Let's Build our Own.. The Story of The Rhodes Ridley

$40.00 AUD

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Holden Commemorative Edition: The Great Years, the Great Cars 1968-2020 by Rockpool Publishing (Produced by)

$39.99 AUD

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Commodore. Torana. Monaro. Holden captures the essence of these three great cars - their muscle, their romance and their engineering - as well as their glory days at racetracks such as Mount Panorama at Bathurst and Phillip Island. It celebrates 50-plus years of great Aussie motoring memories, from the original Monaro's launch in 1968 to living in the seventies through the Torana years. Then there's the Commodore era, covering the VB to ZB models from 1978 to 2020 and including the last Aussie-built V8s. Holden features photos, stories and a comprehensive history of the country's best-loved vehicles, plus a detailed analysis of all the models of these three nameplates. ...Show more

Rails Around the World - Two Centuries of Trains and Locomotives by Brian Solomon

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Rails Around the World is a visually glorious history depicting trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.  

From Nought to World Champion: Volkswagen's Journey to Winning the WRC Title by Christian Schon

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From Nought to World Champion is a comprehensive guide to the most important rallies in which the VW Polo has taken part - including the World Rally Championship - with a wealth of relevant facts and figures. Illuminating interviews with motorsport boss Jost Capito and VW Technology-Board member Dr. Ulr ich Hackenberg give an incredible insight into the design and history of the Polo R WRC, with a complete breakdown of the technology and performance of the car. Presenting an overview of rally history, illustrated with numerous exciting highlights from competitive VW motorsports, From Nought to World Champion provides an insight into today's Volkswagen rally drivers with exclusive interviews and photographs; this is an essential guide and insider view into the world of VW driving, design and technology. ...Show more

The Car Book (Definitive Visual History)

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The definitive visual history of the automobileThe Car Bookstylishly shows you everything you might want to know about the history of the automobile. With stunning visual images and over 2,000 cars featured, the evolution of the car is tracked from decade to decade and across international borders, from India's Ambassador to Italy's Alfa Romeo. Ever wondered how Porsche and Chevrolet became household names? Discover the stories behind the men and the machines that created the most famous marques and take a virtual tour of the anatomy of iconic cars from each era. If you love cars, then you'll love this - The Car Bookis simply a must-have title for all car enthusiasts. ...Show more

Speed Kings: Australians' Quest to Win the World's Greatest Motor Race by John Smailes

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The fascinating, definitive story of Australia and New Zealand's quest to win the world's greatest motor race. Winning the Indianapolis 500, the greatest spectacle in motorsport, has been a quest for Australians and New Zealanders since the first race in 1911. Seventeen have tried and two have succeede d: Scott Dixon in 2008 and Will Power in 2018. Rupert Jeffkins, Australia's original speed king, entered the first Indy 500 and on his second attempt in 1912 came within five kilometres of victory. He and Italian Ralph De Palma created legend when they pushed their car to the finish line after it blew up while leading. Speed Kings tells Jeffkins' full story for the first time.The lure of the Brickyard, paved with 3.2 million bricks, has drawn champions from both sides of the Tasman. Sir Jack Brabham, his son Geoffrey and grandson Matthew have each tried to win. So have the 'big three' of New Zealand motor racing: Bruce McLaren, Denny Hulme and Chris Amon. Now Scott McLaughlin looks set to become the next driver from down under to chase American motor racing's greatest prize.Indy doesn't offer up victory lightly. Blinding speed - nudging 380 km/h and averaging 280 km/h over 500 miles - makes the Brickyard one of the most precarious racetracks in the world. Forty-two drivers have died attempting the 500. Speed Kings tells the story of the Australian and New Zealand drivers, team owners, engineers, even commentators who've made the Brickyard their quest.   ...Show more

The Motorcycle Design Art Desire by Guilfoyle Ultan

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An essential and compelling exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of the machine age Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of electricpowered vehicles, motorcycle design is being revolutionized by new technologies, the demands of climate change, and global social transformation. The Motorcycle: Desire, Art, Designtraces the exciting evolution of this automotive icon -- and the culture of desire, freedom, and rebellion that surrounds it. ...Show more

The Motorbike Book (The Definitive Visual History)

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The ultimate illustrated history of the motorcycle, this comprehensive visual guide is packed with over 1,000 amazing machines, from classic scooters to the latest superbikes. Celebrating the motorcycle in all of its diverse forms, The Motorbike Book takes you on a journey of discovery, from the first m odified bicycles of the 1900s to the incredible 200mph-plus motor racing machines of today. Photographic tours allow you to explore some of the greatest motorcycles ever made in intimate detail, while cross-sections illustrate how their different engine types deliver the power. From Italy's Ducati to Japan's Suzuki - and racers, scramblers and motocross bikes - it tells you how famous marques like Honda and Harley-Davidson became household names, and shows the timeless appeal of classic motorcycles from BMW, Triumph, and Yamaha. Whether you are an armchair enthusiast or a budding Guy Martin, The Motorbike Book is your essential pillion rider. ...Show more

Australia Accommodation Guide: The B&B Book: 2014 by Carl Southern

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The Australia Accommodation Guide includes over 900 entries of Bed & Breakfast and Similar Styled accommodation from all across Australia. First published in 1989, this 26th Edition has been completely updated and revised for 2014. The publication includes full colour photographs and new maps. More than 250 detailed entries in full colour of great places to stay are listed alphabetically by state and location with indexes including a directory of over 900 properties. Accommodation styles include: B&Bs, Small Hotels, City Apartments, Country Cottages, Eco-Friendly Getaways, Family Farmstays, Romantic Getaways, B&Bs for Garden Lovers and Stays in Wine Regions. ...Show more

Images of Transport: Railway Disasters by Simon Fowler

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Railways kill! We forget that now as British railways are one of the safest ways of travelling. That they are so is the result of lessons learnt from history. For there have been many hundreds of railways disasters. This book looks at some of the most famous as well as some that have been all but forgot ten, matching some graphic illustrations with eyewitness accounts of people who were there and the confidential reports of the accident investigators who worked out what had gone wrong. The book will explore the reasons why accidents happen. Some are due to the carelessness of staff, others due to equipment failure or poor signalling. Yet others still baffle the experts. The first, and perhaps most famous accident, occurred in 1830 at the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway when the politician William Huskisson was killed crossing in front of an oncoming locomotive. But the worst railway accident in British railway history occurred at Quintshill in May 1915, when five trains collided with many hundreds of soldiers going to the Front either killed or seriously injured. Almost 40 years later 112 commuters were killed at Harrow and Wealdstone in 1952. The reasons for the accident remain unclear. ...Show more

Car Posters by Emmanuel Lopez

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The artworks in this book show the history of the car from its creation up until the start of the 1970s. The posters have been chosen for their importance, rarity, beauty and innovation, as well as for what they represent in terms of significant historical, technical and artistic stages of the motor car . They showcase the work of the designers and illustrators who constantly strove to come up with new ideas and styles to match the technological progress of famous names such as Peugeot, Mercedes Daimler, Renault, Citroen, Bugatti, Buick, Fiat, Rolls Royce and Chrysler, as well as others that are less well-known nowadays. As the cars developed, so the daredevil drivers and entrepreneurs found increasingly daring exploits with which to show off their prowess and endurance. Emmanuel Lopez charts the history of car racing from early competitions such as the Paris-Rouen in 1894, which saw steam-driven carriages going head-to-head with petrol engines over a 126 km course, through the start of international races and on to the Grand Prix, the rise of circuits such as the Nurburgring and the legendary Le Mans 24-hour Race. Not to be forgotten are the innovations that enabled cars to become better and better: Michelin's pneumatic tyres, Gentilhomme's car horns, brakes by Boyriven and Triplex windscreens. Alongside these, developments in petrol and engine oil were equally important in making the motor car both a must-have for travel and an enthralling spectacle when racing. It was not just the cars that changed during this time; the illustrative styles did too. The work of artists such as Berhard, de Valerio, Cappiello, Cassandre, Cheret, Ernst, Falucci, Gaudy, Grun, Hohlwein, McKnight Kauffer, Pal, Privat-Livemont and Rochegrosse shows the important variety of styles used by illustrators in this era and brings the wonderful cars and races to life in vivid colour. Contents: 1891-1899: The Forerunners; 1900-1919:The Belle Epoque; 1920-1945: The Golden Age; Races and Competitions; International Car Shows; The Accessory Trades; Colonial Expeditions by Car; Selected Poster Designers. ...Show more

Carchitecture - Houses with Horsepower by Thijs Demeulemeester; Thomas De Bruyne; Bert Voet

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"Life is too short to drive boring cars." - Hanan Sobati, founder of Arabian Gazelles, the first female supercar club in the world. "I only purchase and drive cars that represent thoughtful design, elegance and performance." - Frank Lloyd Wright. This book about beautifully designed cars and internati onal architecture has been curated with an eye for pure aesthetics. Although architecture and cars are theoretically miles apart, the sources of inspiration for their designers are often strikingly similar. Recalling a time when you could recognise an architect from his Saab or his Citroën DS, lifestyle journalist Thijs Demeulemeester shows that architects and luxury car makers are alike in their appreciation of elegance of design, attention to materials, and solid construction. This book takes you on a trip through some iconic houses and the unique cars that match them. AUTHORS: Thijs Demeulemeester is a Belgian lifestyle journalist, specialising in interior design, contemporary art and architecture. He has previously published a number of well-received titles at Lannoo. Bert Voet has been working as a freelance journalist since 2004 for De Tijd, Trends and Knack, among others. He visits a car collector every week for the magazine Sabato. Thomas Debruyne is best-known for his instagram feed 'Cafeine'. Thomas is a photographer, specialising in architecture, and a graphic designer. SELLING POINT: * Lifestyle journalist Thijs Demeulemeester takes you on a trip through some iconic houses and the unique cars that match them in elegance of design and construction 180 colour, 40 b/w images ...Show more