The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895-1975
The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895-1975

Author: David Culshaw

Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781874105930

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A comprehensive account of British cars, this book presents a large amount of information - historical as well as technical - in a way which should serve the needs of the dedicated enthusiast and the general reader. Nearly over 700 manufacturers and some 3700 individual models are covered - including technical specification for most cars. A wide selection of photographs feature all the major marques and some minor ones.

British Woodies from the 1920s to the 1950s
British Woodies from the 1920s to the 1950s

Author: Colin Peck

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-05-02

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1845845900

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Wooden-bodied shooting brakes, station wagons and estate cars, collectively known as Woodies, were the original SUVs (sports utility vehicles). While they were initially created for a specific purpose, their versatility, adaptability and load-carrying abilities meant that they quickly found favour with British buyers from all walks of life. In their heyday, they were built on virtually every make of car and light commercial chassis, and could be seen on every road in Britain. Sadly, today they are a rarity due mostly to the fact that their wooden bodies were not built to last – and most didn’t! Thousands were built by hundreds of coachbuilders, both large and small, and with the passage of time it may never be possible to record all of their details with any accuracy. The work of hundreds of small coachbuilder firms is highlighted and illustrated with 99 rare and previously unpublished photos of these wooden wonders.

British Lorries of the 1950s
British Lorries of the 1950s

Author: Malcolm Bobbitt

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-05-24

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1845846281

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This book is a highly visual study of British lorries built during the 1950s, and contains 120 colour and black and white images, many contemporary. The photographic content extends to publicity material as well as the preservation scene depicting historic vehicles at work. All the familiar, and less familiar, names are evident, and the comprehensive text reveals much about Britain's commercial vehicle and road haulage industries, along with those marques that were household names.

MGB Electrical Systems
MGB Electrical Systems

Author: Rick Astley

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-08-19

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 1845846389

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Even those MGB owners with no previous electrical knowledge or skills will find this book invaluable. Its step by step introduction to basic car electrical theory and its explanation of how each MGB system works, the clear and simple colour diagrams and easy fault finding guides will make everyone and expert.

Art Deco and British Car Design
Art Deco and British Car Design

Author: Barrie Down

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2019-09-19

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1845844858

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The Art Deco movement influenced design and marketing in many different industries in the 1930s, and the British motor industry was no exception. This fascinating book is divided into two parts; the first explains and illustrates the Art Deco styling elements that link these streamlined car designs, describing their development, their commonality, and their unique aeronautical names, and is liberally illustrated with contemporary images. The book then goes on to portray British streamlined production cars made between 1933 and 1936, illustrated with colour photographs of surviving cars. This is a unique account of a radical era in automotive design.

The Last Real Austins - 1946-1959
The Last Real Austins - 1946-1959

Author: Colin Peck

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2015-03-27

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1845848322

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This new book examines how Austin bounced back after WWII, and how, despite the severe materials shortage, it managed to develop the largest range of vehicles produced by any automaker in postwar Britain. It examines how these vehicles were received and used in these markets, and is illustrated with rare archive photography depicting the weird, wonderful and the downright imaginative.

The Complete History of Wheeled Transportation
The Complete History of Wheeled Transportation

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1615307281

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While the wheel itself has changed little over time, it has immeasurably altered the nature of transportation. This insightful volume examines the various wheeled conveyances that have been instrumental in agriculture and commerce—carts and wagons, for instance—as well as those that have facilitated human travel—coaches, bicycles, cars, and buses, among others. Also explored is the evolution of roads, as they have expanded to accommodate various modes of wheeled transportation.

The Rise of Jaguar - A detailed study of the ‘Standard era’ 1928 to 1950
The Rise of Jaguar - A detailed study of the ‘Standard era’ 1928 to 1950

Author: Barrie Price

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1845845854

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A serious in depth study of the growth of SS Cars Limited during the world's worst economic depression; the relationship with the Standard Motor Company upon which success was based, together with a detailed technical survey covering the progression of design from 1928 to 1950. Many hithertoo unknown facts disclosed and copiously illustrated with contemporary photographs.