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The American Taxi
A Century of Service |
£22.95 |
This introduction to the world of taxicabs photographically chronicles the evolution of the American motorized taxi from its humble beginnings as electric hansom cabs to the current gas/electric hybrid SUVs currently appearing on both coasts. With 144 pages & 450 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10267 ISBN: 9781583881767
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AM General - Hummers, Mutts, Buses & Postal Jeeps Now Available |
£9.95 |
Widely respected author Patrick Foster gives the reader an in-depth look at AM General and its vehicles with spectacular black and white photographs combined with insightful captions.
With 120 pages & 149 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10227 ISBN: 9781583881354
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Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Racers & Record-Setters
Photo Archive |
£20.95 |
Jon Bill is the Director of Education and Archives at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. This book provides an anthology of photographs of these three marques as they gain laurels in the crucible of competition. Informative captions tell the story of the dauntless efforts of men & machines as they raise the bar of automotive engineering during the formative days of the American automobile. With 176 pages & 375 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10338 ISBN: 9781583882474
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BMW Racing Cars
328 to Racing V12 |
£18.95 |
Featured in this Ludvigsen Library photo book include winning the 1940 Mille Miglia, Formula 2 success, racing winged 6-Series coupes and winning Le Mans with V12 engines, the ultimate turbo four for Grand Prix racing that produced 1,000 bhp and won the 1983 world championship. Karl Ludvigsen's informative introduction emphasizes the great engines. With that have powered BMW to success on the world's circuits. 128 pages & 125 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10292 ISBN: 9781583882016
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Cadillac Fleetwood Series Seventy-Five Limousines 1937-1987 Photo Archive |
£20.95 |
From the late 1930s through the mid-1980s, the Cadillac Seventy-Five was truly the Cadillac of Cadillacs, the car of choice for the titans of American business, government and the entertainment industry. The stately long-wheelbase sedan and imperial limousine occupied an exalted niche at the very pinnacle of the automotive pecking order in the U.S. & abroad. With 128 pages & 180 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10339 ISBN: 9781583882481
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Cadillac: The Tailfin Years |
£22.95 |
This book look at the years from 1948 to 1964, when tail fins grew bolder & larger, only to shrink & become less prominent during the 1960s. Each model year is covered in its own chapter containing unique facts, historical information, specifications, production numbers, options, prices & more. Richly illustrated throughout with colourful automotive literature. With 128 pages & 126 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10303 ISBN: 9781583882122
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Camaro 1967-2000
Photo Archive |
£9.95 |
This book by Peter C. Sessler, takes an in-depth look at the SS, RS, Z28, IROC, coupes and convertibles. See some rare, hard-to-find photos of concept cars. Also see pace cars, cutaway shots, and close-up shots of engines. As an added bonus, production figures and available options are included. With 128 pages & 126 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10118 ISBN: 9781583880326
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Chevrolet Corvair
Photo History |
£16.95 |
By Monty Montgomery. When the Corvair was introduced in 1960 it like a sure winner. However, in 1965 the Corvair became mired in controversy, due to questions regarding its high speed handling and stability. This book covers all of the cars production figures, year-by-year spotter's guide, comfort & convenience options, prices, installation rates, powertrain & contact information for parts vendors & clubs. With 120 pages & 130 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10210 ISBN: 9781583881187
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Cunningham Sports Cars
American Racing Legends
1951-1955 |
£16.95 |
Introduction by Karl Ludvigsen. Time magazine cover hero and America's Cup yachtsman Briggs Cunningham cut a swathe through the post-war sports-racing scene with his magnificent Cunningham sports cars. Bursting into view in C-2, C-3, a Vignale-bodied car, C-4R, C-5R, C-6R plus modified Ferraris. Fabulous unpublished pictures from the Ludvigsen Library show these great cars on the track and at rest. With 128 pages & 121 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10192 ISBN: 9781583881095
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El Camino by Chevrolet |
£16.95 |
Chevrolet sold nearly 1 million El Caminos between 1959 and 1988, and many are still in regular use today. In this book the whole story is told concisely, accompanied by colourful up close photographs. See how everything worked from stowing the spare to dropping the tailgate. With a total of 112 pages & 125 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10306 ISBN: 9781583882153
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Ford Ranchero 1957-1979 Photo History |
£9.95 |
More than a truck and more than a car, the unique Ranchero would take many forms. Meticulously researched in Ford's archives, automotive historian James C. Mays pays tribute to Ranchero, telling the complete story in rich detail. Included are price & options lists, production, sales & export figures. This indispensable reference includes the unique Canada-only Meteor Rancheros as well as the Australian versions. With 120 pages & 126 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10218 ISBN: 9781583881262
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Grand Prix: Pontiac's Luxury Performance Car |
£22.95 |
This book contains the complete Pontiac Grand Prix story from its introduction in 1962, including production figures, power train offerings and a chapter on experimental & special editions. The Grand Prix quickly became the choice of young, upscale buyers looking for a car that made a statement about their leading-edge tastes and hip lifestyle. With 128 pages & 180 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10275 ISBN: 9781583881842
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Henney Motor Company
A Complete History |
£52.95 |
During the 1930s and 1940s, Henney came close to total industry dominance. It had an overwhelming range of products & managed a steady stream of innovations. In the late 1930s it got Packard, the world's leading luxury car, to agree to an exclusive agreement and by World War II was selling more professional cars than the rest of the industry combined. With 272 pages & 400 illustrations. HB.
SKU: G10324 ISBN: 9781583882337
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Hudson Automobiles
An Illustrated History |
£22.95 |
The Hudson Motorcar Company rose above the fray to establish itself as one of America's greatest automobile companies and went on to become an important defense supplier during World War II. In the postwar period engineers developed the Twin-H Power engine & from 1951-54 Hudson automobiles completely dominated NASCAR. Today is remembered as one of the truly great classics of America's automotive heritage. With 128 pages & 190 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10357 ISBN: 9781583882665
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Jaguar XK120, XK140, XK150 Sports Cars |
£18.95 |
Introduction by Karl Ludvigsen. No sports-car introduction in history has had the impact of Jaguar's XK120 in 1948. Thrust into a dreary post-war world was a stunningly gorgeous roadster, its styling inspired by the best pre-war. Rare photos from the Ludvigsen Library trace their history on road and track and give an intimate portrait of the sports cars. With 128 pages & 121 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10242 ISBN: 9781583881507
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Jeep 1941-2000
Photo Archive |
£9.95 |
By Peter C. Sessler. Superb photographs illustrate the complete evolution of Jeep, like the CJ2, CJ3, CJ7, CJ8, Wrangler, Jeepster, Jeep Station Wagon/Sedan Delivery, Jeepster Commando, Wagoneer & Grand Wagoneer, Cherokee & the Grand Cherokee. Plus covering the Jeep trucks. Extensive production figures & spec's accompany the photographs. With 128 pages & 120 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10109 ISBN: 9781583880210
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Jeep Prototypes & Concept Vehicles Photo Archive |
£9.95 |
By Peter C. Sessler. You're invited behind the scenes to witness the abundant variety of Jeep prototypes and concept vehicles. You can observe these rare vehicles up close through the exquisite photographs and illustrations in this book. See designers sketches, cutaway drawings, clay models, concept vehicles, early Brooks Stevens designs & more. With 128 pages & 125 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10123 ISBN: 9781583880333
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Kaiser-Frazer 1947-1955 Photo Archive |
£20.95 |
It was a marriage made in heaven, two great minds uniting to create an all-new car. Henry J Kaiser & Joseph Washington Frazer, strong willed men of vision, boldly decided to take on America's big three automakers. Here is the full story of Kaiser-Frazer's struggle to succeed in an industry that killed so many competitors. Heartbreaking yet uplifting, it is an allegory of men & automobiles during this exciting era. With 128 pages and 121 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10330 ISBN: 9781583882399
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Lincoln Continental Story
From Zephyr to Mark II |
£18.95 |
The complete story of the original Lincoln Continental, as told in the pages of Continental Comments, the authoritative publication of the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club. Read about the development of the Lincoln-Zephyr, the original 1939-40 Lincoln Continental & the 1949-51 era. Plus the flathead V-8s & the story concludes with the 1956-57 Continental II. With 128 pages & 215 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10246 ISBN: 9781583881545
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Mercedes-Benz 300SLR
The Fabulous 1955
World-Champion
Sports-Racer |
£18.95 |
Introduction by Karl Ludvigsen. When Mercedes-Benz launched in 1955 its new sports-racing, the results were sensational. The 300SLR took Stirling Moss to a record-shattering victory in the Mille Miglia & Targa Florio. With unique and rarely seen images, Karl Ludvigsen presents the dramatic story of these racers. Plus covering a coupe & a 1956 model that never raced. With 128 pages & 117 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10214 ISBN: 9781583881224
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Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Racing Cars 1952-1953 |
£16.95 |
Introduction by Karl Ludvigsen. In 1952 Mercedes-Benz astonished the world with its 300SL sports-racing cars; sleek coupes with their startling gullwing doors. Based on extensive unpublished photography at the Mille Miglia, Berne, Nurburgring & Le Mans captured by Rodolfo Mailander, this book portrays their amazing epic victories at Le Mans & in the Carrera Panamericana. With 128 pages & 123 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10163 ISBN: 9781583880678
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Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix W196: Spectacular Silver Arrows 1954-1955 |
£18.95 |
Few racing cars have had the sensational impact of the W196 introduced by Mercedes-Benz in the French Grand Prix on July 4, 1954. In two seasons, 1954 & 1955, took iconic Argentinean driver Juan Manuel Fangio to the world championship. Rare and dramatic images from the Ludvigsen Library plus Karl's intimate introduction & insightful captions take the reader inside these amazing cars & their creators. With 128 pages & 121 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10341 ISBN: 9781583882504
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Mercedes-Benz SL Series Recognition & Fact Guide |
£20.95 |
The Mercedes-Benz SL designation was first applied to the 300SL Gullwing in 1954, then onto other light and sporty models through current times. This book covers each model in depth, a year-by-year photo & information guide to each model in the 55 plus years of its existence & the more modern SLK & SLS models. If you need to know something about an M-B SL series model this is for you. With 128 pages & 220 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10374 ISBN: 9781583882832
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MG Record-Breakers
from Abingdon
Photo Archive |
£18.95 |
By Richard L. Knudson. MG established its reputation as a world-class sports car manufacturer by winning races and breaking class speed records. In the 1930s Cecil Kimber ran the fledgling motorcar factory in Abingdon. This book to provide in-depth coverage on these record-breaking cars. Included are International Class Record Summary charts for the EX 120, EX 127, EX 135, EX 179 & EX 181. With 128 & 125 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10208 ISBN: 9781583881163
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MG Saloons & Coupes
1925-1980 Photo Archive |
£18.95 |
By Richard L. Knudson. In the mid-1930s the SA, VA, and WA were presented to the public not only as sports cars but also as elegant modes of transportation, and that's when Cecil coined the Grace, Space, and Pace slogan. Beginning with Old Number One, factory publicity photos, drawings, great advertisements & other contemporary photos feature these cars. With 128 & 145 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10236 ISBN: 9781583881446
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Nash 1936-1957
Photo Archive |
£18.95 |
By Byron D. Olsen. Throughout its history, Nash remained one of the financially strongest independent auto manufacturers. Nash was a truly innovative automobile manufacturer, introducing many advances that have been universally adopted today. Sharp black & white photography & authoritative captions tell the story. With 128 pages & 125 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10178 ISBN: 9781583880869
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Police Cars:
Restoring, Collecting & Showing America's Finest Sedans Now Available |
£18.95 |
Police Cars provides insight into the cars, the emergency equipment, and the police heritage itself. Reveals a complete ground-up restoration, from choosing the right car to locating all the equipment you will need, to showing the finished project.
With 160 pages & 400 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10140 ISBN: 9781583880463
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Porsche 917
Zuffenhausen's Le Mans and Can-Am Champion |
£18.95 |
Germany's Porsche stepped into the big time with its Type 917 in 1969. Its phenomenal air-cooled engine powered the 917 to 15 wins in world sports-car championship races from 1969 to 1971. The 917 stands proud in Porsche's history as the costly and daring machine that decisively ended the company's underdog status in international motor sport. With 128 pages & 122 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10271 ISBN: 9781583881804
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Porsche 956 & 962
Immortal Endurance
Racers 1982-1994 |
£20.95 |
Porsche 956 & 962 are an amazing, six Le Mans victories in succession & three 24-hour wins at Daytona. Between 1982 and 1986 the 956 won 27 world & driver championship races, to which the 962C added more from 1985 to 1987. In America the 962 cut a swathe through IMSA, winning 48 of its contests. Karl Ludvigsen, shares rare images from his personal archive and describes the highs and more highs of these great Porsches. With 128 pages & 128 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10360 ISBN: 9781583882696
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Porsche Spyders Type 550 1953-1956 Now Available |
£20.95 |
See the 550 Spyder in all its variations, from its origins in experimental Porsche models to the amazing and finely crafted one-off specials of Walter Glockler. Exclusive photography of the 550 in the Ludvigsen Library shows its engineering, its evolution and in action in races in Europe and North America.
With 125 pages & 122 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10185 ISBN: 9781583880920
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Porsche Spyders 1956-1964
Type 550A, RSK and 718 |
£18.95 |
Porsche designed in 1956 the Type 550A, followed by the RSK in 1957. The RS60 arrived in 1960 to meet new rules, winning Sebring outright. It evolved into the RS61 and then the Type 718, using the Grand Prix eight-cylinder engine. Races & hillclimbs throughout the world were mastered by these agile silver cars through 1964. See them all depicted in magnificent images from the Ludvigsen Library. With 128 pages & 122 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10291 ISBN: 9781583882009
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Racing Corvettes
The Early Years |
£13.95 |
A scrapbook assembled by Art Evans, with remembrances by John Fitch and friends. Not intended to be a comprehensive treatment of the subject it is instead mostly about John Fitch & 3 events: 1956 Sebring, 1957 Sebring & 1960 Le Mans. Much of the text is comprised of remembrances written by John Fitch & others who were there. With 76 pages & 128 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G37737 ISBN: 9780979721915
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Rambler 1950-1969
Photo Archive |
£18.95 |
Patrick R. Foster. From 1950-1969 more than four million Ramblers were produced. Starting out as a Nash model, it later was offered through Hudson dealers before becoming a separate make in its own right. Exquisite photographs illustrate models throughout the entire lifespan of the modern Rambler. With 128 pages & 123 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10171 ISBN: 9781583880784
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Thirty Years of the Volkswagen Golf & Rabbit |
£14.95 |
This book covers the fascinating Golf development, included are archival photographs of early projects & details about the people who built these cars. It is an adventurous tale of a company whose future rested on the fenders of a hatchback economy car, that ultimately became a favourite of car enthusiasts around the world. With 128 pages & 130 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10250 ISBN: 9781583881583
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White Racers
from Zuffenhausen
Porsche 904, 906,
908, 909, 910 |
£18.95 |
Karl Ludvigsen has personally selected both dramatic action images and intimate technical details of the 904, 906, 907, 908, 909 and 910, which with their air-cooled flat-six and flat-eight engines. Porsche expert Karl Ludvigsen introduces this must-have pictorial panorama for all fans of the white racers from Zuffenhausen. With 128 pages & 125 illustrations. SB.
SKU: G10309 ISBN: 9781583882184
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