Amazing Barnfinds and Roadside Relics

by Ryan Brutt

Turn off reality TV and go find your own car! They’re out there, and Ryan “The Automotive Archaeologist” Brutt will show you what he—and you—can find.

Alfa Romeo: View From the Mouth of the Dragon

by S. Scott Callan

A history of . . . well, many things, among them Alfa Romeo. But that’s almost the least noteworthy bit about this – – – let’s call it a book and get on with it.

Rolls-Royce and Bentley In the Land Of the Silver Fern

by Roy Tilley and Ken White

A portrayal of the contribution that Rolls-Royce and Bentley have made to the development of New Zealand, both on land and in the air.

Rise Of The Robots, Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future

by Martin Ford

You may want to rethink your New Year’s resolutions—because The Robots are coming! No kidding. For real. Ford has worked years in this field, so don’t shrug this off.

Men of the Battle of Britain

by Kenneth G. Wynn

Some 3,000 men denied the German Luftwaffe air superiority over Britain and thereby changed the war and the world. This monumental book records each of their stories and particulars.

Paint Locker Magic: A History of Naval Aviation Special Markings and Artwork

by William Tate & Jim Meehan

There are lots of books about nose art—this one takes a completely unexpected tack and explores, among other things, why naval aircraft have fewer decorations than those of other services.

And the Revs Keep On Rising: Great Drives in Fast Cars

by Mel Nichols

For those who considered themselves true motoring enthusiasts in the UK of the 1970s, CAR Magazine was a must-read. Nichols was its editor during this period and well known for his beautifully written extended motoring pieces. This book brings together a collection of his writing from 1970–2001.

Carrera RS

by Thomas Gruber and Georg Konradsheim

If the car is hard to find these days, try finding the first edition of this epic book! This book was and is a reference-level opus, so don’t miss it again.

Bentley – The Vintage Years, Vols. 1, 2, 3

by Clare Hay

A supreme accomplishment in terms of research by the foremost living Bentley scholar, this phenomenal third edition is a beg/borrow/steal proposition for the Cricklewood crowd.

Škoda Superb, A New Era

by Lewandowski, Zimmer, Peitzmeier

Škoda has been around for 120 years. This book showcases their flagship model.

Gilles Villeneuve: His Untold Life From Berthierville to Zolder

by Károly Méhes

Even thirty years after his death one doesn’t have to look hard for memories and memorials to the well-liked GP driver. Impressions from his contemporaries are gathered here to shed light on the phenomenon.

Restoring Museum Aircraft

by Robert C. Mikesh

Remember how you used to see non-original polished metal, even chrome, in the engine compartments of cars in serious concours d’elegance? Well, times have changed, and so have the philosophical approaches to automotive restoration.