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AN AGE OF SUPERHEROES (A TIME BEFORE TRACTION CONTROL)
Written by Mat Oxley.
Stock no. 1829005
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2010. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This book explores what many race fans beleive to be the golden age of motorcycle grand prix racing. The era was characterised by scary two-stroke 500 GP bikes, renowned for ejecting riders at terrifying speeds. It took a special breed of bike racer to take these ground-attack missiles to the limit and byond - that's why these five men were road racing's superheroes:Kevin Schwantz, Wayne Rainey, Eddie Lawson, Mick Doohan and Wayne Gardner. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. 239 pages. ISBN: 9781844255832. Narrow margin of uneven fading to top of front board. Small knock to top edge of boards. A few marks to contents (imprinting of ink from facing page) else contents bright. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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STEALING SPEED: THE BIGGEST SPY SCANDAL IN MOTORSPORT HISTORY
Written by Mat Oxley.
Stock no. 1828849
Published by Haynes Publishing. 2010. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The remarkable true story of how one of Japan's biggest motorcycle manufacturers stole a Nazi rocket scientist's engine secrets from behind the Iron Curtain to win the motorcycle power race and conquer the world. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 240 pages including index. ISBN: 9781844256891. Light 'dint' to top front edge of spine. Page 35/36 has binding error whereby the page has creased before trimming so is slightly larger than it should be but does not notice with the crease, this crease has left a light impression to a couple of pages either side. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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FERRARI DESIGN THE DEFINITIVE STUDY
Written by Glen Smale.
Stock no. 1326512
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2010. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The story of the company's evolution from front-engined to mid-engined cars in the 1960s and 1970s, and then back again to front-engined designs since the 1990s. Black cloth, gilt title to spine. Colour photos throughout. 272 pages. ISBN: 9781844254873. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is slightly edge creased.

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FLYING SCOTSMAN LNER CLASS A1/A3 PACIFIC No. 4472, 1923 ONWARDS (OWNER'S WORKSHOP MANUAL)
Written by Philip Atkins.
Stock no. 1826811
Published by Haynes Publishing. 2017. Nearly fine condition.

An insight into maintaining, operating and restoring the legendary steam locomotive. Large format. Black glazed pictorial boards. Colour & b/w photos and diagrams. ISBN: 9781844257065. Reprint. Boards lightly scuffed, contents clean.

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ROLLS-ROYCE ARMOURED CAR 1915-44 (OWNERS' WORKSHOP MANUAL)
Written by David Fletcher.
Stock no. 1826810
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2017. Nearly fine condition.

An insight into the design, construction and operation of the legendary armoured patrol vehicle in two world wars. Large format. Green glazed pictorial boards. B/w & colour photos. ISBN: 9781785210587. A nice copy.

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HAYNES MAX POWER VAUXHALL CORSA: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MODIFYING
Written by Bob Jax.
Stock no. 1826761
Published by Haynes Publishing. 2005. Slightly better than very good condition.

Updated edition. Performance modifications: what works, what they cost; Styling modifications: inside and out; ICE upgrades: amps, subs, what it all means... Pictorial glazed boards. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 1844253740. Boards lightly scuffed. Contents clean.

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ALVIS THE STORY OF THE RED TRIANGLE
Written by Kenneth Day.
Stock no. 1826669
Published by Haynes Publishing. 4th 2008. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Fourth Edition. The success story of Alvis, which first established itself as a top car maker and then diversified to become a major player in the aero and defence industries. Large format. 400 pages including index. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 9781844255245. A few minor knocks to board edges. Text block slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, light wear to top of spine.

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BROUGH SUPERIOR: THE ROLLS-ROYCE OF MOTORCYCLES
Written by Ronald H. Clark.
Stock no. 1826551
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1998. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

3rd edition reprinted. The story of the most distinguished marque in motorcycling history. Black boards, gilt title to spine B/w photos. B/w diagrams. ISBN: 1859604382. top & tail of spine lightly rubbed. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is grubby and has a few faint damp stains, corners lightly rubbed.

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RACES FACES PLACES: THE MOTOR RACING PHOTOGRAPHY OF MICHAEL COOPER
Written by Paul Parker.
Stock no. 1825199
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2009. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A fascinating and eclectic collection of nearly 400 images from one of motor racing's most determined and original photographers, Michael Cooper. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos throughout. ISBN: 9781844255085. Spine & corners bumped. Spine slightly cocked. Contents clean. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased and worn at corners.

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MASERATI: A RACING HISTORY
Written by Anthony Pritchard.
Stock no. 1825110
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2003. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Square format. B/w and colour photos throughout. ISBN: 185960871X. Top & tail of spine lightly worn. Corners of boards lightly bumped. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, lightly scuffed, has minor dampstaining to verso (not visible to front).

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BUGATTI: A RACING HISTORY
Written by David Venables.
Stock no. 1824793
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2002. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Bugatti's motorsport history - a dramatic tale involving cutting-edge technology, danger, romance and not a little bloodshed. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1859608345. Light rubbing to board edges, top rear corner bumped. Small mark to rear board. Text block slightly browned and minor foxspots to top edge. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-worn, rubbed at corners, has a 1" tear to rear side edge of panel, previous bookseller's labels to rear panel.

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ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY: THE CREWE YEARS
Written by Martin Bennett.
Stock no. 1824792
Published by Haynes Publishing. 3rd 2011. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The illustrated history of all Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars built at Crewe from 1945 to 2002. Third Edition. Foreword by HRH The Duke of Gloucester. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos throughout. ISBN: 9781844254811. Corners and top & tail of spine lightly rubbbed. Light rubbing of black printing ink of title page to facing page. Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and has previous bookseller's barcoded label to rear panel.

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