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The Art of Roy Cross

by Roy Cross ...

Roy Cross RSMA GAvA began work as an illustrator in Fairey Aviation during World War II. Over the next thirty years, he progressed from line illustration, via colour artwork, to top-class advertising art for the aircraft industry and other companies, including Airfix, for whom he produced many hundreds of artworks to adorn model kit boxes over a ten-year period. His illustrations for Airfix ... Read more

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Roy Cross RSMA GAvA began work as an illustrator in Fairey Aviation during World War II. Over the next thirty years, he progressed from line illustration, via colour artwork, to top-class advertising art for the aircraft industry and other companies, including Airfix, for whom he produced many hundreds of artworks to adorn model kit boxes over a ten-year period. His illustrations for Airfix
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Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting

Drowned Bugattis, Buried Belvederes, Felonious Ferraris and Other Wild Stories of Automotive Misadventure

by Keith Martin, The Editors of Sports Car Market ...

These bizarre true stories of collectors and their cars is "a whole lot of fun" ( The Virginian Pilot).Have you heard of the fellow who squirrelled away dozens of Chevelles, Camaros, and other classic muscle cars in semi-trailers? How about the president of Shakespeare fishing rods, who sold thirty Bugattis for a mere $85,000? What about the English nobleman who cut up and buried his Ferrari hoard ... Read more

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These bizarre true stories of collectors and their cars is "a whole lot of fun" ( The Virginian Pilot).Have you heard of the fellow who squirrelled away dozens of Chevelles, Camaros, and other classic muscle cars in semi-trailers? How about the president of Shakespeare fishing rods, who sold thirty Bugattis for a mere $85,000? What about the English nobleman who cut up and buried his Ferrari hoard
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Know Your Classic Tractors, 2nd Edition

by Chris Lockwood ...

Do you know which tractors became the most popular International tractors of the classic era? Discover tons of fascinating information about 41 different classic tractors produced from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. From Massey Ferguson and John Deere to Ford, Fiat, Lamborghini, and several other manufacturing companies around the world, Know Your Classic Tractors is filled with interesting ... Read more

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Do you know which tractors became the most popular International tractors of the classic era? Discover tons of fascinating information about 41 different classic tractors produced from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. From Massey Ferguson and John Deere to Ford, Fiat, Lamborghini, and several other manufacturing companies around the world, Know Your Classic Tractors is filled with interesting
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The Car Is Architecture — A Visual History of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 85 Cars and One Motorcycle

by Richie Herink ...

Cars were one of Frank Lloyd Wright's great obsessions, along with Architecture and Japanese Prints. The last two have been well documented, but the Cars have not been covered at all … until this book.This unique visual history of Wright's 85 cars and one motorcycle uses original magazine ads to describe the make and model of each vehicle. The vehicles are presented in the order in which they were ... Read more

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Cars were one of Frank Lloyd Wright's great obsessions, along with Architecture and Japanese Prints. The last two have been well documented, but the Cars have not been covered at all … until this book.This unique visual history of Wright's 85 cars and one motorcycle uses original magazine ads to describe the make and model of each vehicle. The vehicles are presented in the order in which they were
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Matchbox Toys

by Mr Nick Jones ...

Series Book 826 - Shire Library
Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world.Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors' toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own ... Read more

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Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world.Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors' toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own
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Grande Storia di Maserati

Great History of Maserati

by RONALD MILIONE ...

History of Maserati The Maserati story begins with railroad worker Rodolfo Maserati, his wife Carolina Losi and seven Maserati children who all inherit their father’s passion for speed and precision engineering. 1914, December 1st: Alfieri, Ettore and Ernesto Maserati open the “Società Anonima Officine Alfieri Maserati”, a car workshop at 1, via de’Pepoli in Bologna. Five months later Italy is at ... Read more

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History of Maserati The Maserati story begins with railroad worker Rodolfo Maserati, his wife Carolina Losi and seven Maserati children who all inherit their father’s passion for speed and precision engineering. 1914, December 1st: Alfieri, Ettore and Ernesto Maserati open the “Società Anonima Officine Alfieri Maserati”, a car workshop at 1, via de’Pepoli in Bologna. Five months later Italy is at
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Coaches and Coaching Throughout the Ages

A journey through the history of conveyance to the modern day sport of coaching.

by Gloria Austin ...

Coaches and Coaching Throughout the Ages travels through time when horses led coaches down every trail turned street to the modernization of coaching today. While learning about its past necessity, you will understand what it takes to properly identify, turn out, and drive a coach. You will get an insight into some of today’s renowned coaching shows, and get the behind scenes look at some of ... Read more

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Coaches and Coaching Throughout the Ages travels through time when horses led coaches down every trail turned street to the modernization of coaching today. While learning about its past necessity, you will understand what it takes to properly identify, turn out, and drive a coach. You will get an insight into some of today’s renowned coaching shows, and get the behind scenes look at some of
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Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter

The Art of Finding Lost Collector Cars

by Tom Cotter ...

Join “The Barn Find Hunter” Tom Cotter for a thrilling, illustrated behind-the-scenes look at how he deploys his well-honed auto-archaeology skills to ferret out amazing collector car stashes.Since 2016, author Tom Cotter has been The Barn Find Hunter for an ongoing series sponsored by Hagerty Classic Insurance and found on their popular YouTube channel. Since that time, Cotter and crew have ... Read more

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Join “The Barn Find Hunter” Tom Cotter for a thrilling, illustrated behind-the-scenes look at how he deploys his well-honed auto-archaeology skills to ferret out amazing collector car stashes.Since 2016, author Tom Cotter has been The Barn Find Hunter for an ongoing series sponsored by Hagerty Classic Insurance and found on their popular YouTube channel. Since that time, Cotter and crew have
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The Legality of Tire Chains

by Tyler Wilson ...

Tire chains are chains that are fitted on vehicle tires to help the vehicle drive through areas that have heavy snow. These chains increase traction and grip, making it safer and reducing the chances of accidents. Vehicles whose tires are fitted with chains are less likely to lose control on snow. ... Read more

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Tire chains are chains that are fitted on vehicle tires to help the vehicle drive through areas that have heavy snow. These chains increase traction and grip, making it safer and reducing the chances of accidents. Vehicles whose tires are fitted with chains are less likely to lose control on snow.
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The Million-Dollar Car Detective

Inside the Worldwide Hunt for a Stolen $7 Million Car

by Stayton Bonner ...

A stolen car worth $7 million. A broke private investigator. Best friends turned worst enemies.And the global manhunt neither saw coming.In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon’s factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Teardrop coupe—“the most beautiful car in the world” and one of only two in existence ... Read more

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A stolen car worth $7 million. A broke private investigator. Best friends turned worst enemies.And the global manhunt neither saw coming.In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon’s factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Teardrop coupe—“the most beautiful car in the world” and one of only two in existence
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Smooth Sailing: A First-Timer’s Guide to Princess Cruises

How to plan, book, and relax on the perfect voyage—without the guesswork

by JUDE CALEB, Artificial intelligence ...

Smooth Sailing: A First-Timer’s Guide to Princess CruisesDreaming of your first Princess cruise but unsure where to begin? From choosing the right itinerary to stepping onboard with confidence, Smooth Sailing: A First-Timer’s Guide to Princess Cruises is your practical companion for planning a relaxing, memorable, and stress-free voyage.Whether you're sailing to Alaska's breathtaking glaciers, the ... Read more

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Smooth Sailing: A First-Timer’s Guide to Princess CruisesDreaming of your first Princess cruise but unsure where to begin? From choosing the right itinerary to stepping onboard with confidence, Smooth Sailing: A First-Timer’s Guide to Princess Cruises is your practical companion for planning a relaxing, memorable, and stress-free voyage.Whether you're sailing to Alaska's breathtaking glaciers, the
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Duesenberg

by Dennis Adler ...

Fred and Augie Duesenberg were a pair of driven, determined, nomadic masterminds. And to them, the automotive world will forever owe a great debt of gratitude. It took many years, and their achievements were hardly overnight successes, but eventually the brother created the ultimate in automotive engineering: the fabulous Duesenberg.Few were made, and only a relative handful remain. The ... Read more

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Fred and Augie Duesenberg were a pair of driven, determined, nomadic masterminds. And to them, the automotive world will forever owe a great debt of gratitude. It took many years, and their achievements were hardly overnight successes, but eventually the brother created the ultimate in automotive engineering: the fabulous Duesenberg.Few were made, and only a relative handful remain. The
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Jaguar

The Art of the Automobile

by Zef Enault, Nicolas Heidet ...

Created in collaboration with Jaguar, this stunning book is the definitive story of its legendary cars.Jaguar: The Art of the Automobile is a journey through 100 years of beautiful cars - an essential companion for any fan and the perfect gift.With unprecedented access to material from the Jaguar archive, the book tells the story of the marque's cars through the years, from the earliest models and ... Read more

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Created in collaboration with Jaguar, this stunning book is the definitive story of its legendary cars.Jaguar: The Art of the Automobile is a journey through 100 years of beautiful cars - an essential companion for any fan and the perfect gift.With unprecedented access to material from the Jaguar archive, the book tells the story of the marque's cars through the years, from the earliest models and
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A Man & His Car

Iconic Cars and Stories from the Men Who Love Them

by Matt Hranek ...

Series Book 3 - A Man & His Series
**A Robb Report Best Coffee Table Book to Gift in 2020A Sports Car News and InsideHook Best Coffee Table Book for Car Lovers**Celebrate That Special Bond Between Men and Cars, and the Stories That Connect ThemDiscover actor and director Ed Burns talking about his 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, a model he’d been dreaming about since his days pumping gas. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, whose ... Read more

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**A Robb Report Best Coffee Table Book to Gift in 2020A Sports Car News and InsideHook Best Coffee Table Book for Car Lovers**Celebrate That Special Bond Between Men and Cars, and the Stories That Connect ThemDiscover actor and director Ed Burns talking about his 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, a model he’d been dreaming about since his days pumping gas. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, whose
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The Complete Wooden Runabout Restoration Guide

by Don Danenberg ...

Now MBI Publishing Company’s two top-selling boating titles—written by one of the world’s top authorities on the subject of antique wooden boat restoration—are available in one volume. In this comprehensive restoration guide for owners and enthusiasts of wooden powerboats of all makes and models built from the early 1920s through the 1960s, author Don Dannenberg covers all major woodworking ... Read more

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Now MBI Publishing Company’s two top-selling boating titles—written by one of the world’s top authorities on the subject of antique wooden boat restoration—are available in one volume. In this comprehensive restoration guide for owners and enthusiasts of wooden powerboats of all makes and models built from the early 1920s through the 1960s, author Don Dannenberg covers all major woodworking
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Automotive Milestones

The Technological Development of the Automobile: Who, What, When, Where, and How It All Works

by Robert L. Norton ...

This is a general interest trade book that describes the development of automotive technology and engineering from the start of the industry before 1900 to the present day. It explains how various systems and elements in the automobile work in layman's terms, without resorting to mathematics, and highlights the keymilestones in the historical development of automotive technology. All photos and ... Read more

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This is a general interest trade book that describes the development of automotive technology and engineering from the start of the industry before 1900 to the present day. It explains how various systems and elements in the automobile work in layman's terms, without resorting to mathematics, and highlights the keymilestones in the historical development of automotive technology. All photos and
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Only Originals

Outstanding Unrestored Cars

by Brian Earnest ...

Forever YoungSome cars seem to have all the luck. There aren't many vehicles that are so well-kept, babied, and, in some cases, ignored altogether that they never seem to get old and tired.In the old car hobby, these cars are called "Survivors." They usually have very low mileage, loving owners, and a lot of good fortune - and today they are more coveted than ever.In Only Originals, collector car ... Read more

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Forever YoungSome cars seem to have all the luck. There aren't many vehicles that are so well-kept, babied, and, in some cases, ignored altogether that they never seem to get old and tired.In the old car hobby, these cars are called "Survivors." They usually have very low mileage, loving owners, and a lot of good fortune - and today they are more coveted than ever.In Only Originals, collector car
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Classic Mini

Essential Transport

by Henry Hirst ...

Voted the second most influential car of the 20th century after the Model T Ford in 1999, the original Mini – as Sir Alec Issigonis’ classic design of 1959 inevitably became known – was a car that helped to define an era.In an age when London was swinging, when Carnaby Street and the King’s Road in Chelsea were perceived as the style capital of the world, the Mini was the last word in ‘cool’ ... Read more

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Voted the second most influential car of the 20th century after the Model T Ford in 1999, the original Mini – as Sir Alec Issigonis’ classic design of 1959 inevitably became known – was a car that helped to define an era.In an age when London was swinging, when Carnaby Street and the King’s Road in Chelsea were perceived as the style capital of the world, the Mini was the last word in ‘cool’
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Standard Catalog of Chevelle 1964-1987

by John Gunnell ...

Series series Standard Catalog
The history of the fabulous Chevelle is almost as much of a secret as its "mystery" V-8 was back in the mid '60s. This book unveils the secrecy by providing total coverage of this fast-flying factory hot rod as well as extensive coverage of El Camino, Laguna, plus the modern-day Malibu and the GMC Sprint.From the lowly 300 four-door-sedan to the Concours Estate wagon to the Malibu, Super Sport, SS ... Read more

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The history of the fabulous Chevelle is almost as much of a secret as its "mystery" V-8 was back in the mid '60s. This book unveils the secrecy by providing total coverage of this fast-flying factory hot rod as well as extensive coverage of El Camino, Laguna, plus the modern-day Malibu and the GMC Sprint.From the lowly 300 four-door-sedan to the Concours Estate wagon to the Malibu, Super Sport, SS
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Plays With Cars

by Doug DeMuro ...

Automotive writer Doug DeMuro is sharing his stories. In Plays With Cars, the former Porsche manager covers some of his most ridiculous decisions, like buying an old Land Rover sight unseen, taking a Mercedes AMG station wagon to a rural Georgia dragstrip, and roadtripping across the United States in a Lotus Elise without air conditioning. He’s also reviewed his former cars, which range from a ... Read more

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Automotive writer Doug DeMuro is sharing his stories. In Plays With Cars, the former Porsche manager covers some of his most ridiculous decisions, like buying an old Land Rover sight unseen, taking a Mercedes AMG station wagon to a rural Georgia dragstrip, and roadtripping across the United States in a Lotus Elise without air conditioning. He’s also reviewed his former cars, which range from a
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The State Quarters Bible

[5 in 1] A Complete and Updated Guide to All 50 State Quarters (1999–2008) + Checklist, Secret Values, Mintages, Key Errors, Die Varieties, and Hard-to-Find P & D Issues

by Arthur K. Lindon ...

You Could Be Carrying a Quarter Worth $75 and Never Know It…Tens of millions of Americans collected the 50 State Quarters…But most of them missed the rare errors, low-mintage strikes, and overlooked varieties that are now quietly selling for $25, $50—even $100 or more.These rare quarters are still out there — hiding in change jars, bank rolls, and coin folders across the country.And if you don’t ... Read more

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You Could Be Carrying a Quarter Worth $75 and Never Know It…Tens of millions of Americans collected the 50 State Quarters…But most of them missed the rare errors, low-mintage strikes, and overlooked varieties that are now quietly selling for $25, $50—even $100 or more.These rare quarters are still out there — hiding in change jars, bank rolls, and coin folders across the country.And if you don’t
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Classic Cars

by Nigel Boothman ...

100 of the greatest cars from 1886 to the present day.For all classic car enthusiasts and everyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of the classics, Discover all you need to know about 100 iconic vehicles in this highly-giftable hardback filled with stunning photography of world-famous cars.Cars are a barometer of society, from film buffs to music fans to fashionistas or art students, many of ... Read more

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100 of the greatest cars from 1886 to the present day.For all classic car enthusiasts and everyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of the classics, Discover all you need to know about 100 iconic vehicles in this highly-giftable hardback filled with stunning photography of world-famous cars.Cars are a barometer of society, from film buffs to music fans to fashionistas or art students, many of
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Model Rocketry

America's Hobby in the Cold War 1960–1980

by Alexander Procyk ...

A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980. "Space, the final frontier!" These words, first broadcast in 1966, caught the mood of the nation. The period between 1960 and 1980 was the golden age of space flight, and the height of space mania in popular culture. The space age produced countless space-related toys ... Read more

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A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980. "Space, the final frontier!" These words, first broadcast in 1966, caught the mood of the nation. The period between 1960 and 1980 was the golden age of space flight, and the height of space mania in popular culture. The space age produced countless space-related toys
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The Ancient Art of Selling (Or Buying) Cars

by Roc Leatherbury ...

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