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| If you're in the market for an affordable sports car, this is an invaluable guide. Read complete background information on popular sports and GT cars, including quotes from auto magazine tests, 'for' and 'against' comments, and a report card rating system for everything from performance and reliabil |
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| Before it even hit showroom floors in spring 1998, Volkswagen's New Beetle had do-it-yourself enthusiasts and potential buyers licking their chops for the opportunity to wrench every possible bit of horsepower and handling out of the dynamic, retro-looking package. The first comprehensive step-by-st |
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| Since the 1940s, American automobile manufacturers have built concept cars to showcase futuristic styles, new engine technologies, and advanced amenities. This retrospective examines the designs and engineering behind the most influential and memorable concepts to come out of Detroit from the end of |
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| Reprinted articles from major automotive magazines contain comparisons, specifications, history, maintenance information, and more on a wide range of jeeps. Spotlighted models include: Willys, Ford, Mighty Mite, CJ V35, CJ2A, and many ''M'' models. Enlarged edition. Sftbd., 8''x 10 3-4'', 140 pgs., |
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| ILLUS G ANTQ WRITING INSTSCHNEIDER |
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| Everything you need to know to build, set-up and race a modified style car competitively. Includes front suspension system refinements; getting the proper roll center and camber curve; setting bump steer; all rear suspension systems - 3-link, swingarm, coil-monoleaf, and 4-link; Panhard bar tech; sh |
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| Subtitled: The Life of Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington - Black Sheep Leader. As the charismatic 'skipper' of Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214, Boyington led the famed Black Sheep on the ground and in the air while becoming the Marine Corps' top-scoring ace and earning the Medal of Honor. Exhaustively re |
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| Subtitled: An Illustrated History. The Arado Ar 234C was the world's first turbojet-powered flying machine to be built in a series. Powered by four BMW OO3A-1 turbojet engines providing a combined thrust of 7,040 pounds, early test results indicated that the Arado Ar 234C could reach speeds of over |
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| Subtitled: With Up-to-Date Models and Prices. Expand your knowledge, interest, and enjoyment of Hot Wheels collecting! More than 850 wonderful color photographs reveal nearly every casting from the first Hot Wheels car through the 1999 model year, providing a complete visual guide for today's collec |
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| Volume II: Digging InVolume II digs into the defining first battles of WWI such as the Dogger Bank Battle, the storming of Neuve Chapelle, and the Russian retreat from Galicia. Also reveals details of the Sinking of the Lusitania, the British offensive, Italy_s entry into the war, and how the air wa |
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| Volume V: Continuing StruggleReveals what caused the United States to intervene. Also examines war by sea, German U-Boat piracy, The Great Battles of Rheims and Champagne, German espionage, and much more. Volume 5 of 6. |
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| This first volume in the Raceplane Tech Series features the evolution of the world record-setting Red Baron; World Jet Mustang development and racing history; the evolution of Miss Ashley II, airframe and cockpit modifications, including Lear Jet wings; F-86 tail; Griffon engine development; and unl |
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| Subtitled: Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet. With maintenance procedures for everything from changing the oil to adjusting front wheel bearing play, this manual tells you what to do, and how and when to do it. This manual fully covers: full engine disassembly and rebuilding with details on special techniq |
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| Electronic Editions brings auto repair to a new level as independent shops and do-it-yourselfers now have access to the same repair information that factory-certified technicians and dealerships use. This CD-ROM Manual is highly illustrated and user-friendly. Features include complete factory author |
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| -- An overview of NASCAR 'RM' Winston Cup racing-- Die-cast collectibles for some of the top Winston Cup Series drivers-- Biographies for some of the biggest names in auto racing-- Up-to-date secondary market values |
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| From the simple to the sophisticated, this volume looks at the making of ten model sailing ship projects. For modelers who are just beginning the transition from kits to scratch building or the highly skilled craftsman, chapters provide detailed instructions on the various phases of exhibition-stand |
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| Subtitled: The Ships, Men and Organization 1485-1603. Bridging the transition from the medieval to the modern worlds, the Tudor dynasty ruled England during a dynamic period of maritime and naval history. From the pre-Tudor navies dating back to Alfred the Great through the 16th Century reigns of He |
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| Subtitled: The Life and Times of James Forrestal. A haunting portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential figures of the mid-20th century. As secretary of the Navy during WWII, Forrestal was the principal architect in transforming an obsolescent Navy into the largest, most formidable nava |
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| Subtitled: Merchant Sailors at War 1939-1945. Now available in paperback! From their first casualty in September 1939, to the last on VE Day in May 1945, nearly 50,000 men of the Allied merchant service lost their lives to Axis torpedoes, bombs and guns. This stunning portrait, first published in 19 |
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| Subtitled: A Marine Corps Reserve Company In the Korean War. In the fifty years since the Korean War dominated America's headlines, the poor state of readiness of US armed forces at the beginning of that conflict has faded from memory. By focusing on one unit, this meticulously researched and vividl |
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| This captivating book examines the author's interest in sailing ships that span 3,000 years from the Bronze Age to present. In his extensive design career, Mudie became fascinated by the design and building standards he saw in vessels of antiquity. Working from re-creations of ancient vessels and mo |
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| An essential volume for any Triumph enthusiast! Details Triumph's history from it's start in 1885 as a bicycle manufacturer. Discover the personalities, factories, and sporting events as well as the bikes themselves throughout the company's long history. From bankruptcy in the 1970's and back to wi |
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| Germany's Focke-Wulf 190 appeared in action over northwestern France in September 1941, and proved it could out-run, out-climb, and out-dive the British Spitfire Mk V. The story of this remarkably versatile aircraft is augmented by interviews with former Fw 190 pilots and the head of the Focke-Wulf |
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| Prior to 1914 the Army Service Corps labored in obscurity to supply British front-line units. This fascinating history contains 120 photographs and 21 original documents detailing the Corps' supreme efforts. Four years of difficult and dangerous operations were carried out in the mud of the Western |
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| The experiences of the British army on the Somme in 1916 have become a legend of endurance and sacrifice, but little has been written in recent years on the air war above the battlefield. This detailed work draws on never-before published accounts recorded by the Imperial War Museum Sound Archive in |
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| British POWs of WWII have been extensively interviewed for this dramatic account of life in German captivity. While prisoners' primary goal was to stay alive in these camps, there were several escape attempts. The great escape, the escape from Colditz, and lesser known operations are all covered her |
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| Find out all you could need to know about this fascinating model. This comprehensive portfolio includes road and track tests, new model introductions, technical appraisals, performance data, and driving impressions. Also provides a case history and profile which trace the progress of the Lotus Elite |
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| A great bargain for so much information! This impressive portfolio provides contemporary articles covering Colin Chapman's sports racers, produced between 1951 and 1965, drawn from international motoring journals. Models include the Mk. III, VI, VIII, IX, X, XI, Fifteen, Seventeen, Nineteen, Twenty |
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| The story of a 'missile with a man in it.' Lockheed's Mach 2 interceptor served across the world for more than 30 years. Bowman reveals the design, production and long career of this impressive and sometimes misunderstood aeroplane. A great addition to the Crowood Aviation Series. Superbly illustrat |
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| The North American T-6 is one of the most successful aeroplanes of all times, with a career that has lasted longer than half the history of flight. North American T-6 offers the full story of all T-6 variants from the years before WWII to the present day. Also reveals the aeroplane's training recor |
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| Subtitled: The Merchant Sailing Ship 1650-1830. By the middle of the 17th century, a division was evident between the trade ship and the war ship. The Heyday of Sail documents the history of the merchant sailing ship during a revolutionary era in ship design. This volume includes merchant shipping i |
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| With the introduction of the Twin-Cam engine, Tim Remus saw the need for a book addressing hop-up and repair procedures for both the new engine and the older Evolution motor. His new book covers both factory and aftermarket engines and hop-up options. The development histories of the two engines are |
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| July 1940- January 1941. Includes U-Boat successes in the Atlantic, the sinking of the French fleet, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Taranto, the British Western Desert Offensive, and much more. Volume 3 of 10. |
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| The founder of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club details the history of one of Jaguar's best loved creations, the E-Type, in this comprehensive volume in the Haynes Great Cars series. This beautiful book features plenty of studio-shot color photography highlighting the various features and body details of |
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| Subtitled: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from a Very British Breed. Low-volume sports cars from the likes of Lotus, TVR, Ginetta, Gilbern, and Marcos are popular in Britain, where a number of entrepreneurial firms have been producing such cars since the 1950s. This is the first book to describe th |
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| A celebration of the American freight train! The freight train movement began as quickly as the first railroads were laid down. Since then, the freight train has become the backbone of shipping, moving food, automobiles, lumber, and thousands of other commodities. Discover the history of freight tra |
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| Subtitled: The Pony Car Wars, 1966-1972. When the Trans Am series let pony cars loose on the road circuits of America, some of the most exciting road racing in history took place. Until rule changes forced American manufacturer teams to withdraw in 1972, these ground-pounders enjoyed a golden era of |
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| Top fuelers, funny cars, super stocks, pro stocks, and fuel-altereds are all included in this magnificent look back at the evolution of drag racing from the 1950s to today. Each chapter examines the history of a different class. Robert Genat's modern color photography of these landmark cars is accom |
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| In 1954 Farmall revamped its line by redesignating the wildly popular Letter Series the Hundred Series. This splendid resource of 200 color photographs exhibits several painstakingly restored examples of the Cub, Cub Lo-Boy, 100, 130, 200, 300, 300 Utility, 330, 350, 350 Utility, 400, W-400, 450, W- |
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| From 1920 to 1949, Scouts and Sports Scouts-renowned for their handling and low center of gravity-were the motorcycles of choice among Indian enthusiasts heading for the race track. Likewise, the Scout and, to a lesser extent, vertical-engined Super Scout, have since come to be regarded as classic A |
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| Check out the cream of the '60s and '70s muscle car crop. The best of Ford, General Motors, Dodge, Plymouth, and AMC are featured, accompanied by performance specs. Rare cars, one-off production specials and significant, collectible race models are included. Sftbd., 8 1/4' x 9', 96 pgs. 80 color ill |
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| When it comes to stealth technologies, Lockheed Martin has unarguably outpaced its peers in design and deployment. This in-depth look at the development of Lockheed's stealth program explains how Skunkworks designers and engineers have minimized and even eliminated radar, thermal, acoustic, and rada |
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| Subtitled: The German Invasion of Russia, 1941. A lavishly illustrated account of history's greatest land invasion. Experience the spectacular German Panzer advances of the campaign's first weeks, in which thousands of Russian solders were captured in encirclement battles. Also examine the Battle of |
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| Experience Nazi Germany from the viewpoint of the ordinary citizen. Beginning with German life in the early thirties, this extensively illustrated book looks at all aspects of life under Hitler's government. Includes the role of women and children in the Nazi state, the changing face of popular cult |
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| Subtitled: Their History and Their Models. TV's dramatization of C.S. Forester's Hornblower stories was one of the most expensive series ever made for television. Millions went into the lavish special effects to recreate the epic sea battles featuring eleven fully working scale models. Go behind the |
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| Much more than just a set of memoirs, My Autobiography is a book of great historical importance and considerable sensitivity. You will be entranced by the events unfolding in this book, which covers not only the life span of an exceptional career, but also rubs shoulders with some of the most intere |
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| Subtitled: Speeches and Reports 1908-1964. When MacArthur was a student at West Point, his mother instructed him to 'never cheat, never lie, never tattle.' Throughout his life and career, MacArthur continued to develop his hard line against political and military intrigue by resolving to always do w |
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