This is the definitive account of the career of the winningest Supercar driver of all time, Jamie Whincup, but its also the story of the making of a champion - the drive, the belief, the grind and the teamwork that it takes to get to the top of the podium and beyond.
This is the definitive account of the career of the winningest ......
In the 1970s, as car enthusiasts in the U.S. grew bored with models manufactured under tightening pollution and safety regulations, some innovative dealers exploited a legal loophole--designed to allow U.S. soldiers and diplomats to return from abroad with their vehicles--to import exotic cars never intended for sale in America. During the ......
The 1928 quest for the Land Speed Record on the sands of Daytona Beach was a first for America, a singular mix of technology, thrills and tragedy. Tens of thousands lined the dunes along the beach, a crowd larger than any yet seen at Indianapolis 500. Three contenders, two Americans and a Briton, raced for the ultimate distance-averaged top ......
In 1963, Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche created the Porsche 911, one of the most important automotive design objects in contemporary history. With his vision of taking the principles of Porsche beyond the limits of the automobile, he founded the exclusive lifestyle brand Porsche Design in 1972. His philosophy and design language live on ......
Celebrate 75 years of Ferrari with this complete, fascinating, and stunningly illustrated history highlighting the companys legendary sports cars and their worldwide influence.
A stellar combination of beauty, engineering, racing success, exclusivity, and Italian flair combine to make Ferrari the worlds ......
This lavishly illustrated, officially licensed reference work walks you through Mustangs nearly 60 years of continuous production--a rich and varied history nearly unmatched in the automotive world.
Fords Mustang is Americas most iconic pony car. According to many, it is the only vehicle that really actually deserves ......
I never buy a car without a story - Thierry Dehaeck A stellar selection of unique classic cars and micro cars from the collection of Thierry Dehaeck, with exceptional automobiles from the best-known brands photographed expressly for this book. Dehaecks world-class Citroen DS collection is featured here, including a stunning example of a Citroen ......
Triumph is truly one of the most enduringly popular names in motorcycling. The word itself literally means to win and Triumph the motorcycle maker has been for the most part of its 100-plus years been a world-class winner. Author James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle magazine, delves into the recesses of the Mortons ......
The 26th edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook covers the most important auctions from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2021: 5.407 cars of 334 different Makes, illustrated by 834 color and b/w photos. Each car is listed with year, model, bodybuilder, chassis number, estimate, hammer price in GB£, US$ and €, sale date and place, lot ......
A refreshingly untechnical look at the American muscle car, written from the perspective of a non-mechanic enthusiast. The era of great performance cars is traced from its advent in the 1950s through the seminal appearance of the Pontiac GTO in 1964 to its waning in the 1970s. Leaving aside engine specs and restoration how-to, this approachable ......
A family owned business specializing in light duty horse-drawn carriages, buggies, and wagons, the McFarlan Company, like many manufacturers of its era, entered the automobile industry soon after the turn of the twentieth century. Instead of trying to outproduce and outsell its competition, McFarlan catered to the individual desires of an ......
With an original approach, this book chronicles every model and lists every chassis number ever produced by Alvis, one of the great British manufacturers. It details famous owners and drivers, notable number plates, and is illustrated with original period photographs, and depictions of Alvis cars in the humorous cartoons of the day. The Alvis ......
AUTOCOURSE, the world’s leading Grand Prix annual, celebrated its 71st year of publication in 2021. This is the most comprehensive record of sporting action, complete with results, published anywhere in a single volume.
The Rolls-Royce company acquired Bentley Motors in 1931 and, although models continued to be produced with the Bentley name, they increasingly used many Rolls-Royce components. By the time the Silver Cloud and Bentley S were released in 1955, they were really differently badged versions of the same design. Yet the sporting tradition of the ......
The Land Rover was a huge success for its makers right from the start in 1948, when it was introduced as a product to keep the Rover factories busy in the difficult economic times that followed the Second World War. Developed with a speed that was remarkable even for the relatively unsophisticated vehicles of those days, it was regularly ......
With well over 250 photographs, many in colour by distinguished photographer Simon Clay, this book celebrates the style and flair of a bygone era, and provides a vital fund of information for the many enthusiasts and owners who care about these fine cars today. When Rolls-Royce introduced its new junior model, the Twenty, in 1922, there was no ......
This is the story of a great British coachbuilder, told with the aid of meticulous research and with great affection for the grandeur and style that its products still represent. Freestone & Webb was a great name in British coachbuilding for some 35 years, but as demand for coachbuilt car bodies dried up in the 1950s, the company became the ......
From a simple sketch of a box-shaped delivery vehicle to one of the most recognisable silhouettes in motoring, the first-generation VW Transporter formed the genesis of what was to become the best-selling van in history. Unveiled in November 1949, the quirky VW Transporter would soon find demand for its services throughout the world, thanks to ......
Until now there has been no in-depth book about the Austin 12/4. This most worthy of cars epitomised Herbert Austins philosophy that his cars must demonstrate longevity, robust construction, sound engineering and represent good value for money. Here we have the story behind the models introduction, contemporary press reports, early ......
Wide, and still wider, the “Wider View” - the official wall calendar of the FIA World Rally Championship - remains the biggest. In a Cinemascope-type format, it shows the whole range of rallying from an unusual perspective and, by any standard, "McKlein Rally 2022 - The Wider View" is a must for all fans. As always, the picture editing by ......
From the Nürburgring via Kenya to Brands Hatch and from there finally to the French Maritime Alps - the latest calendar from the "Motorsport Classic" series goes once again on another exciting journey through the history of racing and rallying. As always, the really big stars of yesteryear are there, from Stirling Moss and Jim Clark to Lorenzo ......
Imagine rallying in full colour on your desk and the scene changing every two weeks. With fifty-six photos with the most beautiful depictions of the sport from more than fifty years of rally history, these will accompany you throughout the year. The "2022 Desktop Rally Calendar" from McKlein offers half these photos from the classic period and ......
Brembo, a leader in the development and production of high performance braking systems is turning 60. Over the decades, the principal mission of the Italian company has been to brake to best effect the greats on two and four wheels as well as daily users of private cars and motorcycles. The history, evolution and on-going success of this ......
This is the definitive guide to the most important classic, modern classic and dream cars of the 20th century. It is a marque-by-marque guide to the worlds most iconic models, including many futuristic concept cars that never made it into production. It includes a detailed history on the evolution of the automobile, with special features on ......
Lets dispel the myth that becoming a racing driver is an unobtainable dream. Although not cheap, it is certainly an accessible hobby or career path. As well as guiding the reader through the early processes of becoming a racing driver, from karting through to car racing, it also focuses on how to make the most of track time, how to utilise ......
$6.95 flat rate Australia wide