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Building a Dune Buggy - The Essential Manual

Author : Paul Shakespeare

Publisher : Veloce Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 14,30 MB

Release : 2006-07-15

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781904788737

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Book Description

There has been a huge resurgence of interest in Dune Buggies (Beach Buggies) - kit cars based on the chassis and running gear of fatally corroded VW Beetles. Here is the complete step-by-step practical guide to the equipment and building techniques needed to build a Buggy, as well as sound guidance on the choice of donor car and new components. With this manual in your workshop, you can build any VW-based Dune Buggy avoiding all the common pitfalls and money-sapping mistakes, and end up with a superb, roadworthy multi-purpose vehicle.



Building a Dune Buggy - The Essential Manual

Author : Paul Shakespeare

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 359 pages

File Size : 13,90 MB

Release : 2016-06-17

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ISBN : 1787110044

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Book Description

There has been a huge resurgence of interest in Dune Buggies (Beach Buggies), kit cars based on the chassis and running gear of fatally corroded VW Beetles. Here is the complete step by step practical guide to the equipment and building techniques needed to build a Buggy, as well as sound guidance on the choice of donor car and new components. With this manual in your workshop, you can build any VW-based Dune Buggy avoiding all the common pitfalls and money sapping mistakes, and ending up with a superb, roadworthy multi-purpose vehicle.



Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959

Author : Terry O'Neil

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 49,86 MB

Release : 2022-02-02

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ISBN : 178711841X

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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.



Runways & Racers

Author : Terry O'Neil

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 35,66 MB

Release : 2022-02-03

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ISBN : 1787118436

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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 ...



Subaru Impreza

Author : Brian Long

Publisher : Veloce

Page : 238 pages

File Size : 22,23 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781845840334

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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.



Baja Bugs & Buggies

Author : Jeff Hibbard

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 62 pages

File Size : 22,60 MB

Release : 1987-01-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780895861863

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Prepping & Racing Bugs & Buggies The VW Beetle is uniquely suited for off-road use. Its torsion-arm front suspension and lightweight engine and transaxle make it natural. It you didn’t know better, you’d think Dr. Ferdinand Porsche designed the Beetle to race the Baja. Veteran off-road racer, Jeff Hibbard, details the do’s and don’ts of off-road preparation. Whether you build your car for recreation or full-race, this book has a plan for you. Avoid building a cosmetic off-road car. Learn what breaks and how to prevent it from breaking. Learn how to spend your off-road dollars wisely. This book is a must for sedan and buggy off-roaders alike!



The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO

Author : Joe Sackey

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 35,25 MB

Release : 2022-02-07

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ISBN : 1787118444

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This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.



Return to Glory!

Author : Robert Ackerson

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 38,21 MB

Release : 2022-04-07

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ISBN : 178711886X

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This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season.



Two Summers

Author : Robert Ackerson

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 14,55 MB

Release : 2022-05-10

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ISBN : 178711905X

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Explores the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R's historic roots, development, and races. Also its triumphs, struggles and disappointments, as well as the spirited challenges from Maserati, Ferrari, Gordini and Lancia. Accompanying the text are hundreds of photos sourced from the legendary Daimler Archives.



Amédée Gordini

Author : Roy P Smith

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 30,95 MB

Release : 2022-03-09

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ISBN : 1787118622

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This is the story of a man, a team, and their life and times, as well as a complete record of all their achievements and failures. It logs the financial and personal cost of racing in the prewar and postwar periods. It tells of how the mighty car company Renault became involved with them in the late 1950s, and how Amedee Gordini became known throughout the world as one of the greatest engine tuners of his time.