American Muscle Cars 2026 7 X 7 Mini Wall Calendar
LEGACY OF AMERICAN HOT RODS - Witness the fusion of American grit, metal, and chrome that defines the beauty and brawn of hot rod culture.
Dream Cars 2026 7 X 7 Mini Wall Calendar
DREAM DRIVES - Ignite your passion for performance with the 2026 Dream Cars 7" x 7" Wall Calendar. Whether you long for the sleek lines of a Lamborghini, the iconic red of a Ferrari, or the cutting-edge design of a McLaren, this calendar invites you to rev up your excitement and indulge in the luxury of iconic vehicles that embody the perfect fusion of style and speed.
Bentley Cars 1933 to 2020
A comprehensive pictorial history of all Bentley cars produced between 1933 and 2020.A model-by-model guide to this classic marque, giving details of design history, model specs, colour variations and styling features. Comprehensively illustrated, the book includes original photographs of all major models, together with interior detail. It is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to identify or compare Bentley models.This book is a must-have for any automotive bookshelf, for the Bentley aficionado or those interested in British motoring heritage. James Taylor is an experienced automotive historian and author, who has written many titles for Veloce, this one being another addition to Veloce's hugely successful A Pictorial History series.
Chevrolet Corvette C6 2005-2013
The Chevrolet Corvette C6 features stunning looks, effortless V8 performance and soundtrack, sharp handling, rugged reliability, with surprising practicality. If you're looking to buy one of these classic cars, this handy little book will steer you in the right direction. There were more than 200,000 C6 cars produced in their nine-year production run; which one will best suit you and your budget? Are there any model years to avoid, and how do you know what to look for? If you follow the advice in this essential buyer's guide and find the right example, the sixth generation Corvette can be surprisingly cost-effective to buy, run and maintain. Colour photos throughout this guide help to show you common problem areas; save yourself days of trawling the internet and social media, this pocket-sized, printed book distils first-hand experience and knowledge from specialists and owners. Marque expert David Smitheram covers every model, from the most attainable 2005 LS2 coupes and convertibles, to the wide-bodied Grand Sport and Z06, through to the late-model ZR1 supercar and a multitude of special editions. The author maintains and modifies his own C6, nicknamed 'Clive The Corvette'. Steadily approaching 250,000 miles, his 2007 C6 Coupe sees almost daily use, has won track championships and enjoyed long-distance road trips across the USA, Europe and Africa.
Freedom to Move
What if transit stations enabled land use for the sake of walkability and bikeability as much as parking lots dictate land use for the sake of traffic? For over a century, the United States has been devoted to traffic as the predominant mode of transportation. We live further apart, personal vehicles have become expensive obligations, and the availability of parking and traffic flow is an essential concern in urban development. Freedom to Move tells the engaging history of how we got here. While acknowledging our current reality, this book asks how we can improve it. By redeveloping land use within a three-mile bikeable radius of existing rail transit stations, we could realize immense improvements to safety, fitness, affordability, water and air quality, public health, and real estate markets. The author uses data to argue for freedom of choice--how we can move beyond the inevitability of car dependence, and how that benefits all of us.
Design, Development and Analysis for Comfort Ride on Vehicles
This research focuses on creating full-car models using bond graph-based approaches to study vehicle responses on uneven surfaces. Two models were developed: a standard suspension system and a more complex hinged arm suspension with active control elements.The results show that: -A suspension damping coefficient of >=4 kNs/m is required for rural road vehicles to achieve speeds of
Buses in Essex in the 21st Century
Essex is a diverse county ranging from the urban areas in the south, such as Brentwood, Basildon and the huge Southend conurbation, to the less built-up central and northern areas, which include interesting places such as Chelmsford, Braintree, Halstead, Colchester, Billericay, Finchingfield, Clacton and Walton on the Naze. The varied nature of Essex is reflected in the fascinating abundance of bus operators in the county, ranging from national operators such as Arriva and First, to growing regional companies such as Stephensons and Hedingham and small independents such as the now defunct Panther and Regal Busways. David Moth explores the buses covering almost every corner of Essex through a wealth of colour images and informative captions.
Electric Vehicles Explained
Electric Vehicles Explained is your easy-to-follow companion on the journey to owning and driving an electric car.This comprehensive guide is designed with potential, new and current electric car drivers in mind, offering clear explanations, practical tips, and insightful advice to make your transition to electric smooth and enjoyable. In this book, you will discover: Why Go Electric? Uncover the numerous benefits of switching to an electric vehicle, from environmental advantages to long-term cost savings. Choosing the Right EV for You Navigate the exciting world of electric cars and find the perfect match for your lifestyle and needs. Easy Charging Basics Learn the ins and outs of charging your EV, including types of chargers, where to find them, and how to ensure you always have enough power. Driving an EV: Tips for Beginners Gain confidence behind the wheel with practical driving tips tailored specifically for electric vehicles. Navigating Range Anxiety Say goodbye to range anxiety with strategies and tools to manage your vehicle's range effectively. Maintenance Made Simple Discover how maintaining an EV is different from traditional cars and enjoy the simplicity and ease of EV upkeep. Building Confidence as an EV Driver Boost your confidence on the road with advice on building your skills and knowledge as an electric vehicle driver. Electric Vehicles Explained combines straightforward descriptions with enough technical detail to satisfy inquisitive minds. Whether you're a tech-savvy enthusiast eager to dive into the mechanics or someone looking for practical, no-nonsense advice, this book has something for you. Embrace the future of driving with confidence and excitement.
My Miata
This is the ultimate guide to the first generation, NA Mazda MX-5 Miata (1990-1997). This book concentrates on the United States variations, and it covers everything from history, special editions, year by year differences, common modifications, buying and selling, maintenance, and includes some images of Mazda's original ads produced for the Miata. Throughout the book, there are hundreds of images illustrating exactly what this car is, and what made it different over the years. If you ever wanted to keep a book in your Miata, this is one of the greats that should be there. This is the ultimate Miata guide. There is no place where information about the NA Miata is more concentrated, thorough, and organized. Colored prints are available, email rijmartin.is@gmail.com for more information regarding these.
The Last Days of Second Generation Emus on the Main Line
As time goes by, progression is always happening across the UK rail network, and a major aspect of this is the trains that operate on the network. The replacement of the trains is a significant part of this process. Train operating companies around the country periodically undertake the removal of some of their life-expired, older trains in preparation for newer, much more modern units to take over the day-to-day operations of passenger work as the numbers of people travelling on the railways rises every year. Once removed from service, the next destination of these units varies as they are either transferred, stored or sent for scrap. With fascinating illustrations and informative captions, Adam Head looks at the final months of a variety of elderly EMUs operating all over the UK network in their many different liveries and locations.
Edwards Coaches
In 2025, South Wales-based Edwards Coaches celebrates 100 years since its founders formally ventured into public transport. Today, Edwards operates around 250 vehicles on a diverse portfolio of work which includes local bus services, home-to-school transport, holiday and tour programmes, private hires, executive contracts and National Express diagrams. This book showcases some of the vehicles that Edwards have operated from its humble beginnings in 1925 to the present day. Featuring photographs from the Edwards family archive as well as those taken by valued clients, employees and enthusiasts, this book forms a wonderful tribute to Wales' largest independent public-transport operator, the much-loved and multi-award-winning, Edwards Coaches.
The Definitive Pontiac GTO Guide
This is a print on demand (POD) book with color photos. The paper and photo quality in this book, although good, often does not match the original version but the information remains the same.Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 1964-1967 Pontiac GTO into sharp focus with this in-depth, nuts-and-bolts guide.Pontiac expert and long-time writer David Bonaskiewich reveals the hardware under the sheet metal: the V-8 engines, manual and automatic transmissions, rear differentials, interior options, color codes, and so much more. In the early 1960s, Pontiac was remaking its image and needed a bold, sporty, and exciting new model to attract young buyers. Under the guidance of Pete Estes and John DeLorean, the engineers at Pontiac decided to stuff a 389-ci V-8 into the intermediate-sized Tempest to create the GTO. The GTO produced immense performance and quickly became a sensation. Pontiac had a high-performance street car that could light up its tires and outperform the vast majority of cars on the road. As a result, the GTO served as a blueprint for a generation of muscle cars to come.The GTO set the standard for muscle car performance that the other manufacturers chased, and this legendary car steadily evolved and improved during its production run. The 1964 GTO offered a unique performance package over and above the Tempest. An optional 389 Tri-Power and stout 4-speed with dual exhaust delivered massive performance, while stiffer suspension, a limited-slip differential, and heavy-duty cooling system kept the car under control. By 1967, the Pontiac GTO was arguably one of the most attractive models ever with a wide range of engines and high-performance hardware.If you're looking for the comprehensive story of the GTO and its powertrain options, paint codes, interior appointments, and operational equipment, you've found it.
Quarter-Mile Mustangs
This is a print on demand (POD) book with color photos. The paper and photo quality in this book, although good, often does not match the original version but the information remains the same.Blast down the quarter mile in the first two generations of Ford's legendary pony car across all drag racing classes in Quarter-Mile Mustangs: The History of Ford's Pony Car at the Drag Strip 19641/2-1978!Since first becoming a mass-market success in mid-1964, the Ford Mustang has made millions of passes down the quarter mile on sanctioned drag strips. With styling flared toward the youth, aftermarket parts manufacturers saw an enormous opportunity to produce go-fast components to aid in propelling Ford's pony car down the 1320. The success of these cars was immediate.In the hands of successful and seasoned pros, such as Gas Ronda, Bill Lawton, and Dick Brannan, Ford unleashed the devastatingly potent 1965 A/FX Mustang fastback, which was built by Blue Oval stalwarts Holman & Moody with the 427 SOHC (Cammer) engine that brought forth havoc on the competiton.From those very first factory drag cars through the fabled 19681/2 Cobra Jets, drag racing historian Doug Boyce highlights the many successes of pioneers, such as "Dyno" Don Nicholson, Les Ritchey, Phil Bonner, Hubert Platt, and Al Joniec. However, it's not just all doorslammers. As A/FX transitioned into Funny Car, a whole new chapter in Mustang drag racing was written with Mickey Thompson taking the reins and steering Mustangs to success throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.The muscle car-era Mustangs joined the Mustang II and soldiered on the best they could as ever-changing rules hampered Ford's new pony body, with drivers Bob Glidden and Nicholson trying to squeeze every bit of performance out of the diminutive pony.Quarter-Mile Mustangs: The History of Ford's Pony Car at the Drag Strip 19641/2-1978 brings forth the most in-depth coverage of these cars at the drag strip. Don't get caught sleeping at the light!
Diesel and Electric Motive Power on the Southern 1980s to Present
With the era of British Railways' transition from steam to diesel and electric influencing the country-wide fleets of trains beyond the 1970's, the Southern proved no exception to such, integrated within its flotillas of commuter electric trains. Southern Region motive power was territorial, thanks to the requirement for electric trains to remain within the live third rail network. Remaining pockets of non-electrified routes provided the last bastions of diesel-electric units and locomotive hauled trains, not only in Dorset, Sussex and Hampshire but also especially along the South West mainline to Exeter. Although with a limited range of Class 33, 47, 50 and 73 locomotives serving the passenger sector in the 1980's, there remained interesting passenger workings to note such as that along Weymouth Quay or through the rural tranquillity of Devon's countryside to Barnstaple. Railfreight ensured a wider variety of locomotives within in the Region. Standard colours of B.R. blue and grey livery may have been monotonous but the bright and clean Network SouthEast colours were welcomed, along with the much needed emphasis on running clean and punctual services as part of the Network SouthEast ethos. Brand new fleets of trains in the Southern area continue to offer the railway enthusiast and photographer the chance to study the impact of privatisation in the modern railway. Fortunately we have several preserved lines in the Southern area which perfectly capture the character of the traditional Southern branch line in the days of heritage diesels.
The Great Eastern Railway - From the Grouping to the Elizabeth Line 1923-2023
Explores the transformation of the Great Eastern Section from a backwater to a modernized railway hub from 1923 to 2023.This book is the sequel to the author's two previous volumes on the history of the Great Eastern covering the Early Years from 1811 to 1862 and the Late 19th Century and early 20th Century from 1862 to 1924. This book cover the years 1923 to 2023 describes how the Great Eastern Section of the London and North Eastern Railway was transformed from being something of a backwater during the inter war years to being very much at the forefront of modernisation under British Railways. Within the book will be found how the Great Eastern Section coped with the threat of road competition during the inter war years, its involvement in the Second World War and how under British Railways it came to be seen the epitome of modernisation beginning with the arrival of the arrival of the Britannia Class locomotives in 1951 and culminating the complete elimination of steam power in the East of England at the end of 1963. The book describes the impact of the Beeching Report on the former Great Eastern. It chronicles the progress of the Section's through the electrification of its two main lines and the construction and opening of the Elizabeth Line. Preservation is also mentioned as are possible future developments. It is book for anyone who is interested in the history of the railways of the East of England, railways in general and the history of the East of England.
The Wantage Tramway
A unique history of the Wantage Tramway, exploring its steam traction, eclectic rolling stock, and relationship with the Great Western Railway.The Wantage Tramway, part tramway and part light railway, had many claims to fame. It was Britain's first tramway to use steam traction and had a fascinating and eclectic collection of locomotives and rolling stock throughout its short life which gave the company a look all of its own. The company's unique history created a legend which still endures to this day.The unique company had its origins in the nineteenth century when the Great Western Railway's route to Bristol bypassed Wantage and local people gathered together to form a company to build a link to the local main line. The company's relationship with its bigger neighbour was often friendly, sometimes stormy, but always close despite the tramway company's fierce independence. The company was an important addition to Wantage's transport network although not everyone agreed! This new history of the company, based upon primary research, explores how the company was formed, tells the stories of some of the people who worked for the tramway, and its working relationship with the Great Western Railway. The book looks at the tramway's eclectic rolling stock, its operations and the company's relationship with its customers, which was not always as good as it would have hoped. It also reveals for the first time the true reasons for its closure in 1946 and its relationship with the United States Army.
A History of Britain's Transport
Covers the evolution of transport history, from walking and packhorses to modern rail, motoring, and air travel.An accessible book to draw on popular interest in transport history, routes, vehicles and experiences. Transport history is social and industrial national history. Passengers and freight will be covered including all types of transport from walking and packhorses, that predominated for much of national history, both of which tend to be underrated, to changes brought by improvements to road transport from the Romans to medieval bridgebuilders and eighteenth-century turnpikes, and, in parallel, river, coastal and canal travel, again from the Romans to the eighteenth century. The story moves to the age of rail, motoring and lastly air. All forms overlap. as well as being sequential.
