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Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Motor Manual, 1961. 113pp. Intext, b/white halftone plate illustrations throughout (each vehicle features at least one photograph). Saddle-stitched, staple-bound format booklet. Staples clean and tight. Two-colour, illustrated limp wrapper mildly edgeworn and chipped on spine. Textblock lightly bumped, flecked on foredge, else uniformly age-toned. Published yearly, this Australian Motor Manual Road Test Annual 1961 is the "most comprehensive guide to all performances of all cars." Contents include: Prelims., New Model Holden. Errata. Trends of Today. Road Test Tables. Latest Station Wagons. Sports Cars of The World. The Cost of Running a Car. Inside Infromation. Report on The Wankel Engine. Road Test Index. Alphabetical Catalogue of All Cars (Alvis to Wolseley 6/99). Buying a New Car. Item weight approx. 140g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel.. First Edition. Softcover (Staplebound). Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 24.5cm x 15cm).

Oxford, U.K.: The British Motor Corporation, 1955. 69pp., intext illustrations throughout: b/white halftone plates, schematic line-drawings and tables. Staplebound booklet with round-cornered foredge. Staples firm. Issuing company disclaimer stamp in two places on title page, otherwise minor soiling to text-block edges. Printed card wrapper has some wear on fold of spine and general fingermark soiling. Issued in December, 1955, this BMC 7-Tonner running/maintenance instruction book includes information on: Intro., Specifications, Dimensions, Driving Instructions, Instruments & Controls, Regular attentions, Lubrication Chart, Recommended Lubricants, General Maintenance, Proprietary Equipment. Book weight approx. 150g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition.. Staplebound Softcover Booklet. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

U.K. and Australia: Promotional Reprint Co., For Bookmart Ltd. and Treasure Press, 1995. 237pp., b/white halftone plate illustrations throughout, including frontispiece (archival and other sources). Book clean and square. Spine firm. Pictorially-illustrated gloss boards undamaged. Textblock pristine. Identically-illustrated dustjacket nominally edgeworn only. Listed alphabetically, this book is a fantastic reference to fifty British motorcycle brands (some long-forgotten) that graced British roads and race-tracks during the 1960's . . . Contents include: Prelims., Foreword, Pendulum Swings, (Alphabetically) AJS and Matchless . . . to Wasp. Model charts, Acks. Book weight approx. 950g. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Thus.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Near Fine/Very Good +.

London and New York: Merrell Publishers Limited, 2006. 319pp. Over 550 full-colour illustrations, throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, silver title there-on. Plain black boards undamaged. Leaves clean and unmarked. Colour-illustrated dustjacket negligibly edge-creased and surface-indented only. "The fifth edition of an annual guide to the world's latest concept and production cars. Stephen Newbury reviews models ranging from the mass market to the most exotic . . . " Contents include: Trends, Highlights, Predictions. Dashboard Design. Italian Design. A - Z of New Models. Profiles of Key Designers. Technical Glossary. Where the New Models were Launched. Major International Motor Shows 2006-2007. Marques and Their Parent Companies. Acks. Picture Credits. Book weight approx. 1.84KG. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 2KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. 4to -… Read More

London: Cassell and Co., 1960. viii, + 248pp., b/white subject-profile frontispiece, plus intext halftone, and line-drawn illustrations, with schematic and exploded views. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Leaves slightly tanned. Illustrated dustjacket price-clipped, edgeworn, soiled and scuffed. A stand-alone volume [16] in the 'Cassell Motoring Series' by Ellison Hawks, written for the owner-driver, and describing, in simple terms, the mechanical details of the Vauxhall Wyvern [from 1951-57], with instruction on minor adjustments, repairs, and maintenance. Contents include: New owner, General maintenance, Brakes, Engine, Suspension/Steering, Fuel system, ditto cooling, Transmission, Electrical, Lubrication, Wiring, Fault finding, Index. Book weight approx. 300g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Good.

Stuttgart, Germany: Porsche AG Print code; Edition: 06/02 [June 2002?]. 167pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated in colour throughout, many fold-outs within. Matt illustrated boards negligibly bumped to foot of backstrip. Accidently or deliberately [unsure], this book is cased upside down. Contents of this stunning promotional book include: The next Porsche, Model range, Engine and chassis, Safety, Comfort and practicality, Environment, Personalisation, Factory collection Cayenne, Service, Summary, Technical specifications, Index. Book weight approx. 570g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrated Hardcover. Near Fine.

Sweden: Volvo Car Corporation, 1991. 144pp. Illustrated throughout: photographic colour plates and line-drawings (some multi-colour and exploded views). (Illustrations by Ferenc Flamm and Ake Nilsson). Book clean. Spine firm, slightly canted. Blue boards have a blind indentation on plain rear board, else undamaged. Textblock unmarked. Illustrated dustjacket edgeworn and rubbed, creased, and a closed tear on rear panel. This incredibly scarce title is the story of the concept, design, planning and construction of the Volvo 850 GLT . . . Contents include: Prelims., The Challenge. From Concept to Reality. Pilot Studies 1978-1981. Selection of Product/Production Concepts 1982-1985. Project Implementation 1986-1991. Volvo 850 GLT, A Presentation. Technical Specifications. Everything That Is Not Right Is Wrong. Book weight approx. 835g. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . First Edition. Hardcover and… Read More

Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia: Graffiti Publications, 1982. 72pp. Illustrated throughout: photographic colour, and b/white halftone plates, plus facsimile car and car related advertisements. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Colour-illustrated card wrapper minimally bumped on foredge corners. Textblock unmarked. This publication has been produced for those interested in the 'collectable old car' market, and features articles of interest to the reader. Contents include: Prelims., Features: 1903 De Dion. 1914 Hotchkiss. 1937 MG Coupe. 1926 Chevrolet Ute. 1928 Alvis. 1914 Studebaker. Articles include: Introduction. Chrome Plating. Early Motoring. more. Event Features. Book weight approx. 230g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 4to - (approx. 26.5cm x 20.5cm).

New York: Arco Publications, 1984. 93pp., b/white pictorial endpapers, Intext colour and b/white halftone plates, plus instructive line drawings and schematics. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over firm spine. Plain blue boards undamaged. Textblock lightly flecked on head, else unmarked. Colour, pictorially-illustrated dustjacket minimally edgeworn only. Customizing a car is a personal reflection of your taste and mood. In this offering, the author/photographer has packed the volume with tips and ideas to get you going . . . Contents include: Prelims., In The Beginning, Theme, Making Good, Customizing Ideas, Paintwork, Interiors, Glossary, Appendix. more. Book weight approx. 560g. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Second Impression.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +.

Tyseley, Birmingham, England : The Excelsior Motor Co. Ltd. , 1954. 36pp. Intext b/white illustrations throughout: b/white halftone plates, plus line-drawn wiring diagrams and sectional (exploded) views. Saddle-stitched, staple-bound format booklet. Staples clean and tight. Printed limp wrapper has slight edgewear and surface abrading, price crudely deleted on front wrap, plus an 'intriguing' message ('Have gone out with Denzil to dance - be home about 11.30 . . . ) written on rear wrap. Textblock has a short (1cm.) repaired tear to one leaf, a short underline (re battery type) on one page, minimal bumps and fingermarks (you would expect a few after 65 years), else good. Featuring the two Excelsior Autobyk models noted in the title, contents of this exceedingly rare 'running instructions' 1954 models include: Prelims., General Information. To Start. Driving. Recommended Lubricants. Lubrication. Adjustments. Engine. Decarbonising. Ignition x 2. Lighting Set x 2. Wiring Diagrams.… Read More

New York: Beekman House, 1983. 384pp. Two colour-plate sections, plus numerous intext b/white halftone plates throughout. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over firm backstrip. Plain, faux-leather green boards nominally bumped on lower foredge corners. Textblock unmarked. Colour-illustrated dustjacket mildly indented, edge and shelf worn only. This book is a pictorial history of Ford Automotive in the United States from 1903 to 1984 . . . Contents include: Prelims., Introduction. Chapters: Year-by-Year. Index. Book weight approx. 1.42KG. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. . First Thus, First Impression. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. 4to - (approx. 28cm x 23.5cm).

Enfield, Middlesex, Great Britain: Guinness Superlatives Limited No publication date [c. 1983]. 264pp., plus unpaginated supplement. Series side-view endpapers. Intext, b/w and colour, candid, action and archival halftone plate illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Pictorially-illustrated dustjacket lightly edgeworn only. Contents include: Foreword [Stirling Moss], The formative years, 1950-1979, Anatomy of the Grand Prix. Index. 1980-82 Supplement. Book weight approx. 1300g. [1.3KG.] * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good.

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Motorbooks International Pub., 1987. 288pp., 8 page full colour section, an abundance of historic b/w halftone illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Illustrated, price-clipped dustjacket has anticipatory clear tape reinforcing on reverse folds [no tears] and negligible edgewear, else good. The author was granted unrestricted access to company archives to research for this book. Contents include: Beginnings, Construction, Iron, Uniforms, Dealing, Restoration, Adornments, Racing, Scenes, Image, Celebrities, Buyback and beyond, Models 1908-1983, Production 1903-1981, Grand National champions, Index. Book weight approx. 950g. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 2nd Edition.. Hard Cover + D/J [Oblong]. Very Good +/Good.

New York: Gallery Books, 1988. 61pp., colour and b/white photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Green textured boards lightly edge-bumped only. Several small, faint foxing spots to title page, else leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket has a short. closed tear, minor tanning to reverse (inner) surface. Of the three greatest names in European sports/GT cars, Lamborghini has produced the fewest in number and created the most exciting. This book covers the entire history of Lamborghini from the very first production cars to the current (1980's) Portofino show car. Book weight approx. 570g. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good.

Kent, England: Miller's Publications, 1994. 352pp., colour and b/white photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean. Spine firm, slightly canted. Gloss boards have negligible bump to lower edge, otherwise undamaged. Leaves clean and unmarked. Minor tape stains to pastedowns. Illustrated dustjacket mildly creased at rear. Foreword by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. Numerous contents include: How to Use this Book, State of the Market, Registering or Importing a Classic Car, A-Z listing of cars, Glossary, Directory of Car Clubs, Auctioneers, Museums, Index to Advertisers, Index. Price guide in UK pounds. Book weight approx. 1.14 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. . First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Los Angeles, USA: Floyd Clymer, 1951. 112pp., intext, b/w half-tone and line drawn illustrations throughout. Book square, spine firm. Leaves clean, small spot on title-page. Card wrapper mildly abraded, corner bumped with an original seller's sticker affixed, lower front. Contents include: Preliminaries, Chassis-Types of frames, Suspension, Shock dampers, Weight distribution, Brakes, Steering, Reference tables. Book weight approx. 160g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Soft Cover. Fair+,.

Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Motor Manual, 1965. 114pp. Intext, b/white halftone plate illustrations (photographs of listed vehicles) throughout. Saddle-stitched, staple-bound format booklet. Staples clean and tight. Illustrated limp wrapper edgeworn and chipped. Textblock age-toned, tanned and bumped on edges. Published annually to reflect new models, this 'Road Test Annual 1965' is the nineteenth annual edition. Contents include: Prelims., American Styles for 1965. Other New Overseas Models. Technical Developments. Summarized Performance Figures. Featured Models: Alfa Romeo to Zeta. More. Item weight approx. 155g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel.. First Edition. Softcover (Staplebound). Good +. 8vo - (approx. 24cm x 15cm).

London: Guild Publishing, 1987. 192pp., unpaginated [8 page] colour illustrated section. Intext, candid and action, b/w half-tone plates throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket trivially edgworn, and mildly U.V. affected on spine. Primarily a statistical record, contents include: Intro., History of motor racing, Formula One Championship, World Sports Car Championship, European Formula Two, Formula 3000, European Formula Three, British Formula Three, Indianapolis 500, Miscellaneous, Index, Special features. Book weight approx. 890g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: G.Bell and Sons No publication date (1969). Profile illustrated endpapers, plus facsimile automotive sales advertisements throughout, including frontispiece. Book clean. Spine firm, but slightly cocked. A nondescript inscription on verso of ffep., text-block edges lightly flecked. Colour-illustrated boards slightly bumped and also shelfworn. A similarly-illustrated dustjacket edgeworn, price-clipped, and has several jagged tears. The entries within, enhanced by a series of advertisements, are presented year-by-year, beginning with milestones 1769-1894, Pioneers, New Century, Between the Wars, Postwar Revival, Indices. Book weight approx. 700g. . First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Good/Fair +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Norwich, England: Goose and Son, 1971. 147pp., intext, b/white halftone plates and schematic line-drawings throughout. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over minimally bumped spine. Plain black boards like bumped on foredge corners. Text-block randomly splotched throughout, else clean. Pictorially-illustrated dustjacket lightly edgeworn only. "This book is the first work entirely devoted to a particular form of extinct road vehicle known as the Overtype Steam Waggon . . . " Contents include; Prelims., Origins, The various manufacturers (predominantly British), Conclusion, Appendices, Biblio. Book weight approx. 725g. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good +.