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

Harley Earl

by Stephen Bayley

An opinionated appraisal of the larger-than-life American designer from a British perspective.

Brightwork: Classic American Car Ornamentation

by Ken Steacy

This pleasant book introduces us to the vast variety of hood ornaments, horn buttons, emblems, and scripts of American automobiles.

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!

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.

Alpine Trails & Rallies: Mountain Motor Sport 1910–­1973

by Martin Pfundner

The first-ever, albeit brief, overview of an incredible endurance test that could make or break the cars and possibly the companies that made them.

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