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A glamorous addition to a popular series, this book celebrates four of Lamborghinis most sensational models: Miura, Countach, Diablo and Murcielago. The author takes us through the development of the Lamborghini V12 engine and on to the creation of the Miura, one of the most breathtaking supercars of all time, before moving on to analyze its exotic descendants in the form of Countach, Diablo and Murcielago.   Superbly illustrated throughout, this book also covers some less predictable topics, making it an essential purchase for every discerning Lamborghini enthusiast.

About the Author

Richard Dredge is a very able freelance journalist who has written three books, two of which have been published by Haynes – Volvo (in the Haynes Classic Makes series) and You & Your BMW 3-Series. He is always a reliable and accurate source of information.

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‘A fascinating, authoritative and wholly engrossing account of the Rolls Royce story…’ The Sunday Times

For most of the 20th century right through the present day, the Rolls Royce has stood as the prime symbol of quality and luxury. And here, in its sixth edition, is the fully-updated tribute to these classic cars and the men who created them. First, an engrossing and exquisitely illustrated history of the Rolls Royce covers everything from the birth of the Rolls as a two-cylinder vehicle in 1904 to its recent sale to Volkswagen. Follow the development of the Silver Ghost, the New Phantom, the Bentley and the Wraith, the Shadows and Spirits. The entire second section presents, in detail and with photographs, car and engine specifications. Included are the dates of major mechanical changes and the chassis numbers of the three Royce cars from 1904 to the Park Ward model of 2000, as well as the Bentleys built since 1931. This is truly a cele (more…)

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Stretching back almost to the beginnings of automotive history, the story of Rolls-Royce and Bentley is one of unparalleled success and prestige. That story is told here with modern photography of antique, classic, and modern models. This volume is a valuable addition to any automotive library.

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The Audi quattro is a design landmark. When the car first appeared in 1980 it caused a sensation. Audi’s obsession with technical innovation resulted in a turbocharged four-wheel-drive machine that revolutionized rallying and took road car handling and grip to a new level. The quattro won on its rally debut, and went on to win four world titles. The quattro’s rallying career ended in 1986 with the banning of Group B, although road car production continued, and more than 11,000 cars were built in total. This beautifully designed book tells the full road car and competition story.

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The Audi quattro is a design landmark. When the car first appeared in 1980 it caused a sensation. Audi’s obsession with technical innovation resulted in a turbocharged four-wheel-drive machine that revolutionized rallying and took road car handling and grip to a new level. The quattro won on its rally debut, and went on to win four world titles. The qu (more…)

Little Book of the Audi Quattro is a 128-page hardback book written by Stan Fowler and Charlotte Morgan. Developed using four wheel drive technology, the Audi quattro stands out as one of the most revolutionary sports cars ever built. From its debut in the 1980s, the quattro was set to steal the show and it went on to do just that both on and off road. Today, it is a much loved classic with fans and quattro enthusiasts the world over. Originally, Audi had intended to produce just 400 quattros to be used in rally driving, but in the end, nearly 11,500 vehicles were built for a hungry export market.   The car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1980 and as the first four-wheel drive grand tourer since 1966 it caused a sensation. The car became one of the most significant rally cars of all time when it was one of the first to take advantage of the changed rules in competition racing allowing a four-wheel drive to participate. Critics were sceptical that a fou (more…)

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The Audi quattro is a design landmark. When the car first appeared in 1980 it caused a sensation. Audi’s obsession with technical innovation resulted in a turbocharged four-wheel-drive machine that revolutionized rallying and took road car handling and grip to a new level. The quattro won on its rally debut, and went on to win four world titles. The quattro’s rallying career ended in 1986 with the banning of Group B, although road car production continued, and more than 11,000 cars were built in total. This beautifully designed book tells the full road car and competition story.

Book Description

The Audi quattro is a design landmark. When the car first appeared in 1980 it caused a sensation. Audi’s obsession with technical innovation resulted in a turbocharged four-wheel-drive machine that revolutionized rallying and took road car handling and grip to a new level. The quattro won on its rally debut, and went on to win four world titles. The qu (more…)

“The Little Book of Aston Martin” is a 128-page hardback book written by motoring writer Philip Raby. Aston Martin – those two simple words conquer up exciting images in any car enthusiast’s mind. Images of power, speed and elegance with a dash of suavity thrown in. This little book gives a potted history of Aston Martin, outlining the company’s chequered background and how it’s evolved to be the prestige marque it is today, recognised around the world. It also features some of the most interesting and important road-going models that Aston Martin has produced over the years complete with performance figures and statistic fact boxes.

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“The Little Book of Aston Martin” is a 128-page hardback book written by motoring writer Philip Raby. Aston Martin – those two simple words conquer up exciting images in any car enthusiast’s mind. Images of power, speed and elegance with a dash of suavity thrown in. This little book gives a potted his (more…)

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Gayot.com, Sept. 2, 2006 “The book is easy to read with plenty of photographs throughout to make it worthy of your coffee-table.”
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The third edition of this well-reviewed book about the elegant survivor of Britain’s prestige car market is fully updated to feature the latest models. It describes every post-war model through to the current DBS, Vantage and DB9 models, and the company’s rollercoaster history. The book includes technical data, buying advice, driving impressions and sidebars on topics as varied as John Wyer, the R.S.Williams Lightweight DB4s and the DBR9, which impressed at Le Mans in 2008.

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With understatement, high-class individuality, and conservative reliability, the Aston Martin takes its place among the ranks of the most elite sports cars. Only an illustrated book of the highest quality can do justice to the charm and elegance of this exclusive British car.

About the Author

There is a persistent rumor that Rainer Schlegelmilch’s birth was initiated on the back seat of a Mercedes Benz 170V. Whether or not this is the source of his ongoing affinity to anything that has four wheels, his fascination with cars is vividly expressed in his pictures. How do you get from German and English philology to automotive journalism? Chalk it up to car racing: the appearance of the Silver Arrows (Silberpfeile) in Spa, Zandvoort and at the Nurburgring, says the Germanist and Anglicist Hartmut Lehbrink. Numerous books on automobiles and racing penned by Lehbrink testify to the long-term impact of these early experiences.
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Books in this instructive series are written mainly for advanced art students, teachers, and ambitious art hobbyists. Instruction is comprehensive, intended to guide learners in creating highly finished artworks of professional quality. Step-by-step instructions are presented with helpful photos, as well as illustrations of works-in-progress. The airbrush is a favorite tool of commercial artists and fine artists to produce photo-like effects. This manual demonstrates its use with many examples. Illustrated throughout in color.

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Books in Barron?s All About Techniques series are written for advanced art students and experienced amateurs. They explain the fundamentals of theory and technique, then proceed to give step-by-step advice on the methods you must master to create complete, highly finished artworks.All About Techniques in Airbrush presents detailed instruction on the correct use of this favorite tool of commercial and fi (more…)

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