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

Clouds and Shadows

by David Tod

The subtitle says it all: “The reminiscences of life at the Motor Car Division of Rolls-Royce Ltd. Crewe—(Or, the adventures of a small cog in a big wheel)”

Alfa Romeo: A Century of Innovation

by Christian Schön

To be building cars for 100 years means Alfa must be doing something right. This book looks at the cars and the people that made it so.

100 Years of the British Automobile Racing Club

by Gareth Rogers

From formula cars to trucks, pretty much anything with wheels has been raced under BARC auspices and on BARC tracks, and not just in the UK. This book goes on a colorful whirlwind tour of all things BARC.

Brooklands

by P J Wallace

A mini history of the world’s first purpose-built banked motorsport venue and one of Britain’s first airfields.

The Derby Built Bentleys

by Bernard L. King

2518 of these sturdy, popular models were produced; 1777 are known to survive. This book covers all of them!

The Automobile and American Life

by John Heitmann 

It’s complicated . . . what aspect of life is not affected by the car? It’s a big topic and this little book can get you started.

Cunningham C-4RK

by P. Bodensteiner, photos by P. Harholdt

An American car campaigned by an American team with American drivers, showing the Europeans what’s what. It would come to pass, but not with this car.

The Ultimate Car Sticker Book

Start your youngsters off the right way: car stickers for ages 5 and up. And up. And up. C’mon, who doesn’t want car stickers??

Car Hops and Curb Service: A History of American Drive-In Restaurants 1920–1960

by Jim Heimann 

Teenagers finished off the drive-in! Who knew?!

Izod IndyCar Series 2012 Historical Record Book

by Steve Shunck and Tim Sullivan

Indy cars have a long, and therefore convoluted, history. A book that finally gathers all the records and untangles the history seems a fine thing—except that it is plagued with sins of omission and commission.

The Glory of Goodwood: The Spiritual Home of British Motor Racing

by Lawrence, Taylor, Nye

The best drivers of their day tested their mettle at this former airfield. It also ranked high on the social calendar. This book shows what made Goodwood special then, and still today.

The Lexington Automobile, A Complete History

by Richard A. Stanley

A US marque that had a 17-year run. This is the first book to offer the complete story of the Lexington Motor Company as well as the related Howard and Ansted cars.

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