Prices: Classic Car Books

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  Car Suspension and Handling

  Originally published in 1980, this classic book has now been updated and expanded to make it invaluable for today's engineers. Car Suspension and Handling, 4th Edition focuses on the suspension and handling of cars, or automobiles, as opposed to those characteristics of other types of road vehicles, while always recognizing that there are differences in suspension requirements for different classes of vehicles, and in various markets of the world for a given vehicle. Through appendices and diagrams, Car Suspension and Handling, 4th Edition outlines the purpose and history of vehicle suspension systems, while defining the basic parameters of suspension geometry. In addition, the book delves into human sensitivity to vibration, and offers data on durability, tire background information, steering calculations and suspension calculations. Chapters include: Disturbances and Sensitivity The Wheel and Tire Steering Suspension Systems and their Effects Dampers Front Suspensions Rear Suspensions Drive Layouts and their Effects Advanced Suspension Systems Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for Suspension

  $49.99

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  Classic British Car Electrical Systems: Your guide to understanding, repairing and improving the electrical components and systems that were typical of British cars from 1950 to 1980 (Essential)

   The electrical systems used in British cars in the period 1950 to 1980 have gained some notoriety, most of it unfavorable and much of it undeserved. This book shines a light on the subject, system by system, including the murkier corners. Whatever their foibles, the cars remain the cherished possessions of enthusiasts worldwide. This book’s contribution to making the electrical systems understandable and reliable will maintain the enjoyment the cars provide for many decades to come.  Based on a formula proven in Rick Astley’s previous and much acclaimed book, MGB Electrical Systems, this new book breaks down the electrical systems of classic British cars into separate and easily understandable sections. In each, the components and system as a whole are examined in theory and chronology, to show how and why they evolved the way they did. With hundreds of color photographs and diagrams, together with fault-finding tables, the veil of mystery is removed, allowing the owner to understand, repair and improve their cherished classic.  This book is the definitive and indispensable guide to British car electrical systems, and deserves a place on every enthusiast’s bookshelf.

  $37.58

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  Maximum Mini: The definitive book of cars based on the original Mini

  This is the first book to focus solely on the cars derived from the classic Mini. Small GTs, sports cars, roadsters and fun cars: Mini-derivatives made the specialist motoring market roar in the sixties, but after that they didn’t fade away. The seventies, eighties, and nineties saw new variants on the car that simply wouldn’t die – some genius, some crazy, but always out of the ordinary and colorful. From the well known Mini Marcos and Unipower GT that even raced at Le Mans, to the very obscure but at least as exciting Coldwell GT or Sarcon Scarab, almost 60 cars are thoroughly researched, described and photographed. Many of the people originally involved with designing and building them were interviewed, and some cars that were thought to be long gone were found during the researching of this book. Others weren’t, but nevertheless made it in as old material came to light. Of the over 450+ pictures in this book, most have never been seen in print before. Just like the enthusiasm needed to build the cars described, this book has been written with a true passion.

  $30.88