The VW camper van has been a cult classic for decades and has a broad fanbase all around the world. But Norbert Nettekoven is not interested in immaculately restored collector's pieces, he is looking for the maddest and baddest, the funniest, nicest and strangest camper vans on the planet. From born-again rust bucket to lowered street racer, from stretch limo to steam punk. This eclectic collection of camper vans will blow your mind.

The venerable VW has graced our roads since 1950 and its popularity, above all other campervans, has never faded. Bursting with beautiful photography, this celebration of the coolest van on earth is the perfect gift for VW owners, and those who aspire to be in possession of one. SELLING POINTS: • A great gift and keepsake for any VW Campervan Enthusiast • Current interest in all things retro has led to a new generation exploring the freedoms offered by the VW Campervan Colour photographs

An amazing historic account of this classic car, all aspects of the Beetle phenomenon are explained and lavishly illustrated. Created by Hitler, used as a war machine, grabbed 70% of the U.S. import market to become a cult machine

Weird and wonderful car creations that should never have seen the light of day. This book is dedicated to a select group of designers and marketing people round the world who came up with vehicles so totally bizarre, ugly, or inappropriate—in some cases all at once—that they must be recorded for posterity. Some people have designed deliberately bizarre cars, but what distinguishes them from the vehicles in this book is that, amazingly, all these cars here were meant to be serious offerings to the motoring public. From the Lancia Thema 8.32, hideously fast and very expensive, for some reason built to look exactly the same as the ordinary Thema to the Russian ZIS 101 Sport, based on a limousine and the longest two-seater sports car of all time, the cars in this book will raise a smile and few eyebrows. Each car is illustrated and includes technical details.

Aussie Muscle Car Legends celebrates the most iconic cars ever designed, built and sold in this country. Covering Ford, Holden and Chrysler, it showcases some of the most important cars ever made in Australia, through the eyes of UNIQUE CARS magazine.

Cars The Early Years offers an unusual perspective on 75 years of automotive history, from Benz motorcars through two World Wars, affluence and economic crisis, through the 1950s.

At the core of Morgan motoring lies the Morgan 4/4. It is the great grandparent of the rest of the 'traditional' Morgan range. Representing the best of the traditional British sports car, it combines modern performance and reliability with iconic styling that recalls a golden age of motoring. In this fascinating and in-depth account, Michael Palmer examines the car's history, design, development and manufacture. Topics covered include: • Complete history of all Morgan 4/4 models • Technical details for main engine types, and specification sheets for each model • The involvement of three generations of the Morgan family in the development of the 4/4 • Examines the cars competition heritage and performance • Features accounts of 4/4 owner's experiences, and their photos • With Morgan Motor Company confirming its commitment to production of the 4/4 into the foreseeable future – the little car from Malvern has become not only a motoring legend, but also a record breaker – as the car with the longest continuous production record in the world. AUTHOR: Michael Palmer was born in Bermondsey, SE London, in 1963. He took an apprecenticeship with British Airways in 1980. Once completed he took up a position with a flight simulation company. In the mid 80s the opportunity arose for him to work as a technician in the printing industry. Throughout the 1990s he wrote short sketches and one liners for a variety of shows on BBC radio and ITV, before concentrating on writing projects. Michael has had a lifelong interest in cars – Alvis, Bentley and Jaguar in addition to Morgan and can be spotted regularly on the Kent roads at the wheel of his royal ivory 1997 Morgan 4/4. SELLING POINTS: • A detailed account of the history, design, development and manufacturing process for the Morgan 4/4 sports car • Each Morgan 4/4 is unique – the cars are to this day hand built and finished in the Morgan factory • The Morgan 4/4 is not only a motoring legend but a record breaker as the car with the longest continuous production record in the world ILLUSTRATIONS: 264 colour & b/w photographs *

This book explores the extraordinary variety of the classic British camper van. Looking in detail at the classic vehicles of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, when motor camping holidays were at their most popular, it features vans ranging from relatively simple fitted-out panel vans right up to some remarkably sophisticated, fully coach-built campers. Every major converter and conversion is described in details with numerous colour  and black & white photographs.

The "BMW 5 Series" has been running for over twenty-five years and during that time has consistently set the standard for medium-sized sporting saloons. Motoring historian, James Taylor, tells the complete story of the design, development and production of these cars through each generation. Topics covered include: History of BMW before the "5 Series"; Detailed model-by-model specifications; Production details and running costs; M-Series and Touring models; and Advice on buying a "BMW 5 Series" today. Illustrated throughout, this is an essential reading for all motoring enthusiasts.

Citroen stunned the automotive world when the DS series was introduced in 1955. Daringly futuristic and amazingly sophisticated mechanically, it made most cars on the road at the time obsolete. John Pressnell recounts the full story of the design, development, and production of these unique cars, and offers specifications plus a wide selection of archive and contemporary photos.

Here's a quarter-century look at the BMW model range during the period from the 3-Series to the apex of the executive car, the 7-Series. Meredith also details in the 5-Series, 6-Series, and 8-Series grand touring cars along the way. The author concludes with the new generation of sporting cars, the Z range. Each model is test driven and critiqued by author.

As the 1990s began, competition from rivals was threatening the Mercedes-Benz marque's position at the top of the automotive tree. Through a combination of audacious diversification and sometimes less-than-successful cost-cutting, Mercedes began a turnaround that would not achieve final success until the middle of the following decade. This book charts these turbulent years when the marque struggled to come to terms with a changing world.

Designed by Mercedes's head of design Bruno Sacco, the W124 range immediately became the benchmark by which medium-sized car models were judged in the late 1980s due to its engineering excellence and high build quality. There was a model to suit every would-be-buyer, from the taxi driver through the family motorist and on to those who were willing and able to pay for luxury and performance. This book covers: design, development and manufacture of all models of W124 including estates, cabriolets and the stylish coupe range; engines and performance; special editions and AMG models and, finally, buying and owning a W124 today. Superbly illustrated with 264 colour photographs.

Aston Martin - Model by Model traces the turbulent history of Aston Martin and Lagonda through the cars these two famous British marques have produced.  Fast, beautiful and superbly well made, they became some of the most famous machines in motoring history.   More than one hundred individual entries detailing every significant Aston Martin and Lagonda model is described here, together with many rare and exciting machines built as racing cars, prototypes or one-offs for wealthy clients.  As an independent manufacturer, Aston Martin continues today to develop interesting new models, and has returned to sports car racing with considerable success.

It was code-named X100 and it was to be Jaguar's latest sports cars, featuring both coupe and convertible coachwork.  It was to have an all-new V8 engine and it was to replace the XJS.  It would also ultimately have the most powerful forced-induction engine of any production Jaguar road card and it had a lot riding on its success. It was the XK8 - a sleek, purposeful grand tourer in the Jaguar tradition. Graham Robson, one-time Jaguar apprentice and a motoring historian with several other Jaguar books to his credit, tells the story of one of the twentieth century's most beautiful sports car, from its conception to the end of the line for both it and the factory it was built in.

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A review of Rolls-Royce's first seventy-five years examines the origins of the British motor company, its high production and design standards, and the various models it has produced.

In November 1949, a new epoch of automotive history began with the introduction of the first small transporter by Volkswagen. Like no other light utility vehicle before, the variety-rich space-saver from Wolfsburg has influenced the development of a new generation of functional, multipurpose minibuses. Six decades after its introduction, the "Bulli," as the Transporter has been lovingly named by its legion of fans, has lost none of its fascination. Today, to be sure, well-maintained collectors' examples of the T1 (1950-1967) and T2 (1967-1979), of which some 4.85 million were built in all, have become rare and particularly expensive. In this book, specialist author Joerg Hajt portrays VW Transporters of all body types, loving restored and set perfectly in their scenes: from the Camper to the Builder's Van, form the Municipal Bulli to the Samba Bus. Complete construction details offer important tips for buying a VW Transporter and complete this wonderful pictorial volume.

In November 1949, a new epoch of automotive history began with the introduction of the first small transporter by Volkswagen. Like no other light utility vehicle before, the variety-rich space-saver from Wolfsburg has influenced the development of a new generation of functional, multipurpose minibuses. Six decades after its introduction, the “Bulli,” as the Transporter has been lovingly named by its legion of fans, has lost none of its fascination. Today, to be sure, well-maintained collectors’ examples of the T1 (1950-1967) and T2 (1967-1979), of which some 4.85 million were built in all, have become rare and particularly expensive. In this book, specialist author Jörg Hajt portrays VW Transporters of all body types, loving restored and set perfectly in their scenes: from the Camper to the Builder’s Van, form the Municipal Bulli to the Samba Bus. Complete construction details offer important tips for buying a VW Transporter and complete this wonderful pictorial volume.

Morgan, Malvern & Motoring tells the story of Harry Morgan and his first forays into motoring and car manufacture.  Impeccably researched over twenty years, it is illustrated by a wealth of rare and superb photographs. Few large companies have survived a century in family ownership but one, Morgan, is also the world's oldest privately owned car manufacturer.  Many myths are dispelled as the story of the firm's early years is told. Morgan has had a link with the market town of Malvern for its entire hundred-year life.  Harry Morgan, son of a Herefordshire minister, was to put Malvern on the car-manufacturing map.  The Morgan 'Runabout' was to be the first of a long line of three- and four-wheeled Morgans that still leave the Malvern factory today.

Since its introduction in 1950 the Volkswagen Transporter has become legendary for its versatility and adaptability to many commercial uses. Known originally as Sonderausfhrungen, abbreviated to SO, these Special Models were usually converted by specialists, companies and coach builders approved by VW. Using archive, promotional materials and period and contemporary photographs, this book traces the development and variety of these SO and other Special Body conversions from 1950 - 2010, across the five generations from T1 to T5.

By the mid 1970s, the two popular sports cars produced by the new British Leyland were showing their age. What the company needed was a smart, modern sports car. The TR7, designed to replace both the MGB and the Triumph TR6, was the result. Its wedge-shaped design was modern enough but much of the rest of the car was, for some, disappointingly conventional and press reaction was not universally warm. Initially available as a two-seat coupe, the car went on sale in Britain in 1974. David Knowles unravels the history of the car's design and production, and the chaos that was caused by British Leyland's notorious strikes and labour problems. He also delves deep into the competition history of the car. Including the later TR& drophead, and the V8 powered TR8, this book is the last word on the car that is probably more popular today than at any ti =me since it ceased production in 1981. AUTHOR: David Knowles is a civil engineer. He is the author of MG-The Untold Story and MG X Power SV both published by The Crowwood Press. He lives in Ruislip, Middlesex. SELLING POINTS: A ground-breaking book that reveals much about this fascinating car that has at any time since production ceased in 1981. 300 colour photos

One of the classic German sports cars, the 911, is covered here in a complete history from the drawing board of Dr. Porsche to the Carrera 2. Packed with profiles, road tests, buying tips, maintenance and care of these sporty legends.

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The Magic of a Name tells the story of the first 40 years of Britain’s most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce.

For the fiftieth anniversary of James Bond in 2012, two icons came together who jointly epitomize the very essence of British coolness. In Skyfall, Daniel Craig, as agent 007, powered across the screen in an Aston Martin DB5, the very same thrilling six-cylinder that Sean Connery drove in Goldfinger. Meanwhile, Aston Martin has celebrated a milestone birthday. In the century since it was founded by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin on January 13, 1913, the house has created a portfolio that ranges from the Le Manswinning DB2 to 2013's Vanquish. Rene Staud has now captured Aston Martin's elegant luxury cars in photographic form. As in his bestselling books on the Mercedes 300 SL and the Porsche 911, Staud transforms automobile photography into a sensual experience and 'The Aston Martin Book' allows readers to absorb the aura of a true British classic. Texts in English, German, French, Russian and Chinese SELLING POINTS: Rene Staud's extraordinary images bring to light the essence of a vehicle This volume on the storied British brand is a vital addition to teNeues's series of opulent automobile titles 250 colour photographs