Peugeot 205 GTI – The Essential Buyer’s Guide
Peugeot 205 GTI – The Essential Buyer’s Guide

Author: Jon Blackburn

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2020-01-06

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1787116875

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The Essential Buyer's Guide carefully describes the 205 GTI models that enthusiasts love to drive and own, from the pioneering 1.6 GTi, through various developments to the 1.9 GTI. The CTI cabriolet is also covered. When you consider a potential purchase armed with this book, it's just like have a Peugeot 205 expert by your side. Buy the right car at the right price.

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.

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.

Peugeot 205 GTI
Peugeot 205 GTI

Author: Jon Blackburn

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Published: 2011-06-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845842833

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The Essential Buyer’s Guide carefully charts the 205 GTI models that an enthusiast just has to drive and own, from the pioneering 1.6 GTI, though its development to the 1.9 GTI. The CTI cabriolet is also covered. Weak points, rust traps, and potential mechanical defects are laid out for the reader, with clear 205-specific guidelines offered on the practicalities of rectifying such problems. The authors also embrace both the customized and mechanically modified, with each aspect of 205 ownership meticulously captured on camera.

The book of the Lamborghini Murciélago
The book of the Lamborghini Murciélago

Author: Thillainathan Pathmanathan

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2021-10-21

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1787118126

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A unique book dedicated to the Murcielago - Lamborghini's iconic flagship, with its V12 Bizzarrini-engine, spaceframe chassis, and scissor doors. This was the last car to use the classic Bizzarrini engine.

Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece
Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece

Author: Matthew Vale

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-04-13

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1787118916

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Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.

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 ...

Peugeot 205 GTI
Peugeot 205 GTI

Author: Matthew Corrigan

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2020-02-15

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1445665298

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The 1980s hot hatch that new standards in performance and handling. Drawing on his personal experience of driving a renovated Peugeot 205 GTI, Matthew Corrigan also provides advice on restoration, parts, used-car values and other ownership tips.

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.