Karmann Ghia built the majority of VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and the quality of their engineering has ensured a very high survival rate.
The essential guide to the collectible Volkswagon Karmann Ghia's and the Beetle Cabriolet.
Illustrated with a unique collection of high quality photographs and written by an authority on Citroen cars, this concise book tells you all you need to know about the famous 2CV.
The narrative explores the groundbreaking introduction of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series in 1965, highlighting their significance in automotive history. It delves into the development of related coachbuilt models, including the Silver Wraith II, Corniche, and Camargue, offering a comprehensive account of their design, engineering, and impact on luxury vehicles. This updated fourth edition in paperback provides enthusiasts with an in-depth look at these iconic cars and their legacy.
Sixty Years at Crewe
The narrative explores the evolution of Crewe, detailing its transformation from aero-engine production to automobile manufacturing. It highlights significant milestones, including the standardization of car marques and the challenges faced during continental expansion. The story also delves into the complexities of partnerships and the resilience required to navigate turbulent times. With a focus on innovation and adaptation, it reflects on the company's journey into the new millennium, capturing the spirit of progress and success amid changing landscapes.
The winged 'B' emblem, the hallmark of Bentley Motors, is synonymous with those grand cars which in the 1920s and 30s dominated Brooklands and Le Mans. Malcolm Bobbitt recalls Bentley development in the late 1930s and early 1940s which led to the introduction in 1946 of the Mark VI, a fine car embodying the luxuries and qualities of its predecessors.
From 1907 beginnings through inter-war ownership by the Rootes brothers, Hillman established itself as a manufacturer of popular, well-engineered and carefully priced family cars. This volume covers all the post war models from the Minx, Super Minx and Husky to the Imp and Arrow series cars.
Having constructed a factory at Pym's Lane in Crewe in 1938 in which to build its aero engines, Rolls-Royce immediately became synonymous with the Cheshire town. It was there that Merlin and Griffon engines, destined for aeroplanes as famous as the Hurricane, Spitfire and Lancaster were assembled in their thousands. After WW2, Crewe became the home of Rolls-Royce Motors, which included Bentley as the production of these fine vehicles had been transferred from Derby. Superb quality and attention to detail are the hallmarks of these globally celebrated cars. This book not only details the five generations of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys built at Crewe, including the Silver Cloud and Silver Shadow, but also chronicles the company history, and the affair which led to the two marques being separated in 2003 when Rolls-Royce was acquired by BMW and moved to Goodwood, and Bentley, remaining at Crewe, was sold to Volkswagen.
The story of VW's Transporter, Bus and Camper, from origins to the present day, and why it's one of the world's most familiar vehicles.