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Porsche 911: Icons of Excellence

by Sylvain Reisser

If this book had a better subtitle you’d be clued in right away that something special awaits. This is not just another 911 book: limited editions, special commissions, dedicated motorsports machinery.

SCARAB: Race Log of the All-American Specials 1957–1965

by Preston Lerner

Lance Reventlow was a quintessential Gentleman Racer of the 1950s. Having a stepfather who won the Targa Florio is an obvious inspiration to a child, having a mother who is one of the wealthiest women in the world can bankroll dreams.

Mercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars

A Journey Through 30 Years of Performance Icons

by Brian Long

“One man, one engine” is their slogan. If you need a Super-Mercedes, AMG has you covered. You probably never realized just how many models they offer at any one time. This book will enlighten.

GTO/64: The Story of Ferrari’s 250GTO/64

by Doug Nye

The most in-depth story of the seven Grand Tourer Berlinettas that constitute the final year of production. From evolution/design to period racing to thorough details about subsequent owners and activities. And, yes, there ARE new details and new photos!

Beetle, Volkswagen’s Little Giant: From Old Reliable to New Sensation

by The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide™

The Beetle became a worldwide phenomenon with well over 22 million produced over three quarters of a century. When the retro-themed New Beetle came out in 1998 so did this book.

Legends in Motion

Inside Stories and Driving Adventures from the Wonderful World of Cars

by Gary L. Witzenburg

An industry insider and motoring writer uses his 11th book to look back on cars, people, projects, and an assortment of topics he once covered for multiple media outlets across four decades.

Lancia Stratos Zero: The Eternal Futurist 

by Gautam Sen

In recent years this unique concept car has lived a far more public life than it ever did in the decades its maker had custody. High time then that a dedicated monograph enters into the record all that needs to be known.

Spellbinder, The Life of James J. Nance

by Stuart R. Blond

If the name of James Nance brings to mind “Studebaker Packard,” it’s not usually in a friendly way. He had the misfortune of presiding over the ambitious automaker’s final years—and is often enough blamed for them. There’s never been a book written about his working and personal life until now so be prepared to reevaluate that assessment.

It’s… A… New Track Record!

by Rick Shaffer

That phrase was uttered so often it became the track announcer’s trademark expression, especially during the decade presented here. The era saw extraordinary advances in car, engine and tire design—and also money sloshing around the sport, which financed even more advances.

Wheels of Change, Headlines from a Village on the Edge of the Motor Age

by Joe Baldwin with Tom and Bill Overbaugh

Short of opening a space port in your part of town there is really no way a contemporary reader can grasp how exotic a first-ever encounter with an automobile must have been. Contemporary newspapers help.

Supercars: Over 200 Exceptional Cars from 1980 to 2025

by Serge Bellu

If it’s not the title of the book that catches your attention, the name of the author should! Quality work, visually appealing, not expensive. And plenty of stuff to stir the imagination.

Carrera RS 964

by Christoph Mäder

An RS almost needs no explanation. Nor does this author’s name. Nor does this book, but we will anyway. For anyone who loves books no matter what they’re about, this one is highly aspirational.

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