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HAYNES RESTORATION MANUAL: MGB
Written by Lindsay Porter.
Stock no. 1831150
Published by Haynes Publishing. 2000. Very good condition.

Second Edition. Covers all models of MGB and MGB GT from 1962 to 1981. How to renovate bodywork and chassis; complete and detailed information on how to build a Heritage MGB; How to renovate interiors; How to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; How to build an 'MGB for today'; How to buy an MGB, MGC or MGB V8. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos. 352 pages. ISBN: 1859606075. Boards lightly scuffed, spine lightly sunned. Minor binding error to lower front gutter (misplacement of pages and therefore creasing). Foxing to top edge of text block, vertical edge slightly grubby. Contents clean.

MGB OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL
Written by John Fowler.
Stock no. 1831149
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. 1991. Slightly better than very good condition.

1962 to 1980. All models of the MGB Roadster and the GT Coupe with 1798 engine. Does not cover MGB GT V8. Large format. Green glazed boards. B/w & colour photos, b/w diagrams. 240 pages including index. ISBN: 0856966231. Text block a little foxed. Boards a little scuffed. Contents clean.

HOW TO POWER TUNE JAGUAR XK 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 LITRE ENGINES
Written by Des Hammill.
Stock no. 1330819
Published by Veloce Publishing. 2005. Slightly better than very good condition.

How to build a high-performance version of Jaguar's 6-cylinder XK engine. Updated and revised edition. Pictorial card wraps. 128 pages. Colour and b/w photos and diagrams. ISBN: 1845840054. Updated and revised edition. Light rubbing to cover edges. Contents fine.

BSA TWIN RESTORATION
Written by Roy Bacon.
Stock no. 1330712
Published by Osprey Publishing. 1996. Very good condition.

The essential guide to the renovation, restoration and development history of all post-war BSA Twins. B/w photos. B/w diagrams. Card wraps. 240 pages. ISBN: 085045669X. Seventh reprint autumn 1996. Very slight wear to cover edges. Textblock is slightly grubby.

PRACTICAL CLASSICS & CAR RESTORER: MK2 JAGUAR RESTORATION
No author listed.
Stock no. 1330708
Published by Ppg Publishing Ltd.. 1st 1989. Very good condition.

Card wraps. B/w and colour photos. 102 pages. ISBN: 0951529102. Slight rubbing/wear to spine and corners. Creases to corners. Textblock is slightly grubby. Some page browning and light creasing at corners but generally contents clean.

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1968-77 AUTOBOOK
Written by Kenneth Ball.
Stock no. 1830260
Published by Autobooks Ltd.. 8th 1978. Very good condition.

Eighth Edition, fully revised. Owner's Workshop Manual. Volkswagen Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia. Magenta pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos and drawings. 177 pages. ISBN: 0851477976. Boards lightly scuffed, shelf worn to top & tail of spine. Pale browning to endpapers and text block. Contents clean.

JAGUAR MARK 1, 2 1955-69 AUTOBOOK
Written by Kenneth Ball.
Stock no. 1830259
Published by Autopress. 1st 1969. Almost very good condition.

A Workshop Manual for the Jaguar 2.4, 3.4 and 3.8 Mks 1 and 2, 240, 340 1955-1969. Vinyl covered boards. B/w illustrations. 207 pages including index and rear pastedown. ISBN: 0851470408. Boars, endpapers and text block grubby as to be expected from a used car manual. Writing in red biro to top of front endpaper. A few grubby marks to contents but generally a good, clean copy.

PORSCHE 911: GUIDE TO PURCHASE & D.I.Y. RESTORATION
Written by Lindsay Porter; Peter Morgan.
Stock no. 1830172
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. 1st 1988. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

A FOULIS Motoring Book. Over 700 illustrations and text aimed at the d-i-y owner, this book tells you how to renovate chassis and bodywork, how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components, what to look for when buying a Porsche and the pitfalls to avoid, what modifications are possible. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos. 252 pages. ISBN: 0854294759. Spine & corners bumped & lightly worn. A few scuff marks to boards. Text block a little grubby. Contents clean with a musty odour present. Matching pictorial dustwrapper is edge-worn with a few edge-tears (no loss).

DESIGNING AND BUILDING SPECIAL CARS
Written by Andre Jute.
Stock no. 1824888
Published by B.T. Batsford. 1st 1985. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Lucidly written and full of proven short cuts and rules of thumb that will help the new car designer avoid abstruse mathematics, this is a book structures in the order that the non-professional designer (and most professionals) will tackle the job. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos & diagrams. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 0713407786. Minor foxing to half-title page and last page. Text block is a little browned and grubby. Otherwise contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper has a few foxspots to verso, is lightly creased and scuffed, faded to spine.

THE FORD EIGHT AND ANGLIA HANDBOOK
Written by Staton Abbey.
Stock no. 2139545
Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd.. 1953. Almost very good condition.

Fourth Edition. Pitman's Motorists' Library. A Complete Guide for Owners and Prospective Purchasers (covers models from 1933 to 1948). Burgundy cloth spine, white paper boards with black title. B/w illustrations. vii and 128 pages including index. Reprint. Spine is browned, with a little chipping to cloth. Marks to boards. Text block browned. Ink stamp to front endpaper. A few grubby marks to margins.

AVENGER (OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL)
Written by John Fowler.
Stock no. 2139288
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. Circa 1984. Almost very good condition.

Models covered by this manual: All versions of Hillman/Chrysler/Talbot Avenger, Saloon and Estate 1248, 1295, 1498 and 1598 cc. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w diagrams and photos. 246 pages. Bumping to spine and corners; chip to lower front edge of spine. Boards are bowed. Boards are grubby. A few grubby marks to pages internally, a few which have page corner creases. Overall, a good working copy.

CHRYSLER HILLMAN HUNTER 1966-79 AUTOBOOK
Written by Kenneth Ball.
Stock no. 1823145
Published by Autobooks Ltd.. 7th 1978. Very good condition.

Seventh edition, fully revised. Owners workshop manual. The expertly produced guide to servicing, overhaul and repairs on your particular car. Blue glazed pictorial boards. B/w diagrams. 159 pages including index. ISBN: 0851479871. Boards a little grubby and scuffed. Top of spine worn. Text block and endpapers a little browned. Contents clean.