Classic Car Product Reviews
Race and Rally Car Source Book (30th Anniversary Edition) – The guide to building or modifying a competition car
February 16, 2013 Comments Off on Race and Rally Car Source Book (30th Anniversary Edition) – The guide to building or modifying a competition car
First published in 1983, this renowned practical book remains essential reading for anyone working on or building competition cars of all types, including circuit, rally and hillclimb cars from Formula 750 to Formula 1.
Continue reading …Citroën DS – The world’s most beautiful car
November 25, 2012 Comments Off on Citroën DS – The world’s most beautiful car
This is a sumptuous photographic record of the Citroën DS in all its myriad forms. Launched as a futuristic vision in 1955, the DS family of cars continued in production for just over 20 years, evolving through two distinct styling phases, three key bodyshell types (saloon, estate and cabriolet), numerous specification changes and various powertrain developments, as well as some fascinating spin-off versions. Every detail is recorded in over 500 colour photographs in this lavish and elegantly presented book.
Continue reading …Build Your Own Dream Camper Van for less than £1000
November 25, 2012 Comments Off on Build Your Own Dream Camper Van for less than £1000
Now you can build your own dream campervan in just ten weeks – for less than £1000! This is the first book to give easy, step-by-step illustrated instructions for the amateur DIYer on a budget. Full of never before seen money- and time-saving ideas, including how to kit out your interior for free, and source your van for peanuts. The ideas in this book will work on any van.
Continue reading …Auto Glym Super Resin Polish (new formula)
October 7, 2012 Comments Off on Auto Glym Super Resin Polish (new formula)
Autoglym has launched an all-new formulation of Super Resin Polish, the UK’s most popular car polish. In development for more than two years, the new product raises the bar for retail car polishes, significantly out-performing all known rivals.
Continue reading …1989 European Rallycross Championship Review on DVD
September 23, 2012 Comments Off on 1989 European Rallycross Championship Review on DVD
The 1989 season saw lots of expensive bits and pieces flying through the air, including a few drivers – none of whom were badly hurt. This catalogue of catastrophes spanned eleven frenzied rounds in climatic conditions ranging from Spain to Germany within six months. The Cosworth Sierras of Bjorn Skogstad and Trevor Reeves were hard […]
Continue reading …Porsche 930 and 911 Turbo – The Essential Buyer’s Guide
September 23, 2012 Comments Off on Porsche 930 and 911 Turbo – The Essential Buyer’s Guide
Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author’s years of real ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price.
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The Haynes Desk Diary, now in its seventh year, has been universally liked by all who have used it, and the 2013 edition will be a repeat of this hitherto successful formula.
Continue reading …Di Spires – I Just Made The Tea – Tales from 30 years inside Formula 1
August 9, 2012 Comments Off on 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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From the archives of the BP Video Library comes a short colour film capturing one of the most spectacular 24 Hour races ever, Le Mans 1957. It is packed with roaring engines and squealing tyres as the greatest names in motorsport history battle for more than 300 laps.
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Rallying in the 1980s is a feast of fast and furious rally action from the archives for you to enjoy, featuring star drivers, star cars and legendary events.
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