The full history of Jaguar in the United States from early prewar appearances through today.All aspects or the story are examined including development of the U.S. market, special American models, racing, behind-the-scenes stories, and technical development of the cars. includes the XJ220 race series and the purchase of Jaguar by Ford. Illustrated with dozens of archival photographs, period ads, promotional photos, and factory shots.

Jaguars: In America

Matras, John

Reference

Motorbooks Intl

Tracing its roots back to 1911, Nissan is not only one of Japan's oldest car makers, it is its most dedicated purveyor of sporting cars. The 1952 Datsun Sport was the company's first entree to the sports car market - though its top speed of 43 mph hardly quickened the pulse in the manner that a Jaguar XK 120 might. But Nissan was undaunted by this inauspicious start, and while other Japanese car companies concentrated on sedans, Nissan, beginning with its original 240Z, launched a series of brilliant sports cars, the apex of which would be today's 300X. Illustrated Datsun/Nissian Sports Car Buyer's Guide follows the evolution of Nissan's sporting ranks from the earliest days through 1996. Included are development histories, technical specs, and purchase advice for the 1600, 2000, 510, all the Z cars from 240 to 300, 200-SX, 240SX, NX 2000, and more. More than 125 photos accompany the thorough and entertaining text, making it easy to pick out your next - or first - Nissan sports car.

Illustrated Datsun/Nissan Sports Car Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide)

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

What began as a solution for transportation has evolved into a desire for speed, luxury, personal expression, and freedom. For many, the thrill of the drive has eclipsed the pure utility of the automobile. And the pursuit of that thrill is the driving force behind 365 Cars You Must Drive. From the Ford Model T to the Porsche Carrera GT, there are certain cars that any self-respecting auto enthusiast just has to know—and experience from the driver’s seat.
With homage to the greatest cars and good-natured mockery of the strangest, authors Matt Stone and John Matras detail which cars to drive and why, how to get behind the wheel, where to drive them, and who to invite along for the ride. Each entry contains a colorful spec box noting the car's claim to fame, a Did You Know? factoid, the author's clever suggestions for "The Perfect Passenger" and the "Soundtrack" coming out of the speakers, Behind the Wheel notes, and a "Perfect Drive" for the marque or model covered. Engine details, production information, the price when it debuted and the collectible price now - all of it adds up to at-a-glance fun reading to go with informative essays on each car, archival and full-color photos, and more.
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365 Cars You Must Drive

Stone, Matt

Motorbooks

Illustrated Volvo Buyer's Guide. Contains all European and American Model Volvos from 1927 - Current Model Histories. Contains Engine and Transmission Listings, Option and Specifications.

Illustrated Volvo Buyer's Guide: All European and American Model Volvos, 1927-Current Model Histories, Engine and Transmission Listings, Options, Specs (Motorbooks International Buyer's Guide Series)

Science & Math

Technology

Illustrated Mazda Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide)

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Mazda Rx-7 (Sports Car Color History)

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