Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,17 MB
Release : 2014-08-20
Category :
ISBN : 1845847725
A completely reworked and much enlarged (by over 60 pages) book based on Des Hammill's much respected earlier work on how to get more power from the A-Series engine.Colour throughout.
Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,88 MB
Release : 2022-02-02
Category :
ISBN : 178711841X
This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.
Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 20,64 MB
Release : 2022-02-03
Category :
ISBN : 1787118436
Runways and Racers focuses on sports car races held at military installations throughout America in the early 1950s. It was a marriage of convenience for the Sports Car Club of America and the Strategic Air Command, with both parties gaining advantages from the arrangement. The thorn in the side turned out to be a Congressman whose own aspirations exceeded his standing, but who found himself in a position to be able to influence the outcome of events ...
Author : Brian Long
Publisher : Veloce
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 33,55 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845840334
Perceived as a replacement for the long running Leone, the Impreza quickly gained a great reputation through Subaru's successful WRC program. This book covers the full story of the Impreza, from concept through to the current production car, looking at the rally machines along the way, and illustrated throughout with contemporary material. Now with over 400 mainly color pictures and significant additional text, this is a fantastic warts and all account of an amazing car.
Author : Daniel Stapleton
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 691 pages
File Size : 40,77 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Midget automobile
ISBN : 1845846419
Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,62 MB
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845848699
The famous 4-cylinder A-Series engine was used in most Austin/Morris/Rover models including Mini, Metro, 1300, Allegro, MG Midget, Austin-Healey Sprite, Maestro and Marina for over 40 years.This is THE complete practical guide to modifying the 1275cc A-Series engine for high-performance with reliability, and without wasting money on parts or modifications that don t work. Explains how many original components - sometimes modified - can be used in high-performance applications. Des Hammill is an engineer and a professional race engine builder. Includes expert building tips and techniques.
Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,17 MB
Release : 2017-08-22
Category :
ISBN : 1787112209
Did you know that SUs can give almost as much performance as Webers & Dellortos? Here’s an expert guide to building and modifying SU carburettors to suit high-performance applications. Includes re-profiling needles and how to ‘jet’ SUs for almost any application.
Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,54 MB
Release : 2006-05-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845840235
A completely reworked and much enlarged (by over 60 pages) book based on Des Hammill's much respected earlier work on how to get more power from the A-Series engine. The complete practical guide to modifying the 1275cc A-Series engine for high-performance with reliability, and without wasting money on parts or modifications that don't work. Explains how many original components - sometimes modified - can be used in high-performance applications.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 28,71 MB
Release : 1968-05-13
Category :
ISBN :
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Author : Iain Ayre
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 725 pages
File Size : 47,99 MB
Release : 2022-01-24
Category :
ISBN : 1787118347
The Ultimate Mini Restoration Manual gives you all the info you need to evaluate your skills and attitude, get your garage sorted, choose the right Mini, weld-up the rust, paint it, overhaul the engine, sort the rest of the mechanicals, retrim - then make the car faster, smoother, sharper, and a lot more fun!
