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The Works MGs: Second Edition ISBN: 978-1-787113-65-7
€42,50A Classic Reprint. The 2nd edition of this famous book is the authoritative story of all the MGs prepared and entered by the MG Car Company and its successors in international competition from the 1920s to the late 1960s. Covers both prewar racing and record-breaking attempts, and the postwar achievements of the BMC Competitions Department.
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Anatomy of the Works Minis ISBN: 978-1-845848-70-5
€22,50How the giant-killing Minis of rallying, rallycross & racing fame were converted from standard Mini-Coopers in the BMC Competitions Department. The author, who spent 22 years in ‘Comps’, reveals the secrets of specification, build technique and development of the world famous Works Minis.
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How To Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 Litre Engines ISBN: 978-1-845849-60-3
€22,50All you need to know about getting maximum performance with reliability from the famous Jaguar XK six-cylinder engine. A book packed with easily understood and down-to-earth advice based on the author’s many years of hands-on experience.
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Great Small Fiats ISBN: 978-1-787113-23-7
€29,50Fiat is perhaps best known for its ability to produce small, economical, characterful cars. ‘Great Small Fiats’ traces this concept from the birth of the 500A ‘Topolino’ in the 1930s up to the recent Panda and Nuova 500s.
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Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600 ISBN: 978-1-845849-98-6
€35,00Fiat & 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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Porsche 914 & 914-6 – THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE ROAD & COMPETITION CARS ISBN: 978-1-845849-78-8
€41,50Perceived as a reasonably priced entry level model for Porsche, the 914’s early history was blighted by political problems with VW s new management. However, by the end of production, almost 119,000 examples had been sold. This book records the full international story of the mid-engined 914, from concept through to the final production car, illustrated throughout with contemporary material. Today the 914 is an affordable and practical classic.
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The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO ISBN: 978-1-845842-73-4
€52,50Covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series.
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Grand Prix Ferrari – The Years of Enzo Ferrari’s Power, 1948-1980 ISBN: 978-1-845846-23-7
€92,50Grand Prix Ferrari is a brilliantly comprehensive, accurate account of the most important team in the history of motor racing. The highly readable and informative text is supported by 300 interesting, and often striking, photographs.
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Ferrari 312P & 312PB ISBN: 978-1-845842-59-8
€18,95The origin and subsequent history of the 3-litre Ferrari sports cars, which the famed Italian firm designed and built to contest the various versions of the World Sports Car Championship between 1969 and 1973. This series of cars started with the V12 engine and progressed to using the Flat 12 Ferrari engine from the then current Grand Prix car. Includes the developmental and race history, with a full list of all events and individual chassis numbers.
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Du Dessin au Design Philippe Charbonneaux ISBN 978-1-845849-28-3
€55,00Philippe Charbonneaux worked with some of the world’s great car and truck manufacturers. He designed many iconic cars such as the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, the Delahaye 235, Presidential Citroëns and even the Renaults 8 and 16 Berline. Other designs included the Pathé Marconi and Berliet Stradair trucks. A Limited Edition of 1005 copies.
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André Lefebvre, and the cars he created at Voisin and Citroën ISBN 978-1-845842-44-4
€22,50This biography of André Lefebvre gives a revealing insight into the work of a practically unknown aeronautic engineer who, after building and racing competition cars for Gabriel Voisin in 1933, created for André Citroën the revolutionary front wheel drive Traction Avant (light fifteen in the UK). He was responsible for the minimalist 2CV and the Citroën DS, which was the sensation of the automotive world in 1955, and is still an icon of original automobile engineering and avant-garde design today.
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AUSTIN-HEALEY – A celebration of the fabulous ‘Big’ Healey
€42,50The Austin Healey – or ‘Big’ Healey – is one of the iconic British sports cars. The first Austin-Healey 100 model was unveiled at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, and when the last car rolled off the production line in 1967, over 73,000 examples had been built.
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Schlumpf
€38,50This fabulous collection of cars was brought together by two French brothers, Hans & Fritz Schlumpf , and consists of hundreds of the most beautiful cars ever produced. This book tells the story of the collection, and reveals the truth behind the “Schlumpf affair,” with the aim of clearing the family of any wrong doing.
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Return to Glory! The Mercedes 300 SL Racing Car
€82,50This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season. Dramatic photos, vivid descriptions, and dramatic recollections from the drivers ensures this book will be a joy to read and enjoy for years to come.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia GT & GTA
€32,50Here is a fact and picture-packed book dedicated solely to the Giulia GT in all its forms including the fabulous lightweight GTA racer. A reissue of a popular Veloce classic – now reprinted in paperback.
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Dino-The V6 Ferrari
€42,50Although 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 the Dino, from Pininfarina concept car through to the final production model, illustrated throughout with contemporary material.
