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THE REYNARD STORY: FROM FORMULA FORD INDYCAR CHAMPIONS
Written by Mike Lawrence.
Stock no. 1330711
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1997.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
About a gifted young man realising his ambition and a testimony to an enlightened management which has attracted and retained some of the brightest minds in the racing car building business. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 1852605766. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is just a little edge rubbed/creased.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY
SEVEN YEARS WITH SAMANTHA
Written by Clive Ball.
Illustrated by Cedric Baxter.
Stock no. 1330614
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1974.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Around the World in a Vintage Austin Seven. Packed with incidents, anecdotes and perceptive portraits. B/w photos and drawings. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. 247 pages. ISBN: 0850591686. Spine bumped. Foxing to top edge of textblock. Dustwrapper is price-cut and edge worn, sunned to spine.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- AUSTIN (CARS)
- TRAVEL
THE STORY OF VOLVO CARS
Written by Graham Robson.
Stock no. 1830822
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1983.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
From the early prototypes to the 760 GLE saloon - the first full history of Volvo cars written with the company's complete co-operation. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 216 pages including index. ISBN: 0850595916. Slight knock to lower rear board edge else boards clean. Light browning to page edges. Page 104-106 mis-cut by the binder to top margins (relatively minor, no loss). Contents otherwise clean. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is faded to front and spine, lightly scuffed and lightly rubbed at edges.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- VOLVO
- COMPANY HISTORY
DAIMLER CENTURY: THE FULL HISTORY OF BRITAIN'S OLDEST CAR MAKER
Written by Lord Montagu; David Burgess-Wise.
Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson.
Stock no. 1830609
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1995.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Celebrating the centenary of the Coventry company in 1996. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Endpapers feature Heath Robinson's point of view and finishing touches. B/w & colour photos. 304 pages including index. ISBN: 1852604948. A very nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- HISTORY
- COMPANY HISTORY
PORSCHE 911 STORY
Written by Paul Frere.
Stock no. 1830151
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
5th
1995.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Fifth Edition, Updated and Expanded. The Porsche 911, one of the world's most coveted high-performance sports cars, has earned itself a place among that special breed of cars that are classics during their own production lifespan. This book traces the evolution of the 911. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams, a few colour photos. 350 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605022. Musty odour present. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased and lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- MOTOR SPORT
- PORSCHE
SPITFIRE: THEIR HISTORY AND HOW TO MODEL THEM (CLASSIC AIRCRAFT No.1)
Written by Roy Cross; Gerald Scarborough.
Stock no. 1830050
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1974.
Nearly fine condition.
An informative book for aircraft enthusiasts and modellers that describes the early development of the Spitfire and explains how to make really accurate models of this world-famous fighter, using the Airfix 1:24 scale Spitfire plastic Airfix construction kit as a basis. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and diagrams. 104 pages. ISBN: 0850590825. Reprint. Contents clean.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF PISTON AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1829875
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
From the Wrights to Microlights: a century of evolution and still a power to be reckoned with. 2nd Edition. B/w photos and diagrams. 231 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605995. Reprint. A lovely copy, looks unread!
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- ENGINEERING
- ENGINES
HURRICANES OVER THE ARAKAN
Written by Norman L.R. Franks.
Stock no. 1829850
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1989.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Contains First-Hand accounts of the RAF's air war with Japan in 1943. Blue cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 238 pages including index. ISBN: 1852602627. A lovely copy, looks unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- RAF
- WORLD WAR II
THE DEVELOPMENT OF JET AND TURBINE AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1829845
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
3rd
2002.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
3rd Edition. The largest and heaviest transport aircraft, the highest flying reconnaissance aeroplanes and the fastest and most agile fighters are all powered by jet or gas-turbine engines.This updated edition examines all of the recent developments, such as Boeing's announcement to abandon plans for a stretched 747, to cut back on future development of the 767, and to develop a possible dynamic passenger aircraft called the Sonic Cruiser. How jet and gas-turbine engines work, the differences between jet, gas-turbine, rocket, ramjet, turboprop, and helicopter turboshaft engines. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams & photos. 253 pages including index. ISBN: 1852606096. A lovely copy, feels unread!
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- ENGINEERING
- ENGINES
NAVAL WARGAMING: FROM ANCIENT GALLEYS TO MODERN U-BOATS
Written by Paul Hague.
Stock no. 1828485
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1992.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
From the very beginnings of maritime conflict to the present day, this book provides the historical background on the ships, their weapons and their tactics. In addition, wargaming rules for each period are provided. An essential manual for the hobby. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1852601434. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. Else a lovely copy.
BUCCANEER: THE STORY OF THE LAST ALL-BRITISH STRIKE AIRCRAFT
Written by Tim Laming.
Stock no. 1825737
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1998.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The full story of the development of this important all-British design, its naval and air force careers and its export success with the south African Air Force. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour plates. ISBN: 1852604786. Blue pictorial dustwrapper has a minor blue pen mark to front panel and is lightly scuffed to rear panel.
REG PARNELL
Written by Graham Gauld.
Stock no. 2139862
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1996.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The quiet man who helped to engineer Britain's post-war motor racing revolution. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605618. A lovely copy!
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY