Over a 40-year period, the Pontiac Firebird has earned a unique place among speedy American domestic cars. What started out as another contender in the ‘me too’ Mustang pony car race, ended up a classic. This updated and enlarged third edition of Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography chronicles the definitive history of the Pontiac Firebird. Close attention is paid to both regular and high-level model variants (Formula &amp; Trans Am), and how Pontiac made its Firebird unique. The Firebird’s tale reflects the development of the mainstream domestic car in the modern era: V8s, turbo V8s, turbo V6s, HO V6s, overhead cam I6s, and even a Super Duty four banger. If there’s a performance avenue to be explored, then the Firebird has been there. Popular with car fans and in the sales charts, the Firebird has had a high profile both in television and at the movies, ensuring the Firebird legend just gets bigger and bigger. From the go-faster 1960s, gas mileage- and pollution-controlled 1970s, performance renaissance of the 1980s, through to the indifference of the 1990s, the Firebird was always there. This is its story. Cutting edge research and over 350 colour photos – including over 80 new images for this third edition – bring this in-depth, incredibly detailed legend to life. Through formal study of the postwar American car market, Marc Cranswick brings valuable insight to the subject.

Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography: New 3rd Edition (Made in America!)

Engineering & Transportation

Cranswick, Marc

Automotive

Veloce Publishing

The Norton Commando Bible: All models 1968 to 1978

A detailed history of the Norton Commando: its antecedents, development, and year-by-year production changes, including the turbulent story of the company that built it, bringing the story right up to the present day. This book also includes expert advice on owning and maintaining one of these iconic bikes, as well as information on clubs, websites and spares. Featuring great colour photos, including original advertising material, and comprehensive appendices of facts, figures, contacts, technical specifications, engine/frame numbers, and road test performance figures, this is the definitive book of a bike that truly deserves the term ‘classic.’

HENSHAW, PETER

The life of Edward Turner, one of Britain’s most talented motorcycle designers, is revealed in full for the first time. Seen by many as a short-tempered man who ran a very tight ship, it is an inescapable fact that his was a highly profitable company.His hugely successful sales campaign after World War II stunned American manufacturers, and had long-lasting repercussions on their own home market. Turner was an inventive genius who had the flair for pleasing shapes, an uncanny ability to perceive what the buying public would readily accept, and to produce it at the right price.No one can deny the impact made at the annual Motor Cycle Show by his Ariel Square Four in 1931, his superbly-styled, single cylinder Tiger models in 1936, and his revolutionary Speed Twin that dominated the Show in 1937. Even more was to follow with his post-war Thunderbird and Bonneville twins.

Edward Turner: The man behind the motorcycles (Classic Reprint)

CLEW, Jeff

Biographies & Memoirs

Stop! Don’t buy a Porsche 986 Boxster series without buying this book first! Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 986 Boxster of your dreams.

Porsche 986 Boxster: Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster S 550 Spyder: Model years 1997 to 2005 (The Essential Buyer's Guide)

Streather, Adrian

<div>Morris Cars 1948-1984 is a&nbsp;handy guidebook to all the Morris cars produced between 1948 and 1984. Morris was a prominent marque in Britain and around the world from the outset of production in 1913. In the postwar era Morris cars were exported throughout the world and many were assembled in overseas plants. Many Morris models retain an enthusiastic following today, even though the last car was produced in 1984. Illustrated in full colour, and with detailed information including colour schemes, optional equipment and technical specifications, this is a complete catalogue of the cars of that era, and will be an invaluable identification guide for anyone interested in these classic British cars. It was written by marque expert, Ray Newell, who has had a long association with Morris Cars, been Secretary of the Morris Minor Owners Club since 1983, and a founder member of the Morris Vehicles Association in 2013.&nbsp;</div>

Morris Cars 1948-1984: A Pictorial History

Business & Money

Newell, Ray

Biography & History

At last a dedicated publication that explains the history of the world's most versatile station wagon, a global workhorse, and comfortable family vehicle. Sweden’s answer to Germany’s people’s car arrived some 20 years earlier and quickly paved the way for safe and dependable vehicles. The Volvo Estate chronicles the evolution of the Volvo estate car, with every model featured. Whether you are a Volvo lover or just have a general interest in cars, this book offers an informative and interesting look into a car that has had very little media coverage despite its vast global sales success and the affection it holds with so many.

The Volvo Estate: Design Icon & Faithful Companion

Hollebone, Ashley

The Ducati Story is brought right up to date in this new edition of Ian Falloon’s authoritative book, covering the complete history of the marque. Initially under government control, Ducati went through several decades of ups and downs, characterised by dubious managerial decisions. Held together by the great engineer Fabio Taglioni, the father of desmodromic valve gear, Ducati produced some of the finest motorcycles of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s: the Marianna, desmo 125 single, Mach 1, 750 and Pantah. Taglioni also instigated Ducati’s return to racing, and victory in the 1972 Imola 200 was the turning point. Mike Hailwood rode the 900 Ducati to victory in the 1978 Isle of Man Formula One race and Tony Rutter took four World TT2 Championships. Cagiva purchased Ducati in 1985, bringing a new engineer, Massimo Bordi, and new designs – most famously the Desmoquattro. In various guises, this model dominated the World Superbike Championship during the 1990s, particularly in the hands of Carl Fogarty. Landmark models included the 916 and Monster, and, with the sale of Ducati to the Texas Pacific Group in 1996, the company continued to grow. The racing programme expanded to MotoGP and new model families were introduced. With control taken by the Italian company InvestIndustrial in 2006, Ducati embarked on the next era of development, Casey Stoner winning the MotoGP World Championship in 2007. Now under the Audi umbrella Ducati continues to thrive. This new edition includes a brand new chapter featuring all the models from 2012 up to 2018. Ian Falloon is one of the world’s foremost motorcycle historians, with numerous books including The Ducati 750 Bible, Ducati 900 Bible and The Moto Guzzi Story. He has forty years of experience with Ducati, and a collection of motorcycles that includes the 1973 Ducati 750 that he bought in 1976.

The Ducati Story - 6th Edition: Racing and production motorcycles from 1945

Falloon, Ian

The prospect of buying a luxury car is a daunting prospect for new adopters. This is the essential guide to all Jaguar XJ models from 2003 to 2009, the best resource for anyone diving into the world of Jaguar. Even if you know nothing about cars, the specific, specialized information in this guide will show you how to identify the model that suits you, what to look for when inspecting a car, and will provide you with all the necessary procedures to ensure the car is actually what it appears to be. You will learn to identify the pitfalls to avoid, whether you should buy from a dealer, private sale, or auction, and how to get the best possible car for your money. The X350s were the last cars in the “traditional Jaguar” style. This is your chance to confidently buy the final bookend of a piece of automotive history.

Jaguar XJ6, XJ8 & XJR: All 2003 to 2009 (X-350) models including Daimler (Essential Buyer's Guide)

Thorley, Nigel

This book provides a different view of the Ford GT legend, featuring driver interviews, and both historical and new photographic records. Some of the old myths and legends of the racetrack have been revisited, Ford GT drivers have been given their place on the roll of honour, and their opponents on the racing track are also discussed. With details of the Ford GT replica industry, this book is an historical and interesting record of this classic car, and a must for all GT enthusiasts.

Ford GT: Then and Now (Classic Reprint)

The full history of the popular Triumph Tiger Cub motorcycle, this ultimate reference source book covers every aspect of these machines, including 22 detailed model profiles, delivery details, technical design specifications, military, police and competition bikes, plus the full story behind the model’s production run. Now back in print after a long absence, this Classic Reprint from Veloce is a must have for all Triumph Tiger Cub owners and enthusiasts.

The Triumph Tiger Cub Bible

Estall, Mike

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