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Factory Air: Cool Cars in Cooler Comfort, An Illustrated History of Automotive Factory Air- Conditioning, Vol 2, 1953: The Magical Year

by Allen B. Simons

Full of previously unpublished information and imagery this second volume shows that AC was becoming fully established in American cars, and more importantly, fully integrated into the cabin as opposed to trunk- or window-mounted add-ons.

Delage, France’s Finest Car

by Daniel Cabart, Claude Rouxel, David Burgess-Wise

“The Beautiful French Car” is not a slogan cooked up by a clever press person but an accolade given by the public. The serious literature on this marque is quite thin and this book goes a long way towards painting a definitive picture of the entire lifespan of the company, not just the glamour decade from the late 1920s onwards.

Yosemite, The Forest Domain of the Pierce-Arrow

by John C. Meyer III

A commemorative book of a 1982 car club tour of Yosemite National Park where once upon a time a small fleet of Pierce-Arrows had done duty as passenger transports and also fire engines.

Cobras, The Building of the Leaf Spring Cars

by Robert Walker

Many hands touched the car that originated in the UK but then became famous because of its American-led activities. Over it’s 60-year history inaccuracies have snuck into the record so serial Cobra author Walker once again steps into the breach.

Custom Built by McFarlan

by Richard A. Stanley

It all started so promising. At one point they were counted among the American makes that could rival Rolls-Royce. From one of the earliest purpose-built industrial parks in the US they supplied other marques. The first cars were road tested on a track that became the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ashes to ashes.

The Germans: The Most Iconic German Cars and Their Era

by Blake Z. Rong

You recognize the cover car—but there’s plenty more you probably won’t. The words “most iconic” don’t help. Ever seen a Glaserati, a Garmisch, a Maybach 6? More importantly, just how do they fit into their specific time? Books, baby.

Sir William Lyons on Jaguar

The Legend Explained In his Own Words

by Giles Chapman

Never previously published in book form, this 1969 speech by the company founder offers his perspective on its creation and place in the world. He gave few interviews in his lifetime and this speech was published only 40 years after his death.

The Automotive Alchemist

by Andy Saunders

Andy Saunders Creative Cars dreams up custom cars that are found on show fields and in galleries and in private collections, and in his own driveway. He has many more cars to “get out of his system”—this book showcases several decades of work.

Automobili Lamborghini: Past, Present, Future

by Simonluca Pini 

Made you look! Those green lines are not random but you have to know Lambos to recognize the shape. Or study this nice book with its excellent photos.

Luca: Seeing Red

presented by Chris Harris

Is this documentary film about a key Ferrari leader a biopic or a bromance? In its own words it’s a love letter to the greatest car boss ever. Watch it anyway—there’s good archival footage. And it’s well lit. Being a film, this matters.

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale: The Courage to Dream

by Cristiano Fioiro et al

This lavish book is about the reinvention of an icon, showcasing early sketches and photos of the prototype and featuring insights from the CEO, designers, and engineers.

BMW 3-Series 50 Years

by Tony Lewin

Every new iteration of this iconic car causes great soul-searching among road testers and journalists: is it still the quintessential Ultimate Driving Machine? More than 20 million paying customers have voted with their wallets so something must be right. This book puts it all into context.

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