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Austerity Motoring ‘from Armistice to the Mid Fifties’ Malcom Bobbit (author)

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Austerity Motoring ‘from Armistice to the Mid Fifties’ Malcom Bobbit (author)

This book may not be new to the shelves having been first published a decade ago but it is soon to be released on the ‘e book’ platform, which will also be a first for me.

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The Chequered is Flying – Book Review by Grant Ford

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The Chequered is Flying – Book Review by Grant Ford

Prior to my rebellious teenage years, every Sunday I was loaded into the family Cortina and endured the trip from home in West London to my grandparents to the North, Finchley to be exact.

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London to Cape Town World Cup Rally Commemorated in Book

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London to Cape Town World Cup Rally Commemorated in Book

More than 8500 miles in 29 days – last year’s 2012 London to Cape Town World Cup Rally was a tough challenge for cars and competitors, while recreating the long-distance rallies of the past.

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Nothing Runs

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Here is a complete taster chapter, one of thirteen, each of which describes a hilarious episode in the life of Adam Slutsky a man who, with the benefit of hindsight, should never have become a classic and exotic car dealer…

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Tony Robinson – The biography of a race mechanic

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Tony Robinson – The biography of a race mechanic

The 1950s and 1960s were a revolutionary period in motor sport history, and there are few left who were as close to Formula One in that time as leading mechanic Tony Robinson. Tony started in Grand Prix racing as mechanic to Stirling Moss, and went on to work touring Europe with privateer Grand Prix driver Bruce Halford, before becoming chief mechanic at BRP where he was reunited with (Sir) Stirling. A fascinating account of life in the pit lane.

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Eric Dymock On Cars 1989: The 100 Best Cars And Motoring Columns

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Eric Dymock On Cars 1989: The 100 Best Cars And Motoring Columns

Remember when petrol cost 38.4p a litre? Recall the year Ford unveiled the Fiesta hatchback and Austin Rover became the Rover Group with its new 200.

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Di Spires – I Just Made The Tea – Tales from 30 years inside Formula 1

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Di Spires – I Just Made The Tea – Tales from 30 years inside Formula 1

This memoir of Di Spires looks at Formula 1 from a very unusual viewpoint. She travelled the world in Formula 1 for 30 years, running the team motorhome for a succession of different teams. As well as Formula 1 people, she encountered personalities from every walk of life, from royalty to criminals on the run. Her stories range from the hilarious to the tragic and provide a unique perspective.

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The Essential Buyer’s Guide – Jaguar XJ6, XJ8 & XJR by Veloce Publishing

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The Essential Buyer’s Guide – Jaguar XJ6, XJ8 & XJR by Veloce Publishing

STOP! Don‘t buy a Jaguar XJ6, XJ8 or XJR (X350 series) without first buying this book!

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MG Midget & A-H Sprite – Your Expert Guide to Common Problems & How to Fix Them

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MG Midget & A-H Sprite – Your Expert Guide to Common Problems & How to Fix Them

That a vehicle born in the late 1950s and ending production in 1979 would still be owned and driven today was way beyond the expectations of the original manufacturer. Hence, today’s Midget and Sprite owner needs to be aware of the special problems that can emerge through continued use. Just how do you look after and maintain a vehicle built last century?

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If You’re Not Winning…You’re Not Trying DVD

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If You’re Not Winning…You’re Not Trying DVD

The behind-the-scenes story of the epic 1973 Formula One Grand Prix season is revealed in this extraordinary fly-on-the-wall documentary, following JPS Team Lotus through a year of triumph, tragedy, frustration and elation.

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