THE BOYS' BOOK OF MOTORS
Written by Wilfred Gordon Aston
Published by E. & F.N. Spon
in 1923
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THE BOYS' BOOK OF MOTORS
Written by Wilfred Gordon Aston.
Stock no. 2133934
1st.
1923.
Hardback.
Almost very good condition.
All about the leading Motor-Cars of today including a complete description in fascinatingly simple language of How the Motor Red cloth with gilt titles. Tipped-in colour plates and b/w plates and diagrams to text. 223 pages plus index. Spine is browned and foxed with light wear to top & tail. Front cover faded. Text block is browned and a red mark to lower edge. Contemporary gift inscription in ink to front pastedown. Scattered foxing throughout. Still a nice copy.
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- How A Motor-Car Works
- The Engine
- Cooling
- Lubrication
- The Carburettor
- Ignition
- Clutch and Gear-Box
- Final Drive
- Brakes
- Front Axle
- Chassis Frame
- Electric Lighting and Starting Installations