Books

'Jaguar E-Type (a celebration of the world's favourite 60s icon)' by Nigel Thorley (Haynes Great Cars series)

If ever there was a deserving recipient of the title 'Great Car', it is the Jaguar E-Type. Produced from 1961 to 1974, this is a sports car that even today is instantly recognisable by people of all ages and is one of the best known icons of the sixties.
This is the first title in an exciting new all-colour series from Haynes.
'a very good overview' Classic Jaguar World
'a useful tool' Classic & Sports Car
'authoritative' Classic Cars

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'Jaguar Mk I/II (a celebration of Jaguar's classic sporting saloons)' by Nigel Thorley (Haynes Great Cars series)

The Jaguar Mk I/II is arguably the most famous and instantly recognisable saloon produced by Jaguar to date. The Mk II was the best-selling Jaguar of the sixties and increased Jaguar's sales and profitability worldwide. Winner of many races, run by 80 percent of all British Police forces (and 90 percent of all crooks!), and epitomised by TV cops and robbers such as The Sweeney and Inspector Morse, the Mk I/II is undergoing a revival in enthusiast circles. This beautifully produced book will appeal to all fans of British cars as well as to Jaguar owners and enthusiasts.

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'MGB, MGC and MGB GT V8 (a celebration of Britain's best loved sports car)' by David Knowles (Haynes Great Cars series)

Launched in 1962, the MGB remained in production for 18 years, and has become one of the most-loved sports cars of all time. Its combination of unpretentious styling, sound engineering and practicality won the affection of drivers on both sides of the Atlantic, and ensures that enthusiasm for this affordable classic remains undiminished. This beautifully produced book will appeal to all MGB owners and enthusiasts. 'If you're a fan and haven't yet bought a book on the MGB-based cars, this is the only one you're likely to need' BBC Top Gear website

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'Jaguar E-Type - the definitive history' by Philip Porter

The E-Type Jaguar is probably the most famous, and certainly one of the best-loved, sports cars of all time. When it first appeared in 1961 it was seen as a giant step forward in design, offering amazing performance with relative sophistication, and all clothed in a sensational body of timeless beauty. Now re-issued, this classic, award-winning book is the result of an unrivalled depth of research and presents a fascinating and comprehensive history of this great car. The text is supported by more than 700 illustrations.

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'Rolls Royce and Bentley - Spirit of Excellence' by Jonathan Wood

This elegantly designed, all-colour book chronicles the history of Rolls-Royce motor cars from the company's creation in 1904 to its handover to BMW. All models are featured in chronological order, with data boxes providing additional information about the personalities involved, buying tips, specifications and production figures. The author is a highly respected motoring historian with many award-winning books to his credit.
'entertaining, informative and fairly priced' Classic & Sports Car
'the ultimate Roller library filler' Practical Classics
'well worth a look' Daily Express

Mail order price: £18.99 inc postage and packing

'Sir William Lyons - the official biography' by Philip Porter and Paul Skilleter

The first full biography of Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons. This inspiring book describes Lyons's early influences and how, while in his 30s, he established a substantial motor manufacturing business. Decades of glory were followed by a period of despair. But at the time of his death in 1985 he knew that, post British Leyland, the company he founded was on a strong path to recovery.

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'Jaguar E-Type - the essential buyer's guide' by Peter Crespin

A long-awaited guide for deciding which, if any, E-type to purchase. This pocket-sized book steers buyers past the dazzling exterior to examine systematically, section by section, cars they are considering. Picture-packed to help orientate even newcomers and ensure they buy the best car for their budget.

The 6-cylinder E-type is generally regarded as the world’s most beautiful sports car. Such is the allure of this sixties icon, that many have let their heart rule their heads and ended up with a car that remained unfinished or wasn’t right for them in some way. Forty years later, the risks have multiplied hugely, since many E-types appear superficially good but hide a multitude of, usually very expensive, sins. This dedicated buyer’s guide, written by someone who had to build his own car the hard way, is packed with the dos and don’ts of selecting, viewing and thoroughly assessing any potential purchase, to make sure you enjoy your E-type ownership and avoid ending up with a dispiriting and financially ruinous money-pit.

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'Jaguar Mk I & II Saloons' by Andrea and David Sparrow

This very British saloon car was introduced in 1955 to complement Jaguar’s successful sports and luxury models – it was the company's first monocoque-bodied production car.

Jaguar’s small saloon car was introduced in 1955 to complement the company’s successful sports cars and luxury saloons; it was the marque's first monocoque-bodied production car. The MkII was launched four years later, at which time the first cars became known retrospectively as ‘MkI’. The MkII 3.8 was one of the fastest production cars of its time, making it a favourite on the race track as well as on the roads. The cars were all finished to a high standard of luxury in wood and leather. This quintessentially British car was also popular
elsewhere in the world, especially in the US.

'MGB, MGB GT -the essential buyer's guide' by Roger Williams

Don't buy a car without this unique illustrated guide! Expert advice will help you to find the best car for your money.

A small investment in this book could save you a fortune ...
With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, you'll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. Unique point system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition. This is an important investment - don't buy a car without this book's help.

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'Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow/Bentley T-Series, Camargue & Corniche - Revised & Enlarged Third Edition' by Malcolm Bobbitt

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow & Bentley T-Series were a revolutionary step forward when launched in 1965. Here’s the full story, including related coachbuilt cars & the Silver Wraith ll, Corniche & Camargue.

Mail order price: £34.99 inc postage and packing

'Funky Mopeds - the 1970s sports moped phenomenon' by Richard Skelton

If you're red-blooded and somewhere between 35 and 50 the chances are that your first bike was a sports moped. This book takes you on a nostalgic full throttle trip back to the heady days of the 1970s and early 80s when these fabulous little superbikes were available to 16 year-olds. Packed with photos from past and present, this book will revive wonderful memories of the machines, the people, the fashions, and even the music of the time. Includes coverage of AJW, Batavus, Casal, Cimatti, Derbi, Fantic, Flandria, Garelli, Gilera, Gitane, Honda, Kreidler, KTM, Malaguti, Motobecane, Negrini, NVT, Puch, Suzuki, Testi, Yamaha and Zundapp.

Mail order price: £15.99