French Aeroplanes Before the Great War

by Leonard E. Opdycke

From the days of the balloonists, France played a leading role in the advancement of aeronautics. This comprehensive book looks at some 700 examples, from drawing-board flights of fancy to actual airworthy machinery.

A Lap of the Globe: Behind the Wheel of a Vintage Mercedes in the World’s Longest Auto Race


by Kevin Clemens 


A modern version of “Around the World in 80 Days,” written by someone who went—and made it back.

Wittelsbach State & Ceremonial Carriages

by Rudolf H. Wackemagel (ed.)

From the Louis XIV period to Bavarian Swan King Ludwig II and from state coaches to children’s sleighs, these books present a first-ever look at some remarkable confections of stunning craftsmanship in use by the royal house of Wittelsbach.

American Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II: XP-54, XP-55, and XP-56

by Gerald H. Balzer

These creative aircraft proposals are an example of aerodynamic theory being way ahead of engine development. They are also examples of the US trying to regain ground to European aircraft development.

Montlhéry, The Story of the Paris Autodrome

by William Boddy

The only English-language history of a very important historic racetrack, written by a very important motorsports writer.

Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile

by Ken Gross, photography by Peter Harholdt

Nineteen cars distinguished by their performance, design, and artistic quality and pedigree were gathered for a museum show. This book not only captures that event but shows things you wouldn’t have seen even if you went to the show.

Classic Formula 1 Calendar 2013

by Paul-Henri Cahier

Starting this 2013 wall calendar with December 2012 gives you a good reason to get a head start! It features photos by the famous Cahiers.

Cord 810/812, The Timeless Classic

by Josh B. Malks

Malks’ attention to detail and style of writing certainly makes it easy to sing the praises of his book. He is a former president of the A-C-D club and the tech editor of their magazine.

Parking Cars in America, 1910–1945: A History

by Kerry Segrave

Have you ever lived in a metropolis and been driven to despair over not finding street parking? or a parking garage? or paid more for monthly parking than your car payment? This is not a new problem!

It’s About That Time: Miles Davis On and Off Record

by Richard Cook

This original book about an original musician is partly biography and partly discography and looks at 14 major albums to examine the life of the “Evil Genius of Jazz.”

Gentleman Jack: The Official Biography of Jack Sears

by Graham Gauld

You can hardly pick up a British race report from the 1950s and ‘60s without seeing Sears’ name as a competitor, and often enough winner, in saloon, sports, and vintage cars.

Hunt for the Blower Bentley

by Kevin Gosselin

A novel about an American sleuth tasked with finding a car that has not been heard of for 70 years. It was rare in its day and today would fetch millions of $/£. Time is of the essence and nothing is what it seems.

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