Tells the story of how he unexpectedly became a dog owner the day his wife came home with Winston, a puppy she found abandoned in a city cemetary.

The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 50s. This book looks back at the glory days of the Cafe Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival.

All Models (except RS), 1969-1987.

The Alfa Romeo Montreal is one of the most stunning series production automobiles of the twentieth century. This book presents a comprehensive pictorial tribute to the Montreal and a visual testimonial to a powerful and beautiful coupe that was born as a futuristic concept and transformed into a dream car come true.

Features chapters such as: Is it the right car for you? This work gives a checklist for rating a potential Stag purchase, advice on deciding whether or not to restore a Stag, paint problems, issues resulting from underuse, and lists of clubs and spares specialists.

Toleman was the team that took Ayrton Senna into Formula 1, to which he responded by creating a masterpiece of movement at Monaco. This was the team that launched Derek Warwick. This was the team that brought Rory Byrne, Ferrari's design genius, to sudden prominence. This book presents the story of Toleman.

Although not the fastest or the most powerful Ferrari, the beautiful lines of the Dino have inspired generations of enthusiasts. This book covers the story of the Dino, from Pininfarina concept car through to the final production model, illustrated throughout with contemporary material.

Many of the American-powered British makes offered for sale were often built with everything from trials and rallies to road racing in mind. This TWTD book covers British cars powered by American engines and American cars fitted with British power plants, all built from the 1930s to 1970s.

Although Formula 5000 has never had the mass appeal of F1, in some instances the cars and drivers became favourites of spectators across the globe. This book presents a trip down memory lane for the 'older' reader, allowing them to relive the days when Formula 5000 cars roared around the race tracks in Britain and Europe.

Presents the story of Birmingham's own road race - the subject of much controversy amongst residents of the city, politicians' and race fans.

Following World War II, North American truck manufacturers responded to the prosperity of the 1950s with fresh designs and features. This title presents a visual study that covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1950s.

A collection of behind-the-scenes stories as told, in their own words, by former Grand Prix mechanics who have worked at the top level of the sport. It includes chapters that are themed around a particular aspect of a mechanic's life, ranging from what they consider the highs and lows of their career, to their opinions of drivers and team bosses.

The modern Nissan GT-R, produced since 1989, is an unparalleled piece of automotive technology that revolutionised sports car dynamics. This book explores the unique attributes of the Nissan GT-R, reviewing its invention and evolution from the 1950s. It is suitable for sports car fans.

Presents the definitive history of the fastest and most elegant Bentleys: the Continentals. This title includes Bentley Continental R and S-Types (1951-66), Bentley Corniche (1971-84), Continental Convertible (1984-95), Continental R/S/T (1991 to date), and Azure (1995 to date).

Presents the origin and history of the 3-litre Ferrari sports cars, which the famed Italian firm designed and built to contest various versions of the World Sports Car Championship between 1969 and 1973. This book discusses this series of cars started with V12 engine and progressed to Flat 12 Ferrari engine from the then current Grand Prix car.

British commercial manufacturers played a prime role in boosting Britain's economy during the 1960s, especially as many vehicles were exported worldwide. British lorries were, therefore, considered as being the workhorses of the world. This visual study of British lorries of the 1960s captures in 120 illustrations this necessary work.

Describes the parade, dress, service and field uniforms worn by Soviet General and field rank officers serving in the land and air forces, MVD (internal army, KGB intelligence and Border Guards from 1955 to 1991, when the Soviet Union finally collapsed). This book also contains a collector's/buyer's guide.

Starting in 1988, three generations of Toyota Celica GT-Four, an effective turbocharged four-wheel-drive car - known by enthusiasts as ST165, ST185 and ST205 types - fought for World Championships, and were amazingly successful for almost a decade. This book presents a comprehensive study of the career of the Toyota Celica GT-Four.

Written by the ex-Managing Director of the famous workers' co-op, this book presents the real story of the last bastion of British motorcycle production following the collapse of the industry. It describes the work force's refusal to let the Triumph Bonneville die.

Posters of cars adorn many a child's bedroom wall, and school exercise books are full of doodles of cars. This book takes those notebook sketches and teaches you how to develop them into the car designs you see in magazines. It guides you from pencil sketch to marker rendering, from doodle to highly visual computer generated artwork.