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Aston Martin has produced some of the finest sports cars made. One of the company's most exciting periods was under the leadership of Augustus Bertelli. The company's innovative cars, built between 1926 and 1940, were out-standing in terms of reliability and performance, and were proved in that toughest of motor sport classes, endurance racing.

The Austin Seven was a hugely important arrival on the British motoring scene in 1922, its low price making car ownership available to a section of the public for whom this had earlier been a cost too far. It was cheap to run thanks to its small engine, and its simplicity did not frighten those new to the mechanics of a car.

This is the story of Britain's most challenging special stage rally for a generation. The initial idea was to run a 'proper rally' and that has certainly been achieved through the dedication and determination of Colin Heppenstall, his family and a fantastic team of volunteers.Across 20 years, the Roger Albert Clark Rally has run 15 times. It is an event that has no rival as it recreates a golden era of rallying in the UK when Roger Clark was at his peak, and the original RAC Rally was a multi-day test for every competitor.Since it first ran in 2004, the Roger Albert Clark Rally has grown in stature and following and now has huge competitor interest, big crowds and a vast online following. It is a rally like no other in terms of atmosphere, challenge and sense of achievement for those who get to the finish.This book, with over 500 photographs, many of which have never been seen before, tells the story of each rally and looks at some of the people involved -- both competitors and organisers.The 2023 event was the biggest and toughest yet, covering 350 special stage miles in the forests of England, Scotland, and Wales.For anyone who has been involved in this rally, this book will bring back fabulous memories as well as serving as the definitive record of the first 20 years.

Published in collaboration with the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest), organisers of the Le Mans 24 Hours, this official book celebrates the centenary of the world's greatest sports car race.

This book looks at the Class 56 and Class 58 locomotives and their service around the UK.

This book takes the form of an anti-clockwise tour around the perimeter of the London Country area, south of the Thames featuring a number of key towns starting at Slough and Windsor and ending at Gravesend, illustrating some of the many changes to bus companies that have occurred.

The first ever book on the worlds greatest ship modeller.

With its unparalleled level of visual information - paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs - this book is simply the best reference for any modelmaker setting out to build one of these challenging subjects.

A pictorial survey of electrical multiple-units in the North of England from the late 1970s to the present day

A pictorial survey of steam railtours in the 1960s in the years before the demise of steam, and the return to main line steam for railtours around Britain in the 1970s and 1980s

Explore this fully illustrated portrait of artist David Shepherd's life in railways and his railway art.

Explores fascinating previously unpublished photographs documenting the rail scene around Doncaster.

A fascinating illustrated overview of the evolution of the bus scene within the areas of Devon and Cornwall.

A photographic survey of modern traction on the railways in the North of England from the 1970s to the 1990s.

A fascinating selection of images documenting tug boats around Britain. It is illustrated by previously unpublished photographs from the author's collection.

A photographic tribute to Plaxton's popular Paramount years. Photographs all taken during their operating heyday.

A fond photographic tribute to the Supreme era of Plaxton coaches. Photographs all taken during their operating heyday.

Rare and previously unpublished images illustrate the story of the last commercial steam working in Australia, which was active until 1987.

McLaren Formula 1 Car by Carchronicles every car McLaren has campaigned since 1966, from the first M2B to Ayrton Senna’s MP4/6 to today’s MCL60.

Featuring more than 200 colour photographs, this book covers the complete history of the Aston Martin Vanquish and DB9.

This significantly updated Fifth Edition 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.

Rev up your motorcycle journeys with the Motorcycle Log Book - your ultimate companion for recording and preserving every exhilarating ride. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a passionate newbie, this log book is designed to help you keep track of every twist of the throttle and every scenic route you explore.Capture the details that make each ride memorable: date, time, starting and ending locations, weather conditions, road types, fellow riders, and more. Document your odometer reading to monitor your bike's performance and maintenance schedule. Jot down special moments, road challenges conquered, and new routes discovered along the way.The Motorcycle Log Book isn't just about numbers and data; it's a journal of your adventures on two wheels. Reflect on the breathtaking landscapes, the camaraderie of group rides, and the serene solitude of solo trips. With dedicated sections for notes and reflections, you can relive the sights, sounds, and emotions of each ride whenever you flip through its pages.

Motor Sport:"He captures the true spirit of a nation's grass roots""A refreshing antidote to bland paeans about the overly familiar""He makes adversity sound vaguely appealing"Total Kit Car:"an enthralling read""Buy this book if you are into the underdog and tales of derring-do""I found it gripped me. I picked it up for a five minute 'flick through' and I couldn't put it down""Get it, read, enjoy what is a great tale about proper club motorsport"Lowflying:"I fell for Dave Roberts' prose before I'd even finished page three""It is very hard to put down""I recommend this book very highly to anyone who enjoys club motor sport"Dave Roberts started circuit racing at the age of 50, feeling like a bumbling overweight bee amid a swarm of angry hornets. Although he began to learn, haphazardly, how to become slightly more credible as a racer, even overtaking another car now and then, the pursuit of prizes was never at the top of the list of priorities. In fact, just arriving at the track with a working race car was often a cause for celebration.Dave is no Hamilton or Verstappen, a state of affairs for which he gives thanks. Some people believe winning is everything; some think of motorsport as being just some cars going round and round making a noise. In between we find this defiantly unprofessional memoir, which speaks most of all about the humour and fun of it all.

In 2001, Bob Wilber was entering his fifth season as the Team Manager and PR Rep for NHRA Nitro Funny Car driver Del Worsham. The team was also entering its fifth season with CSK Auto (a large auto parts retailer) as their primary sponsor. While the team had performed admirably in the first four years with CSK, they had only won one race on the NHRA tour. Somehow, Wilber decided to roll the dice and write a full-season diary in 2001, having no idea if the subject matter would be interesting or boring. It would be whatever it would be. He kept copious notes and wrote the diary throughout the calendar year, and in the end it was a season that Del Worsham said, "Changed our lives and careers." Wilber printed one copy, and put it away, not feeling yet justified as a writer to attempt to publish it. For 22 years it was lost. In 2023 it was found again. This is his work, as it was written "in the moment" during the 2001 season. It is The Lost Manuscript.

La începutul anilor '80, într-o perioadă în care lumea raliurilor era dominată de modele cu propulsie precum Fiat 131 Abarth, Ford Escort RS, Lancia Stratos, Opel Ascona 400 și Porsche 911, Audi a declanșat o adevărată revoluție odată cu lansarea sistemului de tracțiune integrală quattro. A fost începutul unei aventuri care a fascinat și continuă să fascineze pasionații acestui sport. De quattro se leagă și povestea singurei femei care s-a impus într-o etapă din Campionatul Mondial de Raliuri, ca și multe alte performanțe unice, precum recordul absolut al vitezei medii pe o probă specială. Era în 1983, când Stig Blomqvist și-a condus bolidul pe o distață de 81,5 km cu o viteză medie de 189,53 km/h! Întreaga poveste a bolidului quattro și a careului de ași format din Stig Blomqvist, Hannu Mikkola, Michele Mouton și Walter Rohrl așteaptă să fie descoperită de-a lungul a 200 de pagini, care includ în afara rezultatelor complete și o listă cu toate probele speciale câștigate de Audi Quattro în Campionatul Mondial. At the beginning of the 1980s, at a time when the world of rallying was dominated by models with rear-wheel drive, such as the Fiat 131 Abarth, the Ford Escort RS, the Lancia Stratos, the Opel Ascona 400 and the Porsche 911, Audi sparked a real revolution with the launch of the quattro 4WD technology. It was the start of an adventure that fascinated and continues to fascinate fans of the sport. Linked to the quattro is the story of the only woman to win a World Rally Championship round, as well as many other unique feats, such as the absolute average speed record on a special stage. It was in 1983, when Stig Blomqvist drove his car over a distance of 81.5 km with an average speed of 189.53 km/h! The whole story of the quattro and the dream team made up of Stig Blomqvist, Hannu Mikkola, Michèle Mouton and Walter Röhrl is to be discovered on 200 pages, which also include complete results and a list of all the special stages won by Audi Quattro in the world championship.