Aston Martin: The V8 Legacy
This book charts the origins, design and development of the most iconic British supercar of the 1970s and 1980s - the Aston Martin V8. It traces the car's origins from the introductory model of 1967, the DBS, through the various iterations of the V8 versions, and ends with the final models of the range and the spectacular Vantage Zagato. While the car started life with Aston Martin's ageing six-cylinder engine, it quickly received the engine the car was originally designed for; Aston Martin's mighty quad cam V8. The V8 would would power the car through the 70s and 80s, and with various tweaks and tunes would keep Aston Martin's reputation as a vendor of fast, high-performance coupes alive through some very troubling times.The book covers the whole family of standard production cars produced by Aston Martin, along with various special versions, including the Ogle-designed 'Sotheby Special', the Siva S350 and the 'Bulldog' which recently broke the 200mph barrier. Alongside the specials the book also looks at the racing variants, including the Le Mans Lola of 1967, the spectacular V8 production racer run by Robin Hamilton (nicknamed 'the muncher' thanks to its spectacular performance meaning it would eat is brakes for breakfast) and the Nimrod, which saw Aston Martin return to Le Mans in the 1980s. It also looks at the car in film and on the small screen, with James Bond looming large ('On Her Majesty's Secret Service' and 'The Living Daylights') and with Roger Moore cavorting about Europe with Tony Curtis in the popular TV series 'The Persuaders!' polishing the cars celebrity credentials.With some 70,000 words and 250+ pictures, many never seen before, this book pays homage to the The Aston Martin V8. The V8 was the poster car for the patriotic British teenager of the 1970s and 1980s, providing a glimmer of hope that Britain could produce a world beating performance car that was the match of Italian exotica and American muscle. The Aston Martin V8 was that world beater, a car with superlative looks, amazing performance, unparalleled luxury and tough, reliable underpinnings. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the car that kept Aston Martin's hopes and British automotive dreams alive, a car that is now starting to be recognised for the true British supercar it always has been.
Mercedes-AMG
Take a lap through the complete illustrated history of the powerful Mercedes-AMG, from the Red Pig racer to today's 1063-plus horsepower Mercedes-AMG ONE. For decades Mercedes-Benz was known primarily as a builder of luxury sedans, grand touring coupes, and handsome roadsters. But racers like its 1950s Silver Arrows and the stunning 300SL were reminders that performance lurked in its DNA, never far below the surface. Wanting to set that performance free, two former Mercedes-Benz engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, teamed up in 1967 to focus on building M-B-based racing machines. Mercedes-AMG recounts the unlikely, amazing story of how they remade a stodgy Benz sedan into the all-conquering Red Pig racer and thus launched one of Germany's greatest high-performance car companies: AMG. Considerable success in endurance and touring-class competition led AMG to a second business modifying production Mercedes-Benzes for enthusiast customers. By the 1980s, AMG was designing and building high-performance engine assemblies allowing them to modify M-B engines to previously unknown levels of performance. Thus were born legendary cars like the AMG Hammer. Mercedes was well aware of AMG's success, and in 1990 a formal arrangement was made between the two companies leading to jointly developed performance cars sold and serviced through M-B dealerships. In 2005, M-B purchased AMG outright, leading to the creation of Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance arm of the company. Mercedes-AMG covers the full history of these German powerhouse cars, including: Early racing exploits in the 1960sThe iconic Hammer and Black Series carsToday's exclusive, high-performance Mercedes-AMG models ranging from the 420hp A45 hatchback to the 680hp C63 station wagon to the outrageous 1063hp Mercedes-AMG ONEPrototypes, racing, and special models This beautifully illustrated volume belongs on every Mercedes enthusiast's shelf.
Restomods
The first volume in the Cars Reimagined series, Restomods is a beautifully illustrated showcase of extraordinary, customised, cutting-edge cars. Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars celebrates the thrilling world of super-refined and highly personalised car restoration. Fusing classic design with cutting edge technology requires an almost impossible level of imagination, creativity and workmanship, resulting in models that frequently test the technical boundaries of vehicle design and engineering. Restomods collects over 50 companies who are at the forefront of this world, among them Singer, Eagle, Tuthill & Alfaholics. Each of the featured firms has contributed directly to these pages, supplying specifications, quotes and the very highest quality professional photographs. The result is a spectacular volume that showcases the new world order of personalized automobile restoration. Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars is the first volume in the Cars Reimagined series, showcasing the cars and their creators who are pushing motor vehicles to the next level.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Harley Davidson
The Harley-Davidson from humble beginnings to its role as a cultural icon. A visual directory presents every model produced, with technical specifications, key design elements, engineering standards, and notable attributes.
Pennsylvania Railroad 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
HISTORIC LOCOMOTIVE LEGACY - The 2026 Pennsylvania Railroad Wall Calendar showcases iconic locomotives and equipment from one of America's greatest railroads, captured in detailed vintage photographs. Rail enthusiasts will appreciate the nostalgia and historical significance of this tribute to classic American railroading.
The Transportation Right of Way
Rethinking Transportation Design, Operation, and RegulationToo often, transportation systems fail the very people they are meant to serve. Although engineers and policymakers design systems based on industry standards, real-world users-drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians-face hazards that are often overlooked. From poorly maintained winter roads to a misalignment in expected versus actual usage due to human factors, these oversights put lives at risk.Forensic transportation engineer Robert Gilchrist evaluates conventional thinking in transportation engineering through a human lens. By discussing the disconnect between industry standards and real-world conditions, he encourages a user-centric approach-one that considers human factors, environmental challenges, and the true cost of system failures. Through case studies, regulation analysis, and expert insights, he challenges current practice and supports an adjustment of baseline thinking to improve safety and decision-making.With decades of experience investigating transportation failures, Gilchrist provides a compelling, accessible guide for engineers, policymakers, lawyers, and system users alike to inspire safer, smarter transportation systems.
Fire Safety Awareness for Vehicle Drivers
Fire Safety Awareness for Vehicle Drivers - A Step-by-Step GuideBy Blessing IsaacksonEvery year, vehicle fires cause injuries, property damage, and tragic loss of life-many of which could be prevented with the proper knowledge and quick action. In this practical and easy-to-follow guide, Blessing Isaackson equips drivers with essential fire safety skills to stay prepared, protect passengers, and respond effectively in emergencies.Whether you drive professionally or for personal use, this book takes you through clear, step-by-step strategies to identify fire risks, prevent ignition, and handle fire incidents safely. From understanding the common causes of vehicle fires to knowing how to use extinguishers, evacuate passengers, and communicate with emergency services, readers will gain confidence and competence in fire safety.Inside, you will discover: The most common causes of vehicle fires and how to prevent themPractical fire prevention tips for everyday drivingHow to recognize early warning signs of fire hazardsA step-by-step guide to safely managing a vehicle fire incidentEmergency communication and evacuation strategiesFire safety equipment every driver should carryWith real-world insights and easy-to-apply advice, Fire Safety Awareness for Vehicle Drivers is not just a handbook-it is a life-saving companion for anyone behind the wheel.
PENTON - KTM 1972-1975 JACKPINER 175cc - HARE 250cc - MINT 400cc WORKSHOP MANUAL AND PARTS MANUALS
A.J.S. STORMER 1968-1974 350cc - 370cc - 410cc ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST AND WORKSHOP MANUAL-Floyd Clymer
Hupmobile
Once a proud emblem of Detroit ingenuity, the Hupmobile was born from Robert Craig Hupp's bold vision in 1908: to build a dependable, stylish, and affordable car for America's growing middle class. For more than three decades, Hupmobile delivered on that promise with models that combined engineering reliability with innovative design, from the humble Model 20 to the streamlined Aerodynamic series.But the company's journey was never just about cars. It was a story of bold decisions, rapid expansion, and hard-fought market share in an industry dominated by giants. Through wartime constraints, the roaring boom of the 1920s, and the crushing blow of the Great Depression, Hupmobile adapted, innovated, and at times, gambled everything-introducing eight-cylinder models, hiring famed designer Raymond Loewy, and even partnering with rival Graham-Paige in a desperate bid for survival.By the early 1940s, however, the Hupmobile name faded from the marketplace, its final chapters intertwined with Preston Tucker's ill-fated dream. Today, the surviving cars stand as rare mechanical testaments to a once-mighty independent, cherished by collectors and celebrated at concours fields worldwide.Hupmobile: Ambition and Attrition is the definitive, fact-based chronicle of the marque's rise, struggles, and legacy-a story that mirrors the fate of many early American automakers and offers enduring lessons in vision, competition, and resilience.
Peerless
In the glittering dawn of the American automotive age, three names reigned supreme in luxury: Packard, Pierce-Arrow, and Peerless. While Packard and Pierce-Arrow remain familiar to classic car enthusiasts, Peerless has drifted into the mists of history-a name once synonymous with refinement, technological daring, and bespoke craftsmanship. From its origins as a Cleveland manufacturer of bicycles and brewery equipment to its transformation into a builder of some of the most elegant automobiles ever to grace American roads, Peerless was a marque that lived and breathed the ideals of the Gilded Age and the Roaring Twenties.Peerless: America's Silent Luxury Rival charts the rise, triumph, and eventual fall of this remarkable brand. Drawing on meticulous historical research, it follows the company's pioneering engineering feats, its place among the elite "Three Ps," and its determination to uphold the highest standards of quality in an increasingly mass-produced world. From endurance trials and custom coachwork to the audacious creation of one of America's first V8 engines, Peerless carved its reputation on both innovation and opulence.Yet, the same forces that built Peerless eventually brought it down. The Great Depression decimated the luxury car market, forcing the company into an astonishing pivot-abandoning automobiles altogether to brew beer under the Carling label. Today, only a scattering of Peerless automobiles remain, treasured by collectors and celebrated at the world's finest concours events. This is the story of a name worth remembering, a silent rival whose legacy continues to inspire connoisseurs of craftsmanship and history alike.
Changing Tracks
How to make a 150-year-old run faster, carry more load and make more money In the year 2000, the Indian Railways - the world's second largest railway network under a single management was nearly bankrupt. Over the next eight years, however, there was a dramatic improvement in its performance. From a cash surplus before dividend of Rs 1,071 crores in 2000, it achieved an estimated Rs 25,000 crores (or around Rs 13,000 crores after accounting for all expenditures, receipts and depreciation) in 2008. Alongside came a dynamic and differential tariff policy, and technical changes that led to an enhanced carrying capacity. How all this was accomplished is the focus of this riveting study of change and innovation in the Indian Railways. Based on an extensive examination of internal documents of the Railways and in-depth interviews with key people involved in the change process, authors V. Nilakant and S. Ramnarayan identify four distinctive features associated with the organization's renewal between 2004 and 2008. The change leveraged the strengths of the organization, instead of being preoccupied with its weaknesses. The aim was to change mindsets about costs, revenues, investment and business models. The momentum of the change process was sustained by fostering positive emotions. Changes were persistently and patiently seen to completion by focusing on results. Confronting several myths about organizational change, the book offers powerful lessons for managers and administrators grappling with the challenges of generating innovation and improving performance radically in a changing world.
Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems
Automated vehicles are poised to revolutionise transportation, yet Advanced Driver Assistance Systems represent the cutting-edge technology of today. Written in accessible language, Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems breaks down complex concepts to highlight the integration of existing systems in modern vehicles. Written in line with the UK's Autonomous Vehicles Act (2024) this heavily revised new edition offers practical insights and case studies for an international audience.This book is essential for automotive students at both further education and undergraduate levels, as well as for practising technicians and professionals in the automotive industry.
Can the Rail Industries Flatcar Inventory Support Two Major Theater Wars?
Annual Report Of The New Haven And Northampton Company; Volume 45
Lions Drag Strip
Discover how Lions Drag Strip became the face of quarter-mile competition!Hot rodders and the "drag" cars that they raced in unsanctioned exhibitions had become a nuisance with law enforcement in Los Angeles, California. So, in an effort to make racing safer, C. J. "Pappy" Hart (Santa Ana Drag Strip founder), Norris Poulson (Los Angeles mayor), John Chadwick (Wilmington Lions Club member), and others collaborated to create the world-famous, Lions Associated Drag Strip. With an approved proposal, shovels sunk into the sand in August of 1955 in Wilmington, California, christening the birth of the world's greatest drag strip.Mickey Thompson was hired to operate Lions Drag Strip (also known as "The Beach"), quickly turning it into Southern California's wildest venue to watch drag racing. Innovations, including staging lights, track lighting for night racing, and concession stands, made Lions Drag Strip the place to be. The world's greatest drag racers, such as Jack Chrisman, Tom McEwen, Art Chrisman, Don Prudhomme, Chris Karamesines, Connie Kalitta, and Don Garlits, as well as a cast of thousands descended upon Lions Drag Strip for exhibition and match racing. Fabled East versus West showdowns, Fuel Altereds, Funny Cars, and Jet cars broke attendance records and set national records throughout the 1960s. In addition, thrill-seeker Evel Knievel leaped over 13 cars at Lions Drag Strip to the excitement of 14,000 fans in December 1970. Sadly, Lions Drag Strip closed on December 3, 1972, due to being valued as industrial real estate and the approaching urban sprawl.Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum volunteer Lou Hart brings forth this year-by-year illustrated history of Lions Drag Strip's most memorable events with never-before-seen images in Lions Drag Strip: 1955-1972!
OIG High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Best Practice Ridership and Revenue Report
Canal or Railroad? Imitation and Innovation in the Response to the Erie Canal in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston
This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication. Illustrations.
Alcohol Fuels in Advanced Combustion Strategy Mode Diesel Engines
Alcohol Fuels in Advanced Combustion Strategy Mode Diesel Engines investigates the utilization of alcohol-based fuels in diesel engines with specific emphasis on advanced combustion modes including Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), Partially Premixed Compression Ignition (PCCI), Partially Premixed Compression Ignition (PPCI), and dual fuel Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI).Exploring the application of wavelet power spectrum analysis, the book demonstrates its use as a technique for evaluating the stability of combustion in a diesel engine operating in Low-Temperature Combustion (LTC) mode. It identifies the most effective injection timing when using alcohol-diesel blended fuels across different engine loads to achieve the low-temperature PPC strategy.The book will interest industry professionals in automotive and fuels engineering working with alcohol fuels, advanced combustion mode diesel engines, engine instrumentation, and environmental challenges.
Comparing the Army's 88m Advanced Individual Training Course to a Civilian Vehicle Operator Training Course
Comparing the Army's 88m Advanced Individual Training Course to a Civilian Vehicle Operator Training Course
