The Handley Page Victor: The History and Development of a Classic Jet, Vol. 2
by Roger R. Brooks
After a last hurrah in the Falklands and then the first Gulf War, Victors were mustered out in 1993, after a long 30 years of service but with a relatively low 6500 flight hours. Specs and data here tell the story.
100 Years of the British Automobile Racing Club
by Gareth Rogers
From formula cars to trucks, pretty much anything with wheels has been raced under BARC auspices and on BARC tracks, and not just in the UK. This book goes on a colorful whirlwind tour of all things BARC.
Soviet and Russian Testbed Aircraft
by Yefim Gordon & Dmitriy Komissarov
From military and civilian aircraft to rocket components and technologies, this book presents key types and programs since the 1930s along with information on the flight test centers.
Brooklands
by P.J. Wallace
A mini history of the world’s first purpose-built banked motorsport venue and one of Britain’s first airfields.
The Derby Built Bentleys
by Bernard L. King
2518 of these sturdy, popular models were produced; 1777 are known to survive. This book covers all of them!
The Automobile and American Life
by John Heitmann
It’s complicated . . . what aspect of life is not affected by the car? It’s a big topic and this little book can get you started.
Cunningham C-4RK
by P. Bodensteiner, photos by P. Harholdt
An American car campaigned by an American team with American drivers, showing the Europeans what’s what. It would come to pass, but not with this car.
The Ultimate Car Sticker Book
Start your youngsters off the right way: car stickers for ages 5 and up. And up. And up. C’mon, who doesn’t want car stickers??
Car Hops and Curb Service: A History of American Drive-In Restaurants 1920–1960
by Jim Heimann
Teenagers finished off the drive-in! Who knew?!
Izod IndyCar Series 2012 Historical Record Book
by Steve Shunck and Tim Sullivan
Indy cars have a long, and therefore convoluted, history. A book that finally gathers all the records and untangles the history seems a fine thing—except that it is plagued with sins of omission and commission.
The Glory of Goodwood: The Spiritual Home of British Motor Racing
by Lawrence, Taylor, Nye
The best drivers of their day tested their mettle at this former airfield. It also ranked high on the social calendar. This book shows what made Goodwood special then, and still today.
Jacqueline Cochran: Biography of a Pioneer Aviator
by Rhonda Smith-Daugherty
Beautiful and testy, Cochran held more aviation records for speed, altitude and distance than anyone. Despite worldwide fame in her day and being a relentless self-promoter, her name today is overshadowed by another’s.
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