Author: Günther Uhlig
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845847903
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Eighteen million Vespas have buzzed their way into the world since 1946. Stood end to end, they would form a line measuring 32,000 kilometres – 20,000 miles – in length. This is an almost inconceivable statistic, as with many things that transcend conventional measures and at some point achieve cult status. How did the little machine come so far? The answer is simple. The Vespa has always remained the Vespa, true to itself, and has what others lack: real character! This book tells the Vespa’s story via over 470 photos, corrects many misconceptions and lets the reader become immersed in the culture of Vespa and la bella vita.
Vespa - The Story of a Cult Classic in Pictures
Author: Günther Uhlig
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845847903
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Eighteen million Vespas have buzzed their way into the world since 1946. Stood end to end, they would form a line measuring 32,000 kilometres – 20,000 miles – in length. This is an almost inconceivable statistic, as with many things that transcend conventional measures and at some point achieve cult status. How did the little machine come so far? The answer is simple. The Vespa has always remained the Vespa, true to itself, and has what others lack: real character! This book tells the Vespa’s story via over 470 photos, corrects many misconceptions and lets the reader become immersed in the culture of Vespa and la bella vita.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845847903
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Eighteen million Vespas have buzzed their way into the world since 1946. Stood end to end, they would form a line measuring 32,000 kilometres – 20,000 miles – in length. This is an almost inconceivable statistic, as with many things that transcend conventional measures and at some point achieve cult status. How did the little machine come so far? The answer is simple. The Vespa has always remained the Vespa, true to itself, and has what others lack: real character! This book tells the Vespa’s story via over 470 photos, corrects many misconceptions and lets the reader become immersed in the culture of Vespa and la bella vita.
Racing Line
Author: Bob Guntrip
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845847938
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Racing Line is the story of big-bike racing in Britain during the 1960s – when the British racing single reached its peak; when exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every summer; and when Britain took its last great generation of riding talent and engineering skill to the world.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845847938
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Racing Line is the story of big-bike racing in Britain during the 1960s – when the British racing single reached its peak; when exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every summer; and when Britain took its last great generation of riding talent and engineering skill to the world.
British Café Racers
Author: Uli Cloesen
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848969
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
This is the first book to solely concentrate on the British-powered café racer motorcycle. Renewed interest in custom British café conversions is illustrated with stunning images of select sporting, racing, and ‘café’d’ British motorcycles. From single-cylinder to four-cylinder variants – see the ‘café’d’ side of British bikes!
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848969
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
This is the first book to solely concentrate on the British-powered café racer motorcycle. Renewed interest in custom British café conversions is illustrated with stunning images of select sporting, racing, and ‘café’d’ British motorcycles. From single-cylinder to four-cylinder variants – see the ‘café’d’ side of British bikes!
How to Restore Suzuki 2-Stroke Triples GT350, GT550 & GT750 1971 to 1978
Author: Ricky Burns
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848209
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Whether it be an entry level GT380, or a ground-breaking water-cooled GT750, this step-by-step full restoration guide covers it, from dismantling, sourcing parts, spraying and decals, to polishing, safe set-up and general maintenance. Even riding safely and storage are covered, making this a must-have guide for all Suzuki Triple enthusiasts.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848209
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Whether it be an entry level GT380, or a ground-breaking water-cooled GT750, this step-by-step full restoration guide covers it, from dismantling, sourcing parts, spraying and decals, to polishing, safe set-up and general maintenance. Even riding safely and storage are covered, making this a must-have guide for all Suzuki Triple enthusiasts.
Vincent Motorcycles
Author: Philippe Guyony
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845849027
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Despite only nine years of production, Vincents continue to be ridden regularly in rallies, hard in racing, and certainly well beyond the normal lifespan of a motorcycle. This book tells the Vincent story from 1946 until the present day, including the stories of those significant individuals who helped to make Vincents such legendary machines.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845849027
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Despite only nine years of production, Vincents continue to be ridden regularly in rallies, hard in racing, and certainly well beyond the normal lifespan of a motorcycle. This book tells the Vincent story from 1946 until the present day, including the stories of those significant individuals who helped to make Vincents such legendary machines.
A Life Awheel
Author: Richard Skelton
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848446
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A veteran motoring journalist’s extraordinary life, told through delightfully eccentric stories and charming diary extract. This unique book is packed with fascinating stories about classic cars and motorcycles, set in a bygone world, and properly fixed in time. (Fiction.)
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848446
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A veteran motoring journalist’s extraordinary life, told through delightfully eccentric stories and charming diary extract. This unique book is packed with fascinating stories about classic cars and motorcycles, set in a bygone world, and properly fixed in time. (Fiction.)
The Argentine Temporada Motor Races 1950 to 1960
Author: Hernan Lopez Laiseca
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848284
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book captures the entire history of the Argentine Grand Prix and the Argentina International Temporada Series, covering all the great races of the golden age of motor sport – when danger and passion defined racing.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845848284
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book captures the entire history of the Argentine Grand Prix and the Argentina International Temporada Series, covering all the great races of the golden age of motor sport – when danger and passion defined racing.
Tatra – The Legacy of Hans Ledwinka
Author: Ivan Margolius
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845847997
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Hans Ledwinka’s innovative Tatra cars were models of design excellence, and were highly influential in shaping modern car design concepts and the development of the Volkswagen. This book places Ledwinka in his well-deserved place amongst the great car designers. This enlarged 2nd edition contains updated material and additional illustrations.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845847997
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Hans Ledwinka’s innovative Tatra cars were models of design excellence, and were highly influential in shaping modern car design concepts and the development of the Volkswagen. This book places Ledwinka in his well-deserved place amongst the great car designers. This enlarged 2nd edition contains updated material and additional illustrations.
First Principles
Author: Norman Burr
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845845285
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
This book chronicles the life of Keith Duckworth OBE, the remarkable engineer famous for being co-founder of Cosworth Engineering and creating the most successful F1 engine of all time, the DFV. Although the company's engines are given due prominence, this isn’t an intricate technical examination of their design, but a more rounded look at the life and work of their designer – work which included significant contributions to aviation, motorcycling, and powerboating.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845845285
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
This book chronicles the life of Keith Duckworth OBE, the remarkable engineer famous for being co-founder of Cosworth Engineering and creating the most successful F1 engine of all time, the DFV. Although the company's engines are given due prominence, this isn’t an intricate technical examination of their design, but a more rounded look at the life and work of their designer – work which included significant contributions to aviation, motorcycling, and powerboating.
The Book of the Ducati Overhead Camshaft Singles
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845845668
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The overhead camshaft single provided the DNA for Ducati motorcycles, but, with little accurate documentation and information available until now, they can be difficult to restore and authenticate. This is the first book to provide an authoritative description of the complete range of Ducati OHC singles.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845845668
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The overhead camshaft single provided the DNA for Ducati motorcycles, but, with little accurate documentation and information available until now, they can be difficult to restore and authenticate. This is the first book to provide an authoritative description of the complete range of Ducati OHC singles.