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 (358)
A renowned Jaguar expert offers a comprehensive historical review of the highly collectable XJS series of coupes, cabriolets and convertibles with particular emphasis on quality evaluation, maintenance and upgrades. Jaguar...
As introduced at the 1961 Geneva Show the E-type came as a roadster or fixed-head coupé with a 6-cylinder, 3.8, 265bhp engine. From 1964 the 4.2-litre engine was fitted but...
This title is primarily involved with the restoration of a 1988 XJS 3.6 coupe. Within this section Jim Patten explains the restoration techniques in an easy-to-follow style. The rest of...
E Type: End of An Era has been carefully researched and written to appeal to enthusiasts. It comprises history, biography, anecdotes, and technical chapters.
Build a powerful and reliable engine the first time - without wasting money on incompatible components or modifications that don't work. Burgess covers the BMC/British Leyland B-series engine (except the...
Jaguar is one of Britain's best known and ultimately most successful car makers, and since 1928 it has based its head office and manufacturing facility in the Coventry area. Nigel...
This extensively researched guide provides exhaustive reference detail for all post-war Jaguar models, supported by facts, figures and photographs, from the Mark V saloon through to the latest X-Type, S-Type,...
No one contemplating an MGB V8 engine conversion should start the project without reading this book, which is based on the real world experience of many owners and specialists who...
The XJS was introduced in Sept. 1975 at a time when Jaguar had a reputation for poor reliability. The V12 engine was hit by the fuel crisis but the HE...
Launching in 1962 and in production for eighteen years, the MGB became one of the most successful sports cars the world has ever known. MGB - The Superlative MG describes...
The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars covers all the marque's collectible production saloons and sports cars, from the 14/28 and 14/40 sports cars to the iconic postwar convertibles like...
The Jaguar E-type is considered by many to be Britain’s finest sports car, and has won innumerable accolades for style, performance and engineering. The car’s original specification, and the changes...
It was a golden era. Horsepower was unlimited; designers, builders, and drivers just needed to harness the horses of massive engines and deliver their thrust to the track. It was...
Experience the entire history of Triumph sports cars in this comprehensive volume featuring stunning studio photography, rare archival images, and period advertising.Triumph Cars chronicles the company and its remarkable vehicles,...
The first MGs were a small number of cars sold with special bodywork by Morris Garages, but by the 1930s the MG had come to be recognised as the archetypical...
The complete history of BMC – British Motor Corporation – and a comprehensive directory of the marques and models that made up the whole. Following the historic amalgamation of Morris...
The history of Vignale, the coachbuilder that bodied the first unforgettable Ferraris of the 1950s – responsible for cars such as the 166 and 212 Inter, the 250 and the 340...
Want the Morgan experience, but afraid you’ll buy a lemon? Well, having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from...
Named after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus's owner at the time, Romano Artioli of Bugatti fame, the Lotus Elise was launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1995. In the subsequent...
This book covers production versions of Jaguar's legendary E-type, from the 3.8 of 1961 to the last of the V12s of Model-by-model, with hundreds of pictures, it gives you all...
Complete DIY restoration of an E-type Jaguar. Perfect for those who carry out home servicing and repairs. Details the trials and tribulations of an inexperienced enthusiast. Simplifies and reaches the...
Celebrate and explore 100 years of MG cars with this impressive volume featuring expert commentary, historical images, period ads, and contemporary photography.For many car enthusiasts, MG is synonymous with “sports...
