An in-depth study of the growth of SS Cars Limited during the world's worst economic depression, focusing on the relationship with the Standard Motor Company, along with a detailed technical survey covering the progression of design from 1928 to 1950. Many previously unknown facts disclosed, and copiously illustrated with contemporary photographs.
The 4-cylinder Bugatti Type 40, sometimes unkindly referred to as `Ettore's Morris Cowley, ' nevertheless shared its fine engineering pedigree with all other Bugattis. Packed with mainly period photographs, illustrations and sales literature, the book also features the factory's individual chassis sales records.
Bugatti - The 8-cylinder Touring Cars 1920-34 is a detailed study of the medium sized touring cars in the extensive range built by Bugatti during the fifteen years following World War I. Aspects of design and development are considered together with pictures of components and chassis commencing with the Type 28 and culminating with the Type 49. These cars represented the bulk of production and typify the Bugatti style and design, which was the...
The concise history of the Bugatti Type 57, 57S, 64 & 101. The magnificent Type 57 was the final flowering of the genius of Ettore and Jean Bugatti, and the last truly new model from Molsheim, France. Packed with over 300 images - mostly contemporary - this book is recognised as THE standard reference on the 57 and its close relatives.
A Veloce Classic Reprint of the only book dedicated to the Type 46 & 50 Bugattis. The book features over 200 period plates, many rare and previously unpublished, showing a galaxy of superb coachbuilt and standard bodies on T46 and T50 chassis as well as much mechanical detail. Regarded as THE standard reference to the Type 46 & 50.
Successful in motorsports, "Leaf" was an innovative company, but a lack of regard for good business principles led to fluctuating fortunes throughout the company's long life. This text tells the story of the firm.
