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SPEED ADDICTS: GRAND PRIX RACING
Written by Mark Hughes.
Stock no. 1825314
Published by Collins Willow. 1st 2005. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The complete and definitive illustrated book of Grand Prix motor racing. The history of the sport in the form of a human story about what makes the men in the cockpits want to race as they risk their lives in the unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Large format, oblong. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 0007212798. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. A lovely copy.

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MINI THIRTY YEARS ON
Written by Rob Golding.
Stock no. 1825312
Published by Osprey Publishing. 1990. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Second edition. 1959-1989 Classic, classless and comfortable. Chronicling the frustration that gave birth to the Mini - and the thirty years of fun that followed. Cream boards, dark blue title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0850459257. Second reprint of second edition. A few minor spots to inside rear board on horizontal edge. Contents otherwise clean. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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MG Y TYPE SPORTS SALOON
Written by Neil Ciarns.
Stock no. 1825278
Published by Amberley Publishing. 1st 2022. Slightly better than very good condition.

The author provides the reader with a detailed history of the development of the MG Y as well as descriptionf of the different models. This book covers the development of the XPAG engine as well as other mechanical information covering the gearbox, chassis and rear axle. There is also a chapter on restoration and how to deal with corrosion. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour photos. ISBN: 9781398106666. Tiny nick to top of spine. Rear cover lightly scuffed. Contents fine.

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E TYPE: END OF AN ERA
Written by Chris Harvey.
Stock no. 1825274
Published by Oxford Illustrated Press; Haynes. 1986. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

New edition. Classic Car Series No. 1. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Colour and b/w photos. The history, biography of the E Type Jaguar together with anecdotes and technical chapters. ISBN: 0946609160. Reprint. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased across top edge.

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RACES FACES PLACES: THE MOTOR RACING PHOTOGRAPHY OF MICHAEL COOPER
Written by Paul Parker.
Stock no. 1825199
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2009. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A fascinating and eclectic collection of nearly 400 images from one of motor racing's most determined and original photographers, Michael Cooper. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos throughout. ISBN: 9781844255085. Spine & corners bumped. Spine slightly cocked. Contents clean. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased and worn at corners.

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JIM CLARK LIFE AT TEAM LOTUS
Written by Peter Darley.
Stock no. 1825184
Published by Coterie Press Limited. 1st 2007. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A feast of previously unseen photographs from the mid-1960s when the Scottish maestro was at the peak of his career. Large format. Square format. Over 250 b/w photos. 256 pages. Limited Edition. ISBN: 9781902351285. Board corners lightly rubbed, minor scuffing to rear board. Contents clean. Grey pictorial dustwrapper is lihgtly scuffed. Contained in publisher's 'Limited Edition' green cloth slipcase which is a little scuffed, lightly faded and lower edge just showing signs of cloth starting to come unstuck. A nice copy.

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MERCEDES-BENZ PARADE AND STAFF CARS OF THE THIRD REICH 1933-45
Written by Blaine Taylor.
Stock no. 1825160
Published by Leo Cooper. 1st 1999. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

An Illustrated History. Large oblong format. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. Printed on glossy paper. ISBN: 0850526574. Lower board corners bumped. Some light crinkling to contents else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper has a few closed tears repaired with clear tape and is a little grubby.

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THE ROLE OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Written by Angel Acros-Vargas.
Stock no. 1324939
Published by Springer. Circa 2021. Nearly fine condition.

Explains the technological and social developments leading to the wide-scale use of electric vehicles, addresses the environmental and economic impacts of the transition to electric vehicles and combines contributions from experts in various disciplines to present a comprehensive overview. Glazed boards. ISBN: 9783030506322. Lower corners bumped else a fine copy still in shrinkwrap.

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POST-WAR BABY AUSTINS A30-A35-A40
Written by Barney Sharratt; James Hunt.
Stock no. 1825127
Published by Osprey Publishing. 1st 1988. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The full story of Austin's first chassisless car. Foreword by Hunt. Blue boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages includes index. ISBN: 0850457106. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-rubbed, lightly scuffed.

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MASERATI: A RACING HISTORY
Written by Anthony Pritchard.
Stock no. 1825110
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2003. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Square format. B/w and colour photos throughout. ISBN: 185960871X. Top & tail of spine lightly worn. Corners of boards lightly bumped. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, lightly scuffed, has minor dampstaining to verso (not visible to front).

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RALLYING IN A WORKS M.G.
Written by Len Shaw.
Stock no. 1825083
Published by Magna Press. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition.

International Sporting Endeavour In M.G. Y-Type and ZA Saloons. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. Limited to 750 copies. ISBN: 0951942344. This is copy 43 of 750, SIGNED by the author. Minor foxing to top edge of text block else a lovely copy.

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SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS: A RALLYMAN'S GUIDE TO EUROPE
Written by John Sprinzel.
Stock no. 1825021
Published by Motor Racing Publications Ltd.. 1st 1962. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

A light-hearted look at the International rallying circus. Red cloth boards, black title to spine. 123 pages. B/w photos. Light browning to board edges. Pale foxing to endpapers and prelims. A few minor grubby marks to contents. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is edge-creased, strengthened to corners with tape, lightly faded to spine, grubby to rear panel.

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