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Page 52 of Haynes Trade Catalogue by Haynes53 E-mail: sales@haynes.co.uk Website: www.haynes.co.uk Men and Motors of The Austin The inside story of a century of car making at Longbridge by Barney Sharratt Since 1905, Herbert Austins Longbridge car factory, known locally as The Austin, has provided a livelihood for many thousands of families in the West Midlands. This is the story of the vehicles produced there, and the factory itself in the words of those intimately involved in the styling, design, testing and building of cars. It is rich in historical detail and social history, and will fascinate motoring enthusiasts as well as those who have worked at Longbridge. a fascinating tale, well told Daily Telegraph fills a gap...and deserves to do well The Automobile Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 272pp 337 illustrations including colour isbn: 1859606717 no: H671 Haynes rrp: 30.00 The Austin Seven Source Book by Bryan Purves The Austin Seven is one of the most universally appealing small cars of all time. It was manufactured in a variety of forms, from simple open tourers to saloons, vans, sports cars and even racers, and left an indelible mark on the course of motoring history. Production ceased in 1939 after 17 years, during which time some 291,000 chassis had been made. Originally published in 1989, and reissued due to popular demand, this is the most complete work of reference ever published on the model and is essential reading for all Austin Seven owners, restorers and enthusiasts. One of those essential books Octane Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 544pp 1450 illustrations isbn: 0854295577 no: F557 Haynes rrp: 35.00 Austin-Healey: Haynes Great Cars Series A celebration of the fabulous Big Healey by Bill Piggott The first Austin-Healey 100 model was unveiled at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, and when the last car rolled off the production line in 1967, over 73,000 examples had been built. The four- and six-cylinder Healey 100s, and the later 3000 model, were masculine sports cars in the best tradition. This beautifully produced book will appeal to all fans of British sports cars as well as to Austin-Healey owners and enthusiasts. difficult to fault Classics a fresh look at an age-old subject Classic Sports Car a fitting tribute The Automobile Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 160pp 250 illustrations, many in colour isbn: 1859608507 no: H850 Haynes rrp: 19.99 Beasts from the East Japans ultimate performance cars by Paul Guinness Japanese car manufacturers have a long tradition of producing outstanding sports and performance cars. Sometimes they are extreme versions of core models, such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Nissan Sunny GTI-R, and sometimes out-and-out purposedesigned sporting classics, such as the Datsun 240Z and Mazda MX-5. There has been steadily growing interest in the Japanese car scene in recent years, with grey imports of performance models having become particularly popular, and a whole industry has grown up to support the interest in modifying Japanese cars. This extensively illustrated book will appeal to all fans of Japanese performance cars. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 176pp 230 colour illustrations isbn: 1844252221 no: H4222 Haynes rrp: 19.99 Birth of the Beetle The Development of the Volkswagen by Ferdinand Porsche by Chris Barber Here is a unique record of the Beetles early evolution, chronicled by an English teacher who spent 20 years digging through untapped sources, including archives at Porsche. Despite the plethora of books on this evergreen car, most of his material has never previously been published. The book covers the period from the Porsche expos of January 1934 through the Beetles full development history. The story of the link between VW and Porsche is rounded off with chapters on the first Porsche sports cars. full of fresh information Classic Sports Car Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 320pp Over 300 illustrations isbn: 1859609597 no: H959 Haynes rrp: 30.00 Bentley: Haynes Classic Makes Series A legend reborn by Graham Robson Here is the history of Bentley, one of Britains most distinguished marques, from its creation in 1919 to the present renaissance under VW ownership. Over the years the company and its products have changed dramatically. First came the vintage racing Bentleys, then from 1933 there were Bentleys built to the highest standard by Rolls-Royce. In the past 20 years turbocharged Bentley saloons, coup s and convertibles have been among the fastest and most desirable cars in the world. well worth a look...a comprehensive guide Daily Express a fascinating read Practical Classics Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 160pp 40 b w, 110 colour illustrations isbn: 1844250377 no: H4037 Haynes rrp: 19.99 Bizzarrini. A technician devoted to motor-racing by Winston Goodfellow Giotto Bizzarrini is one of historys greatest engineers. His resume includes legendary Ferraris (the 250 GTO), the first Lamborghini V12, the Iso Rivolta GT, the mid-engine AMX/3, and sports and GT cars made under his own name. This is the inside story, told by the engineer and those who worked with him. It includes the Ferrari Walkout in 1961, his years as engineering hired gun for GT constructors, and his own cars and company. Find out why he considers the Bizzarrini Strada a second series GTO, the story behind the midengine P538, and how his company unravelled as he pursued competition victory and the wrong business partners. Includes unpublished period photos and appendices with model specifications and chassis numbers. Hardback, 270 x 243mm, 160pp 75 colour and 152 b w illustrations isbn: 8879113178 no: N3178 naDa rrp: 19.99 You Your BMW 3-Series Buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying by Richard Dredge When the first BMW 3-series models were launched in 1975, they immediately set the standard by which all other medium-size saloon cars were judged. The later E36 and E46 models, on which this book concentrates, continue the BMW tradition of class-leading refinement, enviable build quality and engineering innovation. In the 3-series, BMW has produced one of the most versatile vehicle designs of recent years, allowing the same basic platform to be used for cars as diverse as the entry-level Compact, the Touring estate models, coup s, convertibles, and the racing-inspired M3. This allcolour book will fascinate all 3-series owners and enthusiasts. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 144pp 30 b w, 130 colour illustrations isbn: 1859609767 no: H976 Haynes rrp: 17.99 BMW: Haynes Classic Makes Series Driven to succeed by Graham Robson BMW has become one of the worlds most famous and desirable makes of car. This book concentrates on the exciting models: there have been many outstanding saloons and also convertibles, but much of the companys glamour comes from its coup s and sporting cars. Models like the 328, 507, 3-litre CS coup s, 2002 Turbo, M-series cars, 6-series coup s and Z1 two-seater feature strongly. Here, for the first time in many years, is a chance to group over 70 years of BMWs together and tell a coherent story of the way the brand has evolved. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 168pp 22 b w, 171 colour illustrations isbn: 1859608701 no: H870 Haynes rrp: 19.99 NEW September 2006 The Car Book The essential guide to buying, owning, enjoying and maintaining a car by Steve Rendle Owning a car is a ticket to independence and freedom for a large section of the population, but the prospect of owning a car for the first time can appear daunting. This extensively illustrated book provides a comprehensive guide to car ownership for drivers contemplating the purchase of their first car, and for motorists who would like to learn more about their car. The straightforward text, written in friendly, down-to-earth style, provides an essential source of information to help drivers to enjoy car ownership to the full. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 176pp 300 colour illustrations isbn: 1844253112 no: H4311 Haynes rrp: 17.99[close] |
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