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  • Muscle Cars

    by Mike Mueller ...
    Series series First Gear
    The 1960s and early 1970s were the age of raw American automotive power. Whether it was a classic Hemi ‘Cuda, Pontiac GTO, Charger, or Boss Mustang, big engines were king at local drag strips and cruises. Muscle Cars explores this era and the current models with a broad survey of classic muscle and today’s new machines. Each chapter is organized around a theme (milestones, factory racers, etc), ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Ford Mustang

    by Brad Bowling ...
    Series series First Gear
    Over 60 of the hottest and most popular production, high-performance, and racing Mustangs are profiled in Ford Mustang. From the early coupes and GTs to today's newest Shelby, the fastest and most unique pony cars are included in this history of the Mustang nameplate. Profiles of cars from every generation, including the Boss 302s, Mach 1s, and more, include full-color detail and portrait photos, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Hot Rods

    by Alan Mayes ...
    Series series First Gear
    Chopped or channeled, candy metalflaked or rusted-out, hot rods are institutions of American motoring. This collection of more than three dozen roadsters, coupes, rat rods, and show cars provides a nicely priced, all-color survey of this enduring hobby. Each hot rod is featured in full-vehicle and detail shots of the car, a brief history of the car and the build, and more. ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • How to Rebuild the Big-Block Mopar

    The photos in this edition are black and white.The Mopar big-block RB and B engines have powered millions of Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler cars from 1959 to 1978, including some of the most iconic muscle cars-the Charger, Superbird, Barracuda, GTX, Road Runner, Super Bee, and many others. Over the course of 50-plus years, these engines have required and will continue to require rebuilding, and ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Definitive Firebird & Trans Am Guide: 1970 1/2 - 1981

    by Rocky Rotella ...
    Take an in-depth look into the second-generation Firebird and Trans Am with the ultimate guidebook that includes production figures, option codes, running changes, model-year changes and variances, rarity, collectability, interviews with engineers, and more.Pontiac expert and historian Rocky Rotella examines each production year of the second generation of Firebirds. Complementing the data and ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • McQueen's Machines: The Cars and Bikes of a Hollywood Icon

    The Cars and Bikes of a Hollywood Icon

    No other Hollywood star has been so closely linked with cars and bikes, from the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback he drove in Bullitt (in the greatest car chase of all time) to the Triumph motorcycle of The Great Escape. McQueen's Machines gives readers a close-up look at the cars and motorcycles McQueen drove in movies, those he owned, and others he raced. With a foreword by Steve's son, Chad ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Building Honda K-Series Engine Performance

    The photos in this edition are black and white.Honda and Acura practically invented sport-compact performance, and racers have proven that the popular B-series engines can make huge horsepower numbers both boosted and naturally aspirated - but times are changing. The all-new K-series engines are now found in all Honda and Acura performance models, and are also becoming the engine swap of choice ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Mercedes-Benz 170S with chassis number/data card explanation

    From the 170S Sedan to the Cabriolet A

    Series Book 2 - The 1950s Mercedes
    The 170S W136, launched in 1949, was the first real Mercedes executive car after WWII and was important for the company's survival. Updated in March 2016, this 110-page book gives you all the facts about the 170S series. These are some of the topics covered:- the development and history of the 170S with its cabrio derivations- Chassis Number and Data Card are explained in great detail. It he... ... Read more

    $9.95 USD

  • How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar

    by William Burt ...
    The photos in this edition are black and white.Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered everything from high-performance 'Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks.How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines

    by Jason Siu ...
    The photos in this edition are black and white.The first book of its kind, How to Rebuild the Honda B-Series Engine shows exactly how to rebuild the ever-popular Honda B-series engine. The book explains variations between the different B-series designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design. Honda B-series engines are some of the ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Hot Rods

    Roadsters, Coupes, Customs

    Series series Idea Book
    When it comes to building your hot rod, you’re faced with choices for everything from which go-fast goodies to slap on your mill to what paint and other eye candy might define your rod more than anything else. And when it comes to a hot rod, parts aren’t just parts; it’s all in how they come together--either it works or it doesn’t.This new Motorbooks Idea Book covers every system of a traditional ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Armature Winding and Motor Repair

    First published in 1920, this comprehensive manual on armature winding and motor repair offers a detailed collection of practical electrical methods to fix motor and generator problems.To be used by maintenance specialists and electrical engineers, Daniel H. Braymer’s compilation of material was obtained through practical engagement in repair shop work, power station work and the maintenance of ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Rebuild & Modify GM Turbo 400 Transmissions

    by Cliff Ruggles ...
    Over the last 50 years, literally millions of GM cars and trucks have been built with Turbo 400 automatic transmissions. While these transmissions are respected for their durability and versatility, there always comes a point where the old transmission shows signs of wear. At some point, even the best transmissions need to be rebuilt.Respected automotive technical author Cliff Ruggles takes ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Porsche 911:The Practically Free Supercar

    Practically Free Porsche

    Series series Practically Free Porsche
    Have you ever dreamed of owning a Porsche? This book is for you! Learn how you can already affoed the car of your dreams and also how to get your money back come resale. Learn how to spot potential IMS RMS and bore scoroing on affected cars. All Porsche sportscars covered. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building 4.6/5.4L Ford Horsepower on the Dyno

    The photos in this edition are black and white.The 4.6- and 5.4-liter modular Ford engines are finally catching up with the legendary 5.0L in terms of aftermarket support and performance parts availability. Having a lot of parts to choose from is great for the enthusiast, but it can also make it harder to figure out what parts and modifications will work best. Building 4.6/5.4L Ford Horsepower on ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • The Rootes Group

    Humber, Hillman, Sunbeam, Singer, Commer, Karrier

    Series Book 860 - Shire Library
    The Rootes Group once dominated the British motor industry, and its legacy lives on in thousands of carefully maintained cars – most notably Hillmans, Humbers, Singers and Sunbeams. In this book, using beautiful images from the Rootes Archive Centre, Richard Loveys details the Group's history and leading car models, from its creation as a car dealership by William and Reginald Rootes, through its ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Vintage Camper Trailer Rallies

    A celebration of vintage midcentury trailers and the people that love them.This follow-up to the authors’ Vintage Camper Trailers focuses on trailer rallies, events where hundreds of vintage trailers aficionados come together to show off their trailers and share their love of the hobby. It features hundreds of new photos of trailerites and their trailers, along with the fun and festivities that ... Read more

    $12.99 USD $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Drift: The Art of Oversteer

    by Paul Morton ...
    The photos in this edition are black and white.Drifting is the newest, most exciting motorsport we have seen in the United States since the invention of the limited slip differential - it may even be the most exhilarating contest man and machine ever devised!From the winding mountain passes and desolate industrial roads of Japan, this unique sport of sliding a car sideways through a series of ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Street Machines: Classics, Muscle Cars, Modern

    Classics, Muscle Cars, Modern

    by Sue Elliott ...
    Series series Idea Book
    Any custom automotive project begins with making choices. There are choices under the hood, such as which engine will match well with a certain chassis and transmission. There are aesthetic choices, like whether to use custom or stock wheels, what paint scheme will look best, and what type of interior will be comfortable as well as eye catching. Each decision involves an investment of money and ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • How to Rebuild Any Automotive Engine

    by Barry Kluczyk ...
    The photos in this edition are black and white.There comes a time in every automobile's life when the engine just doesn't perform as it should anymore. It may be burning oil, it may be leaking, the compression may be so low that it only starts on cold days, or maybe it just isn't very efficient anymore. When all of this happens, you have to decide whether to just dump the car and replace it, or ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • How to Restore Your Farm Tractor

    Choosing a tractor and setting up a workshop - Engine, transmission, and PTO rebuilds - Bodywork, painting, and decals and badging

    Series series Motorbooks Workshop
    **The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration.How to Restore Your Farm Tractor**features hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Dyno Testing & Tuning

    The photos in this edition are black and white.Dyno Testing and Tuning is the first book to explain the proper testing procedures that everyone should use to get accurate and useful results from either an engine or chassis dyno. Authors Harold Bettes and Bill Hancock, recognized experts in the performance and racing industry, apply their wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver the definitive ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Muscle Cars Field Guide

    American Supercars 1960-2000

    by John Gunnell ...
    Series series Warman's Field Guide
    Muscle car enthusiasts can take this fact-filled reference with them anywhere!Featuring more than 300 American muscle cars produced during the last 40 years, this is the ultimate guide for high-performance enthusiasts. This full-color reference features more than four decades of the most powerful American cars ever produced.Listings include a historical background, original factory specifications, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • 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

    $14.99 USD