| Author: | PA Photos |
| Series: | Twentieth Century in Pictures |
This is a visual history of Great Britain's railway network. It contains around 300 photographs from PA Photos' huge archives, spanning the whole of the 20th Century. The railway system in Britain is the oldest in the world, beginning in 1825 with the first steam locomotive hauled public railway and culminating in a network o... read more
| Author: | Beverley Brock |
The most intimate and complete profile of Peter Brock ever, filled with never-beforeseen material. Memorabilia from Brock's personal estate - his first log book, a lanyard from a momentous race, a telegram from Malcolm Fraser, a Bathurst medal and more. Features private memories from family, friends and associates. The first ... read more
| Author: | Ron Dick |
In this book, the authors of the widely acclaimed Aviation Century series profile 50 of history's most influential aircraft, their pilots and designers.
| Author: | Bounty |
| Series: | 501 |
Whether you prefer the more classic car of the 1920s or fast, extreme cars that you'll almost certainly never get to drive but really wish you could, this book has everything you need to know. This indispensable guide can be referred to time and time again and there will always be something new to discover. There is a detaile... read more
| Author: | Ian Falloon |
Ducati stunned the world in 1988 when the struggling, small Italian firm unleashed its Desmoquattro -- 8-valve, desmodromic -- Superbike. The bike found success on the worlds racetracks right from the start. Road-going versions soon carried that success to the general public, proving this design wasnt just another noisy proto... read more
| Author: | Michael Harvey |
Pitting man and machine against the most challenging natural and manmade elements, "Top Gear Top Drives" takes six cars across six continents to bring you some of the most spectacular car journeys in the world. From a Smart in Russia to a Ferrari over the mountains of Ecuador, "Top Gear Top Drives" will take you across Polar ... read more
| Author: | Editors of Motorcyclist Magazine |
This book pulled directly from the pages of Motorcyclist magazine, however; features superior color photography and test rides right up to the latest models. Sftbd., 224 pgs., 100 b&w and 50 color ill.
| Author: | Peter R. March |
The Boeing 747, more commonly known as the 'Jumbo Jet', is probably the most recognised of all modern airliners, and for many years was the largest passenger airliner in service. Peter March describes the Jumbo Jet's development and its service history with the world's airlines. He includes a wide range of interesting facts a... read more
| Author: | Bill Scheller |
The Porsche is the quintessential sports car--sleek, shiny, sexy, and very fast. The striking looks of the car are matched by the machine's superb engineering and performance, making it one of the world's great automobiles. In merging the highest standards of design with advanced technology, the Porsche has become a four-whee... read more
| Author: | Robert Jackson |
Featuring the greatest warships ever to set sail, Warships Inside Out is a highly illustrated exploration of the workings of some of the most significant warships built from the first Ironclad in 1859 to the present day. Illustrated with detailed artworks and full-colour photographs, Warships Inside Out features 50 of the ... read more
| Author: | Randy Leffingwell |
Who knew more than one hundred years ago that the freedom-loving, speed-hungry, cutting-edge motorcycle fanatics who founded Harley-Davidson were making history along with bikes? The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection, showcasing a century of bikes that shaped motorcycle history, brings that history to gleaming life... read more
| Author: | Tony Davis |
Share the memories of more than forty motor enthusiasts including Jack Brabham, Reg Mombassa, Paul Keating, Jean Kittson, Jac Nasser, Bev Brock, Allan Moffat, Vince Sorrenti, Colin Bond, John Bowe as they rationalise, ruminate, reminisce and occasionally rave on about our enduring love affair with the car. Companion volume to... read more
| Author: | Brian Solomon |
Each journey is accompanied by a map of the route and is described in terms of the technical challenges of building the railroad as well as the stunning views to be seen while travelling on the trains. Some of the railway journeys featured include the Harz narrow-gauge railroad in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany; the Indian Pacific w... read more
| Author: | Ken Stepnell |
One of the most sought-after collections of Australian collector car photographs has now been updated. This rare collection shows the variety of cars in Australia across all makes - from Dodge to Rolls-Royce, Rover to Chevrolet, Toyota to Ford and of course General Motors' Holden. Organised into eras, the book is a showcase o... read more
