Motor cars: general interest

The first in a series of SLK titles, this detailed volume, written with the full co-operation of Mercedes-Benz, reveals the full history of the first generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz' - the SLK.

This Essential Buyer's Guide leads you through the process of buying an Audi TT, from whether this is the right car for you, what it's like to live with, and what it will cost you to run, to which version and engine is best for you, and what you should be paying for it.

This is the complete guide to finding the best available example of the classic front-engined Porsche 944.

Here is a book packed with good advice on how to find and maintain a Ducati Desmodue twin.

The essential guide to the Jaguar X-Type - the first 'baby' Jaguar ever produced.

A second hand Volvo .

With so many different models and specifications to navigate, this book will help you get the Mini you want at the right price.

The definitive international history of Jaguar's classic grand tourer, the XJ-S, from inception until the end of production.

The comprehensive guide to choosing, assessing and buying the MG TD or TF of your dreams.

For many years, Standard was one of Britain's largest car-makers.

A world of fun, excitement, exploration and satisfaction awaits the owner of one of these iconic Land Rovers and Range Rovers - and this book is your ticket to that wonderful world.

A small investment in this book could save you a fortune .

This book is your ticket to a world of fun, excitement, exploration and satisfaction: the world of the iconic BMW E30 3 series.

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This Essential Buyers Guide gives prospective buyers key information about the Porsche 924, allowing them to make informed decisions about the pros and cons of buying one.

We took a low-mileage, ex-military, unregistered Series III Land Rover, stripped it down to its bare bones, and then blended it with an original Series III Station Wagon in very poor condition.

It's hard to believe, but the 113-series Mercedes-Benz SL was launched almost 50 years ago.

The Lamborghini Urraco: the little baby Lambo that was meant to beat the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 308, but which instead ran into a myriad of problems.

This book releases one of the best-kept secrets of the sports car world - the BMW Z3, the latest generation of the traditional small sports car, with the advantages of being based on a tried and tested model range produced by a manufacturer of high quality cars with enviable service and spares support.

20 years ago, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster was born - the result of five years' research and development by two project teams split across Japan and the USA.

The XJ40 had a long development history and underwent sophisticated and thorough testing on several continents.

Condensing several decades of hands-on Mini experience into a restoration manual that works with and enhances existing repair manuals, Iain Ayre encourages the reader to evaluate realistically their own potential, equip a garage as a restoration shop, and buy exactly the right sort of nasty old Mini.

The Bentley MkVI, introduced in 1946, fairly bristled with new ideas and marked a bold change of direction for a company as conservative as Rolls-Royce, owner of the Bentley marque.

Written by Malcolm Bobbitt - whose companion Volkswagen titles cover the Karmann Ghia coupe and convertible, and possibly the greatest classic of all time, the VW Bus - this new edition of Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet chronicles the history of this practical and sought after convertible Beetles from the classic era.

This Essential Buyer's Guide leads you through the process of buying an Alfasud, from whether this is the right car for you, what it's like to live with and what it will cost you to run, to which version and engine is best for you and what you should be paying for it.

MG was a home-grown concept that became an international success, bringing the small market town of Abingdon onto the global map.

If ever there was a car that exuded style it was the Armstrong Siddeley.

This highly practical and useful book covers brilliant techniques that take the guesswork out of performance modification.

When Don Devendorf and John Knepp got together to form Electramotive Engineering of El Segundo, California, little did they realise that they were setting in motion a train of events which would sooner, rather than later, bring to them and the mighty Nissan GTP cars that they promoted, developed and raced, no less than four IMSA Camel GT Championships.

An in-depth study of the Sauber-Mercedes racecars that dominated the Group C racing scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Since the early 2000s, the apparent explosion of interest in Volkswagens with original paint, rust and patina has inspired a generation of car fanatics, who might not be able to afford to restore a car to show condition, but still want a good looking, cool car that will stand out from the crowd.

This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of vehicle aerodynamics.

The Jaguar XK was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS.

The first book written on Sprite Caravans, and the first UK book to cover one brand of touring caravan.

A landmark new history from design journalist Nick Hull, Land Rover Design - 70 years of Success offers a detailed insight to the company's design story, from the early days of Land Rover in Solihull to the latest generation of the Range Rover Velar in 2018.

At last, the definitive history of the hugely-successful Mercedes-Benz W123 series, written in English by renowned motoring writer Brian Long.

Powered by Porsche - the Alternative Race Cars is a thorough and fascinating account of the racing cars that were powered by Porsche engines, but where the chassis and development of the car was carried out by others.

From the Jupiter's inception and development, to its sporting successes, and its current status as a sought-after classic, 'Jowett Jupiter - the Car that Leaped to Fame' is a unique book by Edmund Nankivell, the world authority on the Jupiter, and is a complete study of the model.

The Viper stunned Americans by showing that Dodge, whose cars were all front-wheel drive (and mostly powered by four-cylinder engines), could make a raw, brutal, V10-powered car that could run with the best.

A simple, straightforward guide to buying your first electric car.

Whether it's a motorhome, a caravan or a self-built camper van, this essential book will enable leisure vehicle owners to carry out their own comprehensive habitation checks to ensure that the living area of their caravan or motorhome is safe for themselves and other occupants.

While old MkI Golfs have by now largely rusted away, the availability of MkII models at giveaway prices is plentiful .

Virtually from the moment of its launch in April, 1964, the Ford Mustang has been a favorite among road racers.

Chevrolet created the Camaro in response to the runaway sales success of the Ford Mustang, the first pony car.

Researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the Honda S2000 - a series of open two-seaters that built on the success of the NSX, helping the company justify its on-track exploits with a proper line of sporting machinery.

This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of car electrical and electronics systems.

The Essential Guide to buying the Lotus Europa of your dreams, this book will guide you through all you need to know.

A step-by-step guide to DIY air suspension for your road car.

The car world is full of fascinating characters, but few have a story to tell quite as remarkable and inspirational as Tom Hartley.

The fascinating biography of David Scott-Moncrieff, alias 'Bunty' - a colourful larger-than-life personality, enthusiastic car expert, charming entertainer, and passionate vintage car addict.