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Alfa Romeo Prototipi 1948–1962

by Patrick Dasse

You’d think that in war-ravaged Italy those lucky guys who had gainful employment would keep their noses clean and beaver away at their assigned tasks and stretch their limited resources. But working too close to racing oil does funny things to people. Photos you haven’t seen of cars you may not have heard of is what’s in these two books.

Joseph Figoni: Le Grand Couturier de la Carrosserie Française

Vol. 1: Alfa-Romeo
by Larsen and Erickson

If coachbuilder Figoni is on your radar, you’re in luck because this is the first volume in a series that will cover the five main marques and most minors in about a dozen books. They will break your bookcase and your bank account. But what fun you’ll have!

Lamborghini, l’alchimie du style et de la performance

by Gautam Sen

Learn French—and save $200! Well, kinda. This is an abridged French version of the magisterial Dalton Watson opus in English. Covers almost all the same things but in less detail and fewer images. Still, a solid book!

Tales from the Garage

by Rodney Kemerer

Thirty magazine columns now in book form. Musings about a little bit of everything and especially about cars—even toy cars—and their people.

Alwin Springer – Racing With Porsche in North America

by Alwin Springer with Wilfried Müller

From his days as journeyman mechanic to cofounding a legendary Porsche tuning company to working for Porsche directly, Springer has led Porsche to many of its most significant milestones in North America. He may be retired but he’s not done!

Vintage Speed Parts: The Equipment that Fueled the Industry

by Tony Thacker

Dreaming about hot rods in far-away Britain in the 1960s the author couldn’t have imagined moving to California to become involved in many aspects of the speed world, from selling parts to setting speed records to running a museum—to writing piles of books.

The Dealer, How One California Dealership Fueled the Rise of Ferrari Cars in America

by Jim Ciardella

Oil crisis. Inflation. Even people with money sit tight. And two young auto enthusiasts decide this is the time the world needs another Ferrari dealer! They did make it work, and at a larger scale than anyone else. So how did their 20-year ride end in bankruptcy and acrimony?

Bentley Speed 8: The Comprehensive Story of Bentley’s Last Le Mans Winner 

by Andrew Cotton

That the 2001–03 Bentley EXP Speed 8 is considered the most beautifully designed sports racer of the modern era is just one of its attributes. This award-winning book benefited from full access to the archives and features primary sources and excellent photography.

A Hobbyist’s History of Pierce-Arrow

by Robert D. Dluhy

A celebration of the author’s personal admiration and enjoyment of the cars of the Pierce-Arrow marque with special attention on the small details that distinguish one model year or series from another.

100 Years of Legends, The Official Celebration of the Le Mans 24 Hours 

by Bernard, Davoine, Holtz & Holtz

This book includes the actual centenary race of 2023 which was totally worth waiting for. Brimming with photos and infographics, the amount of detail will make your head spin. In a good way.

What’s a Tailfin, Daddy? Hunter and Brook Shop for a New Car with Dad

by Allen B. Simons

The story revolves around a five- and seven-year old sister and brother. One Saturday they accompany their dad on an afternoon visit to several new car dealerships. Their mission is helping him shop for a replacement for the family car.

Volkswagen Type 4: 411 and 412

by Marc Cranswick

This car was definitely an answer to a question people were asking, and it showed VW could punch way above the Beetle class—but it didn’t set the world on fire, not even in its home market. It’s a bigger story than this book can unravel, but it’s the first and only one in English.

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