Explore the rich history of British car manufacturers with this collection of books, detailing the iconic brands and their contributions to automotive innovation.
British Car Manufacturers Books & Shop Manuals (328)
Following on from his book S.S.I and S.S.II Cars, Allan Crouch details the models that succeeded them: the 1½ and 2½ Litre of 1936-37, the SS100 sports car, the1½, 2½...
From 1997, traditional four-wheeled Morgans were modernized with superformed aluminium wings, a stainless steel bulkhead, stainless exhausts, and alterations to the body tub that provided longer doors, an increase in...
Aston Martin is a marque that holds a special place in the British motor industry. As a manufacturer of cars for over 100 years, its history is tied up with...
he open two-seater SS Jaguar 100 was introduced in 1935, the name derived from the car’s 100mph top speed, and was the first model to use the Jaguar moniker (previously...
MG established its winning reputation through competition. In 1925, Cecil Kimber set out to build sports cars knowing full well that racing and competition had to be a prime focus....
The story of the Lotus marque encompasses ongoing technical innovation on road and track, from the Mark 1 in 1948 to the World’s most powerful electric hypercar – the Evija...
When Rolls-Royce introduced its new junior model, the Twenty, in 1922, there was no question of the company supplying coachwork for it. That was the job of the myriad specialist...
This superb book in the Great Cars series tells the story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types--a car that has raced more than any other...
Inside this manual you will find: Routine Maintenance, tune-up procedures, engine repair, cooling and heating, air-conditioning, fuel and exhaust, emissions control, ignition, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems and wiring...
Morris Cars 1948-1984 is a handy guidebook to all the Morris cars produced between 1948 and 1984. Morris was a prominent marque in Britain and around the world from the outset...
The Lotus Elan was Colin Chapman and Lotus’ first affordable road car, produced from 1962 and, along with its larger +2 variant, until 1974. As a replacement for the expensive...
The Jaguar D-type helped to establish the Coventry marque’s place in Le Mans 24 Hours folklore, thanks to three successive victories between 1955 and 1957. With its long, elegantly sculptured...
MG was a home-grown concept that became an international success, bringing the small market town of Abingdon onto the global map. MG - Made in Abingdon recounts the inside story...
In the 1930s, Rolls-Royce’s Derby factory supplied Bentleys only as chassis, without bodies, and many customers for these refined, fast and enormously desirable cars would then turn to a particular...
The Lotus Europa was Colin Chapman and Lotus's first mid-engined road car, and was produced from 1966 through 1975. Originally designed to slot into the Lotus range below the Elan...
The Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12 Series 3 1979-1987 Repair Manual is a comprehensive guide to Jaguar repair and Jaguar service procedures. It includes Jaguar wiring diagrams and maintenance tables, as...
Superb booklet giving advice on how to prepare E Type Jaguars for competition or fast road use, covering engines, cooling, clutch, gearbox, rear axles, brakes, suspension, exhaust, body, wheels &...
Re-issue of Lotus Elan Owners Workshop Manual 1962 - 1974. Covers: Elan 1600 1962 - 1964. Elan Series 2 Convertible, Sports Convertible, Special Equipment 1964 - 1966. Elan Series 3...
General data, controls, maintenance schedules, circuit diagrams etc. Engines covered are the Petrol 2,286cc 4 cylinder & Diesel 2,286cc 4 cylinder. Covering Model Years 1979-1985.
The complete history of the Morgan Three Wheeler Called Red which was first raced by the Morgan factory in 1933. Contains anecdotes and historical perspective throughout its pre/ and post/war...
Land Rover Defender Parts Catalogue 90/110/130, 1987-2006 You will find original parts numbers, which are still useful today because most parts vendors still use these numbers to keep track of...
The books in the Everyday Modifications series are designed to guide classic van and car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their vehicles easier to use and enjoy....
Lotus introduced the Type 75 Elite in 1974. Being a full four-seater coupe with an opening glass tailgate, it was designed to carry a family in comfort while retaining Lotus'...
TVR 1946-1982 - The Trevor Wilkinson and Martin Lilley Years describes the complete story of the early days of TVR from Trevor Wilkinson establishing the company in 1946 through to...
