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(Hardback)

By: Tim Hillier-Graves

ISBN: 9781473885745
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2017
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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First in-depth full history of the locomotive, including previously unpublished documents, eye-witness accounts and photos.


(Hardback)

By: Matthew Vale

ISBN: 9781785003516
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2018
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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This fascinating book tells the complete story of the early days of TVR, from Trevor Wilkinson establishing the company in 1946 through to the Martin Lilley years, which came to an end in 1982.


(Paperback)

By: Richard Kitchen

ISBN: 9781787112902
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2018
UK Publication Date: 15th October 2018
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
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Purchasing a TVR S-Series needn't be a daunting proposition. Led by a voice of experience - someone who works on these cars on a daily basis - this guide is the perfect accompaniment when viewing one of these hand-built sports cars. A TVR S-Series is a potential bargain and, with this guide, you've just improved your odds of finding a good one!


(Hardback)

By: Dave Boothroyd

ISBN: 9781785001208
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2016
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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A guide to strip-down, rebuild, maintenance and repair of two-stroke motorcycle engines. It covers the principles and practice of two-stroke engine work, examining a wide range of marques and road, racing and trail motorcycles.


(Hardback)

By: James Taylor

ISBN: 9781785008108
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2021
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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Solid, reliable and respectable, Vauxhalls were carefully designed to meet the global ambitions of General Motors in America, the company that owned the Vauxhall marque.


(Paperback)

By: Trevor Alder

ISBN: 9781787115934
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 2023
UK Publication Date: 15th June 2023
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
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Profusely illustrated throughout, a worthy addition to the Veloce Pictorial History series. Each Vauxhall model (1945-1995) has been painstakingly researched detailing body derivatives, production changes, technical information and hundreds of period photos and diagrams, plus how the ever-changing advertising was used to promote each model.


(Hardback)

By: Lance Cole

ISBN: 9781473875326
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2017
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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A new book charting the design and service history of the VC10 airliner, set within the wider commercial and political history of British airlines during the post-WWII period.


(Hardback, New edition)

By: Mick Walker

ISBN: 9781861268860
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2006
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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Velocette is one of the most respected names in the history of the motorcycle. Though not as numerous or as successful, as some machines, the motorbikes produced by the Veloce company in Birmingham command a special respect and an extremely loyal following, and machines such as the KTT and Thruxton are among the most desirable classic bikes.


(Hardback)

By: Mick Walker

ISBN: 9781847970725
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2008
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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In 1961, a production 500cc Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline achieved a world record, twenty-four hours at a speed of 100.05 mph. It was the first motorbike of any size to perform the feat. It was the culmination of almost fifty-five years of technological excellence from the Birmingham factory.


(Hardback)

By: Brian Agnew

ISBN: 9781787119000
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2023
UK Publication Date: 15th May 2023
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
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An in-depth engineering analysis of the twin-cylinder motorcycles produced by Veloce Ltd: the Roarer, the Model O and the LE. The book looks at the design features that are common to all three twins, as well as the design influences of the LE. Although development of the LE was flawed, the honesty and ingenuity of the design is duly recognised.


(Hardback)

By: David Wright

ISBN: 9781861265166
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2002
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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From its creation in 1928 to its demise 30 years later, Vincent produced motorcycles that were among the very best then available. The author's detailed history examines the company from its roots and explores the design and production of each one of the Stevenage firm's models.


(Hardback)

By: Richard Lofting

ISBN: 9781785002663
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2017
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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Shows how to initially purchase a tractor, through private means or at auction, and then how to restore it back to its former glory. In this book, practical techniques have been amply illustrated, ranging from the simple use of a lathe or milling machine to the making from scratch of various tools useful in restoration work.


(Paperback)

By: Robert Jackson

ISBN: 9781840374124
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2003
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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Authoritative, concise, illustrated reference containing mini-biographies of the Air Aces of WWII.


(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

By: Malcolm Bobbitt

ISBN: 9781845849955
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2016
UK Publication Date: 11th August 2016
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
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The story of VW's Transporter, Bus and Camper, from origins to the present day, and why it's one of the world's most familiar vehicles.


(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

By: Richard Copping

ISBN: 9781787111226
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2017
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
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VW Buses command a massive following - with Campers the most popular of all. Complementing the author's successful volume covering the first three generations of Volkswagen's legendary Transporter, this book delves exclusively into the spin-off conversions based on the VW Panelvan, Kombi and Microbus that have become known simply as VW Campers.


(Hardback, New edition)

By: James Richardson

ISBN: 9781847970480
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2008
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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When Volkswagen launched the Golf GTI, over thirty years ago, it could hardly have known the impact its compact and sporty model would have on the car-buying public. Through an uncertain birth to its class-topping iconic status of today, rarely does a new model of car make a whole new market segment for itself but the Golf was the original hot hatch, a car that others would copy but seldom equal.


(Hardback)

By: Richard Copping

ISBN: 9781847974181
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2012
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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Reveals the full story of the Karmann Ghia from initial concepts to the production of the Coupe, the addition of a Cabriolet, and the model's ongoing progress until its eventual sad demise in 1974.


(Hardback)

By: Richard Copping

ISBN: 9781847972392
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2011
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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It has taken some time for Volkswagen's third-generation Transporter to gain the iconic status freely awarded to the first-generation 'Splittie' and its successor, the 'Bay'. Now, however, the T3 is well and truly established as part of the classic VW scene. This book tells its story.


(Hardback)

By: Richard Copping

ISBN: 9781847975546
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2013
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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Examines the story of the T4 from the Transporter concept originated forty years before its presence at VW's Hanover factory, through its development period and full production life.


(Paperback)

By: Richard Copping

ISBN: 9781787114388
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 2017
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
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Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the authors' years of Volkswagen ownership and experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right VW Transporter at the right price!


(Hardback)

By: David Styles

ISBN: 9781861261953
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2001
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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David G. Styles takes us back to the first Volvo to discover the roots of the company's first purpose-built sports car. The complete history of all 1800 variations, full technical specifications and advice on maintaining the 1800 are included.


(Hardback)

By: Richard Dredge

ISBN: 9781785001048
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 2016
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
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In 1956, a prototype of a new passenger car from Volvo was presented. It became known as the Amazon in Sweden and the 121 and 122S in export markets, the latter denoting a more sporty derivative. This title covers the complete story of Volvo Amazon, from 1956 onwards, including full production histories, specification details, and more.


(Hardback)

By: Patrick W. Dyer

ISBN: 9781908397614
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2013
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishers International
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Based on a rich selection of photographs from the Volvo archive as well as enthusiasts' shots, Volvo F10 & F12 at Work shows many UK operators on the road as well as some continental ones. The images will evoke a host of memories from people in the trucking world, and are accompanied by knowledgeable captions.


(Hardback)

By: Patrick W. Dyer

ISBN: 9781908397157
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2012
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishers International
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Patrick Dyer presents the predecessors to the F88, a photographic record of the truck at work in all manner of situations and then deals with the successor F89. His second edition includes all the original photographs as well as 53 new ones - including some rarities - mainly from the Volvo archives. He has added 7,000 words to the text.

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