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.

AMARG: America’s Military Aircraft Boneyard

by Nicholas A. Veronico, Ron Strong

An excellent pictorial survey of the history of a one-of-a-kind storage facility and the procedures used in mothballing, recommissioning, or destruction.

Betty & Veronica: Bad Boy Trouble

by Melanie Morgan & Steven Butler

Comic book character Archibald “Chick” Andrews tried to impress his new neighbor, Betty, right from his first appearance in 1941. He hasn’t stopped since—and nor have people stopped reading about him!

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.

Control in the Sky: The Evolution & History of the Aircraft Cockpit

by L.F.E. Coombs

This meticulously detailed account examines not only specific cockpit and flight deck arrangements but also how basic human skeletal and cognitive factors influence the design of the pilot’s “office.”

Freedom’s Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II

by Arthur Herman

Two men who never donned a uniform were absolutely critical to America’s dominance in the war. At last here is a book to tell their story and the one of public and private sector cooperation. Don’t think for a moment this is a boring book!

Secret Wonder Weapons of the Third Reich: German Missiles 1934–1945

by J. Miranda & P. Mercado

View hundreds of offensive and defensive jet-and rocket-powered robot and piloted weapons that the Germany military tried to make operational during World War Two.

500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars

by Kurt Eichenwald

In the aftermath of 9/11 political leaders scramble to appear as if they’re on top of the situation. Bending the truth, torturing informants, skeptics be damned—Constitution? What Constitution? And all of a sudden, we’re at war.

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.

Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco Posters

by William W. Crouse

The GP of Monaco is distinguished by many features, not least its longevity. This excellent book tells both its story and, for the first time ever, that of the artists and race posters capturing it.

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