The Land Speed Record 1940-1962

Author: R.M. Clarke
Publisher: Brooklands Books Limited
ISBN: 9781855205161
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
This portfolio of reports tells how the Land Speed Record was raised from 369 mph to 394 mph by John Cobb in the Railton Mobil Special. Also featured are record attempts by Donald Campbell in Bluebird, Mickey Thompson in Challenger I, Craig Breedlove in 'Spirit of America', and much more. Expert comments by David Tremayne.

Land Speed Record 1899-1936

Author: CP Press
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781841553245
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages :

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Lotus Elan - A Restoration Guide

Author: Gordon Lund
Publisher: Brooklands Books
ISBN: 1855209462
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
The story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours edition. Advice on how to purchase a suitable car for restoration plus detailed practical information on preparing bodywork, trim, chassis, suspension, wheels, hydraulics, engine, electrics & wiring etc. 24 Chapters, plus appendices, give information on chassis changing, body restoration, including Elan +2 sills, rebuilding the Lotus/Ford Twin Cam engine, electrics including fitting a new loom, insight to tuning and running in, Elan developments, a remarkable Elan +2 Estate, rebirth of an accident damaged Sprint.

The Land Speed Record

Author: Peter J. Holthusen
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
ISBN: 9780854294992
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 223

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BMW E30 - 3 Series Restoration Guide

Author: Andrew Everett
Publisher: Brooklands Books
ISBN: 1855209608
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 335

Book Description
A practical restoration manual written by journalist and E30 enthusiast Andrew Everett. Covers E30 models: 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325e, 324d and 324td, 318iS, M3 & Alpina in saloon, convertible & touring forms. Professional advice also is given on buying a good used model E30 for restoration.

The Land Speed Record

Author: David Tremayne
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780747801153
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Since 1898 certain men have sought to travel faster than their fellows. The land speed record is more than just a battle of distance against time, it is a human story, with the inevitable failures, tragedies and successes. Today more than ever, getting an advanced vehicle to Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, or the Black Rock Desert in Nevada is an expensive undertaking requiring a resourcefulness that defies the majority. None of the successful contenders has ever taken the record lightly, nor easily and this book traces man's pursuit of speed since the birth of the motor car and tells more about those who succeeded and those who did not. About the author David Tremayne is the Executive Editor and Grand Prix correspondent of Motoring News and Grand Prix correspondent for The Observer. He first interviewed Richard Noble about Project Thrust and covered the team's American land speed record attempts from 1981 to 1983, in the latter acting as the team's Public and Press Relations Manager

BMW E30 - 3 Series Restoration Bible

Author: Brendan Purcell
Publisher: Brooklands Books
ISBN: 1914988876
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
It is amazing to think that time has passed by and that the second BMW "3 Series" has achieved such status that it warrants this special book on its 21st anniversary. Maybe it is due to the sheer longevity of its design, its ability to satisfy the keen driver or its iconic status - but, whatever it is, there is no doubt that the E30 is one car from the past that will stay with us into the future. It is a pending classic and prices for well kept models have started to escalate; furthermore, there is a core of well cared for cars out there requiring basic attention by their dedicated owners. As a result, there has never been a better time for a book of this sort. By focusing on the common faults which crop up repeatedly and by giving detailed, simple instructions regarding repairs, this book will be uniquely invaluable for owners who wish to try their hand at their own maintenance, especially those who may previously have been prevented from doing so by a lack of technical know-how or specific knowledge.

Land Speed Record

Author: Cyril Posthumus
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780850456417
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 303

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Land Speed Record

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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Land Speed Records

Author: Don Wales
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784422525
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Book Description
The Land Speed Record is a fascinating story of human endeavour – of man and machine battling time to be the fastest. Since 1898 many have dreamed of being the fastest on earth, first with electric, then steam, then petrol, moving forward to the jet car, and into the present and future with rocket power. The glory years of the record are studded with iconic names such as Malcolm and Donald Campbell, Henry Segrave, John Cobb, George Eyston, and more recently Craig Breedlove and Richard Noble. The next race is on for 1,000mph with the latest British attempt by Bloodhound SSC. In this colourfully illustrated introduction, using many photographs from the Motoring Picture Library at Beaulieu, Malcolm Campbell's grandson tells of the brave drivers and powerful machines that have propelled themselves into the record books.