BSA 500 & 650 Twins – The Essential Buyer’s Guide
BSA 500 & 650 Twins – The Essential Buyer’s Guide

Author: Peter Henshaw

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2018-10-12

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1787114368

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Sometimes living under the shadow of the flashier, high-profile Triumph Twins, the equivalent BSAs were just as numerous and were exported all over the world. BSA was often seen as a less glamourous marque than Triumph or Norton, associated more with commuting and sidecars than coffee bar cowboys, but that doesn't detract from the collectibility of its models today, as the bikes have become highly usable, enjoyable classics. This book is a practical guide to buying one of these bikes, and covers the complete range, from the very first 1946 500cc A7 to the final 1973 650cc A65s. Photos and a unique scoring system smoothly guide you through the buying process without making expensive mistakes. One hundred colour photos, useful appendices and expert advice mean that this book could save you thousands!

British Custom Motorcycles
British Custom Motorcycles

Author: Uli Cloesen

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-04-11

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1787118886

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Many books have been written about British bikes and their racing history, but no one has devoted an entire book solely to the British-only custom motorcycle, and its chopper, cruiser, bobber and trike scene ... until now.

Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s
Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s

Author: Chris Pereira

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-03-29

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1787118797

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This book examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. Covering the emergence of the Japanese factories and the struggle for supremacy between 2- and 4-stroke technologies, it is a fascinating exploration of the last decade of 'traditional' Grand Prix racing, before significant events changed the nature of the sport forever.

Italian Custom Motorcycles
Italian Custom Motorcycles

Author: Uli Cloesen

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-03-22

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1787118746

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Many books have been published about Italian motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Italian motorcycle-based chopper ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Italian bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.

Japanese Custom Motorcycles
Japanese Custom Motorcycles

Author: Uli Cloesen

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-24

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1787118584

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Many books have been published about Japanese motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Japanese motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike and quad custom bike scene ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Japanese bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.

Runways & Racers
Runways & Racers

Author: Terry O'Neil

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-03

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1787118436

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Runways and Racers focuses on sports car races held at military installations throughout America in the early 1950s. It was a marriage of convenience for the Sports Car Club of America and the Strategic Air Command, with both parties gaining advantages from the arrangement. The thorn in the side turned out to be a Congressman whose own aspirations exceeded his standing, but who found himself in a position to be able to influence the outcome of events ...

Amédée Gordini
Amédée Gordini

Author: Roy P Smith

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-03-09

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1787118622

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This is the story of a man, a team, and their life and times, as well as a complete record of all their achievements and failures. It logs the financial and personal cost of racing in the prewar and postwar periods. It tells of how the mighty car company Renault became involved with them in the late 1950s, and how Amedee Gordini became known throughout the world as one of the greatest engine tuners of his time.

BMW Custom Motorcycles
BMW Custom Motorcycles

Author: Uli Cloesen

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-03-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1787118649

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Customising BMWs - does it work? This book, the first of its kind solely devoted to the BMW custom bike scene, proves it does! Features stunning images of customised BMW singles, twins and fours from contributors around the globe, many complemented by owners' stories and technical descriptions.

Ford Cars
Ford Cars

Author: David Rowe

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2021-10-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1787117995

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A full colour guide to British Fords built from 1945 to 1995. With an informative history, detailed model comparisons and technical information, it provides a comprehensive guide.

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959
Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959

Author: Terry O'Neil

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-02

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 178711841X

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This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.