Author : Jon Pressnell
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,13 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781844258499
Fifty-six open-top icon roadsters featured in this authoritative, highly pictorial celebration of classic British sports cars, now available in paperback. From the AC Ace to the Wolseley Hornet Special, individual histories place each car in perspective, describing its appeal, significance and driving characteristics. Also detailed for each one are models and variants, year-by-year evolution, specifications and performance figures.
Author : Peter Hingston
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,89 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 9780906555255
Author : Jay Lamm
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,69 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Sports cars
ISBN : 9780879385675
How to Restore British Sports Cars Jay LammGet your British marque looking factory fresh and running longer with these helpful tips and sure-fire methods. We all know about finicky Lucus electrical parts. These and other common problem areas receive the attention they deserve. Covers all areas from simple fix-ups to complete rejuvenations. Includes bodywork, carbs, engines, interiors, steering, brakes, and more. ...a good investment... Keith Marvin, Old Cars Weekly. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 3/4, 224 pgs., 3 ill.
Author : James Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 10,54 MB
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 074781497X
E-type Jaguar; Triumph Spitfire; MGA; Austin-Healey – nobody built sports cars like British manufacturers in the 1950s and '60s. There was something very special about the combination of low-slung open two-seater bodywork and spartan interior, a slick sporting gearchange and a throaty exhaust note. This was wind-in-the-hair motoring, and it was affordable by the average young man – at least, until he got married and had a family. MG and Triumph stood out as the market leaders, but many other c companies thrived, from luxury manufacturers like Jaguar and even daimler to other more affordable marques. This colourfully illustrated history tells the exciting story of the British sports car in the 1950s and '60s.
Author : John Nikas
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 20,21 MB
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : 9780988273382
Author : Graham Robson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 35,13 MB
Release : 2017-02-23
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1784421065
In the 1950s and 1960s, British sports car ruled the road, and their charge was led by Triumphs. From the TR2, its first modern sports car, Triumph went on to produce a host of classic sports designs such as the Spitfire, GT, and Stag, as well as more TR models, ending with the TR7 in the late 1970s. These represented the epitome of the contemporary classic British sports car. Fast, nimble, and gorgeous to behold, Triumphs offered the everyday motorist an exhilarating drive at a price that they could afford. Popular both in the UK and the US, the Triumph range helped define the entire genre, with sports cars today like the Mazda MX-5 having their roots in models like the Stag. Illustrated throughout and written by acclaimed motoring writer and historian Graham Robson, this book guides the reader through the history of this classic British marque from its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s through to its eventual demise in the 1980s.
Author : Rainer W. Schlegelmilch
Publisher : Hf Ullmann
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 21,13 MB
Release : 2007-03-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9783833133466
The spirit of the British sports car tradition is reflected in the aesthetics of Schlegelmilch's photography and in Lehbrink's knowledgeable text.
Author : Richard Gunn
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 26,56 MB
Release : 2022-09
Category : Sports cars
ISBN : 9781802820393
Britain has been responsible for some of the greatest and most varied sports cars ever built. This book charts the history of the UK's most magnificent machines, from their primitive, pioneering days through to today's modern sports cars. With over 180 pictures, this is the fascinating story of the world's love affair with Britain's sports cars.
Author : Graham Robson
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,15 MB
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 9781780194608
This book covers the first century of the British car industry. Divided into four chronological sections - Veteran Era; Vintage and Thoroughbred; The Classic Years; and Modern-Day Classic - it profiles over 80 of the best-loved cars of Great Britain. From the Arnold-Benz and Arrol-Johnston Dogcart to the McLaren F1 and MG MGF, the book shows just how dramatically automobile technology has developed. Each entry tells the complete story of the model, from its design and development all the way through to its production. Illustrated with superb photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, this book is essential reading for every motor enthusiast
Author : James Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 21,48 MB
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0747814988
E-type Jaguar; Triumph Spitfire; MGA; Austin-Healey – nobody built sports cars like British manufacturers in the 1950s and '60s. There was something very special about the combination of low-slung open two-seater bodywork and spartan interior, a slick sporting gearchange and a throaty exhaust note. This was wind-in-the-hair motoring, and it was affordable by the average young man – at least, until he got married and had a family. MG and Triumph stood out as the market leaders, but many other c companies thrived, from luxury manufacturers like Jaguar and even daimler to other more affordable marques. This colourfully illustrated history tells the exciting story of the British sports car in the 1950s and '60s.
