Archive for Items Categorized 'Automobiles', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.

INDY: Racing Before the 500

by D. Bruce Scott

So you’re an Indy fan, are you? Bet this book contains a lot you don’t know about those poorly documented early days.

Wolseley Special Products

by Norman Painting

If you are interested in veteran and vintage motor vehicle engineering, you’ll also be interested in non-car applications and products. From lighting sets to aero engines, Wolseley did it all.

The Convertible

by Ken Vose

A clever, witty, romantic celebration of the convertible as a state of mind or way of life.

A 100 Years of Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

by Larry S. Glenn

Excellent photos of excellent cars. Dream now, then save. This is the trouble with books, they give you ideas . . .

Motorcars of the Classic Era

by Michael Furman

Splendid photos of 83 classic cars from 1925–1948.

Silver Arrows in Camera, 1951–55

by Anthony Pritchard

Pre- and postwar, the Silver Arrows played an important role on the motorsports scene. This second book covers the latter era with an abundance of photos and very good text.

Petroliana – On Location

by Alan Chandler

Collectibles related to gas stations and the petroleum industry are relatively affordable and plentiful. Chandler is one of the big collectors/restorers and loves to share his knowledge.

Automotive Encyclopedia

by Toboldt, Johnson, Gauthier

This is the sort of book your mechanic reads! If you want to have a more substantive relationship with your automotive care provider, you should read it too!

Origin of the Checkered Flag: A Search for Racing’s Holy Grail

by Fred R. Egloff

Ask ten people were the checkered flag used in racing comes from and you’ll get eleven answers. Get the straight dope here.

Lotus 49: The Story of a Legend

by Michael Oliver

Designed for the 1967 F1 season, the Lotus 49 established itself as a dominant car in the hands of some of the greatest drivers of the day in a period when the whole grid ran the same engine.