Archive for Items Categorized 'British', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.
The Land Rover Story
by Dave Phillips
Beginning with the 1970s Range Rover model, the Spartan, rugged Landy of yore has moved resolutely upmarket. It still goes, true to its motto, “Above & Beyond” but the firm has also just recorded its largest financial loss in history. A big story, told here by a marque expert.
Lotus Europa, Colin Chapman’s Mid-Engined Masterpiece
by Matthew Vale
From design and engineering to owners’ observations about running one of these things this is the only book dedicated purely to the Europa. The book may not change your mind about its looks but it’ll make you see it with new eyes and understand why it mattered.
Making A Marque: Rolls-Royce Motor Car Promotion 1904–1940
by Peter Moss and Richard Roberts
If a tree falls in the forrest. . .. What good is it to have a great product if no one knows it? Advertising to the rescue. Rolls-Royce spent colossal sums on it, and looking at it today we find it tells much more than meets the eye.
When Rolls and Royce Made History on Dover’s White Cliffs
by Paul Tritton
This small book adds useful detail to a lesser-known chapter of the history of not only the two cofounders of Rolls-Royce but two other important men in the firm’s, and Britain’s history.
Gentleman Heroes
by Giles Chapman with Clare Hay
If there is such a thing as “the most recognizable Bentley,” this may be the one. It didn’t win a lot, it didn’t hold up very well, but it played a singular and important role. And its price today is in the stratosphere.
The Goldfinger Files
by Steffen Appel and Peter Wälty
The first Bond film to win an Oscar, Goldfinger was a financial success, recouping its budget in two weeks. It has become iconic for many reasons, not least the famous car chase in the mountains that is the subject of this lovely book.
Lotus Elan: The Complete Story
by Matthew Vale
Among British sports cars the nimble Elan occupies a place of honor. Not least, as the firm’s first truly commercially successful road car it did much to bankroll the racing operation. This book is about as complete as the title claims it is.
Morgan Three Wheeler: Back to the Future
by Peter Dron
Looks vintage but is entirely modern. Costs $50K and has minimal creature comforts. Oh, it’s “missing” a wheel. No roof either. Over 1500 sold since 2011. See what you’re missing.
Mr Radley Drives to Vienna
by John Kennedy
Look closely at that cover. Looks like a color print of a b/w photo, right? No! Everything is re-staged—a hundred years apart.
Lotus, The Historic Sports & Racing Cars of Australia
by Marc Schagen
A field guide to competition Lotii in Australia brimming with data and photos compiled over decades.
Bentley – Last of the Silent Sports Cars 1938–9
by Ian Strang and John Boothman
For an all too brief moment in time, the overdrive Bentleys had their slice of the market all to themselves. No other car did what they did in just that way, which is why many/most first owners were auto industry types who knew a good thing when they saw it.
Jaguar XK 120 Supersonic by Ghia
by Richard Heseltine
“An alluring alchemy of grace and otherworldliness that screamed Jet Age.” How is it possible that this irresistible1952 Jag barely clocked 22,000 km in 50 years?? Its story is told here in good detail, illustrated with mouthwatering photography.