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IMPROVE AND MODIFY FORD FIESTA
Written by Lindsay Porter; Dave Pollard.
Stock no. 2138914
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. 1st 1990. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

All manner of advice and instructions ranging from fitting traditional accessories to changing the car's entire visual feel; interior improvements from rubber mats to full in-car entertainments; and mechanical improvements from upgrading the air filter to serious engine modifications. Including the XR2. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w and colour photos. 240 pages ISBN: 0854297855. Spine slightly cocked. Small 'dint' to rear board. Text block a little grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper has a faint dampstain to lower edge and is lightly scuffed.

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MOTOR RACING: THE GOLDEN AGE
Written by John Tennant.
Stock no. 2138742
Published by Cassell Illustrated. 1st 2004. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

From the heart of Formula 1 to the land speed record, this book is a stunning pictorial celebration of the highs and lows of the ultimate test of speed and skill. Large format. Extraordinary Images from 1900 to 1970. Grey boards. B/w photos. 384 pages. ISBN: 1844032035. Light rubbing to corners. Boards and contents clean. Grey pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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SUPER SPORTS: 25 YEARS OF CLASSIC MID-ENGINE LE MANS COUPES
Written by John Allen; Ian Bamsey; et al.
Stock no. 2138671
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. 1st 1988. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Celebrating 25 years of spectacular, sometimes dangerously so, high speed racing by some of the most beautiful and potent cars ever to have graced the circuits of the world. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and some colour photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 0854296891. Ink stamp to rear pastedown and slight impression to lower edge of front endpaper. Else contents clean. Dustwrapper is lightly worn at corners.

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JAGUAR C-TYPE & D-TYPE GOLD PORTFOLIO 1951-1960
Written by R.M. Clarke.
Stock no. 2138665
Published by Brooklands Books. Slightly better than very good condition.

Contains articles previously published in various leading motoring magazines from 1951-1991, compiled by R.M. Clarke. Cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. 171 pages. ISBN: 1855203898. A very nice copy.

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VINTAGE SLOT CARS
Written by Philippe De Lespinay; Dan Gurney; Jim Hall.
Stock no. 2138662
Published by Mbi Publishing. 1st USA 1999. Slightly better than very good condition.

The purpose of this book is to show some of the slot cars produced in the 1960s, along with previously unpublished photos of rare cars and kits. The focus is on American makes. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w and colour photos. 96 pages including index. ISBN: 0760305668. Book has been covered with clear adhesive film which has a wrinkle to front panel. Contents clean.

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AUTOCOURSE 1999-2000
Written by Alan Henry.
Stock no. 2138647
Published by Hazleton Publishing. 1st 1999. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Colour photos. Foreword by Mika Hakkinen. 49th Year. ISBN: 1874557349. Some marks and wear to covers. Wrapper is edge-creased, with a faded spine.

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CORVETTE: AMERICA'S SPORTS CAR
Written by Randy Leffingwell.
Stock no. 2138638
Published by Motorbooks International. 1st USA 1997. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

This book chronicles the history of the Corvette, from the earliest first-generation solid-axle Corvettes, to the latest fifth-generation C5. Almost square format. Red cloth boards, white title to spine. Colour photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 0760301352. Pages 49-54 are miscut (publishing error), which means a little bit extra has been left on these page edges, with some creasing. Dustwrapper is covered in clear film, stuck to verso of wrapper, also stuck with sticky tape to pastedowns. Spine of dustwrapper is a little faded.

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THE CRUEL SPORT: GRAND PRIX RACING 1959-1967
Written by Robert Daley.
Stock no. 2137994
Published by Motorbooks International. 2005. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Red boards with gilt title to spine. Original published in 1963. B/w photos throughout by Daley. ISBN: 0760321000. Bump to base of spine. Contents are still excellent!

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CHAPARRAL
Written by Richard Falconer; Doug Nye.
Stock no. 2137993
Published by Motorbooks International. 1993. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A complete history of Jim Hall's Chaparral Race Cars 1961 to 1970. Green boards, silver title to spine. Packed with b/w and colour photos. 208 pages include index. ISBN: 087938607x. Magic sticky tape to pastedowns. Contents are still excellent! Wrapper is edge-worn with a few small nicks.

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MILESTONES IN MOTORSPORTS: MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SLR
Written by Gunter Engelen.
Stock no. 2137991
Published by Hatje Cantz Verlag. 1st 2015. Fine condition.

Large format. Silver cloth with black title to spine; large b/w picture to front cover. This is Limited to 999 Copies. Stunning photography in b/w on metallic paper to first half of book. Contained in a double slip case in black, with silver car outline on it. ISBN: 9783775740012. This is Copy No. 703. Slip cases are in near fine condition - some light wear.

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ANALYSING FORMULA 1: INNOVATIVE INSIGHTS INTO WINNERS AND WINNING IN GRAND PRIX RACING SINCE 1950
Written by Roger Smith.
Stock no. 2137813
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2008. Very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Compelling text and numerous graphics, tables and photographs combine to offer unique insights and new perceptions, bringing a fresh and dynamic perspective to 58 years of Grand Prix racing. That frequently asked question - who is the greatest driver of all? - provides a fascinating thread as the author brings his statistical firepower to the case and comes up with some illuminating conclusions. Blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Colour and b/w photos. 232 pages including index. ISBN: 9781844254477. Foxing to half-title page and last page. Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is clean.

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CITROEN 2CV THE UGLY DUCKLING?
Written by Ernst Van Altena.
Stock no. 2137711
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. 1st thus 1986. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Yellow, pictorial glazed boards. 112 pages. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 0854295518. Wrapper is a bit edge-creased with a faded spine.

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