The Rightful Kings of the Road
Take a trip back in time to see (or remember) what life was like on the roads in the 1950s, with this unique book from Veloce Publishing's Those Were The Days' Series. British Lorries of the 1950s by Malcolm Bobbitt is a well-researched historical account, which reveals much about Britain's commercial vehicle and road haulage industries of fifty plus years ago.
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| 1. |  | DeskTop Dynos ( With Computer Disc ) IBM Compatible PC Software Price includes V.A.T. | |
| ISBN: 1884089232 | Brooklands Books | ||
| Includes the powerful Desktop Dyno software version 2.0. This book and software will reveal more to you about high-performance and racing engines than you've discovered in all other enthusiast books and magazines combined, presenting a balance of theory and practical application. The book clarifies and distills the facts to give you a deeper understanding of the internal combustion engine for street, high performance or racing applications. 128 pages, well illustrated. | |||
| 2. |  | Nitrous Oxide Injection Install / Use | |
| ISBN: 1884089224 | Brooklands Books | ||
| This new, updated title provides the latest technical information available regarding the proper installation and use of this high performance, yet potentially damaging equipment. Covers: nitrous basics, plate, and port systems, staged, engine build tips, advanced theory, solenoid science, how to plumb, fuel systems, wiring tips. 128 pages, approximately 300 illus. SB. | |||
| 3. |  | Holley - Rebuilding And Modifying | |
| ISBN: 093147227X | Brooklands Books | ||
| Hands-on guide includes clearly labelled steps, 100's of detailed photos, and easy to understand instructions. Also modification secrets/tips for performance, racing, or economy use. | |||
| 4. |  | How To Build Horsepower Vol. 1 by David Vizard | |
| ISBN: 0931472245 | Brooklands Books | ||
| Discover how expert David Vizard builds winning engines for the street or track. Includes: shortblock, cylinder heads, cams, inductions, ignition systems, carburation, headers, exhaust & more. approx. 600 photos. | |||
| 5. |  | Guide To Bolt-On Street Power | |
| ISBN: 0931472237 | Brooklands Books | ||
| Helps you to find your way through the maze of performance equipment sold today. Get the most for your performance buck. Street Power covers every major type of speed equipment; also includes installation tips and a huge buyers guide to hundreds of suppliers. | |||
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| 1. |  | Affordable Supercars - £15k Heaven or Hell? | |
| Type: Multi vehicle - Reviews | Classic Cars December 2009 | ||
| Affordable Supercars - £15k Heaven or Hell?- The most misleading description since Celebrity Big Brother or a genuine opportunity? Join us as we get behind the wheel and quiz the owners. 1977 Ferrari 308GT4, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco S, 1978 Maserati Merak 3000SS, 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo, | |||
| 2. | | The works Midget lives | |
| Type: Single vehicle -Reviews | Classic Cars December 2009 | ||
| The works Midget lives- Few people realise MG raced a pair of alloy-bodied words Midgets and even fewer believe wither car has survived. But this one has - it's real, it races and it's unbelievable quick. | |||
| 3. | | Our finest hour | |
| Type: Multi vehicle - Reviews | Classic Cars December 2009 | ||
| Our finest hour - These Thirties grand routiers were a high point for two great British marques. But are the Lagonda's power and heritage really worth a premium over Alvis's technical innovation? | |||
| 4. | | Easy Tiger | |
| Type: Single vehicle -Reviews | Classic Cars December 2009 | ||
| Easy Tiger- Showhorning an American V8 into a dainly British sports car sounds like a fearsome combination worthy of the Sunbeam Tiger's name - but is it? Find out on safari from Shakespeare country to Donington Park. | |||
| 5. | | Thrill of the chase | |
| Type: Single vehicle -Reviews | Classic Cars December 2009 | ||
| Thrill of the chase- It's 50 years since AC leapt into the family GT market with the four-seater Greyhound. Time to dig behind the poor reviews that stifled its potential. | |||
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