Remembering Steam: The End of British Rail Steam in Photographs by PAUL HURLEY
$49.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
Commemorating the anniversary of the end of steam railway traction in Britain. Fifty years ago, main line steam in Britain ceased to exist, the last official date being 11 August 1968. At the time, British Railways' plan was that after this there would be no more steam traction although a special dispen ...Show more
Motorcycles We Loved in The 1980s by Phil West
$32.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
The 1980s was a vibrant period of motorcycling in Britain. In bikes a golden era saw a dominance of Japanese bikes and evolution from old, twin shock 'UJMs' into racer-replicas, fully-faired tourers, screaming strokers and turbos. Behemoths like Suzuki's GSX1100 gave way to the Suzuki Katana and Kawasak ...Show more
Trains: From Steam Locomotives to the Future of Sustainability by FRANCO TANEL
$75.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
From the ancient steam locomotives to the latest high-speed models in Europe and China, as well as the first hydrogen-powered convoys, this volume is a fascinating journey in the world of trains. This book guides discovery of the most recent news regarding rail transport, taking a look at the near futur ...Show more
Spitfire, Vol. 1 - Supermarine's Spitfire Marques I to VII and Seafire Marques I to III by Ron Mackay
$36.99 AUD
Category: Machinery | Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation Ser.
This first of two volumes on the Supermarine Spitfire covers the design, testing, development, and early WWII combat use of the famed British fighter aircraft's initial variants. The Spitfire in its original marques up to the Mk. VII provided a platform that allowed the Royal Air Force to challenge the ...Show more
Peugeot 205: The Complete Story by Adam Sloman
$80.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
A definitive guide to the Peugeot 205, the unassuming car that saved Peugeot in the 1980s and went on to become a rally-winning legend. With technical specification details and a full production history from 1983-1999, Peugeot 205 - The Complete Story is an ideal resource for enthusiasts of the car that ...Show more
Golden Miles - Sex Speed & the Aust by WALKER Clinton
$39.95 AUD
Category: Machinery
Golden Miles is a book about cars, people and Australia in the late 60s and early 70s. With the energy and irreverent humour of a fanzine, the acuity of investigative journalism, and the eye of an art book, this new, expanded edition of Golden Miles explores the archetypal product of Australian suburbia ...Show more
The Big Book of Rolex by Jens Høy; Christian Frost
$65.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
- An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions- Learn how to spot fakes using the same clues as the experts- Invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectorsHorological trends flit by faster than ever in today's ...Show more
The Ultimate Motoring Showdown by Steve Bedwell
$39.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
A collection of two of the best-selling motoring books published, Holden versus Ford and Holden. Both books are packaged together for the first time.Holden versus Ford, Ford versus Holden, Red versus Blue, Blue versus Red, even the order in which you say these two precious words marks you for life as to ...Show more
Ultimate Spitfires by Peter Caygill
$44.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Spitfire is probably Britain's best loved and admired airplane. It is also revered around the world. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree from Supermarine's first early versions that saw action in the early days of World War ...Show more
The Sailmaker's Apprentice: A Guide for the Self-reliant Sailor by Emiliano Marino
$62.95 AUD
Category: Machinery
In the years since it first appeared in hardcover this text has become a standard among self-reliant cruising sailors, boat builders and small-boat enthusiasts. Combining hundreds of finely textured drawings with a witty, wise and philosophical probing commentary, it is as much about repairing, maintain ...Show more
Wristwatch Annual 2017: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications by Dr Peter Braun
$80.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Wristwatch Annual has become a classic for aficionados of fine watchmaking. It s a one-stop shop for watch buying, offering complete specs and prices on over 1,400 models by more than 130 international brands, while also tracking the latest developments in the watch industry. In addition to the exte ...Show more
Dakar Rally: 2017 by Leon Jansen
$69.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
Dakar Rally is one The of the toughest and most challenging races in the world. Both professional and amateurs compete in modified cars, trucks and on motorcycles. Most of the route is off-road across deserts and mountains. The 2017 Dakar Rally starts in Paraguay and ends in Argentina and provides some ...Show more