Download or read book The Enthusiasts Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car written by Peter Hingston and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vintage Racing British Sports Cars written by Terry Jackson and published by Bentley Pub. This book was released on 1990 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The variety of cars, colors and the sense of history come to life makes vintage racing one of the most thrilling and popular forms of motorsport competition. As Stirling Moss observes, It has to be a very blase person who doesn't feel their adrenaline rising when the starter's flag fails.Author Terry Jackson has interviewed racers, tuners, and race organizers to create the most comprehensive, authoritative guide to vintage racing. His book takes you marque-by-marque through the exciting -- and still relatively affordable -- British sports cars. Jackson tells you how to select and buy a car that's best for your budget, with tips such as where you need to look for characteristic problems like rot on the Morgan's wooden frame or chassis damage on a Lotus 7. You will then learn how to expertly prepare your car for the track, even if you've never raced before.This is the only book that offers race-proven preparation tips and modifications for each model, modifications that improve power, handling and reliability. For example, how to build an Austin-Healey 3000 engine to factory rally specifications that produces over 200 horsepower, or the way to rework an AC Bristol's front leaf spring for more cornering grip.The book is richly illustrated with 225 photographs, including fascinating historical shots of designers like Jaguar's Sir William Lyons and Lotus' Colin Chapman, factory race teams, and cars in competition. This is the essential book for all vintage racers and British car enthusiasts, and for those who want to prepare a high performance street car.The author has done much research, picked the brains of hundreds of people, and gleaned an enormous amount of hard-earnedexpertise. I thought I had quite a few answers, but I must admit that it taught me quite a bit! This is a book you can learn from and enjoy. -- Stirling MossOne heck of an effort...a step-by-step guide for the enthusiast who wants to race an AC, Aston, Healey, Mini, Jag, Lotus, MG, Morgan, Sunbeam, or Triumph. -- Vintage Motorsport
Download or read book Classic British Car Electrical Systems written by Rick Astley and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers British car electrical systems from 1950 to 1980. Particular emphasis is placed on the Lucas, Smith and SU components that were ubiquitous in British cars of the period. Each major system is given its own chapter, providing theory, component parts and full system operating explanations. Modifications are suggested for those wishing to bring performance and reliability up to more modern standards. Fault-finding charts, cross referenced to the appropriate pages in the book, are provided throughout.
Download or read book The Sports Car Book written by Paul Guinness and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love driving, a sports car is the ideal vehicle. Tactile handling, strong performance, head-turning looks – these are some of the elements that make sports cars fun. Here is a complete introduction to the world of sports cars, with practical advice on how to choose the most suitable model, and what to expect when running one, as well as guidance on insurance, accessories, modifying and maintenance. Essential reading for anyone contemplating purchase of their first sports car, and for existing owners who want to maximize their enjoyment of sports car ownership.
Download or read book The Enthusiast s Guide to British Postwar Classic Cars written by Jonathan Wood and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Enthusiast s Guide to British Postwar Classic Cars written by Jonathan Wood and published by Bounty Books. This book was released on 1997-02-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A postwar history of the British motor industry and an analysis of each significant make.
Download or read book My Cool Classic Car written by Chris Haddon and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of 40 classic cars from around the world Fueled by passion, nostalgia, and perhaps eccentricity over necessity, Chris Haddon celebrates often overlooked cars and introduces the world's most classic cars and their owners. Some are immaculate, while some come with rust, but regardless of age and value, these cars are regularly used, loved, and clock up an impressive mileage. "A celebration of automobiles with soul and personality." --Telegraph magazine "Beautifully photographed pieces of nostalgia." --The Simple Things magazine
Download or read book Classic British Sports Cars written by Jon Pressnell and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-six open-top icon roadsters featured in this authoritative, highly pictorial celebration of classic British sports cars, now available in paperback. From the AC Ace to the Wolseley Hornet Special, individual histories place each car in perspective, describing its appeal, significance and driving characteristics. Also detailed for each one are models and variants, year-by-year evolution, specifications and performance figures.
Download or read book Classic Sports Car Buying Guide written by David Lillywhite and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reliant Sabre Scimitar and SS1 written by Matthew Vale and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliant produced a range of sports cars from the 1960s to the 1990s which complemented their well-established three-wheeled cars. Starting with a design for Israel's Autocars in 1961, Reliant went on to produce many successful cars, including the Sabre, a raw two-seat sports car; the Scimitar GT, a solid GT car; the Scimitar GTE, a market-defining sporting estate car; and the SS1, a small two-seat sports car. Reliant Sabre, Scimitar and SS1- An Enthusiast's Guide explores the history, design and development of the Reliant sports car. Beginning with the Autocars Sabra, the Sabre, Scimitar, Scimitar GTE and SS1 are each explored in depth. This book includes full technical specifications for every major model, owners' experiences and advice for buying and owning. Richly illustrated with 130 colour and 7 black & white photographs.
Download or read book How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork written by Martin Thaddeus and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book You Your Jaguar XK XKR written by Nigel Thorley and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new updated and enlarged edition of the only book on the complete Jaguar XK/XKR range of 1996 to 2014. Covering design, development, maintenance, modifications and full model-by-model details, this is the perfect ‘handbook’ for the XK range.
Download or read book Art Deco and British Car Design written by Barrie Down and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2010 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A work about automotive styling, in particular the streamlined styling that defined what are now known as Airline cars. It explains and illustrates the Art Deco styling elements that link these streamlined car designs, and describes their development, their commonality, and their unique aeronautical names.
Download or read book Sports Car Market magazine January 2009 written by and published by Keith Martin. This book was released on with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Austin Allegro written by Ben Wanklyn and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stylist of the Austin Allegro, Harris Mann, said of the car that 'It took a lot of stick, but it wasn't that bad a car ... The trouble was that every one off the line was different in some way, thanks to quality control.' As a result, few have bothered to explore the little Austin's background; what it was designed to achieve, how it became the way it was, and what happened to make it so infamous. Austin Allegro - An Enthusiast's Guide redresses the balance, telling the Allegro's tale of grand designs, high hopes, management compromises, failed dreams, industrial unrest, national ridicule and finally, redemption. Now experiencing something of a comeback as a cheap and cheerful classic, the book provides ownership advice and buying information for all models. From the quietly competent series 2 models through to the sportily-styled and now very rare Equipe, the book re-evaluates the place of the Allegro in the classic car world and concludes that it is both a simple, economical classic choice, and an important part of British motoring history. Illustrated throughout with 170 colour photographs.
Download or read book The Magnificent 7 written by Chris Rees and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of these British budget performance cars.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Driving in Europe written by Julian Parish and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy to use guide helps you to prepare for your European trip, and check the information you require on the road. With unrivalled coverage, it provides the key facts you need to drive in 50 countries across Europe – as well as general advice to help you deal with the unexpected, no matter where you are!
