Archive for Items Categorized 'Automobiles', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.
British Woodies From the 1920s to the 1950s
by Colin Peck
To an American reader, woodies may seem a quintessential American answer to a practical problem: a shortage of steel. But the Brits, too, suffered the same problem and, necessity being the mother of invention, came up with the same answers.
The Miller Dynasty
by Mark L. Dees
Inspired by Griffith Borgeson’s work, fellow Californian Mark Dees began to seriously accumulate Miller lore, interviewing those still living who had known or worked with Miller, along with survivors from the prewar racing world.
Porsche: Brochures and Sales Literature, A Source Book 1948–1965
by S Miller & R Merritt
Now in its 3rd edition, this book has been revised and expanded twice since it was first published in 1978. As with most books of this type, the mere act of publishing brings forth additional information. Sometimes the volume of new material, coupled with the popularity (and sales) of the book, warrant these subsequent editions.
Two in Celebration of the Porsche Speedster
It is obvious from the first page that these two books—produced concurrently—were both labors-of-love and adventurous projects. They were conceived to salute and honor a particular Porsche on (as the title of one clearly indicates) the occasion of its fiftieth birthday.
Ferrari – Men from Maranello
by Anthony Pritchard
A Ferrari “Who’s Who.” Here, in one place, are the biographical details of more than 200 individuals who have made important contributions to Ferrari’s greatness over the years.
The Magnificent Front-engined Birdcages, Maserati Tipo 60 and 61
by W. Oosthoek & M. Bollée
The Tipo 60 and 61 were the last of the great front-engined sports racing cars. In this beautifully produced volume, Trident authorities Oosthoek and Bollée treat them with the same thoroughness that made their previous volumes on the 450S and Tipo 151 benchmarks.
Walter L. Marr, Buick’s Amazing Engineer
by Beverly Kimes & James Cox
An eexcellent biography of Buick’s brilliant and innovative Chief Engineer. His contributions made the Buick one of America’s most desirable automobiles in the early part of the Twentieth Century.
Dodge B-Series Trucks: Restorer’s & Collector’s Reference Guide and History
by Don Bunn
Bunn’s passion for this truck was fueled by his purchase in 1973 of a 1952 half-ton. He became a charter member of the Light Commercial Vehicle Association and quickly found that there was little or no information available to someone who wanted to rebuild or restore an old B-Series truck.
Pioneers, Engineers, and Scoundrels: The Dawn of the Automobile in America
by Beverly Rae Kimes
SAE observed its 100th birthday in 2005 and published this book about the very beginnings of the auto industry—authored by a very special person with an impeccable reputation for careful research and equal care with the writing.
The Spirit of Competition
by Frederick A Simeone
Simeone’s philosophy toward collecting can be summed up by what he refers to as “The Automotive Hippocratic Oath: Do no harm to historically accurate artifacts.” His museum housing his racing sportscar collection is now open to the public and is becoming a magnet destination for enthusiasts.
The Alphabet and The Automobile
by Murray L. Smith, illustrations by Charles W. Queener
Typically A-B-C books are for little kids. It is obvious at first glance, however, that this one wasn’t intended for those lively little minds with short attention spans. Those kiddos are captivated by A is for aardvark and a Blue Train for B is likely to elicit a squeal of “Oh, show me Thomas the Tank!
Jochen Rindt: Uncrowned King
by David Tremayne
“Who the hell is Jochen Rindt?” is the title of the first chapter—because it was the first question people asked when Rindt seemingly came out of nowhere in 1964 to beat the big-name drivers of his day. And it is, the author fears, the first question a new generation of racing enthusiasts asks today.
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