THE LIGHT CAR HANDBOOK
Written by Candidus
Published by Iliffe & Sons Limited
THE LIGHT CAR HANDBOOK
Written by Candidus.
Stock no. 2134610
Circa.
1916.
Hardback.
Good condition.
All about economical motoring. Brown/green-blue covers with dark titles and vignettes. B/w illustrations. 220 pages plus index. Pages of prelims are detached, with some chipping and browning on edges; a little loss, but still loosely inserted. Index pages detached. Joints broken. Hinges pulled. Contents browned. Paper contents are fragile and likely to tear loose of binding. Rear joint is taped together. Name and address label to rear pastedown. A working copy only!
Front cover
Contents
- I. The Charm of the Light Car
- II. The Choice of a Light Car
- III. The Expenses of a Light Car
- IV. A Typical Chassis
- V. How the Engine Works
- VI. The Engine Design
- VII. The Carburetter
- VIII. The Ignition
- IX. Engine Lubrication
- X. The Engine Cooling System
- XI. The Clutch
- XII. The Change Speed Car
- XIII. Universal Joints and Back Axles
- XIV. Front Axles and Steering Gears
- XV. Frames, Springs, and Brakes
- XVI. Tyres and Wheels
- XVII. Coachwork
- XVIII. Accessories
- XIX. Lightting Dynamos and Engine Starters
- XX. How to Start the Engine
- XXI. How to Change Gear
- XXII. The First Drive and Expert Driving
- XXIII. The Car in its Garage
- XXIV. The Owner and the Law