Brian Thorby (30 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

1st edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 231 p. : ill., cutaway drawing, plans, ports. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index. Subjects: Douglas airplanes History; Airplanes Motors History; Airplanes Motors Design and construction History; Airplanes Motors. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description: 231 p. : ill., cutaway drawing, plans, ports. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index. Subjects: Douglas airplanes History; Airplanes Motors History; Airplanes Motors Design and construction History; Airplanes Motors. 1 Kg.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

1st edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description: 231 p. : ill., cutaway drawing, plans, ports. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index. Subjects: Douglas airplanes History; Airplanes Motors History; Airplanes Motors Design and construction History; Airplanes Motors. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 231 p. : ill., cutaway drawing, plans, ports. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index. Subjects: Douglas airplanes History; Airplanes Motors History; Airplanes Motors Design and construction History; Airplanes Motors. 1 Kg.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 232 pages, 680g. Card covers FINE. Illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Tells of the contribution made by converted Douglas Motorcycle engines to the development of private flying during 1923 - 1939.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. he largest supplier of proprietary motorcycle engines in the world, J. A. Prestwich & Co (aka JAP), decided to go racing with something unique in 1922.In a matter of weeks, a small team headed by Val Page, aided by Herbert Le Vack, had produced a radical new design the first British double-overhead-camshaft motorcycle racing engine. With this amazingly advanced engine fitted to a New Imperial frame, Le Vack stunned his competitors at the 1922 Isle of Man TT. From then on the engine and its successors proved invincible breaking numerous National and World Records over a four-year period. Yet the subsequent world recession, and a world war, consigned these achievements to memory and eventually bestowed upon them an almost mythological status. JAPs engineering archives were discarded, and the handful of engines made might well have been lost too had it not been for a series of enthusiasts.In Le Vacks Legacy, Brian Thorby traces the fortunes of the small number of JAP racing engines and parts that have wandered Europe for nearly a century. Much has been written and illustrated about JAP ohv Speedway and V-twin engines, but almost nothing about their unconventional double-overhead-camshaft brothers until now. This authoritative new account finally puts aside the myths and sets the record straight. The largest supplier of proprietary motorcycle engines in the world, J. A. Prestwich & Co (aka JAP), decided to go racing with something unique in 1922. In a matter of weeks, a small team headed by Val Page, aided by Herbert Le Vack, had produced a radical new design the first British double-overhead-camshaft motorcycle racing engine. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st edition 2010. Fine softback book.

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Paperback. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. 2021. Paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. In English.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 184 pages. 9.50x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. 2021. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days.

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1st UK Edition. Hardback. Signed by Author on fep. Very good laminated picture boards, no d/w. Spine cocked and bumped, corners bumped, boards scuffed. Heavy book, will require extra postage - please email for exact postage quote and information on any available discounts.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. he largest supplier of proprietary motorcycle engines in the world, J. A. Prestwich & Co (aka JAP), decided to go racing with something unique in 1922.In a matter of weeks, a small team headed by Val Page, aided by Herbert Le Vack, had produced a radical new design the first British double-overhead-camshaft motorcycle racing engine. With this amazingly advanced engine fitted to a New Imperial frame, Le Vack stunned his competitors at the 1922 Isle of Man TT. From then on the engine and its successors proved invincible breaking numerous National and World Records over a four-year period. Yet the subsequent world recession, and a world war, consigned these achievements to memory and eventually bestowed upon them an almost mythological status. JAPs engineering archives were discarded, and the handful of engines made might well have been lost too had it not been for a series of enthusiasts.In Le Vacks Legacy, Brian Thorby traces the fortunes of the small number of JAP racing engines and parts that have wandered Europe for nearly a century. Much has been written and illustrated about JAP ohv Speedway and V-twin engines, but almost nothing about their unconventional double-overhead-camshaft brothers until now. This authoritative new account finally puts aside the myths and sets the record straight. The largest supplier of proprietary motorcycle engines in the world, J. A. Prestwich & Co (aka JAP), decided to go racing with something unique in 1922. In a matter of weeks, a small team headed by Val Page, aided by Herbert Le Vack, had produced a radical new design the first British double-overhead-camshaft motorcycle racing engine. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - he largest supplier of proprietary motorcycle engines in the world, J. A. Prestwich & Co (aka JAP), decided to go racing with something unique in 1922.In a matter of weeks, a small team headed by Val Page, aided by Herbert Le Vack, had produced a radical new design - the first British double-overhead-camshaft motorcycle racing engine.With this amazingly advanced engine fitted to a New Imperial frame, Le Vack stunned his competitors at the 1922 Isle of Man TT. From then on the engine and its successors proved invincible - breaking numerous National and World Records over a four-year period. Yet the subsequent world recession, and a world war, consigned these achievements to memory and eventually bestowed upon them an almost mythological status. JAP's engineering archives were discarded, and the handful of engines made might well have been lost too had it not been for a series of enthusiasts.In Le Vack's Legacy, Brian Thorby traces the fortunes of the small number of JAP racing engines and parts that have wandered Europe for nearly a century. Much has been written and illustrated about JAP ohv Speedway and V-twin engines, but almost nothing about their unconventional double-overhead-camshaft brothers - until now. This authoritative new account finally puts aside the myths and sets the record straight. …

Hardback. Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Le Vack's Legacy | Brian Thorby | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2021 | Mortons Media Group | EAN 9781911658788 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.