Veloce Publishing Autumn/Fall Catalogue 2017

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Veloce Publishing Catalogue Autumn/Fall 2017

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Welcome to the Veloce Publishing Autumn/Fall 2017 catalogue Introduction ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .1 Veloce Digital... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 2 On the Grid... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 New Books... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 5 RAC Handbooks... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 20 Expert Guides™... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 22 SpeedPro™ Series ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .23 The Essential Buyer’s Guide™ Series... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 33 Workshop & Restoration Manuals ... ... ... ... ... ... ..38 Those Were The Days ...™ Series ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .46 Toys & Models... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..56 Rally Giants™ Series... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..59 WSC Giants™ Series... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 61 Truckmakers™ Series ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 63 Biographies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .64 Cars... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 71 Motorcycles & Scooters ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 125 Lifestyle & General Interest ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..140 Index... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 143 Global sales ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 145 All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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About Veloce Named after the faster Alfa Romeo models, and with a passing 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.

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Using the traffic light system This catalogue is a full record of all of our books: past, present, and due for publication in Autumn/Fall 2017, and into Spring 2018.

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NEW For AUTUMN /FALL 2017 GREAT CARS

Jaguar E-type Four decades after its launch, the Jaguar E-type is still at the top of most car enthusiasts’ Christmas lists. An enduring example of design and engineering excellence, it is instantly recognisable to people around the world. In production from 1961 to 1974, it was celebrated at the time as the most glamorous sports car of them all, and is today one of the best-known icons of the ‘60s. If ever there was a V5024 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £40 • 160 pages • 269 pictures deserving recipient of the title ‘Great Car,’ • ISBN: 978-1-787110-24-3 it’s the classically elegant Jaguar E-type.

• UPC: 6-36847-01024-9 In this fascinating, extensively illustrated book, Nigel Thorley describes the year-by- year history and development of the Jaguar E-type, including anecdotes and curiosities along the way. Together with a sumptuous collection of colour photographs, this adds up to a feast of nostalgia that will delight all admirers of this most sinuous of cats.

• The world’s favourite ’60s icon • A potent symbol of the best in British design and engineering • One of the most recognised cars in the world

• The most glamorous sports car of its time • A deserving recipient of the title ‘Great Car’ • Sumptuous colour photos

• Complete year-by-year history of the E-type

• Includes fascinating anecdotes and curiosities

• A feast of nostalgia that will delight all E-type enthusiasts

• A Veloce Classic Reprint

G R E A T C A R S ... g reat b ook s!

JAGUAR MK 1&2 ISBN 978-1-787110-24-3

AUSTIN-HEALEY ISBN 978-1-845848-55-2

JAGUAR E-TYPE ISBN 978-1-787110-25-0

TRIUMPH TR ISBN 978-1-845848-54-5

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New Books

Acura NSX – Brian Long

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New updated edition!

The definitive story of Honda’s amazing supercar, the Acura NSX. Featuring a full history, over 380 colour photos and a buyer’s guide, this book is a musthave for all fans of the NSX.

V5124 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-24-0 • UPC: 6-36847-01124-6

Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 – Peter Collins

CLASSIC REPRINT

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Available again after a long absence!

The definitive record, this is the first book to be written about the history and development of Alfa Romeo’s fabulous Championship-winning Tipo 33 prototypes. With many previously unseen photographs and interviews with key personalities, this is a vital addition to any Alfa enthusiasts collection.

V5131 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 412 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-31-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01131-4

American Trucks of the 1960s – Norm Mort

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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.

V5172 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £15.99 • 96 pages • 125 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-72-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01172-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk An Incredible Journey – Max Reisch

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The compelling story of Max Reisch and Helmuth Hahmann’s journey across Asia in 1935 in a Steyr 100. Here is a story of adventure and discovery, describing the countries, people and problems that the pair encountered along the way. With stunning period photographs, this book provides an historic and fascinating insight into a pre-WW2 world.

V5165 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 288 pages • 231 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-65-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01165-9

Autodrome

CLASSIC REPRINT

– S S Collins & D Ireland Available again after many years’ absence! An evocative look at the history of ten of Europe’s great abandoned race circuits, as well as contemporary views, shown in stunning photographs.

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V5129 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 176 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-29-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01129-1

BMW Classic 5 Series 1972 to 2003 – Marc Cranswick

A look at BMW’s 5 series in the classic era. Observes model changes and development from 1972, to the end of E39 5 series production. Complete descriptions and pictures of BMW Motorsport cars, plus the exotic tuner specials from Germany. BMW’s rise in business internationally is also examined.

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V5061 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 232 pages • 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-61-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01061-4

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Coventry Climax Racing Engines - The definitive development history – Des Hammill

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Paperback edition. 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.

V5043 • Paperback • 22.5x15.2cm • £19.99 • 192 pages • 77 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-43-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01043-0

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www.veloce.co.uk Custom Air Suspension – Julian Edgar

This is the first book that shows you how to fit air suspension to your car. It covers both theory and practice, and includes the step by step fitting of a custom air suspension system. If you want the best ride and handling for your road car, this is a must-read book.

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V5179 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 64 pages • 82 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-79-0 • UPC: 6-36847-01179-6

Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s

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– Andrew Ralston

Back in print after a long absence!

Comprehensive overview of diecast toy cars of the 1950s and 1960s. Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Matchbox, Solido, Tekno and Tootsietoy, as well as many lesser known brands around the world. Extensively illustrated, an ideal introduction to the subject, and a valuable source for experienced collectors.

V5117 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-17-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01117-8

The Ducati story – Ian Faloon

Ian Falloon’s authoritative history of the marque – expanded for this 6th edition – tells the inside story of Ducati’s chequered path to glory, and describes every model, from the original 48cc Cucciolo to today’s exotic Superbikes.

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V5085 • Hardback • 27x20.7cm • £40.00 • 368 pages • 349 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-85-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01085-0

Ford Focus WRC

– Graham Robson The story of the 97 Ford Focus WRC cars during their 12-year rallying career; there were 44 World Championship victories, and the team won the World Rally Manufacturers’ Championship. Drivers included Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Marcus Grönholm and Mikko Hirvonen, with sponsors including Martini, BP (and Castrol), and the state of Abu Dhabi.

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V5020 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 192 pages • 240 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-20-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01020-1

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk FORD GT – Then, and now

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– Adrian Streather

Available again! Starting in 1956 when Ford officially entered motor racing, this book takes the reader on a journey through the history of the GT, and introduces the personalities behind all the different Ford GT development programs, old and new.

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V5126 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 240 pages • 491 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-26-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01126-0

The Good, the Mad and the Ugly ... not to mention Jeremy Clarkson

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– Peter Dron This book recalls the golden age (in the author’s view) of motoring journalism, during the last two decades of the 20th century, with additional material from before and after. Although the book is about cars it should amuse, irritate or even inform people who are not interested in cars at all.

V5184 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £12.99 • 256 pages • 30 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-84-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01184-0

CLASSIC REPRINT

Gulf-Mirage 1967 to 1982

– 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.

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V5175 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £15.99 • 128 pages • 100 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-75-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01175-8

CLASSIC REPRINT

How to Build MotorcycleEngined Racing Cars – Tony Pashley

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!

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V5169 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 128 pages • 416 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-69-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01169-7

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www.veloce.co.uk How to Illustrate and Design Concept Cars

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– Adrian Dewey

New Edition! 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.

V5015 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 195 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-15-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01015-7

How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track

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Get maximum performance & reliability for minimum money from 3.5, 3.9, 4.0 & 4.6-litre engines (1967 to date). 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.

CLASSIC REPRINT

– Des Hammill

V5176 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 216 pages • 190 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-76-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01176-5

Plenty of Porsche for this season: Powered by Porsche and Essential Buyer’s Guides covering the 981, 987, Boxster and Cayman models, plus a comprehensive look at the history of the 997 too.

See pages 13 & 14.

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CLASSIC REPRINT

How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork – 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!

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V5167 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £25.00 • 128 pages • 350 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-67-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01167-3

Kawasaki Z1, Z/KZ900 & Z/ KZ1000

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– Chris Rooke A fascinating and complex piece of machinery, the modern motorcycle is easily as complex as the modern car.

Clear, jargon-free text, and detailed cutaway illustrations show exactly how the modern bike works. From the basics of the internal combustion engine, to the wide variety of modern transmissions and ancillary systems.

V5158 • £35.00 • ISBN: 978-1-787111-58-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01158-1

Mercedes Benz SL & SLC

CLASSIC REPRINT

– Brian Long

Available again after a long absence!

This detailed and beautifully illustrated book covers the Mercedes-Benz 107 series, from 1971 to 1989. Written by a highly regarded motoring historian, this is THE definitive study of the subject.

All major world markets are looked at, along with competition history.

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V5130 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £40.00 • 208 pages • 355 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-30-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01130-7

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The MG Midget & AustinHealey Sprite High Performance Manual – Enlarged & updated 4th Edition – Daniel Stapleton

Covers all aspects of modifying the MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite for high-performance, including engine/ driveline, suspension, brakes, bodywork and aerodynamics, electrics and interior.

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V5001 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 200 pages • 418 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-01-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01001-0

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Print book available

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www.veloce.co.uk Lancia 037

– Peter Collins

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CLASSIC REPRINT

Available again after a long absence!

The story of Lancia’s mid-engined and supercharged rally car, from its conception, through development, to its full rallying career. Featuring many of Sergio Limone’s own comments & photographs, plus interviews with team members. Illustrated with 250 stunning and rare rally action photos.

V5128 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 343 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-28-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01128-4

Lancia Delta Integrale – Peter Collins

A legend on the road, race track and rally stage, the Lancia Integrale was a machine to be reckoned with during its heyday in the 1980s. This book tells the full story of this much soughtafter car.

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V5076 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 236 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-76-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01076-8

– Roger Williams

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.

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MGB & MGB GT - Your Expert Guide to Problems & How to Fix Them

V5046 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • ISBN: 978-1-787110-46-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01046-1

Maximum Mini

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– Jeroen Booij Back in print after a long absence!

Focuses solely on the cars derived from the classic Mini, including small GTs, sports cars, roadsters and fun cars.

From the well known Mini Marcos and Unipower GT that raced at Le Mans, to the very obscure but as exciting Coldwell GT or Sarcon Scarab, almost 60 cars described and photographed in this book.

V5118 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 545 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-18-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01118-5

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Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6 Litre Enthusiast’s Workshop Manual – Rod Grainger

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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V5174 • Paperback • 27x21cm • £35.00 • 368 pages • 1600 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-74-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01174-1

The Moto Guzzi story – Ian Falloon

This book tells the complete history of Moto Guzzi. From Carlo Guzzi’s Tipo GP of 1920, to the MGX-21 Flying Fortress nearly 100 years later, every Moto Guzzi has been unique and charismatic. But the road hasn’t always been smooth and Moto Guzzi has survived many ups and downs.

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V5132 • Hardback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 288 pages • 282 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-32-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01132-1

Motorcycle Apprentice

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– Bill Cakebread

Gives a unique insight in 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.

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V5049 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 102 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-49-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01049-2

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Motor Racing – Reflections of a lost era – Anthony Carter

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V5190 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £25.00 • 208 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-90-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01190-1

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– Peter Henshaw The story of the Norton Commando – conception, design and production, how it compared to the competition (British and Japanese). Insights to the company that built it, and guidance on buying a Commando secondhand, this is the fascinating history of a true British icon and an essential guide for restorers.

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V5006 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 150 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-06-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01006-5

Porsche Boxster & Cayman – The 987 series 2004 to 2013 – Brian Long

The definitive history of the Porsche 987-series Boxster and Cayman lines, including an overview of all the models sold in each of the world’s major markets.

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V5081 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 176 pages • 288 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-81-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01081-2

Porsche 981 Boxster & Cayman – model years 2012 to 2016 – Adrian Streather

Benefit from Adrian Streather’s years of Porsche experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

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V5069 • Paperback • 19.5x13.9cm • £12.99 • 64 pages • 95 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-69-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01069-0

A classic, usable bike is worth knowing how to look after. How To Restore Triumph Bonneville.

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Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather’s years of Porsche experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

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V5066 • Paperback • 19.5x13.9cm • £12.99 • 64 pages • 115 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-66-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01066-9

Powered by Porsche – the alternative race cars

LIMITED EDITION

– Roy P Smith

A detailed account of the racing cars that were powered by Porsche engines, but where the chassis and development of the car has been done by others. The first book on the subject, it is illustrated with many previously unpublished photos.

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*** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES *** V4990 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £100.00 • 464 pages • 700 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-90-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04990-4

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Rover P4

– Malcolm Bobbitt

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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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V4958 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 192 pages • 243 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-58-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04958-4

Rover V8 – the story of the engine

– James Taylor This book tells the full story of the Rover V8 engine, its origins as a General Motors design in the 1950s and its development

by Rover (and subsequently Land Rover) between 1967 and 2004. It focuses on production versions of the engine and includes information supplied by those who worked on its design and development.

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V5026 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 144 pages • 155 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-26-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01026-3

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– Ian ‘Iggy’ Grainger

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Back in print after a long absence!

Guides you through the scootering way of life and all its factions, giving a unique insight into the modern scene and all its diversities − warts and all! Includes interviews with well known scootering personalities, plus over 150 colour photos of award-winning custom scooters.

V5119 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 380 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-19-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01119-2

SM - Citroën’s Maseratiengined Supercar

The book follows the progress of the Citroën SM from its launch at the 1970 Geneva Show through to July 1975, when the last car was built.

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– Brian Long & Philippe Claverol

V5125 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 270 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-25-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01125-3

This Day In Automotive History – Brian Corey

With a true tale for every day of the year, this book tells of the first self-propelled vehicles of the 1700s, the origins of Ford, FIAT and Jaguar, the tragedies that have altered the daily commute, and about some of history’s most important cars like the Porsche 356, Chevrolet Corvette, Volkswagen Beetle, the Ford Model T, and more.

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V5068 • Paperback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 196 pages • 730 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-68-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01068-3

An Italian force to be reckoned with.

Lancia Delta Integrale See page 11.

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– Andrew Ralston

Back in print after a long absence!

Showcases postwar Japanese-built tinplate cars. Featuring some of the rarest models from a private collection, this book also describes the history and details of these toys. A book for both specialist collectors and all those with an interest in vintage toys.

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V5120 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 160 pages • 173 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-20-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01120-8

To Boldly Go – twenty-six vehicle designs that dared to be different

– Graham Hull Detailing 26 sometimes controversial vehicles, from 1911 to present, all solving different design challenges. From the Issigonis Mini that changed design, to racers so successful they were banned from competition, and from cars produced in millions, to one-offs.

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V5002 • Hardback • 22.5x15.2cm • £25.00 • 160 pages • 79 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-02-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01002-7

How to restore Triumph Bonneville T140 – Mark Paxton

Covers complete restoration of the iconic Triumph 750. Aimed at the DIY enthusiast, it details everything you need to know about renovation and restoration of all major components, illustrated with colour photos throughout. An essential manual for all Triumph 750 owners.

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V5149 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £45.00 • 160 pages • 1000 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-49-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01149-9

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Toyota MR2 Coupe & Spyders – Revised & Updated Edition – Brian Long

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 Japan will always have a special place in the hearts of all sports car enthusiasts. This is the definitive story, now updated to include the last six years of production.

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V5062 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 200 pages • 396 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-62-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01062-1

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In full colour and with comprehensive technical detail, each model of car and light commercial produced and sold under the Standard and Triumph brands between 1945 and 1984 is illustrated and described in this new pictorial history. With crisp styling and solid mechanicals, these cars are fondly remembered by all enthusiasts.

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V5077 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 144 pages • 180 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-77-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01077-5

The Triumph Tiger Bible – Mike Estall

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The definitive history of the popular Triumph Tiger Cub Motorcycle is back in print after a long absence. This is the ultimate reference source book for all Tiger Cub owners and enthusiasts.

V5127 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £50.00 • 208 pages • 160+ pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-27-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01127-7

The Triumph Trophy Bible

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– Harry Woolridge

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.

V4974 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-845849-74-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04974-4

The Triumph Speed Twin & Thunderbird Bible

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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.

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– Harry Woolridge

V4982 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 150 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-82-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04982-9

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The Ultimate Book Of The Air-Cooled Porsche 911

– Brian Long The Ultimate Book of the Air-cooled Porsche 911 is a single volume covering the air-cooled 911 era in its entirety – from the early prototype models, up to the Type 993 that signalled the end of this most significant era in the history of the prestigious German marque.

LIMITED TO 810 COPIES & AVAILABLE ONLY FROM ultimate911.veloce.co.uk

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V4907 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £175.00 • 592 pages • Over 1250 pictures & illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845849-07-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04907-2

The Ultimate Book Of The Air-Cooled Porsche 911

– Brian Long The Ultimate Book of the Air-cooled Porsche 911 is a single volume covering the air-cooled 911 era in its entirety – from the early prototype models, up to the Type 993 that signalled the end of this most significant era in the history of the prestigious German marque.

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V4906 • Leatherbound • 25x25cm • £295.00 • 592 pages Over 1250 pictures & illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845849-06-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04906-5

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Volkswagen – The air-cooled era in colour – Richard Copping

Back in print after a long absence!

The story of the air-cooled era presented entirely in the wonderful style of VW’s classic sales brochures.

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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. This entirely new edition 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.

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V4995 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 208 pages • 258 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-95-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04995-9

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A methodical, yet lively record of VW’s iconic Transporter over its first 40-years.

Model history and range development, specifications,performance, plus marketing and advertising strategies are all discussed and stylishly illustrated with period photographs.

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– Richard Copping

V5123 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99• 176 pages • 181 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-23-3• UPC: 6-36847-01123-9

– Richard Copping Back in print after a long absence!

Delving exclusively into the spin-off conversions based on the VW Panelvan, Kombi and Microbus. Designed in the style of the original VW sales literature, this book tells the complete story of the Volkswagen-based Camper phenomenon, written by a knowledgeable enthusiast.

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Volkswagen Camper 40 years of freedom: an A-Z of Popular Camper conversions

V5122 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99• 176 pages • 182 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-22-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01122-2

The Volvo Estate Car – Design Icon & Faithful Companion – Ashley Hollebone

This book chronicles the history of the world’s most iconic estate car (station wagon), with a wonderful variety of images, some of which have never been published before.

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V5075 • Hardback • 20.7x20.7cm • £19.99 • 160 pages • 319 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-75-5• UPC: 6-36847-01075-1

Wolseley Cars 1948 – 1975 A pictorial history – David Rowe

A full colour guide to all Wolseley cars built from 1948 until the end of production in 1975. With Informative history, detailed modelby-model comparisons, and technical information, this is a comprehensive guide to the later cars.

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V5078 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £12.99 • 80 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-78-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01078-2

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RAC Handbooks

Founded in 1897, and with around 7 million members, the RAC organisation is regarded as an expert on motoring.

Veloce is proud to be publishing this range of inexpensive, informative and, often, money-saving books.

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Expert Guides 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.

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V4098 • Paperback • 14.8x21cm • £12.99 • 112 pages • 127 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

– 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.

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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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SpeedPro Series The 4-Cylinder Engine Short Block High-Performance Manual – Des Hammill

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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

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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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eV4664 • Flowing layout • 153 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-64-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04664-4

The 1275cc A-Series High-Performance Manual Completely reworked and much enlarged (by over 60 pages) book based on Des Hammill’s much respected earlier work on how to get more power from the A-Series engine. Colour throughout.

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V4869 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 150 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-69-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04869-3

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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.

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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

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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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V4021 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 214 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-21-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04021-5

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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V4438 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 128 pages • 268 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-38-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04438-1

How to Choose Camshafts & Time Them for Maximum Power – Des Hammill

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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 cartype engines.

V259 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £17.99 • 64 pages • 95 colour & b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-59-6 • UPC: 6-36847-00259-6

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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

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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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eV4665 • Flowing layout • 164 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-65-7 UPC: 6-36847-04665-1

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.

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V278 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 144 pages • 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.

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eV4599 • Flowing layout • Base price £14.99 • 222 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-99-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04599-9

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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 • Base price £9.99 • 112 pictures • 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.

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V5047 • Paperback • £19.99 • 128 pages • Over 135 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-47-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01047-8

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How to Build & Power Tune Distributor-type Ignition Systems – New Third 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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V5173 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 80 pages • 98 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-73-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01173-4

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

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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.

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V4960 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 120 pages • 76 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-60-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04960-7

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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

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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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V4208 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 96 pages • 154 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-08-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04208-0

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

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– Peter Burgess 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.

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V4615 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 144 pages • 100 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-15-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04615-6

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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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How to Improve MGB, MGC & MGB V8 New Updated and Enlarged 2nd Edition

V4187 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £40.00 • 224 pages • 494 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-87-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04187-8

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How to Give Your MGB V8 Power – Fourth Edition – Roger Williams

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V4833 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 505 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-33-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04833-4

The MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite High-Performance Manual

– Daniel Stapleton Enlarged and updated 4th Edition!

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.

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V5001 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 200 pages • 418 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-01-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01001-0

How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget Updated & Revised Colour Edition – Des Hammill

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How to Build Motorcycle-engined 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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V5169 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 128 pages • 416 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-69-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01169-7

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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.

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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

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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 – Des Hammill

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Get maximum performance & reliability for minimum money from 3.5, 3.9, 4.0 & 4.6-litre engines (1967 to date). 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.

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V5176 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 216 pages • 190 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-76-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01176-5

Secrets of Speed – Nick Swager

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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 • 201 colour and b&w 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 High-Performance Manual – Des Hammill

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V4207 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 120 Detailed b&w illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-84584-207-9 • UPC: 636847042073

The SU Carburettor High-Performance 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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V5168 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 96 pages • 80 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-68-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01168-0

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How to Modify Suzuki 4x4 for Serious Off-Road Action – John Richardson

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V5092 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 128 pages • 175 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-92-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01092-8

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

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– Jim Dudley Step-by-step guide to building a dream sports car on a budget, based on available Ford mechanical components. Use a straight-4 or V8 engine, including Pinto, Zetec, Rover K-Series, or even a motorcycle engine.

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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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The perfect place to start your trackday experience. From helping choose 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!

V4483 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 90 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-83-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04483-1

How to Improve Triumph TR2-4A – Roger Williams

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V5091 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • Over 550 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-91-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01091-1

How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 & 6

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Aided by top racing and high-performance 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.

V5140 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £32.50 • 160 pages • 428 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-40-0 • UPC: 6-36847-01140-6

How to Improve Triumph TR7, TR7-V8 & TR8 – Roger Williams

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V5088 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £32.50 • 208 pages • 528 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-88-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01088-1

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance – James Hale

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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.)

V299 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 128 pages • 200+ 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

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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 High-Performance

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– 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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eV4669 • Flowing layout • Base price £7.49 • 180 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-69-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04669-9

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

3RD EDITION

– Des Hammill

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Packed with information on stripping and rebuilding, tuning, jetting, and choke sizes. Application formulae help you calculate exactly the right set-up for your car. Covers all Weber DCOE & Dellorto DHLA & DCO/SP carburettors.

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V275 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 128 pages • 180+ pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-75-6 • UPC: 6-36847-00275-6

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Choosing, using and maintaning your electric bicycle – Peter Henshaw

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A complete buyer’s guide to electric bicycles, including the types of bike available, what to look for and why you should buy one. Packed with useful contacts, importers, websites and magazines, advice on where you can ride, and the law.

Including battery charging and general maintenance.

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V4939 • Paperback • 19.5x13.9cm • £9.99 • 64 pages • 101 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-39-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04939-3

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Build Your Own Dream Camper Van for less than £1000 – 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.

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V4524 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £25.00 • 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 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-28-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04328-5

Classic British Car Electrical Systems – Rick Astley

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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.

V4948 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £40 • 192 pages • 419 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-48-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04948-5

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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.

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V5101 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £19.99 • 96 pages • 301 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-01-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01101-7

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 • £29.99 • 272 pages • 1500 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-44-2 • UPC: 6-36847-00244-2

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

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V5167 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £25.00 • 128 pages • 350 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-67-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01167-3

How to Restore Classic Car Interiors Restoration know-how on all kinds of interior fittings in your classic car: carpets, headlinings, seats, wood and synthetic material parts, instruments, steering wheels: even how to succeed in making your radio sound just like new!

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Beginner’s Guide to Classic Motorcycle Restoration – Ricky Burns

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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.

V4644 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £30.00 • 144 pages • 594 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-44-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04644-6

Ducati Bevel Twins 1971 to 1986 – Authenticity & restoration guide – Ian Falloon

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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.

V5181 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £50• 288 pages • 1290 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-81-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01181-9

How to Restore Classic Off-road Motorcycles

– Ricky Burns Provides the classic off-road enthusiast with a step-by-step guide through a full restoration. Whether a post 1950 machine, or a more modern ’80s twin shock, everything is covered in detail, from initial dismantling and parts sourcing to being ready to compete, including set-up and maintenance.

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V4950 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 488 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-50-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04950-8

How to restore Honda CX500 & CX650

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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 • £35.00 • 176 pages • 759 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-73-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04773-3

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Gives fans of the single overhead cam Honda 4 a step-by-step guide to a full restoration. From the CB350/4 to the groundbreaking CB750/4, this guide covers dismantling, restoring, sourcing parts, paint, decals and polishing.

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V4746 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • 682 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-46-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04746-7

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6 Litre Enthusiast’s Workshop Manual – Rod Grainger

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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V5174 • Paperback • 27x21cm • £35.00 • 368 pages • 1600 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-74-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01174-1

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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V5189 • Paperback • 27x21cm • £35.00 • 368 pages • 1600 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-89-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01189-5

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.

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V5046 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • over 350 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-46-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01046-1

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www.digital.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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The Ultimate Mini Restoration Manual – Iain Ayre

The Ultimate Mini Restoration Manual provides all the info necessary to evaluate your skills and attitude, get your garage sorted, choose the right Mini, weld the rust, paint it, overhaul the engine, sort the rest of the mechanicals, retrim it, then, optionally, make the car faster, smoother, sharper – and a lot more fun!

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V4116 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £40.00 • 176 pages • 501 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-16-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04116-8

How to Paint Classic Cars

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– Martin Thaddeus

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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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V5142 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £19.99 • 96 pages • 213 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-42-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01142-0

How to build your own Supercar – Brian Thompson

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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.

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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.veloce.co.uk How to restore Suzuki 2-Stroke Triples – Ricky Burns

Whether it be an entry level GT380, or a watercooled GT750, this step-by-step full restoration guide covers dismantling, sourcing parts, spraying and decals, to safe set-up and general maintenance. Even riding safely and storage are covered, making this a must-have guide for all Suzuki Triple enthusiasts.

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V4820 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • 586 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-20-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04820-4

How to restore Triumph Trident T150/T160 & BSA Rocket III – Chris Rooke

Each and every aspect of the dismantling, refurbishment and reassembly of the Triumph Trident T150V and Triumph T160 is covered in great detail, accompanied by a host of clear colour photos.

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V4882 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £45.00 • 232 pages • 704 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-82-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04882-2

How to restore Triumph TR2, 3, 3A, 4 & 4A – Roger Williams

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V4947 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £45 • 208 pages • 500 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-47-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04947-8

How to restore Triumph TR5/250 & TR6 – Roger Williams

The step-by-step guide to planning and restoring your car in the most cost-effective 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.

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

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk How to restore Triumph TR7 & 8

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How to restore Volkswagen Beetle – Jim Tyler

This invaluable book describes, in stepby-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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V4946 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 700 illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845849-46-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04946-1

How to convert Volkswagen Bus or Van to Camper – Lindsay Porter

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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.

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 – 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 stepby-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.

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V367 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £45.00 • 272 pages • 1786 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-904788-67-6 • UPC: 6-36847-00367-8

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www.veloce.co.uk How to restore Classic Smallframe Vespa Scooters – 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-by-step guide to the complete renovation of your beloved scooter.

Covers V range scooter 1963 - 1986.

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V4437 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £19.99 • 120 pages • 688 colour and b&w 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-it-yourself enthusiast and featuring almost 900 clear colour photographs, it is an essential step-bystep guide to the complete renovation of your beloved scooter. Covers 2-stroke models 1959 to 2005.

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V5028 • Paperback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 878 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-28-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01028-7

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 • £29.99 • 272 pages • 1110 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-93-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04093-2

How to restore Yamaha FS1-E – John Watts

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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. eV4672 • Flowing layout • 225 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-72-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04672-9

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Those were the days ... 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.

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eV4673 • Flowing layout • 90 pictures • Base price £9.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-73-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04673-6

American 1⁄2-ton Pickup Trucks of the 1950s

– Norm Mort Examining the evolution of the popular ½-ton American pickup truck, from a basic utility vehicle, to stylish icon and North America’s best selling vehicle, this volume focuses on specifications, rarer makes and models, industry facts and figures, and optional equipment, via detailed text and images.

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V4802 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 112 pages • 140 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-02-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04802-0

American 1⁄2-ton Pickup Trucks of the 1960s

– Norm Mort Examining the development of the popular ½-ton American pickup truck during the ‘60s, this book includes the numerous new alternative designs and engineering approaches. This volume also contains specifications, industry facts and figures, and optional equipment, via detailed text and images.

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V4803 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 112 pages • 150 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-03-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04803-7

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www.veloce.co.uk American ‘Independent’ Automakers – AMC to Willys 1945 to 1960

– 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 post-war America. Features contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos, road test info and over 90, unpublished colour photos.

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V4239 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 125 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-39-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04239-4

American Station wagons – The Golden Era 1950-1975 – 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.

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V4268 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 127 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-68-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04268-4

American Trucks of the 1950s – 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.

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V4227 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 124 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-27-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04227-1

American Trucks of the 1960s – Norm Mort

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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.

V5172 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £15.99 • 96 pages • 125 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-72-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01172-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk American Woodies 1928-1953

– 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.

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V4269 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 131 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-69-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04269-1

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

– 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.

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V4233 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 103 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-33-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04233-2

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.

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

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.

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eV4757 • Flowing layout • 150 pictures • Base price £9.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-57-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04757-3

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www.veloce.co.uk British Lorries of the 1950s – Malcolm Bobbitt

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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.

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V5113 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £15.99 • 96 pages • 113 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-13-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01113-0

British Lorries of the 1960s – Malcolm Bobbitt

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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.

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V5114 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £15.99 • 96 pages • 120 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-14-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01114-7

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 • 102 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-37-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04337-7

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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V4415 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 147 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-15-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04415-2

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk 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 • 101 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-17-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04417-6

British Police Cars – Nick Walker

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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.

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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 – Peter Collins

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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.

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eV4822 • Flowing layout • 104 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-22-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04822-8

British Woodies From the 1920s to the 1950s – Colin Peck

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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.

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V4169 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £12.99 • 96 pages • 89 photographs • ISBN: 978-1-845841-69-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04169-4

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www.veloce.co.uk The Café Racer Phenomenon – Alastair Walker

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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 and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-64-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04264-6

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

– 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.

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

The Dune Buggy Phenomenon – James Hale

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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.

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eV4677 • Flowing layout • 146 pictures • Base price £9.49 • 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.

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eV4849 • Flowing layout • 110 pictures • Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-49-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04849-5

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk 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 and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-77-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04277-6

Hot Rod & Stock Car Racing in Britain in the 1980s – Richard John Neil

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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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eV4783 • Flowing layout • 109 pictures • Base price £9.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-83-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04783-2

The Last Real Austins 1946-1959 – Colin Peck

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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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V5112 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £15.99• 96 pages • 89 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-12-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01112-3

MG’s Abingdon factory – Brian Moylan

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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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eV4819 • Flowing layout • 164 pictures • Base price £10.99 ISBN: 978-1-845848-19-4 UPC: 6-36847-04819-8

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www.veloce.co.uk Don Hayter’s MGB Story – Don Hayter

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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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V4460 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 76 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-60-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04460-2

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 • 113 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-14-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04214-1

Motor Racing at Brands Hatch in the seventies – Chas Parker

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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.

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eV4675 • Flowing layout • 150 pictures • Base price £9.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-75-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04675-0

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.

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eV4676 • Flowing layout • 110 pictures • Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-76-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04676-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk 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.

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eV4496 • Flowing layout • 194 pictures • Base price £9.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-96-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04496-1

Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s & 1960s – Terry O’Neil

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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.

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eV4847 • Flowing layout • 164 pictures • Base price £9.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-47-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04847-1

Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1960s – Peter McFadyen

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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.

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eV4678 • Flowing layout • 111 pictures • Base price £9.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-78-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04678-1

Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1970s – Peter McFadyen

Featuring over 100 colour and black & white photographs, many previously unpublished, this book recalls the period of consolidation at the beautiful Cheshire circuit.

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

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www.veloce.co.uk Motor Racing at Thruxton in the 1970s

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.

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eV4646 • Flowing layout • 100 pictures • Base price £10.99 • 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.

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

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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V4242 • Paperback • 19x20.5cm • £14.99 • 96 pages • 95 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-42-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04242-4

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.

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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 – David Pullen

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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 £12.99 • 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 £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-81-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04681-1

Britains Toy Models Catalogues 1970-1979

– David Pullen 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.

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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.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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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.

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– Andrew Ralston

V5117 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-17-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01117-8

Ford in Miniature – Randall Olson

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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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eV4682 • Fixed layout • Base price £14.99 • 440 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-82-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04682-8

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.

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eV4683 • Fixed layout • 545 pictures • Base price £18.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-83-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04683-5

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Plastic Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s – Andrew Ralston

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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 price-listings on the antique toy market.

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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

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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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V5120 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 160 pages • 173 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-20-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01120-8

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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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Ferrari 312P & 312PB

– Ed McDonough & Peter Collins

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V4259 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £16.99 • 128 pages • 145 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-59-8 UPC: 6-36847-04259-2

Ferrari 333 SP – 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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Gulf-Mirage 1967 to 1982

– 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.

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

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Ferrari’s world-famous, iconic design flair and competitve streak is explored in Ferrari 333 SP; Terry O’Neil relays a fascinating insight into motorsport’s undisputed ‘Grande Forza’, alongside Ed McDonough and Peter Collins’ joint examination of the 3-litre, red-blooded cars that featured so predominently in the World Sports Car Championships between 196973. in Ferrari 312P & 312PB. See page 61.

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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 – Colin Peck

Combining materials from Mercedes-Benz’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.

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V4643 • Paperback • 19.5x21cm • £15.99 • 128 pages • 153 mainly colour illustrations • ISBN: 978-1-845846-43-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04643-9

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Biographies

Veloce’s extensive range of biographies gives real insight into the lives and times of people from across the automotive world. Whether it’s the pioneering days of commercial car and motorcycle design, or the creation of modern era racing engines and cars, these books tell the stories of the designers, engineers, principles, racers – and even the tea-makers – responsible for creating the rich automotive history we enjoy today.

A Life Awheel

– Wilberforce de Forte A veteran motoring journalist’s extraordinary life in vehicles, told through delightfully eccentric tales and charming diary extracts. Packed with fascinating stories about classic cars and motorcycles, set in a bygone world, and properly fixed in time. (Fiction)

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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

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www.veloce.co.uk A Chequered Life – Graham Warner and The Chequered Flag – 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.

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V4413 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 140 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-13-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04413-8

André Lefebvre and the cars he created at Voisin and Citroën – Gijsbert-Paul Berk

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

Chris Carter at Large

– Richard Skelton & Chris Carter 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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Cliff Allison – From the Fells to Ferrari – Graham Gauld

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– 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

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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.

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First Principles – The Official Biography of Keith Duckworth – Norman Burr

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V5103 • Paperback • 23.2x15.5cm • £32.50 • 352 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-03-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01103-1

Gentleman Jack – The Official Biography of Jack Sears – Graham Gauld

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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 portrait of a remarkable woman.

V4306 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 •160 pages • 117 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-06-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04306-3

I just made the tea – Tales from 30 years inside Formula 1

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– Di Spires Di Spires did more than ‘just make the tea’ when she worked in the world’s Formula 1 paddocks. As well as drivers, team owners, mechanics and sponsors, she encountered personalities from every walk of life, from royalty to criminals on the run. Her candid stories range from the hilarious to the tragic and provide a unique perspective on Formula 1. eV4817 • Flowing layout • Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-17-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04817-4

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

– 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.

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V4536 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 176 pages • 194 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-36-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04536-4

The pen is, perhaps, mightier than the sword!

Oliver Winterbottom, A Life In Car Design. See page 70.

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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.

V5044 • Paperback • 22.5x15.2cm • £19.99 • 304 pages • ISBN: 978-1-787110-44-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01044-7

John Chatham – ‘Mr Big Healey’ The Official Biography

– Norman Burr The authorised biography of one of the best-liked ‘bad boys’ in British motorsport, John Chatham – driver, racer, repairer, rebuilder, tuner, trader and lover of Austin-Healeys. With 200 photographs, many previously unpublished, this is an important and entertaining account of one of motorsport’s biggest characters.

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Kris Meeke – Intercontinental Rally Challenge Champion – Simon McBride

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Kris Meeke – protégé of rally legend Colin McRae – and Peugeot UK won the Intercontinental Rally Championship in their rookie year. From the disastrous opening round, to the ecstasy of winning the San Remo Rally and the championship, this is the story of a driver destined for greatness.

V4071 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 160 pages • 258 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-71-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04071-0

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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www.veloce.co.uk The Prince & I – My life with Prince Bira of Siam – Princess Ceril Birabongse

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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 long-gone, and before Siam became Thailand. eV4557 • Flowing layout • 105 pictures • Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-57-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04557-9

Raymond Mays’ Magnificent Obsession – 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.

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‘Sox’ – Gary Hocking – the forgotten World Motorcycle Champion

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– Roger Hughes Gary ‘Sox’ Hocking was the only World Motorcycle Champion of his era without a book dedicated to his life. This book reveals his life in Rhodesia, how he was helped to become a World Champ, his dedication, and retirement at a young age – and the accident that cost him his life.

V4862 • Hardback • 21x14.8cm • £16.99 • 176 pages • 70 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-62-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04862-4

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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– 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.

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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.

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A Life in Car Design – Jaguar, Lotus, TVR – Oliver Winterbottom

A Life in Car Design gives a unique insight into the author’s design and project work for a number of leading companies in the motor industry, including Jaguar, Lotus, TVR and General Motors. The book traces the changes in the design process over a period of nearly 50 years.

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V5035 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £37.50 • 160 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-35-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01035-5

Jim Clark in the Ford-Coswoth powered Lotus 49. First Principles - The official Biography of Keith Duckworth Page 66.

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

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V4016 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £39.99 • 336 pages • 204 b&w pictures and line drawings • ISBN: 978-1-845840-16-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04016-1

1950s Motorsport in colour – Martyn Wainwright

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A Darracq called Genevieve – The story of veteran motoring’s most famous car – Rodney Laredo

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Acura NSX: Honda’s original 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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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 questioning the future of the marque in today’s world.

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Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars

– 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.

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupé GT & GTA – Enlarged & revised 3rd edition – Johnny Tipler

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Alfa Romeo Montreal – The Essential Companion

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V4824 • Hardback • 28x21cm • £125.00 • 320 pages • 950 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-24-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04824-2

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 championshipwinning Tipo, but little was recorded then. The authors have uncovered all that is known of this marvellous sports prototype and recorded it for posterity.

V5131 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45 • 224 pages • 412 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-31-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01131-4

– 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 440 photos and illustrations.

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

eV5157 • Flowing layout • 441 pictures • Base price £14.99 ISBN: 978-1-787111-57-8 UPC: 6-36847-01157-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Alpine & Renault – The Sports Prototypes Volume 1 – 1963-1969 - 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 298 pictures.

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V4191 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 208 pages • 298 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-91-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04191-5

Alpine & Renault – The Sports Prototypes Volume 2 – 1973-1978

– Roy Smith In this volume, we see a new order, a European Championship win, turbocharger development and a command from Renault management to win Le Mans ... Through interviews with those involved, feel their passion, dedication, determination and commitment over many years, illustrated with dramatic photographs.

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V4226 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 224 pages • 352 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-26-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04226-4

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Alpine Renault – The fabulous berlinettes

– 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.

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*** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES *** V4404 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 240 pages • 380 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-04-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04404-6

Anatomy of the Works Minis – Rally, Racing & Rallycross Cars – Brian Moylan

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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.

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V4870 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 96 pages • 77 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-70-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04870-9

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This book’s title sums up its purpose.

Anatomy of the Classic Mini is the result of years of research, and documents the many variations of the same components, explaining which model and date each is for.

An essential reference book for all restorers of classic Minis!

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V4223 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 192 pages • 1835 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-23-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04223-3

The Argentine Temporada Motor Races 1950 to 1960 – Hernan Lopez Laiseca

This beautifully illustrated book captures the entire history of the Argentine Grand Prix and the Argentina International Temporada Series, covering all the great races of the golden age of motor sport – when danger and passion defined racing.

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V4828 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 223 b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-28-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04828-0

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

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V4522 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 144 pages • 215 colour/b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-22-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04522-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk AUSTIN-HEALEY – A celebration of the fabulous ‘Big’ Healey – Bill Piggott

The Austin Healey – or ‘Big’ Healey – is one of the iconic British sports cars. Features the complete history of the car; period and modern colour photographs; and production figures and specifications.

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V4855 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £40.00 • 160 pages • 270 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-55-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04855-6

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Autodrome – The lost race circuits of Europe – S S Collins & Gavin D Ireland

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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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V5129 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 176 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-29-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01129-1

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

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Automotive Mascots – A Collector’s Guide to British Marque, Corporate & Accessory Mascots – David Kay & Lynda Springate

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A full colour guide to British radiator and accessory mascots of 1896-1960.

Packed with information and stunning pictures. A must for collectors and would-be collectors.

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eV4785 • Fixed layout • Base price £18.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-85-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04785-6

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Redesigned, enlarged, second edition of the definitive history of the fastest & most elegant Bentleys, the Continentals. Includes Continental R & S Types (1951-66), Corniche (1971-84), Continental Convertible (1984-95), Continental R/S/T and Azure.

V4210 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 256 pages • 198 pictures • 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

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– 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.

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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V4975 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 134 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-75-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04975-1

BMC Competitions Department Secrets

– Marcus Chambers, Peter Browning & Stuart Turner

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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!

V4994 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £24.99 • 192 pages • 217 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-94-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04994-2

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A look at BMW’s 5 series in the classic era. Observes model changes and development from 1972, to the end of e39 5 series production. Complete descriptions and pictures of BMW Motorsport cars, plus the exotic tuner specials from Germany. BMW’s rise in business internationally is also examined.

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V5061 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 232 pages • 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-61-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01061-4

BMW Z-cars – James Taylor

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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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eV4737 • Flowing layout • Base price £22.49 ISBN: 978-1-845847-37-1 UPC: 6-36847-04737-5

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 • 326 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-73-4 • UPC: 6-36847- 04273-8

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.

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V4401 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 160 pages • 290 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-01-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04401-5

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www.veloce.co.uk 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 supercar classic.

P V4286 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 208 pages • 317 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-86-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04286-8

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

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V4778 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 144 pages • 221 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-78-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04778-8

The Book of The Porsche 356 – Brian Long

Enlarged & reformatted, the fascinating account of the Porsche 356, and all the racing and rallying cars that sprang from it. Packed with wonderful images.

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V4035 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £50.00 • 192 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-84584-035-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04035-2

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.

P V4343 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 262 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-43-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04343-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk 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.

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V4246 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £24.99 • 256 pages • 316 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-46-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04246-2

BRM – A Mechanic’s Tale – Dick Salmon

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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.

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eV4825 • Flowing layout • 424 pictures • Base price £29.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-25-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04825-9

BRM V16

– Karl Ludvigsen

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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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eV5156 • Flowing layout • 161 pictures • Base price £9.99 ISBN: 978-1-787111-56-1 UPC: 6-36847-01156-7

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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.

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V5098 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 231 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-98-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01098-0

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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.

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V4871 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £45.00 • 240 pages • 300+ colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-71-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04871-6

Bugatti Type 40

– Barrie Price & Jean-Louis Arbey

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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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eV4688 • Flowing layout • 150 pictures • Base price £28.13 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-88-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04688-0

Bugatti Type 46 & 50 – The big Bugattis – Barrie Price

The Bugatti type 46 was a superlative luxury car. Superseded in 1930 by the Type 50, Bugatti mated the original chassis to a new, high-performance engine to place the model firmly in the Grand Sport category. A fascinating history of the ‘big Bugattis.’

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V4872 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £37.50 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-845848-72-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04872-3

Bugatti Type 57 Grand Prix

– 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 • £50.00 • 176 pages • 158 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-89-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04789-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Car-tastrophes – 80 Automotive Atrocities from the past 20 years – Honest John & George Fowler

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Automakers are as prone to turn out clunkers as politicians are to lie. Their cars may be ugly, misconceived, badly built, diabolical to drive, ridiculously thirsty, or just plain unreliable. So which were the worst of the past 20 years?

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V4933 • Hardback • 15x19.8cm • £9.99 • 168 pages • 80 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-33-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04933-1

Chrysler 300 “America’s Most Powerful Car” – Robert Ackerson

This highly illustrated book presents the history of one of America’s greatest automobiles series, the original Chrysler 300 ‘letter series’ cars. Every model’s specifications and role in Chrysler history is examined in detail.

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V4961 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 160 pages • 174 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-61-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04961-4

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Citroën DS – Design Icon – Malcolm Bobbitt

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Available again! 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 in relation 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.

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V5138 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £32.50 • 192 pages • over 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-38-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01138-3

Competition Car Aerodynamics 3rd Edition

3RD EDITION

– Simon McBeath

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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.

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V5102 • Paperback • 23.3x16.9cm • £37.50 • 320 pages • 316 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-02-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01102-4

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– Simon McBeath

From basic methods to advanced techniques, and covering materials, patterns, moulds, components and technology applicable to the home workshop, this book will help any reader exploit composites technology to gain performance advantages.

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Competition Car Composites – A Practical Handbook (Revised 2nd Edition)

V4905 • Hardback • 23.3x16.9cm • £30.00 • 208 pages • ISBN: 978-1-845849-05-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04905-8

The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895-1975

– David Culshaw & Peter Horrobin

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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

Completely Morgan – Three-wheelers 1910-1952 – Ken Hill

Starting with a detailed look at the Morgan motor company’s history, Ken Hill goes on to describe the marque’s motorsport record, and thoroughly chronicles the evolution of all three-wheeler models since 1910.

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eV4934 • Flowing layout • 211 pictures • Base price £19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845849-34-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04934-8

Completely Morgan – Fourwheelers 1936-1968 – Ken Hill

A detailed look at the Morgan motor company’s history opens this genuinely useful book, followed by the marque’s motorsport record, and a thorough chronicle of the evolution of all four-cylinder models.

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eV4935 • Flowing layout • 270 pictures • Base price £19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845849-35-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04935-5

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Completely Morgan – Four-wheelers from 1968 to 1994 – Ken Hill

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Beginning with a detailed look at Morgan’s history, Ken Hill then describes the marque’s motorsport record, followed by a thorough look at the evolution of all four-cylinder and eight-cylinder models availabe from 1968 to 1994. eV4945 • Flowing layout • 238 pictures • Base price £19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845849-45-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04945-4

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Cortina – The story of Ford’s best-seller – Graham Robson

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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.

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V5100 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 160 pages • 180 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-00-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01100-0

Coventry Climax Racing Engines: The Definitive Development History – 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.

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V5043 • Paperback • 22.5x15.2cm • £19.99 • 192 pages • 77 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-43-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01043-0

Cosworth – The Search For Power (Sixth Edition) – Graham Robson

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Covering the entire history, life and times of the famous British high-performance engineering company, from its 1958 foundation by Keith Duckworth, through its often-exciting and always fascinating evolution, expansion and world-wide success in both motor sport and high-performance road cars.

V4895 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £55.00 • 256 pages • 312 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-95-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04895-2

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www.veloce.co.uk 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.

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V4271 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 237 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-71-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04271-4

Daimler V8 SP250 New Edition Brian Long

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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.

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eV4821 • Flowing layout • 212 pictures • Base price £12.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-21-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04821-1

Datsun Fairlady Roadster to 280ZX – The Z-car story – Brian Long

The v 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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Dino – The V6 Ferrari – Brian Long

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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.

V339 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 176 pages • 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-904788-39-3 • UPC: 6-36847-00339-5

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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.

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V5094 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £32.50 • 192 pages • 375 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-94-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01094-2

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Dodge Dynamite!

– Peter Grist

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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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V5093 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 176 pages • 298 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-93-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01093-5

The Dune Buggy Files – James Hale

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Dune Buggies have been around for over four decades. In this stunningly comprehensive volume you can relive their colourful history from crude off-roaders 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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eV4694 • Fixed layout • Base price £11.99 • 165 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-94-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04694-1

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

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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.

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V5134 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £32.50 • 208 pages • 671 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-34-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01134-5

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www.veloce.co.uk The Essential Guide to Driving in Europe – Julian Parish

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This easy to use guide helps you prepare for your European trip, and check the information you require on the road. Unrivalled coverage provides the key facts you need to drive in 50 countries across Europe – as well as general advice to help deal with the unexpected, no matter where you are!

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V4788 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £9.99 • 144 pages • 448 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-88-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04788-7

Fast Ladies – Female Racing Drivers 1888 to 1970 – 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.

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V4225 • Hardback • 29x23.9cm • £14.99 • 176 pages • 436 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-84584-225-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04225-7

– 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 pictures • 978-1-845840-70-9 • 6-36847-04070-3

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The Fate of the Sleeping Beauties

Fiat & Abarth 124 Spider & Coupé 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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– John Tipler

V4997 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 215 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-97-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04997-3

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600

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– Malcolm Bobbitt

Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600 covers all the classic ‘baby’ Fiats, from the famous Topolino onwards: here is their full and eventful story.

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V4998 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 242 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-98-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04998-0

Fiat & Abarth 500, 600 & Seicento Updated & Enlarged 2nd Edition – Malcolm Bobbitt

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From the famous Topolino to the award-winning 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.

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eV4588 • Flowing layout • Base price £22.99 • 192 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-88-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04588-3

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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V5089 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 96 pages • 46 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-89-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01089-8

Ford Design in the UK – 70 years of success – Nick Hull

A landmark new history from design journalist Nick Hull, Ford Design in the UK offers a detailed insight into the company’s design story, from the early days of Ford in Dagenham to the latest generation of the Ford Transit in 2016.

It is a fitting tribute to the spirit and ethos of Ford design and engineering.

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V4986 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 330 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-86-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04986-7

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www.veloce.co.uk Ford F-100/F-150 Pickup – 1953 to 1996 “America’s best selling truck” – Robert Ackerson

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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.

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eV4697 • Flowing layout • Base price £14.99 • 203 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-97-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04697-2

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

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This book provides readers with hundreds of illustrations, nearly all in colour, of the F-Series pickups. From the high-performance Lightning to the sensational Harley-Davidson F-150, all the great Fords are highlighted in this volume.

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eV4698 • Flowing layout • Base price £14.99 • 251 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-98-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04698-9

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.

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V5126 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 240 pages • 491 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-26-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01126-0

Ford Midsize Muscle – Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero – V8 Dynamite 1955-1979 – Marc Cranswick

The evolution of Ford’s midsize muscle cars, from the Fairlane to the Gran Torino, from Ranchero to LTD II … and beyond!

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk 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 – a time when outstanding technical decisions led to many events being won.

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V4425 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 112 pages • 125 b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845844-25-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04425-1

Formula One – The Real Score?

– Brian Harvey

A reassessment of driver ability based on an analysis of all F1 and equivalent race results since 1947.

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Formula 5000 Motor Racing back then ... and back now – Derek Lawson

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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. eV5080 • Flowing layout • 151 pictures • Base price £19.99 ISBN: 978-1-787110-80-9 UPC: 6-36847-01080-5

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

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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 • £85.00 • 416 pages • 214 mono & colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-23-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04623-1

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www.veloce.co.uk Grand Prix Ford – Ford, Cosworth & the DFV

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– Graham Robson

In 1965, 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.

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*** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES *** V4624 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £65.00 • 272 pages • 313 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-24-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04624-8

France: the essential guide for car enthusiasts – New Edition

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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.

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– Julian Parish

V5057 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 248 pages • 203 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-57-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01057-7

GT – The World’s Best GT Cars 1953-73 – Sam Dawson

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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 £9.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-02-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04702-3

Great Small Fiats – Phil Ward

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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 Fiat-based models.

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eV4696 • Flowing layout • 853 pictures • Base price £12.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-96-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04696-5

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The definitive development, production & racing history history of Ford’s Ferrari-beating sports racing car, winner at Le Mans 1966 through 1969.

Includes individual chassis record & illustrated GT40 parts list.

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eV4701 • Flowing layout • 230 pictures • Base price £24.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-01-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04701-6

The Half-Ton Military Land Rover – Mark J Cook

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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

Hillclimbing & Sprinting

– Phil Short & Steve Wilkinson

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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.

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eV4506 • Flowing layout • 152 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-06-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04506-7

How to Draw & Paint Cars – Tony Gardiner

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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.

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eV4693 • Flowing layout • 133 pictures • Base price £13.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845846-93-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04693-4

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www.veloce.co.uk How to Restore Classic Car Interiors Restoration know-how on all kinds of interior fittings in your classic car: carpets, headlinings, seats, wood and synthetic material parts, instruments, steering wheels: even how to succeed in making your radio sound just like new!

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Immortal Austin Seven – David Edwin Morgan

This book tells the story of this most popular of pre-war cars in all its variations from the earliest Chummy of the 1920s through Sports, Military, Box and Ruby Saloons to the exquisite Twin Cam racers of the late 1930s. The book includes period, detail drawings and rarely seen photographs – a must for the Austin Seven enthusiast.

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V4979 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 250 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-79-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04979-9

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, Rolls-Royce. 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

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 • 237 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-49-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04249-3

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Jaguar – All the Cars (4th Edition) – Nigel Thorley

This significantly enhanced Fourth Edition of Jaguar – All the cars, brings the Jaguar model story right up-to-date.

The only publication available covering the entire range in precise detail, with a revised engine chapter, updated chapters on existing models, and new chapters on the very latest Jaguar models.

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V4810 • Hardback • 23.5x17cm • £40.00 • 392 pages • 700 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-10-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04810-5

JAGUAR E-TYPE – A celebration of the world’s favourite ’60s icon – Nigel Thorley

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This book provides an insight into the background, development and features of Jaguar’s iconic E-Type in both historic and modern day terms, and is beautifully illustrated with superb archive images and modern studio photography.

V5025 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £40.00 • 160 pages • 264 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-25-0 • UPC: 6-36847-01025-6

JAGUAR MARK 1 & 2 – A Celebration of Jaguar’s classic sporting saloons – Nigel Thorley

The compact Jaguar saloons of the ’50s and ’60s epitomised the image and resulting success of the Jaguar marque.

This book provides an insight into the background, development and features, and is beautifully illustrated with superb archive images and studio photography.

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V5024 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £40.00 • 160 pages • 269 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-24-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01024-9

Jaguar XJ220 – The Inside Story – Mike Moreton

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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.

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

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www.veloce.co.uk Jeep CJ 1945-86

– Robert Ackerson

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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

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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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eV4705 • Flowing layout • 300 pictures • Base price £18.74 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-05-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04705-4

The Jowett Jupiter – The car that leaped to fame – New edition

– Edmund Nankivell An instant success in racing and rallying, the Jupiter was designed by famous Austrian racing engineer Dr EberanEberhorst, who ensured its successes were due, in large measure, to its excellent handling, making it a much sought-after classic to this day.

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NV4912 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £50.00 • 224 pages • 226 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-12-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04912-6

Karmann Ghia Coupé & Cabriolet – Malcolm Bobbitt

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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.

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eV4551 • Flowing layout • 107 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-51-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04551-7

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Lancia Delta Integrale – Peter Collins

A legend on the road, race track and rally stage, the Lancia Integrale was a machine to be reckoned with during its heyday in the 1980s. This book tells the full story of this much soughtafter car.

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V5076 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35 • 160 pages • 236 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-76-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01076-8

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

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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.

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V5128 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45 • 224 pages • 343 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-28-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01128-4

The Lamborghini Miura Bible – Joe Sackey

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The ONLY book on the Lamborghini Miura to be published in the past twenty-seven years! Written by a world-renowned authority on the Miura, and featuring, among other things, a never-before-published factory chassis production register, plus technical illustrations, studio images, and exclusive interviews with the designers of the car.

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eV4917 • Flowing layout • 434 pictures • Base price £24.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845849-17-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04917-1

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www.veloce.co.uk The Last Works Minis – The end of a legend

– Bryan Purves & Tim Brenchley

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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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eV4713 • Flowing layout • 506 pictures • Base price £22.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-13-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04713-9

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 • 118 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-43-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04243-1

The Lea-Francis Story

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Founded in 1895, by the 1920s Lea-Francis 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.

‘Leafs’ had much success in motorsport.

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V4957 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 176 pages • 260 b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-57-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04957-7

The little book of microcars – Adam Quellin

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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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eV4894 • Flowing layout • 85 pictures • Base price £3.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845848-94-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04894-5

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Lola – All the Sports Racing & Single-seater Racing Cars 1978 to 1997

– John Starkey, Esa Illoinen & Ken Wells

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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

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Lola – The Illustrated History 1957 to 1977 – John Starkey & Ken Wells

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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.

V5104 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £37.50 • 192 pages • 175+ pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-04-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01104-8

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

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V5051 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35 • 192 pages • 220 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-51-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01051-5

Lotus 18 – Colin Chapman’s U-turn – Mark Whitelock

The first rear-engined Lotus racer!

Charts the Lotus 18’s development and competition history, from its inception, up to 1966, via sensational victories over Ferrari at Monaco and the Nürburgring.

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V4520 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £50.00 • 192 pages • 159 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-20-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04520-3

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www.veloce.co.uk Lotus 49 – The Story of a Legend (Gold Leaf Edition)

– 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.

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

Making a Morgan – 17 days of craftmanship: step-by-step from specification sheet to finished car

– Andreas Hensing A look at Morgan’s unique way of making cars, recorded step-by-step over 17 days. See how individual craftsmen build a Morgan, from customer’s specification sheet, to finished car.

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V4873 • Hardback • 28.5x24cm • £40.00 • 160 pages • 380 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-73-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04873-0

Maserati 250F In Focus – Anthony Pritchard

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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 ***

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V4563 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £60.00 • 224 pages • 192 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-63-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04563-0

Maximum Mini – Jeroen Booij

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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.

V5118 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 545 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-18-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01118-5

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Mazda MX-5 Miata – The book of the World’s Favourite Sportscar

– 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.

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eV4503 • Flowing layout • 592 pictures • Base price £22.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-03-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04503-6

Mazda MX-5 Miata Roadster – Design & Development

– 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.

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eV4710 • Flowing layout • 260 pictures • Base price £19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-10-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04710-8

Mazda Rotary-engined Cars – From Cosmo 110S to RX-8 – Marc Cranswick

The complete history of Mazda’s rotary engine-powered vehicles, from Cosmo 110S to RX-8. Charting the challenges, sporting triumphs, and critical reactions to a new wave of sports sedans, wagons, sports cars ... and trucks!

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V4943 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £40.00 • 192 pages • 233 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-43-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04943-0

Mercedes-Benz SL – 113-series 1963-1971 – 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.

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V4304 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 286 pictures • ISBN: 978-845843-04-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04304-9

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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.

V5130 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £40.00 • 208 pages • 355 colour/b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-30-1 • UPC: 6-36847-01130-7

Mercedes-Benz SL – R129 series 1989 to 2001 – Brian Long

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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 • £40.00 • 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

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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 • £50.00 • 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 Brian Long

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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 MercedesBenz 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 • 337 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-51-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04651-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Mercedes-Benz SLK – R171 series 2004-2011 – Brian Long

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 MercedesBenz enthusiast’s library shelf, it’s the definitive record of the model, illustrated with stunning photographs.

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V4653 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 388 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-53-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04653-8

Mercedes G-Wagen

– Brian Long Reveals the definitive history of the entire Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen series, including SWB and LWB cars, station wagons, vans and convertibles. With an overview of all the models sold in each of the world’s major markets, this book is packed full of information and contemporary illustrations sourced directly from the Stuttgart factory.

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V4777 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £45.00 • 208 pages • 399 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-77-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04777-1

Mercedes-Benz W123-series – 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 • £45.00 • 192 pages • 321 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-92-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04792-4

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The MGA – Revised Paperback Edition – John Price-Williams

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Definitive history of the MGA, the first British sports car to sell more than 100,000 units & to top 100mph.

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

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V4962 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £25.00 • 160 pages • 145 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-62-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04962-1

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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!

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eV4712 • Flowing layout • 100 pictures • Base price £5.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-12-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04712-2

Mike Brewer’s The Wheeler Dealer Know How! – Mike Brewer

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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

Mini Minor to Asia Minor – There & Back!

– Nicola Susanne West

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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.

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V4361 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £9.99 • 128 pages • 95 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845843-61-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04361-2

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo – The road car & WRC story – Brian Long

The first Evolution (Evo) model appeared in 1992, its stunning rallybred performance ensuring it also became a very desirable road car.

Covers every Lancer model from 1973.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Montlhéry – The story of the Paris Autodrome – William ‘Bill’ Boddy MBE

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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.

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eV4715 • Flowing layout • 47 pictures • Base price £5.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-15-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04715-3

The Morgan 3 Wheeler – Back to the future!

– 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.

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V4763 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £40.00 • 144 pages • 101 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-63-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04763-4

Morris Minor – 60 years on the road

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– 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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eV4546 • Flowing layout • 341 pictures • Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-46-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04546-3

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.

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eV4717 • Flowing layout • 249 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-17-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04717-7

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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 forever.

V5190 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £25.00 • 208 pages • 300 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-90-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01190-1

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.

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V4279 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £30.00 • 176 pages • 218 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 • 427 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-85-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04285-1

Motor Racing Heroes – Robert John Newman

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

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– Terry O’Neil Luigi Chinetti’s association with Ferrari, and the origins, 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.

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V4787 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £60.00 • 256 pages • 295 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-87-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04787-0

Nissan 300ZX/350Z – The Z-car story – Brian Long

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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.

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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 – 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.

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V4221 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 224 pages • 410 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-21-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04221-9

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959 – 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.

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V4254 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £49.99 • 432 pages • 499 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-54-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04254-7

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– 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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Nothing Runs! – Hilarious Misadventures in the Classic, Collectable & Exotic Car Biz

eV4527 • Flowing layout • Base price £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-27-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04527-2

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.

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eV4719 • Flowing layout • 456 pictures • Base price £22.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-19-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04719-1

Pontiac Firebird – The Auto-Biography – Marc Cranswick

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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.

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V5003 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 335 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-03-8 • UPC: 6-36847-01003-4

Porsche – The Racing 914s – Roy Smith

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Detailed study of a remarkable little car that was initially considered a mish-mash of ideas, and not a ‘proper’ Porsche. It’s also the story of the ‘little’ guys … the privateers and dealer teams who did most of the development that turned the 914 into a great little racer.

V4859 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £65.00 • 320 pages • 452 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-59-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04859-4

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

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eV4953 • Flowing layout • 322 pictures • Base price £24.99 ISBN: 978-1-845849-53-5 UPC: 6-36847-04953-9

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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V4201 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 240 pages • 336 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-01-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04201-1

Porsche 911 – The Definitive History 1963 to 1971 – Brian Long

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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.

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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 watercooled 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.

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eV4455 • Flowing layout • 230+ pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-55-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04455-8

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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.

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eV4458 • Flowing layout • 251 pictures • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-58-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04458-9

Porsche 911 – The Definitive History 1987 to 1997 – Brian Long

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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 the and last of the air-cooled 911s.

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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 2005 – Brian Long

The fifth in a series of books 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.

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V4897 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 224 pages • 272 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-97-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04897-6

Porsche 911 – The Definitive History 2004-2012 – Brian Long

This book – the sixth volume in a set covering the Porsche 911 models – is the definitive history of the hugely successful 997-series vehicles, with in-depth detail on all the road cars sold around the world, as well as the 997’s competition exploits.

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V4864 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 208 pages • 363 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-64-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04864-8

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Porsche 911 Carrera – The Last of the Evolution – Tony Corlett

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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.

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V5097 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 120 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-97-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01097-3

Porsche 911 Codes – Vehicle identification, paint, options and materials.

Model years 1989 to 2012 – Adrian Streather

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Provides a comprehensive list of all the build specification codes used by Porsche for the Porsche 911 series, model years 1989 to 2012. VIN, model type, country, exterior paint colour, interior colour combinations, and much more.

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eV4918 • Flowing layout • Base price £10.99 • 46 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-18-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04918-8

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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Porsche 911SC ‘Super Carrera’ – The Essential Companion – Adrian Streather

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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.

V4955 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £70.00 • 432 pages • ISBN: 978-1-845849-55-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04955-3

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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.

V4978 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £37.50 • 208 pages • 230 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-78-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04978-2

Porsche 924 – Brian Long

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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.

V4977 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 192 pages • 120 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-77-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04977-5

The Porsche 924 Carrera – evolution to excellence

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 ***

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– Roy Smith

V4645 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 320 pages • 408 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-45-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04645-3

Porsche 928 – Brian Long

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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 peek at its racing exploits. Illustrated with contemporary material throughout, it is the perfect guide to this eightcylinder Porsche.

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V230 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £50.00 • 208 pages • 431 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-903706-30-5 • UPC: 6-36847-00230-5

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– Brian Long

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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 fastest-selling 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.

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V5135 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £37.50 • 192 pages • 190 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-35-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01135-2

Porsche 993 ‘King of Porsche’ – The Essential Companion – Adrian Streather

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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!

V4938 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £90 • 640 pages • 1300 b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-38-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04938-6

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.

V4954 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £90.00 • 656 pages • 1545 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-54-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04954-6

Porsche 997 2004-2012 – Porsche Excellence – 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 are included.

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V4620 • Paperback • 28x21cm • £70.00 • 704 pages • 1500 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-20-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04620-0

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The definitive history of the entire Porsche 986-series Boxster. Packed full of information, with contemporary illustrations sourced from the factory, this book provides the perfect guide for enthusiasts, historians, and those seeking authenticity.

V4804 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 201 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-04-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04804-4

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 world’s tracks.

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V344 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £45.00 • 272 pages • 610 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-904788-44-7 • UPC: 6-36847-00344-9

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 • 629 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-904788-45-4 • UPC: 6-36847-00345-6

Powered by Porsche – the alternative race cars

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– Roy P Smith A detailed account of the racing cars that were powered by Porsche engines, but where the chassis and development of the car has been done by others. The first book on the subject, it is illustrated with many previously unpublished photos. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES *** V4990 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £100.00 • 464 pages • 800 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-90-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04990-4

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Celebrates those individuals with a radical, non-conformist approach to car design, from Preston Tucker and his Torpedo to Guy Negre and his zero-emission dream.

It is also the story of the milestone inventions that have shaped today’s cars.

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V4017 • Paperback • 22.5x15.2cm • £19.99 • 160 pages • 165 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-17-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04017-8

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 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.

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V4044 • Hardback • 27x21.5cm • £35.00 • 256 pages • 350 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-44-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04044-4

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

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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 works 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.

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eV4724 • Flowing layout • 180 pictures • Base price £18.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-24-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04724-5

– 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 ***

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Return to Glory!

– The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car

V4617 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 144 pages • 126 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-17-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04617-0

The Rise of Jaguar

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– Barrie Price A study of how SS metamorphosed into Jaguar, how the company prospered and 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 and evocative contemporary photographs.

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eV4585 • Flowing layout • 265 pictures • Base price £24.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-85-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04585-2

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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.

V5137 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 216 pages • 207 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-37-0 • UPC: 6-36847-01137-6

Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, Silver Spur and Bentley Mulsanne

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– Malcolm Bobbitt The Silver Spirit and Bentley Mulsanne are the most successful postwar Rolls-Royces. This complete history examines the cars’ design and development, along with a full technical appraisal and helpful ownership information.

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V5096 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35 • 208 pages • over 265 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-96-0 • UPC: 6-36847-01096-6

Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot – A Pictorial History – David Rowe

Rootes Cars of the ’50s, ’60s & ’70s is the only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars & vans, built from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s.

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V4993 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £16.99 • 160 pages • 859 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-93-1 • UPC: 6-36847-04993-5

Rover P4

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– Malcolm Bobbitt

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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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V4958 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 192 pages • 243 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-58-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04958-4

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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 two-year period, complemented by over 150 pictures.

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

V4255 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £19.99 • 208 pages • 202 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-55-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04255-4

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.

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eV5152 • Flowing layout • 90 pictures • Base price £9.49 ISBN: 978-1-787111-52-3 UPC: 6-36847-01152-9

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Russian Motor Vehicles – The Czarist Period 1784 to 1917

– 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.

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

RX-7 – Mazda’s rotary engine sports car – Brian Long

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Updated 3rd edition of the definitive history of the successful & long-lived 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.

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V5133 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £32.50 • 216 pages • 425 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-33-2 • UPC: 6-36847-01133-8

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Singer Story – Kevin Atkinson

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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.

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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.

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eV4932 • Fixed layout • 62 pictures Base price £9.99 ISBN: 978-1-845849-32-0 UPC: 6-36847-04932-4

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SM – Citroën’s Maserati-engined 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.

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V5125 • Hardback • 24.6x24.6cm • £45.00 • 224 pages • 270 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-25-7 • UPC: 6-36847-01125-3

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.

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

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www.veloce.co.uk Subaru Impreza – The road car & WRC story – Brian Long

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 – Michael Oliver

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A unique collection of behind-the-scenes 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.

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V4199 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 176 pages • 89 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-99-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04199-1

Tatra – The Legacy of Hans Ledwinka (New Edition)

Hans Ledwinka’s innovative Tatra cars were models of design excellence: this updated and enlarged book places Ledwinka in his well-deserved position amongst the great car designers. *** LIMITED TO 1500 COPIES ***

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– Ivan Margolius & John G Henry

V4799 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £55.00 • 224 pages • 326 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-99-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04799-3

Taxi! – The Story of the London Cab – Malcolm Bobbitt

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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.

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eV4470 • Flowing layout • 156 pictures • Base price £11.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-70-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04470-1

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The book of the Volkswagen Type 3 – Concept, Design, International Production Models & Development

– Simon Glen This book tells the definitive international story of the Volkswagen Type 3. Simon Glen writes from first-hand experience, having owned seven Type 3s – five Variants, a 1500 Notchback and a 1500S Karmann·Ghia.

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V4952 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £40.00 • 160 pages • 1114 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-52-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04952-2

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!

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eV5017 • Flowing layout • 141 pictures • Base price £24.99 • ISBN: 978-1-787110-17-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01017-1

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

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V313 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 224 pages • 660 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-904788-13-3 • UPC: 6-36847-00313-5

Toyota MR2 Coupés & Spyders – Revised & updated Second Edition – Brian Long

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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.

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V5062 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 200 pages • 396 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-62-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01062-1

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Triumph TR – TR2 to 6: The last of the traditional sports cars – Bill Piggott

The cars covered here range from the original, basic, four-cylinder TR2 of 1953, to the hairy-chested sixcylinder TR6 that finally bowed out of production in 1975, replaced by the largely unloved TR7.

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V4854 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £40.00 • 160 pages • 295 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-54-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04854-9

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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eV4730 • Flowing layout • 143 pictures • Base price £11.24 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-30-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04730-6

– 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.

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Two Summers – The Mercedes-Benz W196R Racing Car

V4751 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £75.00 • 192 pages • 171 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-51-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04751-1

Unraced … Formula One’s lost cars – S S Collins

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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.

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eV4731 • Flowing layout • 143 pictures • Base price £18.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-31-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04731-3

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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!

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V5121 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 176 pages • 255 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-21-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01121-5

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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V4074 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 115 mainly colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845840-74-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04074-1

The Volkswagen Bus Book

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– Malcolm Bobbitt

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This book explores the story of the timeless classic VW bus. Includes details of many of the different camper conversions, and examines the social history and the T2’s evolution up to T4.

Including full specifications, production figures and buying advice, this is a must for any VW enthusiast.

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V4995 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 208 pages • 258 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-95-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04995-9

Volkswagen Camper

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– Richard Copping

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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.

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V5122 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 176 pages • 182 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-22-6 • UPC: 6-36847-01122-2

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www.veloce.co.uk Volkswagens of the World – Simon Glen

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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. eV4471 • Flowing layout • Base price £14.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845844-71-4 • UPC: 6-36847-04471-8

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.

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eV4732 • Flowing layout • Base price £22.99 • 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.

V5123 • Paperback • 22.5x22.5cm • £19.99 • 176 pages • 181 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-23-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01123-9

VW Golf – Five Generations of Fun – Richard Copping Photography by Ken Cservenka

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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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eV4514 • Flowing layout • 263 pictures • Base price £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845845-14-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04514-2

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Which Oil? – Choosing the right oils & greases for your antique, veteran, vintage, classic or collector car – Richard Michell

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Provides classic car owners with the information necessary to make an appropriate and safe choice of modern lubricants from the vast and sometimes overwhelming range available today.

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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

The Wonderful Wacky World of Marketingmobiles – James Hale

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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.

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eV4733 • Flowing layout • 100 pictures • Base price £7.49 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-33-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04733-7

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

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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 …

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eV4734 • Flowing layout • 159 pictures • Base price £12.99 • ISBN: 978-1-845847-34-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04734-4

You & Your Jaguar XK/XKR – Nigel Thorley

New, updated & enlarged edition.

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.

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V4815 • Hardback • 27x21cm • £30.00 • 224 pages • 180 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-15-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04815-0

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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, here is the authoritative work on these machines.

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V4999 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 190 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-99-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04999-7

BMW Café Racers – 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.

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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

– 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.

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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 The Book of the Ducati Overhead Camshaft Singles – Ian Falloon

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

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V4566 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £65.00 • 288 pages • 715 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-66-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04566-1

Bonjour! Is this Italy?

– Kevin Turner

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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 – Chris Pereira

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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.

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eV4511 • Flowing layout • Base price £10.99 • 97 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845845-11-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04511-1

British Café Racers – Uli Cloesen

This is the first book to solely concentrate on the British-powered café racer. Renewed interest in custom British café conversions is illustrated with stunning images of select sporting, racing, and ‘café’d’ British motorcycles. From single-cylinder for four-cylinder variants – see the ‘café’d’ side of British bikes!

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V4896 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £30.00 • 128 pages • 250 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-96-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04896-9

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www.veloce.co.uk British Custom Motorcycles – The Brit Chop – choppers, cruisers, bobbers & trikes

– 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.

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V4621 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £25.00 • 128 pages • 250 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-21-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04621-7

The BSA Bantam Bible – Peter Henshaw

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

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V5136 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 167 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-36-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01136-9

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 • 259 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.

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V4622 • Paperback • 21x14.8cm • £14.99 • 160 pages • 134 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845846-22-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04622-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Ducati 750 Bible

– 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, year-by-year, model-by-model. A must-have for any Ducati aficionado.

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

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

– 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.

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

The Ducati 860, 900 and Mille Bible

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– Ian Falloon 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.

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V4121 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 178 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845841-21-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04121-2

The Ducati Monster Bible – New edition – Ian Falloon

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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.

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

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www.veloce.co.uk Ducati 916 Updated & Enlarged Edition

– Ian Falloon A comprehensive look at the history and development of the 916 Ducati and its 748, 996 and 998 derivatives.

Includes the development of the World Superbike racers and the final Testastretta. This updated edition takes the story of the 916 through until its demise and replacement by the 999.

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V4942 • Hardback • 26x19.5cm • £35.00 • 168 pages • 159 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-42-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04942-3

Funky Mopeds: the 1970s Sports Moped phenomenon – Richard Skelton

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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.

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V4078 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 144 pages • 150 pictures • 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.

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Italian Custom Motorcycles – Uli Cloesen

Many books have been published about Italian motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Italian motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike, and quad custom bike scene ... until now.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Japanese Custom Motorcycles – 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, garagebuilt beauties, or more recent Japanese cruisers.

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

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.

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V4981 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 183 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-81-8 • UPC: 6-36847-04981-2

Kawasaki Z1, Z/KZ900 & Z/ KZ1000

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– Chris Rooke A fascinating and complex piece of machinery, the modern motorcycle is easily as complex as the modern car.

Clear, jargon-free text, and detailed cutaway illustrations show exactly how the modern bike works. From the basics of the internal combustion engine, to the wide variety of modern transmissions and ancillary systems.

V5158 • £35.00 • pages • pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-58-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01158-1

The Kawasaki Z1 Story – David Sheehan

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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!

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

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www.veloce.co.uk The Lambretta Bible – Pete Davies

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A year-by-year, model-by-model, changeby-change record of the world’s finest scooter from Model A to the GP 200.

The story doesn’t end there, though, the focus moves to machines prepared and built by Lambretta Concessionaires. The book ends with a look at the main British dealer specials of the 1960s. Essential reading for Lambretta enthusiasts.

V5139 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £27.50 • 160 pages • 200 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-39-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01139-0

Laverda Twins & Triples Bible

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– Ian Falloon Reprinted after a long absence! The large capacity Laverda twins and triples were some of the most charismatic and exciting motorcycles produced in a golden era. With a successful endurance racing programme publicising them, Laverda’s twins soon earned a reputation for durability. Here is the year-by-year, modelby-model, change-by-change record.

V5048 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 160 pages • 222 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-48-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01048-5

The Moto Guzzi story – Ian Falloon

This book tells the complete history of Moto Guzzi. From Carlo Guzzi’s Tipo GP of 1920, to the MGX-21 Flying Fortress nearly 100 years later, every Moto Guzzi has been unique and charismatic. But the road hasn’t always been smooth and Moto Guzzi has survived many ups and downs.

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V5132 • Hardback • 27x20.7cm • £35.00 • 288 pages • 282 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-32-5 • UPC: 6-36847-01132-1

The Moto Guzzi Sport & Le Mans Bible

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– 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.

V5095 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £30.00 • 160 pages • 160 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-95-3 • UPC: 6-36847-01095-9

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Motorcycle Apprentice

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– Bill Cakebread

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Gives a unique insight in 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.

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V5049 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £19.99 • 128 pages • 102 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-49-6• UPC: 6-36847-01049-2

The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine – Daniel Peirce

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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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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

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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.

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

Motorcycle Road & Racing Chassis

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– 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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For those who were there, and for those fascinated by 1950s British culture, Jeff Clew’s insight to motorcycling in the ‘50s will provide a delightful nostalgic journey into the past, while those younger riders who cherish 1950s motorcycles today will discover a whole new dimension to their enjoyment of the machines.

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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.

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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.

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Off-Road Giants! (volume 2) – Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport – Andrew Westlake

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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.

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– 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.

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Racing Line

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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.

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The Real Way Round

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– 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.

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V4294 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £25.00 • 224 pages • 692 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-94-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04294-3

The Red Baron’s Ultimate Ducati Desmo Manual – Eduardo Cabrera Choclán

The secrets of Ducati L-twins with belt-driven cams finally explained in a single DIY-mechanic-friendly manual. This book is the incredibly comprehensive practical manual you have been waiting for!

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Guides you through the scootering way of life and all its factions, giving a unique insight into the modern scene and all its diversities − warts and all! Includes interviews with well known scootering personalities, plus over 150 colour photos of award-winning custom scooters.

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Scooter Mania!

Recollections of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally – 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.

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Tales of Triumph Motorcycles & the Meriden Factory – Hughie Hancox

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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.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The little book of trikes – 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.

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

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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Save the Triumph Bonneville!

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

– 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 ...

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V4265 • Hardback • 22.5x15.2cm • £12.49 • 448 pages • 122 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845842-65-9 • UPC: 6-36847-04265-3

Keeping the faith on two wheels: Vespa – The story of a Cult Classic in Pictures See page 138.

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www.veloce.co.uk The Triumph Tiger Cub Bible

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The definitive history of the popular Triumph Tiger Cub Motorcycle is back in print after a long absence. This is the ultimate reference source book for all Tiger Cub owners and enthusiasts.

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The Triumph Speed Twin & Thunderbird Bible

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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.

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– Harry Woolridge

V4982 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • 150 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-82-5 • UPC: 6-36847-04982-9

TT Talking – The TT’s most exciting era – Charlie Lambert

The story of one of the most dramatic eras in the history of the Isle of Man TT. 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.

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The Triumph Trophy Bible – Harry Woolridge

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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.

V4974 • Paperback • 25x20.7cm • £35.00 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-845849-74-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04974-4

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk Vincent Motorcycles – The Untold Story since 1946

– Philippe Guyony Despite only nine years of production, the 1000 Vincent continues to be ridden regularly in rallies, hard in racing, and well beyond what’s expected from any classic bike. This book tells the modern history of those who relentlessly contributed to make the Vincent more than a legend: simply a timeless piece.

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V4902 • Hardback • 24.8x24.8cm • £100.00 • 400 pages • 875 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845849-02-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04902-7

Velocette Motorcycles – MSS to Thruxton – 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.

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V4312 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £39.99 • 224 pages • 450 colour & b&w photos • ISBN: 978-1-845843-12-0 • UPC: 6-36847-04312-4

Vespa – The Story of a Cult Classic in Pictures – 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.

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V4790 • Hardback • 26.5x23cm • £35.00 • 252 pages • 475 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-90-6 • UPC: 6-36847-04790-0

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– Peter Henshaw A complete buyer’s guide to electric bicycles, including the types of bike available, what to look for and why you should buy one. Packed with useful contacts, importers, websites and magazines, advice on where you can ride, and the law. Including battery charging and general maintenance.

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Dorset from the sea – Steve Belasco

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.

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V4762 • Hardback • 25x25cm • £14.99 • 128 pages • 108 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-62-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04762-7

Dorset from the sea – Souvenir Edition – Steve Belasco

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V4764 • Hardback • 17x17cm • £6.99 • 128 pages • 108 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845847-64-7 • UPC: 6-36847-04764-1

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www.veloce.co.uk Harry & his GrownUps – A guide to training Parents – Mike Dicks

You don’t have to pass exams to be a baby, yet you are propelled into a world where you are responsible for teaching GrownUps how to become parents. This book comes from the warped mind of someone who was once a baby, grew up to have babies, and now observes others as they learn to be parents.

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B5056 • Hardback • 17x17cm • £9.99 • 64 pages • 59 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787110-56-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01056-0

How to build your engine coffee table – Gergely Bajzáth

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V4884 • Paperback • 27x21.5cm • £9.99 • 48 pages • 134 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-84-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04884-6

Mr Trump Goes To Washington – Michael Mayor

In 2016, much to his surprise, Mr Trump was elected President of the United States of America.

This is the story of what happened when Mr Trump went to Washington.

The author does not envisage it will end well ...

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B5163 • Hardback • 17x17cm • £9.99 • 64 pages • 59 colour pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787111-63-9 • UPC: 6-36847-01163-5

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.

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www.digital.veloce.co.uk The Renewable Energy Home Handbook – Lindsay Porter

Save money whilst saving the planet!

Explaining step-by-step what’s involved in installing your own ecoenergy 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.

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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, 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

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.

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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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M4267 • Paperback • 24x20cm • £14.99 • 128 pages • 250 colour and b&w pictures • ISBN: 978-1-84584-267-3 • UPC: 6-36847-04267-7

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Index 1½-litre Grand Prix Racing................71 4-Cylinder Engine Manual...............23 998cc A-series...................................23 1275cc A-Series..................................23 1950s Motorsport..............................71 Acura NSX......................................5, 72 A Darracq called Genevieve.............71 A Life in Car Design...........................70 A Life Awheel.................................... 64 Alfa Mail.............................................72 Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition.............72 Alfasud............................................33 Alfetta.............................................33 DOHC Engine.................................24 Giulia GT Coupé....................... 33, 72 Giulia Spider...................................33 Montreal.........................................73 Tipo 33.........................................5, 73 Touring Cars...................................72 V6 engine........................................24 Allison, Cliff.......................................65 Alpine & Renault......................... 73, 74 Alpine Trials and Rallies.................. 46 American ‘Independent’ Automakers................................ 47 American Pickup Trucks.................. 46 American Station Wagons..............47 American Trucks...........................5, 47 American Woodies.......................... 48 An Incredible Journey.........................6 Anglo-American cars...................... 48 Argentine Temporada......................75 Armstrong Siddeley..........................75 Art Deco.............................................75 Audi Quattro...........................................59 R8..................................................... 61 TT.....................................................33 Austerity Motoring.......................... 48 Austin................................10, 52, 59, 93 Austin-Healey..............................33, 76 Autodrome....................................6, 76 Automotive A-Z................................76 Automotive mascots........................76 Bennett, Nigel...................................63 Bentley Continental....................................77 MkVI................................................77 Bicycle........................................ 20, 140 Big-bike racing................................. 134 Bluebird CN7......................................77 BMC Competitions Dept.............6, 77 BMW 5-Series.......................................6, 78 Boxer Twins............................ 33, 125 Café Racers................................... 125 Custom Motorcycles.................. 125 E21 3-Series.....................................33 E30 3 Series....................................24 GS.....................................................33 X5.....................................................33 Z3 Roadster....................................33 Z-cars..............................................78 Bodywork...........................................39 Boldy Go, To....................................... 15 Bonjour! Is this Italy?...................... 126 Brands Hatch.....................................53 Brewer, Mike....................................103 Brighton National Speed Trials...... 48 Britains Farm Model Balers & Combines.......................................56 Britains Farm Model Tractors.........56 Britains Toy Models Catalogues.....56 British at Indianapolis..................... 80 British 250cc Racing Motorcycles...126 British Café Racers.......................... 126 British Custom Motorcycles..........127 British drag racing............................ 49 British lorries/trucks................. 49, 50

British police cars............................. 50 British touring car racing................ 50 British toy boats................................57 British woodies................................. 50 BRM..............................................63, 80 BSA 350 441 & 500 Singles..................34 500 & 650 Twins...........................34 Bantam................................... 34, 127 Motorcycles, the final evolution .................................................127 Bugatti 8-cylinder Touring Cars............... 80 Type 40............................................ 81 Type 46 & 50.................................. 81 Type 57............................................ 81 Café racer.....................51, 125, 126, 130 Camper van.........................38, 122, 123 Camshafts..........................................24 Caravans..................................... 38, 142 Caring for your Car.................................................. 20 Car’s bodywork and interior....... 20 Scooter........................................... 20 Car-tastrophes..................................82 Carter, Chris.......................................65 Catalogue of British Cars.................83 Chatham, John.................................. 68 Chrysler..............................................82 Citroën 2CV........................................... 34, 38 ID & DS......................................34, 82 SM............................................. 15, 118 Classic Car Electrics..........................39 Classic Car Interiors..........................93 Classic Car Bodywork.................10, 39 Classic Off-road Motorcycles....... 129 Cobra replicas....................................34 Coffee table.........................................8 Competition Car Aerodynamics...............................82 Composites....................................83 Concept cars, How to illustrate and design................................................9 Cortina............................................... 80 Corvette C2 Sting Ray.......................34 Cosworth........................................... 84 Coventry Climax........................... 6, 84 Crystal Palace.............................53, 127 Custom Air Suspension......................7 Cylinder Heads..................................25 DAF......................................................63 Daily Mirror 1970 World Cup Rally, The.............................................85 Daimler V8 SP250.........................................85 XJ .................................................... 30 XJ6, XJ12 & Sovereign................... 30 XJ40................................................ 30 Data logging......................................25 Datsun Fairlady Roadster to 280ZX.................................... 85 Diecast toy cars..............................7, 57 Distributor-type ignition systems.. 22 Dodge Challenger & Plymouth Barracuda...................................... 86 Dynamite!.......................................... 86 Dogs on wheels................................ 20 Dorset from the sea.......................140 Drag bike racing in Britain................ 51 Ducati 750 Bible....................................... 128 750SS ‘round case’...................... 128 860, 900 and Mille...................... 128 916.................................................. 129 Bevel Twins..............................34, 40 Desmo manual............................ 134 Desmodue Twins...........................34 Desmoquattro Twins...................34 Monster........................................ 128

Overhead Camshaft Singles..... 126 Story, The..........................................7 Duckworth, Keith............................. 66 Dune Buggy..................... 40, 51, 52, 86 Efficient driver’s handbook............. 20 Electric Cars........................................21 Essential driver’s handbook.............21 Essential guide driving in Europe....87 Exner, Virgil........................................70 Female racing drivers........... 66,67, 87 Ferrari 288 GTO..........................................78 312P & 312PB................................... 61 333 SP.............................................. 61 Dino.................................................85 Grand Prix...................................... 90 Fiat 131 Abarth.......................................59 500 & 600............................... 34, 88 Abarth 124 Spider & Coupé..........87 Abarth 500, 600 & Seicento...... 88 Coupé..............................................34 First aid for your car.......................21 Great Small Fiats........................... 91 Ford Capri................................................34 Cleveland 335-Series................... 88 Cortina........................................... 84 Design in the UK........................... 88 Escort....................................... 34, 59 F-100/F-150 Pickup....................... 89 F-150 Pickup.................................. 89 Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero....... 89 Focus WRC.......................................7 Grand Prix....................................... 91 GT............................................... 8, 89 In miniature....................................57 Model T...........................................34 Mustang.........................................34 RS Cosworth Sierra & Escort.34,60,84 Small Block V8 racing engines.21, 90 SOHC ‘Pinto’..................................25 Thunderbird.................................. 80 V8, How to build & power tune..25 Formula 1......................................67, 90 Formula 5000.................................. 90 France................................................. 91 GM in miniature................................57 Good mad and ugly.............................8 Goodwood.........................................54 Gordini, Amédée.............................. 64 GT cars.............................................7, 91 GT40....................................................92 Gulf-Mirage....................................8, 62 Harley-Davidson 1340 Evolution engines......................................26, 34 Harry and his Grownups.................141 Hayter, Don........................................ 51 Hillclimbing & sprinting...................92 Hillman Imp.......................................34 Hinckley Triumph triples & fours...34 Holley carburetors............................26 Honda CBR FireBlade................................34 CBR600 Hurricane........................34 CX500 & CX650.....................34, 40 SOHC Fours.............................34, 40 Hocking, Gary................................... 69 Hot Rod & stock car racing..............52 How your car works...........................21 How your motorcycle works......... ........................................... 21, 129 How to build your own engine coffee table.............................. 141 How to draw & paint cars................92 How to restore Classic car interiors........................39 Ignition systems........................9, 26 Indianapolis...................................... 80

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www.veloce.co.uk Intermeccanica..................................93 Italian Café Racers..........................130 Italian Custom Motorcycles..........130 Jaguar All the Cars.................................... 94 E-type....................................... 34, 94 Mark 1 & 2................................ 35, 94 New XK...........................................34 S-Type – 1999 to 2007...................35 The rise of......................................115 XK Power tune, how to.................26 X-Type – 2001 to 2009..................35 XJ .....................................................35 XJ-S............................................35, 78 XJ220.............................................. 94 XJ6, XJ8, XJ12, & XJR.......................35 XJ40.................................................35 XK 120, 140 & 150...........................35 XK8 & XKR.............................. 35, 124 Japanese Custom Motorcycles.....130 Jeep CJ89.................................................95 Wrangler.........................................95 Jowett.................................................95 Karmann Ghia....................................95 Kawasaki Triples ...........................................130 Z1 Story..........................................131 Z1 & Z900.................................10, 35 Lamborghini Miura.............................................. 96 Urraco.............................................79 Lambretta.....................................131 Lancia 037..............................................11, 96 Delta HF Integrale............ 11, 60, 96 Stratos...........................................60 Land Rover...................22, 27, 35, 41, 92 Laverda Twins & Triples..................131 Le Mans...............................................97 Lea-Francis.........................................97 Lefebvre, André.................................65 Lola.................................................11, 98 Lotus 18..................................................... 98 49.................................................... 99 Seven...............................................35 Low-cost rally car..........................26

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo....................103 Montlhéry........................................104 Moped............................................... 129 Morgan....................55, 83, 84, 99, 104 Morris Minor............................. 36, 104 Moss Carlsson, Pat...........................67 Moto Guzzi.............................12, 36, 131 Motorcycles........................................21 Motorhomes.......................................21 Motor Movies – The Posters!........104 Motor Racing..............................12, 105 Motor Racing Heroes.....................105 Motorcycle Apprentice............................... 12, 132 Chassis...........................................132 Engine.............................................132 Engined cars............................... 8,28 GP racing....................................... 125 Restoration....................................39 Motorcycling in the ’50s.................133 MV Agusta Fours..............................133 N.A.R.T..............................................106 Nassau................................................54 New Mini............................................36 Nissan 300ZX/350Z.................................106 GT-R Supercar..............................106 NE American Sports Car Races.......106 Norton Commando.................... 13, 36 Nothing Runs!..................................107 Off-Road Giants!......................133, 134 Oulton Park........................................54 Paint classic cars.........................42, 87 Pass the MOT......................................21 Peking to Paris..................................107 Peugeot 205 GTI.........................36, 60 Plastic toy cars...................................58 Pontiac Firebird...............................107 Porsche 356...................................................79 908................................................108 911................................15, 36, 108-112 911 Carrera 3.2........................ 36, 110 911 R-RS-RSR.................................110 911SC........................................ 36, 110 914 & 914-6.....................................111 924............................................ 36, 111 928............................................ 36, 111 930 Turbo & 911 Turbo..................36 944............................................36, 112 964................................................... 31 981 Boxter & Cayman....................13 986 Boxster.............................36, 112 987 Boxster & Cayman......13, 14, 36 993............................................36, 114 996............................................36, 112 997.......................................13, 36, 112 Data plate......................................110 Porsche Rally Story, The.............108 Powered by...............................14, 113 Racing 914s, The..........................107 Racing cars, 1953-1975.................112 Racing cars, 1976-2005................113 Ultimate book of the 911, The..... 18 Prince & I, The................................... 69

Marketingmobiles.......................... 124 Maserati 250F................................... 99 Mason, Tony...................................... 68 Matra sports cars..............................62 Mays, Raymond................................ 69 Mazda MX-5.......................12, 35, 41, 79, 100 Rotary-engined Cars................. 100 RX-7................................................ 117 RX-8.................................................35 Meeke, Kris........................................ 68 Mercedes-Benz 190...................................................35 280-560 SL & SLC.............10, 35, 101 300 SL racing car..........................115 G-Wagen......................................102 Pagoda 230SL, 250SL & 280SL RAC.....................................9, 20, 22, 113 roadsters & coupès.......................35 Race & Track day Driving Techniques.. 29 Racing for......................................114 SL (107 & 113-series)...... 35, 100, 101 Racing Colours..................................114 SLK....................................35, 101, 102 Racing Line....................................... 134 Trucks..............................................63 Racing With Heroes.........................115 W123-Series....................... 11, 35, 102 Rallye Sport Fords............................115 W124-Series....................................35 Real Way Round, The...................... 134 Meriden............................................ 135 Red & Soviet Military Uniforms.....141 MG Redman, Jim...................................... 64 Abingdon factory..........................53 Renewable energy.......................... 142 MG & AH........................................ 18 Retro or classic car, how to modify....29 MGA........................................35, 102 Roads with a view........................... 142 Midget & A-H Sprite.........10, 22, 35 Robinson, Tony................................. 69 TD, TF & TF1500............................35 Rolls Royce MGA 1955-1962......................35, 102 & Bentley Styling Dept.................93 MGB & MGB GT............ 11, 28, 35, 51 Silver Shadow & Bentley T-Series.36, 116 MGB 4-Cylinder Engines..............27 Silver Spirit, Silver Spur................116 MGB electrical systems...............42 Rootes Cars.......................................116 MGB, MGC & MGB V8............ 27, 28 Rover P4....................................... 14, 116 MGF & MG TF................................35 Rover V8 Engines..................... 9, 14, 29 Midget & A-H Sprite............... 12, 28 Royal Enfield Bullet...........................36 Micro trucks.....................................103 Runways & Racers............................ 117 Microcars............................................97 Russian Motor Vehicles................... 117 Mini........................11, 28, 35, 42, 60, 74, 75, 97, 99, 103.

75, 97,Saab 99, 103 96 & V4..................................... 60

Scooters.................................15, 36, 135 Sears, Jack.......................................... 66 Secrets of speed................................29 Selling your car...................................21 Silverstone.........................................52 Simple fixes for your car...................21 Singer.................................................118 Sleeping Beauties.......................87, 118 Soviet General & field rank officer uniforms 1955 to 1991................. 142 Speedway..........................................118 Sprite Caravans............................... 134 Standard Motor Co...........................79 Subaru Impreza...................36, 60, 119 SU carburettor.............................15, 30 Sunbeam Alpine................................36 Supercar.............................................38 Superprix............................................55 Suspension & brakes high performance manual.................. 30 Suzuki 2-Stroke Triples..............................43 4x4.................................................. 30 Tales from the Toolbox...................119 Tatra...................................................119 Taxi.....................................................119 This Day In Automotive History..... 15 Three Wheelers.................... 55, 93, 94 Thruxton...................................... 55, 12 Tiger Avon or GTA, how to build.... 30 Tinplate toy cars..........................16, 58 To Boldly Go....................................... 16 Toleman............................................120 Toyota Celica & Supra...................... 60, 120 MR2......................................... 16, 120 Trackday car preparation................. 31 Trikes................................................. 136 Triumph (cars) TR2-3, 3A 4 & 4A...................... 31, 43 TR2 to 6..........................................121 TR5, 250 & 6............................. 31, 43 TR6.................................14, 37, 38, 121 TR7 & 8.................................31, 37, 44 Stag..................................................36 Triumph & Standard Cars.......17, 79 Triumph (motorcycles) 350 & 500 Twins............................36 Bonneville..................16, 36, 135, 136 Thunderbird, Trophy & Tiger..17, 36 Tiger Cub.................................. 17, 136 Trident T150/T160.........................43 Trophy.......................................17, 137 Triumph Production Testers’ Tales. ........................................................ 136 TT Talking......................................137 Tucker, Preston.............................113 Turner, Edward.......................66, 137 Turner, Stuart................................ 70 Two Summers...............................121 Unraced … Formula 1’s lost cars.........121 V8 Short Block.............................23, 32 Velocette 350 & 500 Singles...........37 MSS to Thruxton............................. 138 Vespa......................................37, 45, 138 Vincent............................................. 138 Volkswagen Air-cooled era in colour, the.18, 122 Beetle.............32, 37, 40, 44, 122, 123 Bus/Camper.......................................

18, 19, 32, 37, 44, 45, 122, 123 Golf...........................................37, 123 T5.................................................... 44 Type 3............................................120 Volkswagens of the World........ 123 Volvo 700/900..........................................37 Estate Car, The............................... 19 Type 3............................................120 Warner, Graham................................65 Weber & Dellorto Carburettors.....32 Which Oil?........................................ 124 Wilson, Desiré.................................. 66 Wolseley Cars.................................... 19 Works Mini.........................................74 Works Rally Mechanic.................... 124 Yamaha FS1-E.....................................45

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