Explore the rich history of British car manufacturers with this collection of books, detailing the iconic brands and their contributions to automotive innovation.
British Car Manufacturers Books & Shop Manuals (206)
A fascinating and fun to read profile of the Mini. Loaded with facts, history, practical information and humorous anecdotes on the full Mini line. Some of the best information on...
Enjoying the full co-operation of the Rover Company and drawing on the reminiscences of many former MG personnel, David Knowles gives us a book as entertaining as it is accurate:...
Tourer (GHN4) & GT (GHD4)  Full information on care and maintenance for trouble-free motoring. Covers the following: Instruments and Switches. Body Fittings. Seats and Seat Belts. Heating and Ventilation. Automatic...
Reissued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the famous BMC Competitions Department at Abingdon, this classic book tells the inside story of how its most famous product,...
Road, off-road and comparison tests, launch report, design and development, specifications, technical data, touring. Models included: V-8i, Tdi Turbo Diesel, automatic and Mpi. Filled with informed and reliable test comment,...
The 2000 was one of Triumph's most popular cars and remained in production for nearly 15 years. The success of this car and increasing competition from other manufacturers encouraged Triumph...
In tracing the Minors history, Saddlestone describes in detail the many variants of saloons, convertibles, Traveller estate cars, light vans and pickups. Valuable information is provided to aid in model...
All the episodes of the Jaguar Monthly series, 'A-Z of Jaguars and Derivatives' are brought together in this book. It is a unique reference source that encompasses all the Jaguar...
 Introduced in 1959, the BMC Mini set new standards in small car design and in the process became an automotive icon. This new book takes an affectionate look back at...
Features Foreword by Peter Cox MD of Moss UK (founder of Cox & Buckles & experienced TR racer). Applies to ALL 4-cylinder TR sportscars. Practical and realistic advice on how...
This is a pictorial account of Britain getting back on the road after WW2 and appeals to all motoring enthusiasts. A truly unique collection of evocative scenes depicting war-torn society...
Traces the story of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud & the Bentley S series through contemporary magazine articles. Inclues road tests, touring trials, new model reports and full specifications. Covers the...
A history, description and analysis of the 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 Litre Bentleys built by Rolls-Royce during the 1930s following their surprise takeover of Bentley Motors early in the...
MG's are usually thought of as open two-seaters; yet from the beginning in 1925, Cecil Kimber sought to provide cars that captured the essence of the MG's sports cars for...
Features Be prepared! - much of this is sensational The truth behind the Mini's Monte Carlo disqualification in 1966 Never before published photos and internal memos and documents An insight...
Aston Martin's survival in the immediate post-war period was by no means certain, and it was to depend heavily on tractor and gear magnate, David Brown. Purchasing the company in...
A collection of road tests, comparison tests, new model introductions, long term tests, and other articles taken from the world's leading motoring magazines. Covers the MGA, Magnette, Midget, MGA MKII,...
Introduced in 1980, the Silver Spirit and Bentley Mulsanne are the most successful post-war Rolls-Royces, and their longevity means ownership of these fine cars is both an enjoyable and practical...
Features ? Written by Don Hayter, Chief Engineer MG Abingdon? Features models and prototypes from 1956 to 1980? Traces the development of the MGB from conception to production? Details the...
Covers all Range Rover models from 1995 to the end of the 2001 model year, including 4.0 & 4.6 V8 Petrol engines and BMW 2.5 Diesel Engines. Now also includes...
A history of all four generations of compact Jaguar, and their Daimler equivalents, tracing the gradual development of Sir William Lyons' original idea over a period between 1955 and 1969....
This totally revised, updated and enlarged book is THE complete guide to building a fast MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite for road or track. Daniel has been continuously developing his...
Features • The full history of the Lotus 18 Formula 1 car • The reveals chassis design and construction • The development of the Coventry Climax FPF engine • Seasons...
