Published by Porter Press International, United Kingdom, Tenbury Wells, 2018
ISBN 10: 1907085726 ISBN 13: 9781907085727
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2018
ISBN 10: 1907085742 ISBN 13: 9781907085741
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book tells the story of how John Egan gradually overcame the odds and, piece by piece, rebuilt this great company, winning over the workforce, the overseas dealers and, most important of all, the customers. Working with Margaret Thatcher and her Government, Egan and his team of managers overcame every obstacle, every set-back, every challenge. Again and again, it looked impossible. Yet using innovative techniques, intelligence, eloquence, openness, motor racing and much more, they saved this most charismatic company which has created some of the finest and most loved motor cars of all time.It is an amazing story that will appeal equally to car enthusiasts, those in business and readers interested in social history. This book tells the story of how John Egan gradually overcame the odds and, piece by piece, rebuilt this great company, winning over the workforce, the overseas dealers and, most important of all, the customers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, United Kingdom, Tenbury Wells, 2021
ISBN 10: 191308941X ISBN 13: 9781913089412
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2007
ISBN 10: 0955006864 ISBN 13: 9780955006869
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
First Edition
First Edition. Landscape format, with colour & B&W illustrations. Dust jacket very slightly shelf-worn. This is a heavy book (about 2kg packed); additional postage may be required Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, UK, 2007
Seller: Richard Sharp, Burntwood, STAFF, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, UK. 1st edition, 2007. Hardcover. 177 pp. 305x360 mm (12"x14.25") approx. landscape format. Very many B&W and some colour photos, plus various memorabilia. Condition: near fine in a very good dust jacket, which has a little creasing along the top edge. Please see the photos of the actual item to assess its condition. Please note: this is a large and heavy book (2.1 kg packed weight), which will require additional postage cost over the default shown, especially for international.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2010
ISBN 10: 1907085068 ISBN 13: 9781907085062
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Want to own a fabulous E-type Jaguar, the sexiest and most loved sports car ever created? Can't afford the tens and tens of thousands of pounds to go and buy a superb example, or have one professionally restored? The alternative is to restore one yourself. Can it be done? Is it even possible and practical to restore or work on one yourself at home, or will it all end in tears, and be an expensive, depressing mistake? This book can help bring the dream to reality. This is the story of how one man did it, how he completely restored his beloved E-type Jaguar, transforming it from a complete wreck into a gorgeous and usable example of the most iconic sports car of all time. Drama teacher, Chris Rooke, has had no engineering training but his uniquely candid approach to the subject is both instructive and fun. In these pages, he freely admits his many mistakes so that others can avoid them, while giving masses of practical advice that could only be written by someone tackling the challenge for the first time. This hard-hitting book is copiously illustrated throughout with over 550 colour photos.Chris' camera was always to hand as he worked, and this has allowed him to illustrate many aspects of the work, the pitfalls and the solutions. A down-to-earth enthusiast through and through, Chris' passion, honesty and determination are inspirational. He overcame every challenge and helps the reader do the same. A guide to amateur restoration of the iconic E-type Jaguar, the world's most beautiful sports car. It describes the author's mistakes for the benefit of others. It is suitable for the enthusiasts who work on the E-type. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2023
ISBN 10: 1913089606 ISBN 13: 9781913089603
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The open two-seater SS Jaguar 100 was introduced in 1935, the name derived from the car's 100mph top speed, and was the first model to use the Jaguar moniker (previously the company founded by William Lyons and William Walmsley had produced motorcycle sidecar combinations under the Swallow Sidecars banner, and then cars using the 'SS' brand). The SS 100 was powered by a Harry Weslake-developed version of the six-cylinder engine produced by Standard Motor Company. SS Jaguar 100 chassis No. 18008, carrying registration BWK 77, and now known as 'Old No. 8' in deference to its chassis number, is regarded as the first works Jaguar racing car, and initially came to fame in the 1936 Alpine Trial (not to be confused with the Alpine Rally), which was run in Switzerland over a distance of 1,455 miles. Tommy and Elsie Wisdom persuaded William Lyons to lend them the then-new BWK 77 for the event, and against initial expectations they won in the car. Following the Alpine Trial victory Old No. 8 became the company's development car, Tommy Wisdom continuing to drive in it in circuit-racing events, while Sammy Newsome took the wheel for hillclimbs. As the car continued to be developed, it was lightened, and a new, more powerful 3.5-litre engine was fitted in place of the original 2.5-litre version, with the engine repositioned to improve weight distribution. In this form, in 1937 the car lapped the outer circuit at Brooklands at a speed of 118mph, winning with Wisdom at the wheel at an average speed of 112mph. Post-war, the car continued to compete, now in private hands, and was regularly entered by various owners in races and sprints, with various further modifications carried out along the way . After passing through various owners, and spending time on display in a French motor museum, and then in the Moray Motor Musuem, in Scotland, the car was purchased by its present owner in 2020, and is still raced today. 'Old No. 8' is one of the most significant cars in the rich history of Jaguar, and its fascinating story is told in-depth in this book, including details of its early works competition career and a look at the anatomy of this unique and important SS 100. The engaging text is supported by a remarkable selection of archive period photographs, along with a gallery of specially commissioned studio photography documenting this 'Exceptional Car' as it is today. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2024
ISBN 10: 1913089622 ISBN 13: 9781913089627
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Specially designed by Franco Reggiani for Count Giannino Marzotto, the 'Uovo', nicknamed for its egg-shaped front grille and streamlined, jet fuselage-like bodywork, enjoyed a competitive period on the racing tracks of Europe in the 1951 and '52 seasons. The car's lightweight, aerodynamic bodywork, twin shock absorbers, large petrol tank and excellent visibility all combined to give it a dynamic racing edge over its rivals. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2024
ISBN 10: 1913089037 ISBN 13: 9781913089030
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Setting out from London's Charing Cross in 1969, this extraordinary adventure took three young men through Europe, Asia and Africa on the trip of a lifetime.At the wheel of 'TEN', their 1964 Series IIA Land Rover, Chris Wall, Mike Palmer and Andrew 'Waxy' Wainwright navigated across challenging terrain and through political unrest - finding themselves held at gunpoint, being arrested on suspicion of murder and even accused of spying!From the civilisation of northern Europe, to crossing into Burma on an inflatable lilo - this brand new, 208-page book is the tale of a truly epic overland trip covering 40,000 miles and 40 countries, as told by the three gentlemen who undertook such an achievement - using their own personal diaries of the time as the basis and including more than 250 never-before-seen photographs and documents from their archives.With support from the United Nations Association, the 'UNAtrek' overland expedition also visited a number of supported projects in remote areas, helping to highlight the important work that organisations such as UNICEF were carrying out at the time and, through reports sent back to the UNA as well as the wider press, their story is an intriguing window into an evolving world, as the 1960s gave way to a new decade. Starting from London's Charing Cross in 1969 this book chronicles the adventure of a lifetime for three young men in their 1964 Series IIA Land Rover. An epic drive through 3 continents, 40 countries and covering 40,000 featuring their own personal diaries and over 250 photographs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2018
ISBN 10: 1907085556 ISBN 13: 9781907085550
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The First Three Shelby Cobras, the third book in the acclaimed Exceptional Cars series, tells the story of three remarkable cars, the first AC Cobras created by the legendary Carroll Shelby in 1962 and now favorites of sports-car enthusiasts throughout the world. The prototype CSX2000 has been described as the "most important American car", although it was built on a British AC Ace chassis with an American Ford V8 engine. It was retained by the Shelby family until 2016, when it sold at auction for a record $13.75 million. CSX2001 was the first production Cobra, and was delivered to American racing driver Ed Hugus. It was later sold to Frenchman Jean-Marie Vincent, who raced in the Tour de France and in numerous European hillclimbs. CSX2002 was the first Cobra to race and nearly won its inaugural outing at Riverside, driven by Bill Krause, until sidelined by a broken rear hub. It did take the first ever Cobra win, with Dave MacDonald at Tucson in March 1963. Its success led to a series of competition wins that made Shelby's Cobras famous and admired across the globe. All three cars are now the pride of car collections in the United States of America. CSX2000 and CSX2002 are part of the Larry Miller Collection, and CSX2001 belongs to California-based motorsport aficionado Bruce Meyer. This book, the third in the Exceptional Cars series, tells the story of three cars, the first AC Cobras created by the legendary Carroll Shelby in 1962. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2019
ISBN 10: 1907085750 ISBN 13: 9781907085758
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The latest in the Exceptional Cars series tells the story of one of the two cars bought by The Automovil Club Argentino (ACA). Painted in the bright blue and yellow Argentine racing colours, 1600 was to play an important role in the Argentine team's international expeditions to Europe. Fangio won two races in the car, the most important being at Pau in 1950, where he repeated his win in the ACA sister car a year earlier. As well as a detailed chronicle of the car's highs and lows, the text includes profiles of the drivers who raced in 1600 and a personal account of driving and running the car by a former owner who describes the daunting task of re-creating a Maserati 4CLT engine from scratch. The Maserati 4CLT chassis no.1600 is one of the cars that set the great Juan Manuel Fangio on his way to five World Championships. This book provides a detailed chronicle of the cars highs and lows, profiles of the drivers who raced in 1600 and a personal account describing the daunting task of re-creating a Maserati 4CLT engine from scratch. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2021
ISBN 10: 1913089223 ISBN 13: 9781913089221
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This guide provides an insight into the design and construction of the Model T and many of its numerous variants, and the uses to which they were put, along with details of the background to Henry Ford himself and the car. This guide provides an insight into the design and construction of the Model T and many of its numerous variants, and the uses to which they are put, along with details of the background to Henry Ford himself and the car. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2020
ISBN 10: 1907085343 ISBN 13: 9781907085345
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3 was produced by Alfa's Autodelta racing department, under the guidance of Carlo Chiti, to compete in the 1972 World Championship for Makes. Hopes were high, as the previously dominant Group 5 racers (including the Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s) had been outlawed in favour of 3-litre Group 6 cars, such as the Alfa. However, the Alfas struggled to take the fight to the well-developed and reliable Ferrari 312PBs, though scored regular podium positions. The highlight was a second place in the epic Targa Florio Sicilian road race, where Helmut Marko put in a stirring drive to come within seconds of victory. Marko was driving chassis 115.72.002, the most successful of the T33/TT/3 chassisAlfa Romeo T33/TT/3 tells the full story of the T33/TT/3, with an emphasis on the fascinating history of chassis 115.72.002, which competed in seven world championship rounds in 1972. The car would later have a unique second career on the race circuits and hill climbs of Greece, before racing in Japan and South Africa prior to an eventual return to Europe, where it is still a frequent competitor in historic events. The unique history and success of 115.72.002 makes it a worthy addition to Porter Press's acclaimed Exceptional Cars series. The Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3 was produced by Alfa's Autodelta racing department, under the guidance of Carlo Chiti, to compete in the 1972 World Championship for Makes. Hopes were high, as the previously dominant Group 5 racers (including the Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s) had been outlawed in favour of 3-litre Group 6 cars, such as the Alfa. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2017
ISBN 10: 1907085645 ISBN 13: 9781907085642
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This book tells the story of Ford GT40 Mark II, chassis no. P/1016, one of the trio of cars that crossed the finishing line together at Le Mans in 1966 to score Ford's first victory in the 24 Hour race. The Mark II was a development of the original Ford GT with a monstrous 7 litre V8 engine. 1016 made its racing debut at Daytona in January 1966 and was entered at Le Mans by Holman & Moody with a distinctive gold and pink color scheme. Driven by Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson, it finished in third place behind the similar cars of Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon and Ken Miles and Denny Hulme. The story of Ford GT40 Mark II, chassis number 1016, which came third at Le Mans in 1966, part of the team that scored Ford's first victory in the 24 Hour race. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2007
ISBN 10: 0955006880 ISBN 13: 9780955006883
Seller: Westwood Books, Cramlington, United Kingdom
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. N/A (illustrator). 2007. Porter Press, Tenbury Wells, 2007 Hardback Landscape. Book condition : Very good to near fine, like new, appears little read. Absolutley packed with superb photographs of Stirling Moss's early years. heavy book may incur extra postage. Book will be sent by Uk postal service. Bookseller Inhventory #012427. N/A.
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Published by Porter Press International Tenbury Wells, 2008
Seller: J. R. Young, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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10"x12¼" (25.5x31cm), landscape format. First (standard) edition. The 911 from 1963 to 1998. pp(1)179 with numerous colour & other illustrations; pictorial endpapers. Hardback / hard cover: grey boards, backstrip titled etc in silver. FINE copy in FINE unclipped dust jacket. (Heavy item, overseas shipping at cost.).
Published by Tenbury Wells Porter Press International, 2007
Seller: Bristow & Garland, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
First Edition
First edition. Coloured illustrations throughout. Large 4to (12 3/8 x 14 1/8), 177-pages. Original maroon cloth. Fine in fine dust jacket & contained in the original shipping box. Weight 2.07 kg thus extra overseas postage will be requested.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2016
ISBN 10: 1907085351 ISBN 13: 9781907085352
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Jaguar XK 120 was stunning when it debuted in 1948. It sold like wildfire to top film stars, and was ruthless as a rally machine -- two facts that remain true today. An XK 120, 140, or 150 in perfect condition could easily run up a six-figure price tag; if you have the know-how, why not buy a forgotten model and restore it at home? Jaguar XK DIY follows the story of author Bob Exelby as he transforms his XK 120 roadster from a rusty derelict to a shining example of the iconic sports car. Not only does this book cover how to restore the car, Exelby also explains how he made many detail improvements, making the car even more usable and practical for today's roads. The story of how one man completely restored his XK120 roadster, transforming it from dereliction into a beautiful example of this iconic sports car. Perfect for those who carry out home servicing and repairs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2022
ISBN 10: 1913089525 ISBN 13: 9781913089528
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. When Leo Mason traded a career in advertising for a shot at becoming a professional photographer in 1974, he set four goals for his new life, declaring that it should be both fun and financially viable; that it must involve travelling the world, meeting interesting people; and that his photography must be just a little better than average. Leo was aiming high, yet in his own words: 'That's pretty much how everything worked out.'Leo's love for photographing the sporting world's greatest moments is plain to see - from a surreal experience with Sir Richard Noble's Thrust 2 team out on the Bonneville Salt Flats and shooting US Open tennis from a never-before-seen overhead viewpoint, to capturing dramatic America's Cup racing from a helicopter and spending a career-defining week with Muhammad Ali.Not only filled with famous faces from the sporting world, this book is also a visual record of Leo's creative and technical journey, his transition from film to digital, as well as his recollections of the times spent capturing these moments. He has led an extraordinarily interesting life, as many of the stories and anecdotes behind his images attest. Leo's passion, craft and creative eye for the unusual are evident on every page, and his hugely significant contribution to the historical sporting record is his enduring legacy. A collection of striking images from award-winning photographer Leo Mason's long career, spanning both film and digital eras and the fascinating stories behind the pictures.Jacketed hardback, featuring more than 120 photographs, including a handful of the author's BTS Polaroids. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury-Wells, 2018
ISBN 10: 1907085327 ISBN 13: 9781907085321
Seller: Dereks Transport Books, Ringwood, HAMPS, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 128 pages, 1.1kg. Black cloth boards As NEW in an As NEW d/w. Illustrated with colour and b/w photographs and drawings. CMC 614 is the registration number of an historic Aston Martin Ulster which has, without doubt, competed in more races than any other Aston. Built in 1935 to the same specification as the factory team cars, it took part in the Le Mans 24 Hour race, the Mille Miglia, and the Tourist Trophy in 1935.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2023
ISBN 10: 1913089509 ISBN 13: 9781913089504
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The tributes paid by former players and colleagues are fulsome and fabulously flattering. Michael's father owned a photographic shop in Beckenham, Kent so the groundings were there. This led to him becoming serious about photography, though he began his working life as a graphic artist. Arthur, Michael's father, was mad about tennis and combined his passions by photographing Wimbledon, commencing straight after the war. From 1970 Cole covered Wimbledon and the other major tournaments, such as the US Open in New York, the French Open in Paris and the Stella Artois at Queen's. He travelled to Monaco, Portugal, Florida and Moscow to shoot the tennis stars in action, and often not in action. His speciality was the outre, the humorous and off-the-wall. Tennis Week stated, 'While everyone else is focused on forehands and backhands, Cole will notice the caterpillar climbing up the net post, the humorous moment as a ball kid tries to catch a moth. The combination of creativity and quirkiness, ' takes Michael's photography to another level. One event was a particular favourite for him. He states 'The French Open lends itself so much to ambience pictures. The people there are so well dressed, there's women, hats and children. In fact, I had more non-tennis pictures in my files from the French Open than any other.' In this book is a distillation of Michael Cole's brilliant tennis photography. For him the biggest challenge in creating this wonderful visual celebration of lawn tennis was deciding what to exclude. He has a passion and emotional attachment to every single one of his stunning photographs. One can see why. This book is a distillation of Michael Cole's brilliant tennis photography. For him the biggest challenge in creating this wonderful visual celebration of lawn tennis was deciding what to exclude. Ranked by the American magazine Tennis Week as the World's No.1 tennis photographer, Michael Cole has been at the pinnacle of his profession for 40 yrs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2023
ISBN 10: 1913089657 ISBN 13: 9781913089658
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Gibson Technology has grown into the most prolific winner at Le Mans and across global sports-prototype racing, but it can trace its roots all the way back to one man making electrical components on his kitchen table. This new book from Porter Press International tells the full story of how a small British engineering company founded by Bill Gibson ended up taking on and beating major manufacturers such as Peugeot and Toyota. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, United Kingdom, Tenbury Wells, 2007
ISBN 10: 0955006864 ISBN 13: 9780955006869
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2023
ISBN 10: 1913089010 ISBN 13: 9781913089016
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. When Keith Helfet embarked upon an ambitious project to create a new body shape for a secondhand Triumph Spitfire using little more than foam offcuts and plaster of Paris, a life as one of the world's most successful automotive designers seemed like an impossible dream. And yet that's precisely what he would become. After studying at London's prestigious Royal College of Art, the South-African born youngster secured a job at Jaguar, where he would meet his mentor - marque founder Sir William Lyons. Thanks to his encouragement and guidance, Helfet would go on to create a number of iconic designs such as the XJ220 supercar, the XK180 and the beautiful F-type concept created in 2000. With diversions into medical imaging, product design, power-assisted bicycles and electric vehicles, Design & Desire offers a personal insight into a unique and varied career that has spanned more than four decades - and counting. Design & Desire is the first book by one of the world's most successful automotive designers, offering a personal insight into a career that has spanned over four decades. With over 160 images including many from Keith Helfet's own collection and the early stages of his design career. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2015
ISBN 10: 1907085254 ISBN 13: 9781907085253
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
First Edition
First Edition. 1st edition, 2015, with B&W & colour illustrations. A very nice copy, almost as-new. This is a heavy book (about 2.4kg packed); additional postage may be required. The autobiography of XKD 504 Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
Published by Porter Press International,, Tenbury Wells,, 2009
ISBN 10: 1907085041 ISBN 13: 9781907085048
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Paperback Edition. Oblong 4to. pp 176. Large format paperback. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Signed by the author on the title page, 'To Victor, Barry Cryer'. ISBN: 9781907085048 Fine. Signedes.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2019
ISBN 10: 1913089215 ISBN 13: 9781913089214
Seller: Springhead Books, Rochester, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. The year 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the British cult classic movie The Italian Job. This landmark anniversary presented a unique opportunity to celebrate the film with a coffee table book packed full of images, insights and revelations. Loaded with Sixties swagger, and famed for its endlessly quotable dialogue and one of the most impressive car chases in movie history, The Italian Job is the ultimate celebration of cool Britannia. 334 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), portraits ; 28 cm. Slight shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2024
ISBN 10: 1907085521 ISBN 13: 9781907085529
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The iconic factory blue and yellow Subaru Imprezas that challenged for honours in the World Rally Championship from 1993 to 2005 have transcended rallying. The Prodrive-developed and run cars took three consecutive manufacturers' titles and were the mounts of Britain's only two World Rally Champions, Colin McRae and Richard Burns, as well as Norwegian Champion, Petter Solberg. There were many notable victories for the Imprezas, but perhaps the one that stands out is McRae's win in the 1997 Safari Rally. It was a victory achieved against the odds, as it was thought that the all-out temperament of the Scotsman was ill-suited to the demands of the event, which traditionally demanded guile and patience. Yet win McRae did and in emphatic style, navigated by Nicky Grist. The Impreza that McRae drove in Kenya was registered P8 WRC. It was the car's debut event, and it would only ever be used twice more by the factory, in Argentina, where Colin would finish second and in Indonesia, where he dominated before crashing out. P8 WRC would pass into private hands after the 1997 season and continued to compete in national and local rallies for many years, albeit with extensive changes to its original Safari configuration. This book tells the story of P8 WRC, from the dust and heat of Kenya to an extensive restoration by Prodrive to its original Safari specification, which was completed in 2023. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2021
ISBN 10: 191308924X ISBN 13: 9781913089245
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Motoring and aviation enthusiast Vic Norman has led a remarkable life. A trip to the 1954 British Grand Prix left an indelible mark, and he went on to own some of the most coveted road and racing cars of all time. He also founded Rosso Racing, which restored and prepared competition Ferraris, but in the early 1980s his passion for aeroplanes took over and he became one of the UK's top aerobatic pilots. Norman Conquest is an honest, entertaining and personal memoir that covers everything from his early life as the son of a successful businessman, to international adventures with his AeroSuperBatics team, and his current work for the RAF Association and 614 Squadron. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Porter Press International, Tenbury Wells, 2019
ISBN 10: 1907085866 ISBN 13: 9781907085864
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the British cult classic movie The Italian Job . This landmark anniversary presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the film with a coffee table book packed full of images, insights and revelations. Loaded with Sixties swagger, and famed for its endlessly quotable dialogue and one of the most impressive car chases in movie history, The Italian Job is the ultimate celebration of 'cool Britannia'. From the opening sequence of Rossano Brazzi gliding through the Alps in an orange Lamborghini Miura, to the high-speed getaway across the city of Turin in three Mini Coopers, The Italian Job is a petrolhead's dream. The Self Preservation Society will detail how all these cars, including the Aston Martin DB4 and E-Type Jaguars were found and ultimately where they are today. Over the last 20 years, author Matthew Field he has interviewed all the key people involved in the 1969 production. Through him, their stories are revealed, often for the first time. Based on more than 50 in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, and lavishly illustrated with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and production documents, this definitive book will explode some myths, include a few revelations and tell the fascinating full story of this perennially popular movie. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.