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Automotive giants of America

Men who made our Motor Industry

de Bertie Charles Forbes, Orline Dorman Foster ...

Series Libro 5 - History of the Automobile
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1926): Curiosly, although our automobile industry is young, its leaders are not young men. Every one of the twenty is self-made. No other industry in this country or anywhere else in the world ever enjoyed such growth or accomplished so much in the brief space of twenty-five years. Our automotive giants are essentially men of courage, men of initiative, men of vision. How ... Leer más

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ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1926): Curiosly, although our automobile industry is young, its leaders are not young men. Every one of the twenty is self-made. No other industry in this country or anywhere else in the world ever enjoyed such growth or accomplished so much in the brief space of twenty-five years. Our automotive giants are essentially men of courage, men of initiative, men of vision. How
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The Million-Dollar Car Detective

Inside the Worldwide Hunt for a Stolen $7 Million Car

de Stayton Bonner ...

A stolen car worth $7 million. A broke private investigator. Best friends turned worst enemies.And the global manhunt neither saw coming.In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon’s factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Teardrop coupe—“the most beautiful car in the world” and one of only two in existence ... Leer más

$10.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A stolen car worth $7 million. A broke private investigator. Best friends turned worst enemies.And the global manhunt neither saw coming.In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon’s factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Teardrop coupe—“the most beautiful car in the world” and one of only two in existence
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The Corvette in the Barn: More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology

More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology

de Tom Cotter,Keith Martin ...

Series series In the Barn
It's every car-guy's fantasy-to casually peer into a long-forgotten garage or barn or warehouse and find the car he has searched for his whole life. Corvette in the Barn is a collection of true, often amazing, stories and essays about car collectors and enthusiasts who have discovered unusual and desirable cars, forgotten in all manner of locations from barns, to old-school junkyards, to farmer's ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

It's every car-guy's fantasy-to casually peer into a long-forgotten garage or barn or warehouse and find the car he has searched for his whole life. Corvette in the Barn is a collection of true, often amazing, stories and essays about car collectors and enthusiasts who have discovered unusual and desirable cars, forgotten in all manner of locations from barns, to old-school junkyards, to farmer's
... Leer más
Chevelle/Elcamino Handbook HP1428

de Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag ...

Now readers can turn their Chevelle or El Camino into the ultimate street machine.Here is a compilation of tech articles from Chevy High Performance, the most popular magazine among Chevy enthusiasts. Includes articles on engine performance, tires, wheels, suspension, bodywork, exhaust, and interior modifications.It's the the latest collaboration of the authors of Hot Rod, Car Craft, Chevy High ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Now readers can turn their Chevelle or El Camino into the ultimate street machine.Here is a compilation of tech articles from Chevy High Performance, the most popular magazine among Chevy enthusiasts. Includes articles on engine performance, tires, wheels, suspension, bodywork, exhaust, and interior modifications.It's the the latest collaboration of the authors of Hot Rod, Car Craft, Chevy High
... Leer más
Chrysler's Turbine Car

The Rise and Fall of Detroit's Coolest Creation

de Steve Lehto ...

Offering a behind-the-scenes look into the world of automotive research and development in the 1960s, this engaging narrative traces the birth of Chrysler's alternative "jet" car and reveals the story behind its sudden and mysterious demise. Relying on extensive research and firsthand accounts from surviving members of the turbine car program—including the metallurgist who created the exotic ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Offering a behind-the-scenes look into the world of automotive research and development in the 1960s, this engaging narrative traces the birth of Chrysler's alternative "jet" car and reveals the story behind its sudden and mysterious demise. Relying on extensive research and firsthand accounts from surviving members of the turbine car program—including the metallurgist who created the exotic
... Leer más
Fast N' Loud

Blood, Sweat and Beers

de Richard Rawlings, Mark Dagostino ...

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love.“If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!”In Fast ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love.“If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!”In Fast
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How to Build 1934-'35 Chevy St RodsHP1514

Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions for a 1934 Chevy Replica

de The Editors of Street Rodder Magazine ...

A step-by-step guide to building a show-winning Chevy street rod from the ground up.In this guide to building 1934-'35 Chevy street rods-a new, emerging model-readers will learn everything they need to know about turning an old classic into a new traffic-stopper. ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

A step-by-step guide to building a show-winning Chevy street rod from the ground up.In this guide to building 1934-'35 Chevy street rods-a new, emerging model-readers will learn everything they need to know about turning an old classic into a new traffic-stopper.
... Leer más
How to Restore Ford Tractors

The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring N-Series and Later Tractors 1939-1962

de Tharran E Gaines ...

To the admirer of farm machinery in all its gritty splendor, the tractor is more than the mechanical workhorse of the modern field. It is a testament to American know-how, a work of mechanical art truly in the American grain. Among these hard-working machines, Ford tractors hold a special place after nearly a century of bringing innovation, dependability, and good old American muscle to farms and ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

To the admirer of farm machinery in all its gritty splendor, the tractor is more than the mechanical workhorse of the modern field. It is a testament to American know-how, a work of mechanical art truly in the American grain. Among these hard-working machines, Ford tractors hold a special place after nearly a century of bringing innovation, dependability, and good old American muscle to farms and
... Leer más
Practical Auto & Truck Restoration HP1547

How to Plan and Organize Your Project to Save Time and Money

de John Gunnell ...

Today's restorer has a wealth of resources available that didn't exist just a few years ago. It is no longer necessary or feasible to perform every step of a ground-up restoration yourself (unless you truly want to). Knowing how to properly plan, organize and execute a restoration can save both time and money, and help ensure that you'll end up with exactly the car or truck you envisioned. ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Today's restorer has a wealth of resources available that didn't exist just a few years ago. It is no longer necessary or feasible to perform every step of a ground-up restoration yourself (unless you truly want to). Knowing how to properly plan, organize and execute a restoration can save both time and money, and help ensure that you'll end up with exactly the car or truck you envisioned.
... Leer más
Hot Rods

de Alan Mayes ...

Series series First Gear
Chopped or channeled, candy metalflaked or rusted-out, hot rods are institutions of American motoring. This collection of more than three dozen roadsters, coupes, rat rods, and show cars provides a nicely priced, all-color survey of this enduring hobby. Each hot rod is featured in full-vehicle and detail shots of the car, a brief history of the car and the build, and more. ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Chopped or channeled, candy metalflaked or rusted-out, hot rods are institutions of American motoring. This collection of more than three dozen roadsters, coupes, rat rods, and show cars provides a nicely priced, all-color survey of this enduring hobby. Each hot rod is featured in full-vehicle and detail shots of the car, a brief history of the car and the build, and more.
... Leer más
The Hemi in the Barn: More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology

More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology

de Tom Cotter,Jay Leno ...

Series series In the Barn
Reviews: "Tom Cotter's sequel to last year's best-selling The Cobra in the Barn relays one great tale after another, with players unearthing rare cars to die for. The treasures include an armored Mercedes-Benz Aktion P command car discovered in pieces in Russia, a desirable Dodge Daytona Hemi virtually abandoned behind bushes in a guy's yard, a bushel of Bugattis in a barn, the 'Divorcee Cobra,' ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Reviews: "Tom Cotter's sequel to last year's best-selling The Cobra in the Barn relays one great tale after another, with players unearthing rare cars to die for. The treasures include an armored Mercedes-Benz Aktion P command car discovered in pieces in Russia, a desirable Dodge Daytona Hemi virtually abandoned behind bushes in a guy's yard, a bushel of Bugattis in a barn, the 'Divorcee Cobra,'
... Leer más
Mercedes-Benz 190SL W121 with buyer's guide and chassis number/data card explanation

From the 190SL Roadster to the Coupe

de Bernd S. Koehling ...

Series Libro 2 - The iconic SL
Here’s a quick way how you can improve your knowledge on the Mercedes 190SL, you just need to read this 180-page guide. Last updated in Dec. 2016, it walks you through the car’s interesting development and history. It also explains chassis number and data card, discusses tests with a new engine and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG ... Leer más

$9.95 USD

Here’s a quick way how you can improve your knowledge on the Mercedes 190SL, you just need to read this 180-page guide. Last updated in Dec. 2016, it walks you through the car’s interesting development and history. It also explains chassis number and data card, discusses tests with a new engine and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG
... Leer más
Classic Mustang HP1556

Restoration, Repair & Upgrades

de Editors of Mustang Monthly Magazine ...

This is a compilation of more than 50 restoration and maintenance projects for Mustangs built from 1964 through 1973, the most popular collectible Mustangs. Includes how-to projects on engine and drivetrain, electrical, body-work, interior, chassis and suspension. ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

This is a compilation of more than 50 restoration and maintenance projects for Mustangs built from 1964 through 1973, the most popular collectible Mustangs. Includes how-to projects on engine and drivetrain, electrical, body-work, interior, chassis and suspension.
... Leer más
The Classic Chevy Truck Handbook HP 1534

How to Rod, Rebuild, Restore, Repair and Upgrade Classic Chevy Trucks, 1955-1960

de Jim Richardson ...

This essential guide for owners of Chevy trucks built from 1955 through 1960 provides step-by-step instruction on frame and chassis cleaning, suspension rebuilding and upgrades, rebuilding steering, upgrading brakes to front discs, rebuilding the engine, cooling system upgrades, transmission choices, electrical rewiring, and much more. ... Leer más

Antes $22.99 USD Ahora $17.99 USD

This essential guide for owners of Chevy trucks built from 1955 through 1960 provides step-by-step instruction on frame and chassis cleaning, suspension rebuilding and upgrades, rebuilding steering, upgrading brakes to front discs, rebuilding the engine, cooling system upgrades, transmission choices, electrical rewiring, and much more.
... Leer más
Porsche 911:The Practically Free Supercar

Practically Free Porsche

de Robert McGowan ...

Series series Practically Free Porsche
Have you ever dreamed of owning a Porsche? This book is for you! Learn how you can already affoed the car of your dreams and also how to get your money back come resale. Learn how to spot potential IMS RMS and bore scoroing on affected cars. All Porsche sportscars covered. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Have you ever dreamed of owning a Porsche? This book is for you! Learn how you can already affoed the car of your dreams and also how to get your money back come resale. Learn how to spot potential IMS RMS and bore scoroing on affected cars. All Porsche sportscars covered.
... Leer más
The Invention of the Automobile - (Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler)

de St. John C. Nixon ...

Series series History of the Automobile
“ … My excuse for writing this book is a desire to ventilate certain facts in relation to the early work of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler of which the public is largely ignorant. Among those who have taken the trouble to investigate the early days of the motor movement, there is a certain amount of controversy as to who invented the motor vehicle, although this question has not, at the moment, ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

“ … My excuse for writing this book is a desire to ventilate certain facts in relation to the early work of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler of which the public is largely ignorant. Among those who have taken the trouble to investigate the early days of the motor movement, there is a certain amount of controversy as to who invented the motor vehicle, although this question has not, at the moment,
... Leer más
Mercedes-Benz W108, W109 six-cylinder with buyer's guide and chassis number/data card explanation

From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8

de Bernd S. Koehling ...

Series Libro 5 - The 1960s Mercedes
Top 5 reasons, why you should consider this 210-page guide about the Mercedes six-cylinder W108 and W109 models:You have an interest in Mercedes cars of the 1960s and want to know more about the development and history of the six-cylinder W108/109 modelsYou need a comprehensive buyer’s guide that can help you to find the model that suits you bestYou are happy to find a book that explains the car’s ... Leer más

$9.95 USD

Top 5 reasons, why you should consider this 210-page guide about the Mercedes six-cylinder W108 and W109 models:You have an interest in Mercedes cars of the 1960s and want to know more about the development and history of the six-cylinder W108/109 modelsYou need a comprehensive buyer’s guide that can help you to find the model that suits you bestYou are happy to find a book that explains the car’s
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The Camper Van Bible

Live, Eat, Sleep (Repeat)

de Mr Martin Dorey ...

The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or 'would die for' a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert and presenter of BBC2's 'One Man and His Campervan', delves headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans.The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including:- Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or 'would die for' a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert and presenter of BBC2's 'One Man and His Campervan', delves headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans.The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including:- Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE
... Leer más
Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003

90 Years of History, Photos, Technical Data and Pricing

de John Gunnell ...

Series series Standard Catalog
The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes:• A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale• Complete ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes:• A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale• Complete
... Leer más
Illustrated Buyer's Guide Porsche

5th edition

de Dean Batchelor, Randy Leffingwell ...

The Illustrated Buyer’s Guide Porsche provides enthusiasts with information and insight helpful to identifying desirable models and avoiding problems as they search for their ideal Porsche. Adding new material and revising previous information, this book covers all the Porsche models through 2010, including the last of the air-cooled 911s, the water-cooled 911s, Cayenne, Cayman, Boxster, and ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

The Illustrated Buyer’s Guide Porsche provides enthusiasts with information and insight helpful to identifying desirable models and avoiding problems as they search for their ideal Porsche. Adding new material and revising previous information, this book covers all the Porsche models through 2010, including the last of the air-cooled 911s, the water-cooled 911s, Cayenne, Cayman, Boxster, and
... Leer más
How to Rebuild and Modify Chrysler 426 Hemi EnginesHP1525

New Technology For 1964 to 1971 Classic Hemis and Today's Modern Crate Engines

de Larry Shepard ...

Rebuild or race Chrysler's most popular engine.A step-by-step guide to rebuilding and modifying one of the most famous engines built in the U.S., including sections on racing heritage, cylinder block, ignition and lubrication systems, and racing parts. ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Rebuild or race Chrysler's most popular engine.A step-by-step guide to rebuilding and modifying one of the most famous engines built in the U.S., including sections on racing heritage, cylinder block, ignition and lubrication systems, and racing parts.
... Leer más
Mercedes-Benz W110 Fintail with buyer's guide and chassis number/data card explanation

From the 190c to the 230

de Bernd S. Koehling ...

Series Libro 2 - The 1960s Mercedes
Top ten reasons, why you want to read this book: assuming you are interested in the Mercedes W110 fintail or Heckflosse, this 200-page guide is all you will ever need to get familiar with it inside out. Updated in Dec. 2016, it walks you through the car’s history, explains chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer’s guide. It is the only book that concentrates solely on the ... Leer más

$9.95 USD

Top ten reasons, why you want to read this book: assuming you are interested in the Mercedes W110 fintail or Heckflosse, this 200-page guide is all you will ever need to get familiar with it inside out. Updated in Dec. 2016, it walks you through the car’s history, explains chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer’s guide. It is the only book that concentrates solely on the
... Leer más
Restoring the 1964-1966 Mustang with Integrity

de Ralph Bumpus ...

Whether you plan to buy a 1964-66 Ford Mustang or restore one yourself, the smallest of details can make a tremendous difference. Install the wrong radio or grill, side mirror or gas cap and the integrity of your restoration project is broken.With the 50th anniversary of the Mustang's introduction coming in 2014, there has been a tremendous amount of renewed attention given to the early model ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Whether you plan to buy a 1964-66 Ford Mustang or restore one yourself, the smallest of details can make a tremendous difference. Install the wrong radio or grill, side mirror or gas cap and the integrity of your restoration project is broken.With the 50th anniversary of the Mustang's introduction coming in 2014, there has been a tremendous amount of renewed attention given to the early model
... Leer más
How to Restore Your Farm Tractor

Choosing a tractor and setting up a workshop - Engine, transmission, and PTO rebuilds - Bodywork, painting, and decals and badging

de Tharran E Gaines ...

Series series Motorbooks Workshop
**The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration.How to Restore Your Farm Tractor**features hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

**The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration.How to Restore Your Farm Tractor**features hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step
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