Three wheelers have played an intrinsic part in the history of the motor vehicle, from Aero Morgans to Coventry Victor, BSA and Reliant. They had their place in motorsport, as well as providing essential transport for thousands of families. A nostalgic look in the rearview mirror at the fascinating and often weird world of the three wheeled car.

Written by Malcolm Bobbitt - whose companion Volkswagen titles cover the Karmann Ghia coupe and convertible, and possibly the greatest classic of all time, the VW Bus - this new edition of Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet chronicles the history of this practical and sought after convertible Beetles from the classic era. The author traces the Beetle Cabrio's ancestry from its pre-war origins, following its development through to 1980, by which time more than 330,000 examples had been built, and...

As much a landmark of London as Big Ben, it's no wonder the traditional taxi has become known as the 'London Cab' - even though these taxis are used all around the world. Here's the complete story from Hansom cab to the latest TX1 models. Here, too, is the inside story of the cabbie's life, from 'doing the knowledge' to the reality of running a cab on a daily basis. A fascinating book for anybody who uses or drives taxis and a great souvenir of a visit to the UK.

British commercial manufacturers played a prime role in boosting Britain's economy during the 1960s, especially as many vehicles were exported worldwide. British lorries were, therefore, considered as being the workhorses of the world, performing a wide range of duties from heavy haulage to general goods delivery. This highly visual study of British lorries of the 1960s captures in 120 illustrations this often understated but very necessary work, which was undertaken day and night, 365 day...

This is the story of VW's timeless classic, the Type 2 Transporter, universally known as the "Bus". It is sixty years since the idea of VW's Transporter was conceived by Dutchman Ben Pon after seeing motorized trollies conveying components around the British-managed Wolfsburg factory in the mid-1940s. With blueprints complete by November 1948, the "Bulli" as it was known in Germany went into production a year later. The 100,000th Transporter was built in October 1954, the millionth in 1961...

Following the Armistice the motor industry was rebuilt providing cars for export. New vehicles were largely unavailable for the home market, and fortunate were those people having pre-war cars. Motorists were determined to continue driving despite petrol rationing and raw material shortages, thus leading them to adopt some unique innovations.

From the famous Topolino to the award-winning Cinquecento and the modern Seicento, here's the definitive story of the baby Fiats, with particular emphasis on the Nuova 500. Read, too, about the motorsport success of Abarth versions. Covers years 1936 to 2010

Nowadays affectionately known as the 'Aunty' Rover, the dignified P4 series of cars was launched in 1949 to carry Britain's Rover company into the postwar era. Rover's well-deserved reputation for building high quality cars and the marque's upmarket image ensured that the P4 series appealed to the company's traditional clientele - doctors, solicitors, bank managers and others of similar social rank.Despite the rather staid image of the P4 series, over the years the cars had many interestin...

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow & Bentley T-Series were a revolutionary step forward when launched in 1965. Here's the full story, including related coachbuilt cars & the Silver Wraith ll, Corniche & Camargue.

The story of these wonderfully stylish cars, built on the ultra-dependable VW Beetle chassis & running gear. Produced between 1955 & 1974, these timeless models are now classics. Here is the essential guide to the curvy & collectible VW-based Karmann Ghias.

Introduced in 1980, the Silver Spirit and Bentley Mulsanne are the most successful post-war Rolls-Royces and their longevity means ownership of these fine cars is both an enjoyable and practical proposition. This complete history examines the cars' design and development along with a full technical appraisal and helpful ownership information.

British commercial vehicle manufacturers played a key role in bolstering Britain's economy throughout the 1950s, especially during the period of postwar austerity, a time when they contributed to the all-important export drive. British lorries were, therefore, seen as the workhorses of the world and performed a wide range of tasks from goods delivery to heavy haulage. This highly visual study of British lorries of the 1950s captures, in 120 illustrations, the vital but often understated du...