Explore the rich history and innovation of German car manufacturers with this collection of books showcasing iconic brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi.
German Car Manufacturers Books & Shop Manuals (137)
Take a visually thrilling joy ride through the complete history and influence of one of the most enduring and pleasurable consumer-focused sports cars of all time.VW has sold over 2.5...
BMW M-Series celebrates the 50th anniversary of these legendary German performance cars, detailing both its production and motorsport stories with expert commentary and fascinating photography.BMW launched the Motorsport, or “M”,...
This book about the Porsche 993 is the third of a series by the author, covering a range of Porsche models. Containing absolutely everything a 993 owner needs to know,...
In 1952, Mercedes-Benz astonished the world with its 300SL sports-racing cars, sleek coupes with startling, gull-wing doors. Based on the 300S production model but installed in a radical, tubular space...
An appreciation of over half a century of incredible racing performances! Mercedes and Benz Racing 1900-1955 is an appreciation of the incredible racing performances that occured between 1900 and 1955,...
Have you longed to restore a classic Porsche 911, but were either overwhelmed by the scale of the task, or simply unsure of what was involved? This unique publication brings...
Now in paperback! In 1974, to rave reviews, Porsche produced the 930/911 Turbo to the public and set off on a new road. At the same time, the governing body...
The word ‘Quattro’, chosen by Audi for its pioneering high-performance four-wheel-drive cars, immediately captures glamour and excitement in the minds of all motorsport enthusiasts. This book, written by a leading...
This all-color collection guides owners of pre-1990 Porsche 911s through 101 carefully selected, weekend projects illustrated with step-by-step, full-color studio photography. Divided into three categories-performance, handling, and customization-the projects range...
Original Porsche 911 1964-1998 The definitive guide to 100% original and correct Porsche 911 restoration, this book covers every inch of each air-cooled 911 generation in precise detail. It includes...
Success of the 315 roadster in the 1934 Alpine Trial put BMW on the road to sporting success, spawning the creation of the high-performance 328 in 1936 and its racing...
Introduction by Karl Ludvigsen. No sports-car introduction in history has had the impact of Jaguar's XK120 in 1948. Thrust into a dreary post-war world was a stunningly gorgeous roadster, its...
Never-before published information details the nuances of tackling this daunting task! From dropping the engine, to reconditioning and blueprinting, through final reinstallation and break-in, Dempsey guides you step-by-step through the...
Profusely illustrated throughout, a worthy addition to the Veloce Pictorial History series. Each BMW model (1945-2013) has been painstakingly researched detailing body derivatives, production changes, technical information and hundreds of...
The Pontons may have been Mercedes-Benz's bread-and-butter models of the 1950s, but they were vitally important in establishing the marque as a significant player around the globe. Alongside the saloons...
With a long reputation for quality, durability, and good looks, the three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz is recognized around the world. The Mercedes-Benz SL designation was first applied to the 300SL...
The full history of Porsche's racing cars from 2006 onwards, this is the third book in the series, bringing the story right up-to-date. The third volume in a definitive history...
Few cars in recent years have inspired such devotion among enthusiasts as the BMW M3. Now entering its fifth generation, BMW's compact performance car is recognized world-wide as the benchmark...
Each Haynes manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer and provides step-by-step instructions based on a complete disassembly of the vehicle. This hands-on experience provides the reader with specific and detailed...
If you're a sports car enthusiast, you'll love the story of the Audi R8, the first of many high-performance cars from Audi that dominated the legendary Le Mans endurance race...
The 911 and 912 Porsche, A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity II takes a part-by-part, year-by-year approach to what an owner or prospective buyer should look for when evaluating a 911...
From a simple sketch of a box-shaped delivery vehicle to one of the most recognisable silhouettes in motoring, the first-generation VW Transporter formed the genesis of what was to become...
Researched and written with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the Mercedes-Benz W124-based range – a series of models that included saloons,...
The E36 was the embodiment of the luxury sports sedan, and the standard that other manufacturers strived to reach. And as such, the BMW 3 Series became wildly popular with...