pages • Over 400 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845843-12-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04312-4

Vespa – The Story of a Cult Classic in Pictures

New 2015!

– Günther Uhlig The history of Vespa, from its beginnings to the present day, clearly arranged.

Describes even the tiniest detail in an unprecedented form. An illustrated chronicle, with all the information needed for complete appreciation of the culture of Vespa.

P V4790 • Hardback • 26.5x23cm • £35 • 252 pages • 475 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-90-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04790-0

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Lifestyle & General Interest

Dorset from the sea

New 2015!

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– Steve Belasco Foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur The photographs in this book have been taken entirely from the sea by sailor and marine photographer Steve Belasco, who has cruised the area in small boats for over 20 years. His love of Dorset's waters, those who enjoy them, and the people and creatures that depend on them, comes shining through.

V4762 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £24.99 • 128 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-62-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04762-7

Dorset from the sea – Souvenir edition

New 2015!

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– Steve Belasco Foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur Steve Belasco’s love of Dorset's waters, those who enjoy them, and the people and creatures that depend on them, comes shining through in this beautiful souvenir edition of Dorset from the sea.

V4764 • Hardback • 17x17cm • £9.99 • 128 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-64-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04764-1

The Renewable Energy Home Handbook

New 2015!

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– Lindsay Porter Shows how you can save money whilst saving the planet. Explaining step-bystep what’s involved in installing your own eco-energy systems, this invaluable guide shows how each type of system is installed, so you can see for yourself how it’s done and make the best choice for your home.

V4759 • Hardback • 27x20.7cm • £30 • 192 pages • 700 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-59-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04759-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Red & Soviet military & paramilitary services: female uniforms 1941-1991

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– Adrian Streather Covers all uniforms issued and worn by female officers and enlisted personnel from 1941 to 1991. Features a well researched and illustrated history cataloguing each type of uniform produced, the period it was approved in, and how it was made.

M4067 • Paperback • 24x20cm • £14.99 • 128 pages • 271 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-67-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04067-3

Soviet General & field rank officer uniforms: 1955 to 1991 – Adrian Streather Describes the parade, dress, service and field uniforms worn by Soviet General and field rank officers serving in the land and air forces, MVD (internal army), KGB intelligence and Border Guards from 1955 to 1991.

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Index 11⁄2-litre Grand Prix Racing..........53 1275cc A-Series............................ 7 1950s Motorsport.......................81 998cc A-series............................... 7 Acura NSX...................................69 Alfa Mail........................................53 Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars.......................53 DOHC Engine.............................. 8 Giulia Coupé GT..................17, 54 Giulia Spider...............................17 Montreal.....................................54 Tipo 33.......................................54 V6 ............................................... 8 Allison, Cliff....................................48 Alpine & Renault...........................55 Alpine trials and rallies..................29 American ‘independent’ automakers.........................29 American Station wagons..........29 American trucks...........................30 American woodies......................30 Anglo-American cars..................30 Armstrong Siddeley.....................56 Art Deco.......................................56 Audi R8 .............................................44 TT .............................................17 Quattro.......................................42 Austin............................................31 Austin-Healey...............................42 Austerity Motoring........................31 Autodrome...................................56 Automotive A-Z........................2, 56 Bahamas Speed Weeks............57 Bennett, Nigel..............................49 Bentley Continental.................................57 MkVI............................................57 Bicycle........................................2, 4 Bluebird CN7...............................57 BMC Competitions Department.58 BMW 5-Series......................................58 Z-cars.........................................58 Boxer Twins.............................101 Café Racers.............................101 Custom Motorcycles..............101 E30.........................................8, 17 GS ..............................................17 X5 .............................................17 Z-cars.........................................58 Bodywork.....................................22 Brands Hatch...............................31 Brewer, Mike................................78 Brighton National Speed Trials........................32 Britains farm model tractors........39 Britains farm model balers & combines............................39 Britains toy models catalogues..39 British 250cc racing motorcycles....

102 British Custom Motorcycle.......102

British drag racing..................32, 34 British lorries.................................32 British police cars.........................33 British touring car racing..............33 British toy boats...........................40 British woodies.............................34 BRM.............................................59 BSA 350 & 500 Singles.....................17 500 & 650 Twins.......................17 Bantam.............................17, 102 Bugatti 8-cylinder Touring Cars.............59 Type 40......................................59 Type 46 & 50 ............................60 Type 57 .....................................60 Café racer.....................................34 Camper van.................................21 Camshafts...................................... 8 Carter, Chris.................................48 Chatham, John............................50 Chequered Flag, The..................47 Citroën 2CV.......................................17, 21 ID & DS.................................17, 61 SM .............................................61 Cobra replicas..............................17 Competition Car Aerodynamics.....

61 Catalogue of British Cars............61 Concept cars...............................62 Cortina..........................................62 Corvette C2 Sting Ray................18 Coventry Climax..........................62 Cylinder Heads.............................. 9 Crystal Palace.....................34, 103 DAF .............................................46 Daily Mirror 1970 World Cup Rally, The.......................................62 Daimler V8 SP250.......................63 Data logging................................... 9 Datsun Fairlady Roadster to 280ZX..................................63 Diecast toy cars...........................40 Distributor-type ignition systems.10 Dodge Challenger & Plymouth.............63 Barracuda..................................63 Dynamite!...................................63 Dogs on wheels............................. 4 Dorset.........................................113 Ducati 750SS ‘round case’................103 860, 900 and Mille...................104 Bevel Twins..........................18, 23 Desmodue Twins......................18 Desmoquattro Twins................18 Monster....................................104 Overhead Camshaft Singles..104 Duckworth, Keith.........................49 Dune Buggy....................23, 35, 64 East German motor vehicles......64 Efficient driver................................. 4 Electrics........................................22

Electric Cars................................... 5 Essential driver’s handbook.......... 5 Exner, Virgil...................................52 Female racing drivers..................65 Ferrari 288 GTO....................................65 312P & 312PB..........................44 333 SP.......................................44 Dino............................................65 Fiat 131 Abarth.................................42 500 & 600..................................18 & Abarth 124 Spider & Coupé.65 & Abarth 500, 600 & Seicento.66 First aid for your car....................... 5 Ford Capri...........................................18 Cleveland 335-Series V8 engine 67 Escort...................................18, 42 F-100/F-150 Pickup.................66 F-150 Pickup.............................66 GT .............................................67 In miniature.................................40 Mustang.....................................18 RS Cosworth Sierra & Escort........

18, 42 Small Block V8 racing engines......

9, 67 SOHC ‘Pinto’............................... 9 Thunderbird...............................67 Formula 5000..............................68 France...........................................68 GM in miniature............................40 Goodwood..................................35 Gordini, Amédée.........................47 Grand Prix Ferrari.........................68 Grand Prix Ford...........................68 GT Cars..................................67, 69 GT40.............................................69 Gulf-Mirage...................................45 Harley-Davidson 1340 Evolution engines..........................10, 18 Hayter, Don..................................36 Hillclimbing & sprinting.................69 Hinckley Triumph triples & fours.18 Holley carburetors........................10 Honda CBR FireBlade...........................18 CBR600.....................................18 CX500 & CX650.......................23 Fours.....................................17, 23 Hot Rod & stock car racing........36 How your car works...................... 5 How your motorcycle works........ 5 Ignition systems...........................10 Indianapolis...................................58 Intermeccanica............................70 Italian Café Racers.....................105 Italian Custom Motorcycles......105 Italy ...........................................102

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Jaguar E-type.........................................18 Mark 1 & 2.................................18 S-Type – 1999 to 2007............18 X-Type – 2001 to 2009............19 XJ-S......................................19, 70 XJ220.........................................71 XJ6, XJ8 & XJR.........................19 XK .............................................10 XK 120, 140 & 150...................19 XK8 & XKR...........................18, 71 & Daimler XJ..............................18 & Daimler XJ40..........................18 & Daimler XJ6, XJ12 & Sovereign.

18 Japanese Custom Motorcycles 105 Jeep CJ .............................................71 Wrangler.....................................71 Karmann Ghia..............................72 Kawasaki Triples.......................................106 Z1 ...........................................106 Z1 & Z900..................................19 Kit Car.....................................14, 90 La Carrera Panamericana...........60 Lamborghini Miura...........................................72 Urraco.........................................72 Lambretta...................................106 Lancia 037.............................................72 Delta HF Integrale................43, 72 Stratos........................................43 Land Rover..........6, 11, 19, 24, 79 Laverda Twins & Triples............106 Lefebvre, André...........................47 Le Mans.......................................72 Lea-Francis..................................72 Lola .............................................74 Lotus 49 .......................................74, 75 Seven.........................................19 Low-cost rally car........................11 Marketingmobiles......................100 Maserati 250F..............................75 Mason, Tony................................50 Matra sports cars........................45 Mays, Raymond..........................51 Mazda MX-5....................... 19, 24, 75, 76 RX-7...........................................76 Mercedes-Benz Pagoda 230SL, 250SL & 280SL roadsters & coupès............19 280-560 SL & SLC ............19, 76 300 SL........................................92 SL .......................................76, 77 SLK.......................................19, 77 Trucks.........................................46 W123-Series..............................78 Meriden......................................111 MG & AH............................................. 6 MGA.....................................19, 78 Midget & A-H Sprite............12, 19 TD, TF & TF1500.......................19 Abingdon factory.......................36 MGA 1955-1962......................78 MGB & MGB GT................19, 24 MGB 4-Cylinder Engines..........11 MGB V8...............................11, 12 MGF & MG TF...........................19

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Micro trucks.................................79 Microcars......................................73 Mini ......................... 12, 19, 43, 79 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.................80 Montlhéry......................................80 Moped........................................105 Morgan.........................................81 Morris Minor...........................19, 81 Moss Carlsson, Pat.....................49 Moto Guzzi..........................19, 107 Motor Movies...............................81 Motor Racing ..............................82 Motor Racing Heroes............82, 91 Motorcycle Apprentice................................107 Engine........................................12 GP racing.................................107 Restoration.................................22 Chassis.....................................108 Motorway....................................... 2 MV Agusta Fours.......................108 N.A.R.T.........................................83 Nassau.........................................36 New Mini......................................19 Nissan 300ZX/350Z .........................83 GT-R Supercar......................83 Noble, Lee....................................50 Northeast American Sports Car.83 Norton Commando....................19 Nothing Runs...............................84 Off-Road Giants!...............108, 109 Oulton Park..................................37 Painting classic cars..............25, 70 Peking to Paris.............................84 Peugeot 205 GTI...................19, 43 Plastic toy cars.............................41 Pontiac Firebird............................84 Porsche.............................................

356.............................................84 908.............................................85 911.......................................85, 86 911 Carrera 3.2............20, 86, 88 911R-RS-RSR..........................86 911SC..................................20, 87 914 & 914-6..............................87 924.......................................20, 87 928.......................................20, 87 930 Turbo & 911 (930) Turbo..19 944.......................................20, 88 964.............................................20 986 Boxster.........................20, 89 987 Boxster & Cayman............20 993.......................................20, 88 996.......................................20, 89 997.............................................89 Data plate...................................88 Prince Bira of Siam......................51 Princess Ceril Birabongse...........51 RAC .....................................4-6, 91 Race & Trackway Driving Techniques..........................13 RACING COLOURS...................91 Racing Line................................109 Rallye Sport Fords.......................91 Real Way Round.......................109 Redman, Jim...............................50 Reliant Regal................................25 Renewable energy....................113 Robinson, Tony...........................51 Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department.......

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Silver Shadow & Bentley T-Series 20, 92 Silver Spirit, Silver Spur..............93 Rover P4 .............................................93 V8 Engines.................................13 Runways & Racers......................93 Russia.........................................103 Russian Motor Vehicles........93, 94 Saab 96 & V4...............................43 Scooter lifestyle..........................109 SCOOTER MANIA!...................110 Sears, Jack..................................49 Secrets of speed.........................13 Selling your car............................... 5 Silverstone....................................35 Singer............................................94 Sleeping Beauties..................65, 94 Speedway ...................................94 Sprite Caravans...........................95 Standard Motor Company.........95 SU carburettor.............................14 Subaru Impreza..............20, 43, 95 Supercar.......................................25 Superprix......................................38 Suzuki 4x4....................................14 Tales from the Toolbox...............95 Tatra .............................................96 Taxi ..............................................96 Three Wheelers......................38, 81 Thruxton.......................................37 Tinplate toy cars...........................41 Toleman.......................................96 Toyota Celica & Supra.....................43, 96 MR2............................................97 Trackday car preparation............15 Trikes..........................................110 Triumph (cars) Triumph TR2-4A.................15, 26 Triumph TR5, 250 & 6........15, 26 Triumph TR6........................20, 97 Triumph TR7 & 8.................15, 20 Triumph Stag.............................20 Triumph (motorcycles) 350 & 500 Twins.......................20 Bonneville..........................20, 110 Speed Twin & Thunderbird....111 Thunderbird, Trophy & Tiger....20 Tiger Cub.................................111 Trophy......................................112 TT Talking...................................112 Tucker, Preston...........................90 Turner, Edward............................48 Turner, Stuart...............................51 Two Summers.............................97 Unraced........................................97 V8 Short Block.............................16 Velocette.....................................112 Vespa.............................20, 27, 112 VW Beetle...................... 16, 20, 26, 98 Bus / Camper.....................16, 20, 27, 28, 98, 99 Golf.......................................20, 99 Volvo 700/900.............................20 Yamaha FS1-E............................28 Warner, Graham..........................47 Weber & Dellorto Carburettors...16 Which Oil?....................................28 Wilson, Desiré..............................48 Works Mini...................................80 Works Rally Mechanic..............100

Welcome to the Veloce Publishing Spring 2015 catalogue This year, our catalogue is full to bursting with some amazing new print books, such as First Principles, the Keith Duckworth biography, The Motor Enthusiast’s Guide to France, and Dorset from the Sea, full of breathtaking images of England’s south coast.

Our digital team has also been working hard to expand our eBook collection, which means many of our previously out of print classics are available once again in digital form.

So, take a look through the catalogue and see what great things we’ve got in store for 2015!

Introduction ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Veloce Digital.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 2 RAC Handbooks... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 4 Expert Guides™ ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 6 SpeedPro™ Series ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 7 The Essential Buyer’s Guide™ Series... ... ... ... ... ... . 17 Workshop & Restoration Manuals.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 21 Those Were The Days ...™ Series.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 29 Toys & Models... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 39 Rally Giants™ Series.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 42 WEC Giants™ Series ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 44 Truckmakers™ Series ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 46 Biographies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 47 Cars... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 53 Motorcycles & Scooters ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 101 Lifestyle & General Interest ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 113 Index... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 115 Global sales... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 117

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