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How Your Car Works

by Arvid Linde

A basic guide to what does what and why, and how to keep it that way! From types of bodywork to types of powerplant and ignition to emission, the book explains just enough to make you conversant enough to make that phone call for professional help.

Lunches With Mr. Q: An Auto Industry Titan on Business, Life and Sports Car Dreams

by Kevin Nelson

Anyone who drives an import car in the US, especially in the postwar years when folks like importer Kjell Qvale blazed the trail, owes him a debt of gratitude. This book offers a look at a life well lived.

How To Restore Your Collector Car

by Tom Brownell

On the show field, that gleaming collector car looks swell—but what did it take to get it there? Brownell has been there/done that. Learn from him!

Hitler’s Chariots: Vol. 3, Volkswagen – from Nazi People’s Car to New Beetle

by Blaine Taylor

The world’s least popular man did have a hand in creating the world’s most popular car. There’s more to the Beetle story than that but this book does not deliver on its title.

Hitler’s Chariots: Vol. 2, Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Parade Car

by Blaine Taylor

Calling itself “the first ever illustrated study devoted to the famous 770K” is no idle boast. Illustrated, yes; study, not so much.

Hitler’s Chariots: Vol. 1, Mercedes-Benz G-4 Cross-Country Touring Car

by Blaine Taylor

There’s a car for every purpose and season—the six-wheeled G4 is what the German government used during WWII to make the rounds when speed was not a priority but ruggedness and a certain protection were.

Facel Véga, Le Grand Tourisme à la française 1939–1964

by Chambrette, Bel, Renou and Revoy

This book does not only cover the Vega, one of the 20th century’s glamour cars, but all the products and activities of the entire Facel company.

Rippon Bros.—A Coachbuilder of Renown

by Jonathan Wood

Renowned for the quality of its coachwork and closely allied with Rolls-Royce for most of its corporate life, Rippon lasted a hundred years and bodied a number of fine British and Continental chassis.

An Omelette and Three Glasses of Wine: En Route with Citroëns

by Andrew Brodie

See France by going on eight road trips in Citroëns old and new(ish).

Alfa Romeo Tipo 33: The Development and Racing History

by Peter Collins and Ed McDonough

Tipo 33s won the World Sports Car Championship twice, making the dominant Ferraris and Porsches mighty nervous. This book is the first to record their development and competition history.

Automobili Lamborghini

by Decio Giulio Riccardo Carugati

No matter what you think of them, Lamborghinis are distinctive in design and philosophy. If you have one or want one, this book offers immersion into the culture.

Conspiracy of Secrets

by Bobbie Neate

Ex-BRM boss Louis Stanley was a fixture on the GP circuit. This biographical detective story by his stepdaughter turns everything you know about him on its ear and has repercussions far beyond the world of motor racing.

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