Category: Road & Motor Vehicles

The Driver: Australia and New Zealand on the back of a truck

Price: $69.95

Publisher: Australia, Alice Mabin : 2016

Seller ID: 9780646952444

ISBN-13: 9780646952444

Condition: New

The Driver by Alice Mabin documents the reality of the daily grind for 110 different trucking companies and drivers with stunning images featuring every state and territory in Australia and New Zealand. This is the never before-seen real life tale of the captivating lives of truck drivers. â€œIt was important to me that the stalwart cooperation of the truckies, their families, and the trucking companies were respected and represented fully. This is why it was so vital to feature each state and territory across Australia and New Zealand,â€ asserted the author, Alice Mabin. â€œI absorbed so ...
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Riot Control Vehicles: 1945-Present #219 Osprey New Vanguard

By: Chris McNab

Price: $24.95

Publisher: UK, Osprey Publishing : 2015

Seller ID: 000433

ISBN-13: 9781472805157

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Fully illustrated with a mixture of dramatic archive photos and manufacturers' images, this volume covers the little-known history of riot control vehicles. It explores the world of these vehicles from 1945 through to the present day - from adapted military armoured cars such as the Humber Pig (UK) and BRDM (Soviet Union) to the fully computerized systems of the Russian Lavina-Uragan and Canadian INKAS Armored Riot Control Vehicle - showing how their development and deployment has blurred the lines between civilian actions and military operations. It charts how the vehicles have evolved in ter...
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Golden Miles: Sex, Speed & The Australian Muscle Car

By: Clinton Walker

Price: $39.95

Publisher: Australia, Wakefield Press : 2009

Seller ID: 003775

ISBN-13: 9781862548541

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Thirty years on the muscle car era still resonates. Why do these beautiful beasts hold to much fascination? Read Golden miles to get the truth about a time when modern Australia's real sense of itself was taking shape. GOLDEN MILES is an auto biography by Clinton Walker, a book about cars, people and place. Australia in the late 60s/early 70s was a young country bursting at the seams: charging through a brief window of opportunity between the end of colonialism and the beginning of globalism, the muscle car was the archetypal product of Australian suburbia, a fusion of the larrikin spirit and...
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Wizard of Oz: Speed, Modernism and the Last Ride of Norman 'Wizard' Smith

By: Clinton Walker

Price: $34.95

Publisher: Australia, Wakefield Press : 2013

Seller ID: 003777

ISBN-13: 9781862549500

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

In the bitter autumn of 1932, as the world crashed into the Great Depression, Australian motor ace Norman 'Wizard' Smith sat on the remote Ninety Mile Beach in far north New Zealand, waiting for the wind to change; waiting for a chance to drive his streamlined super car the Enterprise to a new world speed record. He would be the fastest man on earth - a golden god! He waited and waited ... Norman Smith was an enigma. A contemporary of Bradman, Kingsford Smith and Phar Lap, he was dumpy and shy. But when he got behind the wheel he became the Wizard, his command uncanny, the speeds breathless. ...
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4WD Treks Close to Sydney 6th Edition The 25 Best Tours Around The Sydney Region

By: Craig Lewis and Cathy Savage

Price: $44.95

Publisher: Australia, Boiling Billy Publications : 2013

Seller ID: A1333

ISBN-13: 9781922131454

Binding: Spiral Bound

Condition: New

This completely revised and expanded 6th edition, now in the A4 format so popular among owners of 4WD vehicles, features 18 of the best four-wheel drive day and weekend treks within a few short hours' drive of Sydney. Expert route directions read in forward and reverse as well as featuring both GPS Lat/Long and UTM Grid References. Treks include: Yengo National Park, Abercrombie Trek, Tianjara Fire Trail, The Bridle Track, Dixons Long Point, Caves to Caves, Watagan Mountains, Sunny Corner Trek, Touring the Turon, Trek to Newnes, Baal Bone Gap, Stockton Beach, Chichester Forest, Barrington Tops...
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4WD Treks Close to Brisbane 1st Edition The 25 Best Tours Around the Brisbane Region

By: Danielle Lancaster

Price: $44.95

Publisher: Australia, Boiling Billy Publications : 2014

Seller ID: A1335

ISBN-13: 9781922131348

Binding: Spiral Bound

Condition: New

This great new title from Boiling Billy features 25 day and weekend 4WD tours on both the beaches and in the forests surrounding Queensland's capital city. 4WD Treks Close to Brisbane will take readers to the best destinations the region has on offer including Brisbane's Islands, delightful rainforest jaunts as well as picturesque bush and beach runs, and all within a few hours drive from Brisbane. Destinations include tours through D'Aguilar National Park near Woodford, The Scenic Rim area out from Boonah, Cooloola National Park north of Noosa, The Burrum Coast near Woodgate and other tours n...
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Holden Days: From the Original 48-215 'FX' to the 1966 HR

By: Don Loffler

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, Wakefield Press : 2013

Seller ID: 9781743051153

ISBN-13: 9781743051153

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This fifth Holden book by Don Loffler is a new initiative. It extends beyond the first two Holden series, the 48-215 'FX' and the FJ, and comprises a chapter on each of the first 10 Holden series, finishing with the 1966 HR. It is amazing that, although Don has already published over 1500 different photographs of FX and FJ Holdens in his first four books, he has tracked down another 100 new images for this book and, in addition, 300 photographs covering the FE to HR chapters. All images are from the era in which the cars were in their heyday. While the search and research for the images has ...
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Holden Snapshots: Images from the Golden Years

By: Don Loffler

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, Wakefield Press : 2015

Seller ID: 9781743053867

ISBN-13: 9781743053867

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

â€˜Having written the official history of Holden and then completed a PhD and related book on the origins of the Holden from deep within General Motors culture, I donâ€™t always rush to read more material on Holdens â€¦ unless it is yet another of Don Lofflerâ€™s wonderful books. Like his previous five beautifully written and illustrated productions, Holden Snapshots is full of yarns about early model Holdens and their place in the lives of individuals and the broader cultural tapestry. By giving the old cars he features this full context, Don brings history to life in the most accessible and ...
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The FJ Holden: A Favourite Australian Car - New Revised Edition * OUT OF STOCK *

By: Don Loffler

Price: $39.95

Publisher: Australia, Wakefield Press : 2010

Seller ID: 9781862548916

ISBN-13: 9781862548916

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Leading early Holden historian Don Loffler has unearthed an amazing collection of stories and facts about FJ variants, from the popular Special to the rarest of them all - an experimental station wagon - as well as non-factory versions in many guises. The FJ Holden is lavishly illustrated with more than 500 photographs, most of which have never been published before. The information section includes comprehensive identification details for FJs that you will not find assembled in any other place. The FJ Holden is Don Loffler's third book devoted to Australia's national car. His other Holden b...
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Ford Australia: The Cars and the People Who Built Them [Hardcover] * TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK *

By: Doug Wallace and Michelle Cook

Price: $59.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland : 2016

Seller ID: 9781742577081

ISBN-13: 9781742577081

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This book chronicles the 91 years in which Ford built cars in Australia for Australian conditions and interviews many of the people who worked for the company. It constitutes the complete history of Ford production in this country, with many rare images and essential production statistics. The perfect book for every Ford enthusiast, or anyone with an affinity for cars or industrial Australia. On March 31, 1925, US manufacturer Ford announced that Geelong would be the Australian headquarters of its local production. The first Australian-built Ford was a Model T that came off an improvised produ...
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Ford Australia: The Cars and the People Who Built Them [Softcover]

By: Doug Wallace and Michelle Cook

Price: $39.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland : 2016

Seller ID: 9781742579214

ISBN-13: 9781742579214

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This book chronicles the 91 years in which Ford built cars in Australia for Australian conditions and interviews many of the people who worked for the company. It constitutes the complete history of Ford production in this country, with many rare images and essential production statistics. The perfect book for every Ford enthusiast, or anyone with an affinity for cars or industrial Australia. On March 31, 1925, US manufacturer Ford announced that Geelong would be the Australian headquarters of its local production. The first Australian-built Ford was a Model T that came off an improvised produ...
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Classic British Cars: The Golden Age of the British Car, Featuring Over 80 Machines Shown in 170 Photographs

By: Graham Robson and Michael Ware

Price: $23.95

Publisher: UK, Anness Publishing : 2015

Seller ID: A1351

ISBN-13: 9781780194608

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This book covers the first century of the British car industry. Divided into four chronological sections - Veteran Era; Vintage and Thoroughbred; The Classic Years; and Modern-Day Classic - it profiles over 80 of the best-loved cars of Great Britain. From the Arnold-Benz and Arrol-Johnston Dogcart to the McLaren F1 and MG MGF, the book shows just how dramatically automobile technology has developed. Each entry tells the complete story of the model, from its design and development all the way through to its production. Illustrated with superb photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu...
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A7V Mephisto: The Last German First World War Tank : A Queensland Museum Pocket Guide

By: Gregory Czechura and Jeff Hopkins-Weise

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum : 2008

Seller ID: 9780980569209

ISBN-13: 9780980569209

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

The only A7V left in the world surviving from World War 1. Called 'Mephisto' by the German Army. This pocket companion contains everything you need to know about the only surviving A7V Mephisto tank, housed at the Queensland Museum. From technical specifications to service history, it's the next best thing to being in the drivers seat! A comprehensive pocket-sized guide to the German WWI tank, the A7V Mephisto. 68 pages.
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Polish Armor of the Blitzkrieg #224 New Vanguard

By: Jamie Prenatt

Price: $24.95

Publisher: UK, Osprey Publishing : 2015

Seller ID: 002011

ISBN-13: 9781472808240

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

The Polish army during the Blitzkrieg conjures up tragic images of infantry and dashing, but ineffective and ultimately doomed cavalry charges. In actuality the Poles, in the midst of a large-scale re-armament programme, had up to 600 armoured vehicles available at the time of the German attack, as well as a number of newer and better designs in various stages of development. Facing the inventors of the 'Lightning War', who attacked in great numbers, on multiple fronts and with total mastery of the air, the Polish armoured formations were up against it. But outdated equipment, doctrine and eno...
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tractors and Trucks: The Ultimate World Reference With Over 1,500 Photographs * TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK *

By: John Carroll and Peter Davies

Price: $35.95

Publisher: UK, Hermes House : 2010

Seller ID: 9781843096894

ISBN-13: 9781843096894

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

From farming to road transportation, cultivation to furniture removal, tractors and trucks perform a huge variety of tasks. Tractors are an essential farming tool, having taken over the role formerly performed by oxen, horses, camels and elephants - that of pulling farm implements. Trucks are road vehicles used for carrying heavy loads, from supermarket food, logs, cement or fuel to everyday refuse. This magnificent encyclopedia is divided into two parts, one following the development of the tractor and the other focussing on the origins and functions of different kinds of trucks. The encyc...
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Hogs on 66: Best Feed and Hangouts for Road Trips on Route 66

By: Michael Wallis and Marian Clark

Price: $32.95

Publisher: USA, Council Oak Books : 2004

Seller ID: 003592

ISBN-13: 9781571781406

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Hogs on 66 mixes food, fun, and the freedom of the road in colorful photographs, stories, and information about Hog-friendly Hangouts, where to buy your Harley stuff, road tips, profiles from the road, biker wedding spots, and several hundred favorite recipes from towns along the Route. You'll learn all about butt darts in Vega, Texas and other behind-the-scenes tales from Harley tours down 66. You'll meet Harley celebrities who've traveled the road, such as Franklin Graham and Reba McIntyre.
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An Illustrated A-Z History of Tractors

By: Mirco de Cet

Price: $39.95

Publisher: UK, Lorenz Books : 2014

Seller ID: 9780754828976

ISBN-13: 9780754828976

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This is a comprehensive A-Z guide to modern farm vehicles, shown in over 475 identification photographs. It explains who coined the word 'tractor' and who gave Caterpillar their name; what Harry Ferguson did before he invented his three-point hitch, and the fascinating history of the John Deere Company. 28 manufacturers are described and illustrated in detail, each accompanied by fact boxes and key dates. It includes a complete timeline of tractor history, from sowing by hand in the 18th century and the sale of the first steam-powered tracked tractor in 1904, through to the name changes and me...
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Tanks: 100 Years of Evolution

By: Richard M. Ogorkiewicz

Price: $49.95

Publisher: UK, Osprey Publishing : 2015

Seller ID: 000412

ISBN-13: 9781472806703

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Tank presents a comprehensive account of the world-wide evolution of armoured vehicles from their inception a century ago to the present day, starting with a detailed reappraisal of the development of tanks and how they evolved during World War I. By the end of that conflict tanks had gained considerable importance. However, this was not sustained in its immediate aftermath and a revival only began when the British Army started in to experiment in the 1920s with a more mobile use of tanks. The subsequent rise of the importance of armoured vehicles was accompanied by and was partly due to t...
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4WD Glovebox Guide 2nd Edition Essential driving skills and recovery techniques

By: Robert Pepper

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Australia, Boiling Billy Publications : 2016

Seller ID: A1336

ISBN-13: 9781925403336

Binding: Spiral Bound

Condition: New

The 4WD Glovebox Guide 2/e is the easy to follow essential reference book packed with driving and recovery techniques that all four-wheel drivers need to know. The guide has comprehensive information on 4WD systems, suspension, wheels and tyres as well as specific driving techniques for different terrain. Each chapter even has a checklist to help you pack properly and ensure your trip is a safe one. About the Author: Robert Pepper is a freelance motoring journalist, author, photographer and driver trainer based in Melbourne, specialising in offroad vehicles and navigation. His first ...
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Robert Pepper's 4WD Handbook 2nd Edition The Complete Guide to How 4WDs Work and How to Drive Them

By: Robert Pepper

Price: $44.95

Publisher: Australia, Boiling Billy Publications : 2014

Seller ID: A1332

ISBN-13: 9781922131584

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

In this second edition of the bestselling 4WD Handbook, four-wheel drive expert and author Robert Pepper provides an in-depth explanation of how 4WDs work. He shares practical techniques for hill-driving, sand-driving, water crossings, as well as driving in mud, snow and sand. In this revised second edition, Pepper includes techniques, photographs and technology from the very latest vehicles. This second edition also includes new chapters regarding off-road towing, choosing a vehicle and driving unfamiliar vehicles. This guide also provides comprehensive explanations of how to get yourse...
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Category: Road & Motor Vehicles