Classic Jaguar XK: The 6-Cylinder Cars, 1948-1970 (Laban Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Classic Jaguar XK: The 6-Cylinder Cars, 1948-1970 (Laban Brian)(Pevná vazba)

There have been other generations of Jaguar XK since, but the definitive incarnation is the family of 6-cylinder sports cars that stretch from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, from XK120 to the E-Type. On road, on track and on rally stage, they built the foundations of Jaguar's sporty image and

Jaguar Xk DIY Restoration & Maintenance (Exelby Bob)(Pevná vazba)

The Jaguar XK 120 was stunning when it debuted in 1948. It sold like wildfire to top film stars, and was ruthless as a rally machine -- two facts that remain true today. An XK 120, 140, or 150 in perfect condition could easily run up a six-figure price tag; if you have the know-how, why not buy a

Jaguar XK140/150 (Clausager Anders Ditlev)(Pevná vazba)

Jaguar's series of XK sports cars used the remarkable twin overhead camshaft engine that was first exposed to the public in 1948 in the new XK120 two-seater, which took the motoring world by storm. For 1954 the XK120 was replaced by the mildly restyled XK140 model, with an increase in power,

Jaguar Xk 120: The Remarkable History of Jwk 651 (Parker Chas)(Pevná vazba)

This book tells the story of one of the six alloy-bodied XK 120s that were prepared by Jaguar in 1950 for racing and rallying. This one, known as JWK 651 because of the registration number, was owned by Leslie Johnson and raced by him in some of the most prestigious events of the time, including

Jaguar Xk 120 Supersonic by Ghia (Heseltine Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Author Richard Heseltine untangles the Ghia Jaguar XK120 Supersonic's complicated backstory of British design brilliance and Italian design artistry. He reveals how Ghia wowed the car world with its jet-age styling, and introduces several fascinating characters whose names have peppered the

The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars (Alkureishi Ross)(Pevná vazba)

The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars covers all the marque's collectible production saloons and sports cars, from the 14/28 and 14/40 sports cars to the iconic postwar convertibles like the MGA and MGB, as well as latter-day takes on the classic MG formula, such as the RV8. First produced in

E-Type Jaguar Restoration Manual (Barzilay David)(Pevná vazba)

Over the years the E-type Jaguar has built a reputation among Jaguar enthusiasts and classic car collectors for being the ultimate classic to own. If you are lucky enough to own one and are planning to undertake the restoration work by yourself, this manual will take you through the full

Jaguar Lightweight E-Type: The Autobiography of 49 Fxn (Porter Philip)(Pevná vazba)

The Great Cars series returns with an in-depth look at the 1963 Lightweight Jaguar E-type, chassis number 49 FXN. This Porter Press series selects individual vehicles that standout in the racing world, and commits to a full biography of them. This luminary among Jaguar Lightweight E-types made its

THE - BOOK OF THE STANIER THREE CYLINDER 2-6-4Ts 42500-42536 (JENNISON JOHN)(Pevná vazba)

Jaguar Xk 120: The Story of 660725 (Ham Simon)(Pevná vazba)

The third title in the Porter Press Profiles series tells the incredible 'Ripping Yarn' of a well-travelled Jaguar XK 120. Chassis 660725 was ordered new by Singaporean businessman and amateur racing driver Chan Lye Choon, but soon after its arrival it was acquired by Malayan-based Scotsman Bob

Muscle & Chrome: Classic American Cars (Publications International Ltd)(Pevná vazba)

Muscle & Chrome: Classic American Cars captures all the wonder and excitement of a truly beloved era in automotive history.Informative profiles of 70 vehicles serve to chronicle the burst of design and engineering innovations that followed the end of World War II, the exuberant styling and the

Classic Cars: A Century of Masterpieces (de Burton Simon)(Pevná vazba)

A journey through the 'milestone' cars of the twentieth century, all of which have risen substantially in value over the past five to ten

Mahy. a Family of Cars: The Tranquil Beauty of Unique Classic Cars (Mahy Michel)(Pevná vazba)

This full-colour book presents a unique collection of 600 authentic and unrestored classic and vintage cars belonging to the Mahy family of

Ford Mustang II & Pinto 1970 to 1980 (Cranswick Marc)(Pevná vazba)

The story of Ford's original, home-grown small cars, the Mustang II and Pinto. Follow their progress through a difficult decade when Henry took on the imports, battled bureaucracy and gave America the economy and sports luxury subcompacts they wanted. This book details the successful design,

Nonscience Returns (Ford Brian J.)(Pevná vazba)

The original Nonscience was being written in 1970, and it caused a sensation. It was translated, it featured on television, and was widely reviewed. So, to celebrate its fiftieth birthday, it has been republished with a fully updated section for every chapter, so we can follow how its predictions

Dune: Book 1 (Herbert Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept

Factory-Original Austin-Healey 100/6 & 3000: The Originality Guide to Six-Cylinder Austin-Healeys, 1956-1968 (Piggott Bill)(Pevná vazba)

The four-cylinder Austin-Healey 100 sports car had already made a big name for itself by the time the 2.6-litre six-cylinder 100/6 arrived in 1956. This came as a 2+2 seater, joined in 1958 by a two-seat version, and both were replaced by the more powerful 3000 model in 1959, again offered as a

Twelve Days of Christmas (Wildsmith Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The classic Christmas song is made truly magical in the masterful hands of acclaimed illustrator, Brian Wildsmith. This beautifully illustrated book is a delight to share at Christmas

Great Western Saint Class Locomotives (Waters Laurence)(Pevná vazba)

Churchward's 2 cylinder Saint Class 4-6-0s were arguably one of the most important locomotive developments of the twentieth century. The seventy-seven members of the class were so successful that most of the other railway companies in this country used the same 2 cylinder 4-6-0 formula in the

Whose Life is it Anyway? (Clark Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The 'Heinemann Plays' series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. This play (also a feature film) is about the struggle of the central character, completely paralysed for life, for the right to

Prince Valiant Vol. 6: 1947-1948 (Foster Hal)(Pevná vazba)

Hal Foster's masterpiece of adventure enters its second decade as Valiant and Aleta journey to 'The New World,' a 16-month epic that allows Foster to draw some of his spectacular native Canadian backgrounds, and during which Aleta gives birth to Arn and acquires her Indian nurse, Tillicum. Most of

Diableries: The Complete Edition: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell (May Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Revised to include every card in the rare series, this 3-D cult classic provides a unique satirical look at an 1860s view of Hell -- the French state under the tyrannical rule of Napoleon III. Thanks to Dr. Brian May's imagination and his determination to share the wonders of these strange cards,

Good Times Roll: A Children's Picture Book (Ocasek Ric)(Pevná vazba)

Ric Ocasek's rock and roll classic, Good Times Roll--one of the Cars' hit songs--leaps off the page in this exhilarating picture book. Let the good times roll Let them knock you around Let the good times roll Let them make you a clown . . . Good Times Roll is a delightful picture book based on the

Lost Beauties: 50 Cars That Time Forgot - Michel Zumbrunn, Axel E. Catton

Ever heard of the Volkhart Sagitta? L'OEuf électrique or the Stanley Steamer? If not, you are in for a beautiful surprise, 50 times over!Often times the cars in this richly illustrated book were lost because the manufacturer ceased to exist, or because they were found on the bottom of Lake