Parragon Gift Books: Touring Cars
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading






In production from 1966 to 1985, the Pininfarina-designed 124 Spider was a huge export success for Fiat with over 170,000 examples being sold in the USA alone, whilst the 124 Coupe, styled by Boano, also enjoyed sales success throughout the world between 1967 and 1975. Both cars used Fiat's willing and technically advanced twin-cam engine in sizes ranging from 1400 to 2000cc. Towards the end of production the Spider even enjoyed supercharged performance in its Volumex form. Not to be forgotten is the 124 Spider's important rule in international rallying during the 1970s, when the cars created and homologated by Abarth were very successful and always newsworthy. Over 1000 examples of the legendary Fiat-Abarth 124 Spider were built and today, deservedly, these traditionally black-bonneted/hooded cars enjoy great status amongst serious collectors. Here, from an enthusiast author, is the complete history of these important cars, including motorsport. Also within these covers the enthusiast will find expert advice on which model to choose, restoration, clubs, specialists and what it's like to live with a Fiat 124 Spider or Coupe.
Here is a fact and picture-packed book dedicated solely to the Giulia GT in all its forms including the fabulous lightweight GTA racer. A reissue of a popular Veloce classic - now reprinted in paperback.
Lotus is one of the most famous names in motor racing. The lightweight, nimble, innovative machines like the types 25, 78 and 79 are now seen as milestones of racing car design. This pictorial history recounts the story of these pioneering cars, in which such drivers as Sterling Moss, Graham Hill and Emerson Fittipaldi gained prominence. It covers the the period from the 1950s onwards.
Here is a fact and picture-packed book dedicated solely to the Giulia GT in all its forms including the fabulous lightweight GTA racer. Packed with illustrations, the book tells the story of the Giulia from Giugiaro's drawing board to the roads and racetracks of the world. Also included is practical advice from leading experts on buying, restoring and caring for Alfa's classic Coupe.About The Author: John Tipler is a professional motoring journalist who has contributed to a number of leading magazines and has several automotive books in print. John has been Press Officer for John Player Motorsport and also worked in the Press Office at the famous British motor racing circuit Brands Hatch.
Triumph Motorcycles: Their Renaissance and the Hinckley Factory tells the remarkable story of the re-birth of one of the great names of British motorcycle history. Far from looking to the past, the new company has adopted the most modern production methods in modern premises and is producing motorbikes equal to any in the world. John Tipler was given unparalelled access to the factory enabling him to show the production methods and discuss the future with both management and workforce. First published in 1997, this sought-after title has now been fully updated with details of new models, and brings the story up-to-date after a disastrous fire gutted much of the operation. As you will read, the company has been undaunted and goes from strength to strength.
This is the story of the re-birth of one of the great names of British motorcycle history. Far from looking to the past, the new company has adopted modern production methods in a new factory. Motoring journalist John Tipler was given access to the factory enabling him to show the production methods and discuss the future with both management and workforce. Tipler covers the full specifications for all models and details of manufacture.
The fast-paced world of competitive auto racing, from vintage models to American stock cars to the Le Mans endurance event are covered with full color photographs and cutaway illustrations to show the key features of the best cars in each category. Panels list technical information for an in-depth study of this rugged sport.
Jedna z nejůplnějších encyklopedií motocyklů, která u nás vyšla. Jsou zde zastoupeny všechny značky, mnohé již zaniklé. Kniha velkého formátu, na křídovém papíře se skvělými fotografiemi a popisem.