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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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Legendary Farmall Tractors

A Photographic History

by Lee Klancher, Randy Leffingwell ...

The first general-purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels, the original Farmall was designed to do fine-tuned field cultivation as well as anything a team of farm horses could do—in short, to “farm all.” The rest is history, even legend, in the agriculture industry—a legend that unfolds in these pages in full color and sharp detail. This big book features five hundred photographs of ... Read more

$16.19 USD

The first general-purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels, the original Farmall was designed to do fine-tuned field cultivation as well as anything a team of farm horses could do—in short, to “farm all.” The rest is history, even legend, in the agriculture industry—a legend that unfolds in these pages in full color and sharp detail. This big book features five hundred photographs of
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Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003

90 Years of History, Photos, Technical Data and Pricing

by John Gunnell ...

Series series Standard Catalog
The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes:• A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale• Complete ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes:• A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale• Complete
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An Illustrated Guide To Gas Pumps

Identification And Price Guide

by Jack Sim ...

With 2,000 gas pumps, including many never-before-seen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, there's no doubt why An Illustrated Guide to Gas Pumps, 2nd Edition is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana.Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this new edition covers 100 years of pumps through detailed listings including production ... Read more

$13.99 USD

With 2,000 gas pumps, including many never-before-seen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, there's no doubt why An Illustrated Guide to Gas Pumps, 2nd Edition is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana.Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this new edition covers 100 years of pumps through detailed listings including production
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Classic Car

The Definitive Visual History

by DK ...

Series series DK Definitive Transport Guides
"When I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat." Henry FordFew things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.Edited by award-winning automotive journalist Giles Chapman, Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, ... Read more

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"When I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat." Henry FordFew things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.Edited by award-winning automotive journalist Giles Chapman, Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques,
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Corvettes

Images & Stories About America's Great Sports Car

by Harvey Goldstein ...

Whether you have owned one or just wished you did, Corvettes evoke glamour, elegance, speed, a little danger, and a sense of American pride. In this book, Harvey Goldstein pairs decades-spanning photos of these classic sportscars with great stories from Corvette owners. As you explore the words and images, you’ll gain a new appreciation for the beauty and engineering of these cars and learn why ... Read more

$12.95 USD

Whether you have owned one or just wished you did, Corvettes evoke glamour, elegance, speed, a little danger, and a sense of American pride. In this book, Harvey Goldstein pairs decades-spanning photos of these classic sportscars with great stories from Corvette owners. As you explore the words and images, you’ll gain a new appreciation for the beauty and engineering of these cars and learn why
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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

$25.91 USD

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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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

$2.69 USD

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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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

$45.35 USD

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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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

$9.99 USD

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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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

$6.99 USD

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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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

$25.99 USD

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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The Ancient Art of Selling (Or Buying) Cars

by Roc Leatherbury ...

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Senderprogrammierung für Elektro-Modellhubschrauber

by Stefan Pichel ...

Moderne Computersender bieten einen großen Funktionsumfang, um dem Benutzer eine komfortable Steuerung für Auto-, Schiffs- und Flugmodelle zu ermöglichen. Die Gebrauchsanweisungen der Hersteller müssen alle Einstellungsmöglichkeiten beschreiben, so dass sich Einsteiger oft vom Umfang und von der Komplexität einer Programmierung überfordert fühlen. Gerade Modellhubschrauberpiloten können jedoch von ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Moderne Computersender bieten einen großen Funktionsumfang, um dem Benutzer eine komfortable Steuerung für Auto-, Schiffs- und Flugmodelle zu ermöglichen. Die Gebrauchsanweisungen der Hersteller müssen alle Einstellungsmöglichkeiten beschreiben, so dass sich Einsteiger oft vom Umfang und von der Komplexität einer Programmierung überfordert fühlen. Gerade Modellhubschrauberpiloten können jedoch von
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A Beginner's Guide to RV-Living for Families

Your Ultimate Guide to Living on the Road With Your Family Across America

by Michelle Mann ...

Are You Ready For An Adventure? Discover Why Millions Of People Have Chosen A Life On The Road… And How To Become One of Them.Do you love traveling and seeing new places?Are you bored with your current sedentary lifestyle, looking for something thrilling and adventurous?Have you thought about transitioning to a full-time RV living, but don’t know where to start?Life on the road has never been more ... Read more

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Are You Ready For An Adventure? Discover Why Millions Of People Have Chosen A Life On The Road… And How To Become One of Them.Do you love traveling and seeing new places?Are you bored with your current sedentary lifestyle, looking for something thrilling and adventurous?Have you thought about transitioning to a full-time RV living, but don’t know where to start?Life on the road has never been more
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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
... Read more
FROM NOVICE TO EXPERT: Mastering the Art of Car Mechanics for Beginners

by Scott Chad ...

"From Novice to Expert: Mastering the Art of Car Mechanics for Beginners" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on a journey from having little to no knowledge about car mechanics to becoming confident and skilled in understanding and repairing automobiles. This book is designed to demystify the complex world of car mechanics, making it accessible to beginners. ... Read more

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"From Novice to Expert: Mastering the Art of Car Mechanics for Beginners" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on a journey from having little to no knowledge about car mechanics to becoming confident and skilled in understanding and repairing automobiles. This book is designed to demystify the complex world of car mechanics, making it accessible to beginners.
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Fusca & Cia.

Perua de salão

by On Line Editora ...

Series Book 119 - Fusca & Cia.
A “Relíquia” em destaque na capa desta edição é uma rara Variant 1970. E não só pelo revestimento interno na tonalidade gelo ou pelo excelente estado de conservação, mas, principalmente, por se tratar de um dos modelos expostos no estande da Volkswagen durante a edição do Salão do Automóvel de São Paulo realizado em novembro daquele ano. Por sinal, a primeira exposição organizada no então recém ... Read more

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A “Relíquia” em destaque na capa desta edição é uma rara Variant 1970. E não só pelo revestimento interno na tonalidade gelo ou pelo excelente estado de conservação, mas, principalmente, por se tratar de um dos modelos expostos no estande da Volkswagen durante a edição do Salão do Automóvel de São Paulo realizado em novembro daquele ano. Por sinal, a primeira exposição organizada no então recém
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Methodology of safer roads: GPS Tracking and telemetics

5, #1

by Kashif Ali Zahoor Hussain ...

Series Book 1 - 5
In today's fast-moving world, GPS tracking and telematics have become powerful technologies driving safer roads, smarter businesses, and more efficient transportation systems. "Methodology of Safer Roads: GPS Tracking and Telematics" offers a complete and practical guide to understanding, applying, and leveraging telematics in real-world scenarios.This book takes readers on a structured journey ... Read more

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In today's fast-moving world, GPS tracking and telematics have become powerful technologies driving safer roads, smarter businesses, and more efficient transportation systems. "Methodology of Safer Roads: GPS Tracking and Telematics" offers a complete and practical guide to understanding, applying, and leveraging telematics in real-world scenarios.This book takes readers on a structured journey
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Technical Book of the Car

by Jorge Lucendo ...

The car is part of our lives, and according to a study carried out in 2016, we spent 25,000 hours driving, which is about 3 years of our life. The car is our way of life, because thanks to it we can make a full social life, thanks to it we can access our way of life which is work, and at no time we can do without this means of locomotion. This book explains one by one, all the means and all the ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The car is part of our lives, and according to a study carried out in 2016, we spent 25,000 hours driving, which is about 3 years of our life. The car is our way of life, because thanks to it we can make a full social life, thanks to it we can access our way of life which is work, and at no time we can do without this means of locomotion. This book explains one by one, all the means and all the
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Las Edades del Automóvil (historia del automóvil)

by Jorge Lucendo ...

Los origenes del automóvil se remontan al siglo XVII, específicamente al año 1678, cuando el jesuita francés Ferdinand Verbiest creó el primer auto, como se llamaba en su época. Más tarde, en 1769, un ingeniero francés llamado Cugnot creó lo que para muchos fue el comienzo de la historia del automóvil, aunque anteriormente en el siglo XV. Según algunos historiadores, un relojero alemán habría ... Read more

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Los origenes del automóvil se remontan al siglo XVII, específicamente al año 1678, cuando el jesuita francés Ferdinand Verbiest creó el primer auto, como se llamaba en su época. Más tarde, en 1769, un ingeniero francés llamado Cugnot creó lo que para muchos fue el comienzo de la historia del automóvil, aunque anteriormente en el siglo XV. Según algunos historiadores, un relojero alemán habría
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How We Invented the Airplane

An Illustrated History

by Orville Wright ...

Series series Dover Transportation
It was the realization of a dream as old as mankind. On December 17, 1903, two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, achieved the first sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight in a machine of their own design and construction. This book offers a concise and fascinating history of that remarkable accomplishment, much of it in the words of the inventors themselves. The heart of the book is ... Read more

$10.43 USD

It was the realization of a dream as old as mankind. On December 17, 1903, two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, achieved the first sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight in a machine of their own design and construction. This book offers a concise and fascinating history of that remarkable accomplishment, much of it in the words of the inventors themselves. The heart of the book is
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