Author: Jeroen Booij
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848306
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 703
Book Description
This book focuses solely on the cars derived from the classic Mini. Small GTs, sports cars, roadsters and fun cars: Mini-derivatives that changed the specialist motoring market completely in the early sixties, and new designs kept it busy for nearly four decades. 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 are thoroughly researched, described and photographed in this book.
Maximum Mini - The essential book of cars based on the original Mini
Author: Jeroen Booij
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848306
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 703
Book Description
This book focuses solely on the cars derived from the classic Mini. Small GTs, sports cars, roadsters and fun cars: Mini-derivatives that changed the specialist motoring market completely in the early sixties, and new designs kept it busy for nearly four decades. 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 are thoroughly researched, described and photographed in this book.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848306
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 703
Book Description
This book focuses solely on the cars derived from the classic Mini. Small GTs, sports cars, roadsters and fun cars: Mini-derivatives that changed the specialist motoring market completely in the early sixties, and new designs kept it busy for nearly four decades. 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 are thoroughly researched, described and photographed in this book.
Mini – The Essential Buyer’s Guide
Author: Mark Paxton
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787113876
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
This compact and practical book offers a step-by-step guide to help any prospective buyer avoid expensive mistakes and end up with the best Mini possible for their money.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787113876
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
This compact and practical book offers a step-by-step guide to help any prospective buyer avoid expensive mistakes and end up with the best Mini possible for their money.
Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot
Author: David Rowe
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117979
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117979
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.
Rover Cars 1945 to 2005
Author: James Taylor
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117987
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This comprehensive pictorial overview of Rover cars covers 1945-2005 models. It describes and illustrates all the great classic Rovers up to and including the SD1, British Leyland models with Rover badges, the models designed in conjunction with Honda, the later British-designed cars and, finally, the little-known City Rover.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117987
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This comprehensive pictorial overview of Rover cars covers 1945-2005 models. It describes and illustrates all the great classic Rovers up to and including the SD1, British Leyland models with Rover badges, the models designed in conjunction with Honda, the later British-designed cars and, finally, the little-known City Rover.
The book of the Lamborghini Murciélago
Author: Thillainathan Pathmanathan
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A unique book dedicated to the Murcielago - Lamborghini's iconic flagship, with its V12 Bizzarrini-engine, spaceframe chassis, and scissor doors. This was the last car to use the classic Bizzarrini engine.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A unique book dedicated to the Murcielago - Lamborghini's iconic flagship, with its V12 Bizzarrini-engine, spaceframe chassis, and scissor doors. This was the last car to use the classic Bizzarrini engine.
Mini
Author: Patrick C. Paternie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610590785
Category :
Languages : la
Pages : 100
Book Description
Witness the revival of the immortal Mini Cooper! This miracle of compact packaging and innovative engineering design has been updated as a modern car with hip new styling and a legitimate pedigree. Explore the development of the Mini Cooper and learn how BMW paid homage to its ideal while creating a sophisticated, exciting and practical new car for the ages.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610590785
Category :
Languages : la
Pages : 100
Book Description
Witness the revival of the immortal Mini Cooper! This miracle of compact packaging and innovative engineering design has been updated as a modern car with hip new styling and a legitimate pedigree. Explore the development of the Mini Cooper and learn how BMW paid homage to its ideal while creating a sophisticated, exciting and practical new car for the ages.
The Story of Mini
Author: Welbeck
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
ISBN: 9781787399266
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Little Book of Mini is a pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated celebration of the iconic car. For more than 60 years, the Mini has been one of the most beloved and instantly recognisable cars on the road. From its humble beginnings with the British Motor Corporation in 1959, to the modern BMW-backed models of today, the Little Book of Mini tells the story of the car and the unique culture that has built up around it. Exploring the evolution of Mini design from the original two-door model - the most popular British car of all time - through to the diverse range of Minis available today, this book is an exceptionally designed tribute to the marque, and the people who helped create it. Touching on the Mini's impact on pop culture, as well as the racing heritage cultivated by the legendary John Cooper, and filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, the Little Book of Mini charts the history of this beloved brand in a small but perfectly formed package.
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
ISBN: 9781787399266
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Little Book of Mini is a pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated celebration of the iconic car. For more than 60 years, the Mini has been one of the most beloved and instantly recognisable cars on the road. From its humble beginnings with the British Motor Corporation in 1959, to the modern BMW-backed models of today, the Little Book of Mini tells the story of the car and the unique culture that has built up around it. Exploring the evolution of Mini design from the original two-door model - the most popular British car of all time - through to the diverse range of Minis available today, this book is an exceptionally designed tribute to the marque, and the people who helped create it. Touching on the Mini's impact on pop culture, as well as the racing heritage cultivated by the legendary John Cooper, and filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, the Little Book of Mini charts the history of this beloved brand in a small but perfectly formed package.
The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
Author: Joe Sackey
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This book covers 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. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This book covers 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. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.
Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece
Author: Matthew Vale
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.
Amédée Gordini
Author: Roy P Smith
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118622
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This is the story of a man, a team, and their life and times, as well as a complete record of all their achievements and failures. It logs the financial and personal cost of racing in the prewar and postwar periods. It tells of how the mighty car company Renault became involved with them in the late 1950s, and how Amedee Gordini became known throughout the world as one of the greatest engine tuners of his time.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118622
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This is the story of a man, a team, and their life and times, as well as a complete record of all their achievements and failures. It logs the financial and personal cost of racing in the prewar and postwar periods. It tells of how the mighty car company Renault became involved with them in the late 1950s, and how Amedee Gordini became known throughout the world as one of the greatest engine tuners of his time.