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1	Jeep more books like this by Jim Allen From its inception as a fighting vehicle in World War II to today's comfortable cruisers and family adventure rigs, the Jeep has gone through frequent revisions and spawned numerous versions. This revised edition has been expanded to include updated information on older models, as well as the latest on newer Wranglers, Cherokees, and the Jeep ... see all copies from £6.30! new only from £6.76!
2	The Complete Book of Mustang: Every Model Since 1964 1/2 more books like this by Mike Mueller Mustang is the world's most iconic pony car. This lavishly illustrated work conducts readers through Mustang's forty-plus years of continuous production - a rich and varied history unmatched in the automotive world. An exhaustive review of this high performance car takes us from the first six-cylindered Stangs of 1964 through to today's fire ... see all copies from £18.87! new only from £26.62!
3	Corvette Fifty Years more books like this by Randy Leffingwell Officially licensed by General Motors, Corvette: Fifty Years is a colorful, nostalgic and commemorative look at the obstacles and achievements of this classic American sports car, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2003. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Corvette with unpublished stories and previously ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.39! \| first editions
4	Mustang Forty Years more books like this by Randy Leffingwell, David Newhardt (Photographer) Ford's Mustang, launched on April 17, 1964, became the Official Car of the Baby Boom. It was a fortuitous accident of timing and a brilliant result of product planning. This sleek, stylish automobile launched the "Pony Car" genre with a staggering 417,000 sales in its first year. Through 40 years of tough competition from Chrysler and General ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £12.94! \| first editions
5	Autocourse: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual more books like this by Alan Henry Now in its 57th year, this world famous motorsport annual is regarded as the definitive account of the Formula 1 season. Edited by leading F1 journalist Alan Henry, it has been long established as a genuine collector's item, and has an unrivalled heritage which is recognized by the entire motorsport community - and number F1 luminaries Jackie ... see all copies from £7.44! new only from £31.02! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Muscle: America's Legendary Performance Cars more books like this by Randy Leffingwell, Darwin Holmstrom, David Newhardt (Photographer) Now available in paperback, it is the only definitive history of muscle cars from the emergence of the V-8 engine, through baby boomers, to today's million-dollar collectibles. Unlike anything seen before, these were brutal, exciting machines, built for speed and power, and quickly became defined as vehicles for the rock-and-roll, sex-and-drugs ... see all copies from £5.47! new only from £13.31!
7	Cobra: The First 40 Years more books like this by Trevor Legate This book tells the complex saga of a sports car that was created in the early 1960s as a result of an unlikely collaboration between a plain-talking ex-racing driver from Texas and a conservative British automobile manufacturer, funded by one of the giants of the industry, the Ford Motor Company. Carroll Shelby, AC Cars, and Ford came together ... see all copies from £10.79! new only from £33.81! \| first editions
8	Camaro: Forty Years more books like this by Darwin Holmstrom, David Newhardt (Photographer), Ed Welburn (Foreword by) On the eve of the introduction of the first Camaro of the 21 Century, this massive book chronicles the rich history of a muscle-car icon. Here, accompanied by fabulous photographs of the car that made history, is the full story of Camaro's forty years. Beginning with the carmakers race to capture the youth market, the book follows Chevrolet's ... see all copies from £9.65! new only from £30.94! \| first editions
9	American Cars of the 1950's more books like this by Auto Editors of Consumer Guide, Lou Weber (Editor) see all copies from £5.46! new only from £11.04! \| first editions
10	John Deere: A History of the Tractor more books like this by Randy Leffingwell For over 150 years, John Deere & Company has set the bar for tractor design and ingenuity. Not only is it one of the most successful companies in American history, John Deere has revolutionized agriculture throughout the world and its green and gold logo has become a symbol of quality and durability over the decades. Acclaimed author and ... see all copies from £6.42! new only from £9.48! \| first editions
11 view cover	When Brooklyn Was the World: 1920-1957 more books like this by Elliot Willensky In much the same way as the novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn re-creates the borough at the beginning of the century, When Brooklyn Was the World brings Brooklyn's halcyon days to life. The book captures a wealth of information about the Dodgers, the Brooklyn accent, Coney Island, and everything else that makes it special. More than 150 black-and ... see all copies from £14.34! new only from £31.39! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Bug: The Strange Mutations of the World's Most Famous Automobile more books like this by Phil Patton The in-depth history of a mass produced, affordable car that began in 1930's Germany and took over the world to became an icon The BUG story is of Nazi propaganda, brilliant innovations in automotive design, and of its strange and startling transformations into cultural icons as varied as Ken Kesey's magic bus, 'Herbie' in Disney's The Love Bug, ... see all copies from £3.03! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
13 view cover	Mopar Muscle: Fifty Years; Dode, Plymouth & Chrysler Performance more books like this by Robert Genat, David Newhardt (Photographer) In 1955 Chrysler introduced the first of its famed 300 "letter series" cars. The company designed a stylish, sporty car, stuffed in one of its potent Hemi engines, and gave birth to the American muscle car. The C-300's combination of style and performance put the Mopar brand ahead of its competitors in the postwar performance race. When the ... see all copies from £9.96! new only from £25.01!
14 view cover	Cars of the Sensational '70s: A Decade of Changing Tastes and New Directions: A Decade of Changing Tastes and New Directions more books like this by James M Flammang The story of 1970s cars, from the new subcompact class to the last of the truly big family cars. Nearly 1,900 photos and illustrations, most in full-color. Year-by-year overviews of major news and cultural events. see all copies from £14.32! new only from £58.69! \| first editions
15 view cover	My Forty Years with Ford more books like this by Charles E Sorensen, Samuel T Williamson, Prof. David L Lewis (Foreword by) In Ã¢ÂÂMy Forty Years with FordÃ¢ÂÂ, Charles Sorensen, sometimes known as Ã¢ÂÂHenry Ford's manÃ¢ÂÂ, sometimes as Ã¢ÂÂCast-iron CharlieÃ¢ÂÂ, tells his own story, and it is as challenging as it is historic. He emerges as a man who was not only one of the great production geniuses of the world but also a man who called the plays as he saw them. He ... see all copies from £10.92! new only from £25.90! \| first editions
16	Small wonder; the amazing story of the Volkswagen. more books like this by Walter Henry Nelson see all copies from £4.03! signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Daimler & Benz: The Complete History: The Birth and Evolution of the Mercedes-Benz more books like this by Dennis Adler (Photographer) The official history of two of the world's pioneering automotive firms, lavishly illustrated with over 400 color photographs (some never before seen), noted author Dennis Adler tells the inside story of 80 years of automotive excellence. June 26, 2006 marks one of the important dates in automotive history: the merger of the Daimler and Benz motor ... see all copies from £6.00! new only from £6.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	All Corvettes Are Red more books like this by James Schefter No other American car carries the mystique of the Corvette, and early in 1997, General Motors unveiled the stunning fifth-generation Corvette to universal acclaim. But GM's triumph was hard-won -- the legendary sports car had nearly fallen victim to internal company politics and a squeeze on profits. In this candid and compelling book, journalist ... see all copies from £5.49! new only from £10.92! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Vintage Cars more books like this by Craig Cheetham (Editor) Vintage Cars looks in detail at over 45 of the most collectible and desirable vintage cars from the UK, Europe, and America, providing a unique reference guide to the greatest pre-war automobiles ever built. Each car is presented in 5-view format with key technical innovations and styling features annotated including highlights of the powerplants. ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.50!
20 view cover	Cars of the Fascinating '40s: A Decade of Challenges and Changes more books like this by Publications International (Creator) A memorable look at a decade that sums up all that is exciting about the American spirit. A lively, full-color celebration of an automotive era that began with '30s-fashion cars and ended with recognizably modern vehicles. It's also the story of how America's automakers helped the Allies win World War II. see all copies from £12.29! new only from £55.91! \| first editions
21 view cover	Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 more books like this by John Gunnell (Editor) This revised fourth edition is the ultimate reference source for all postwar American cars. Values have been completely revised through 2002 and exciting new color photos have been added to better illustrate the domestic automobiles produced between 1946 and 1975. This standard catalog also includes the technical specifications, information on ... see all copies from £17.75! new only from £72.33!
22 view cover	The triumph of an idea; the story of Henry Ford more books like this by Ralph H. Graves see all copies from £5.66! new only from £15.47! \| first editions
23 view cover	Corvette (CL) more books like this by Andrew Montgomery Corvette is a complete history of America's most exciting hot rod. This is the perfect reference book for everyone interested in this all-time classic car with over 200 dramatic color pictures, covering every model, and a detailed timeline showing Corvette developments set against other events in each year. see all copies from £5.46!
24 view cover	Porsche 911: Perfection by Design more books like this by Randy Leffingwell In For over 40 years Porsche's legendary 911 has ruled the realm of legendary automobilessports cars, the Porsche 911 is the ultimate model name. The 911 recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, making it one One of the longest-running models currently in production from any manufacturer, and itthe 911 is still a leads the world in performance ... see all copies from £9.05! new only from £17.59! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Big Book of Massey Tractors: The Complete History of Massey-Harris and Massey Ferguson Tractors...Plus Collectibles, Sales Memorabilia, and Brochures more books like this by Robert N Pripps, Andrew Morland (Photographer) This is the first full-scale history of one of the largest farm tractor manufacturers of all time, peppered with pictures of Massey-Harris, Ferguson, collectibles, sales memorabilia, Massey Ferguson models, and old advertisements from farming magazines. This is the decades-long story of the machines and mergers that formed Massey-Furguson, from ... see all copies from £22.10! new only from £29.25!

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