Out Of Print Books

By: Noel Stokoe . Ben and William Jowett built their first Jowett in 1906. In 1920 a large purpose built factory was constructed which enable the Jowett to be manufactured after WW1. Two important appointments were then made in respect of publicity and...

By: Graham Robson . The XJ-S was Jaguar's most controversial car. Despite offering a superb blend of performance and refinement it was a radical departure in style from the elegant E-type. It appeared at a time when fuel-thirsty luxury cars were...

By: Brooklands Books ., Compiled by R.M. Clarke - Foreword by Australia's own prolific motoring author, Gavin Farmer Brooklands Books has updated and expanded the Gold Portfolio for the delight of Jensen enthusiasts everywhere. Included are road and...

By: John Tipler . The history of the Jensen car company has been full of change and upheaval, but it holds one symbol of permanence and continuity, known to motoring enthusiasts the world over: the Jensen Interceptor. This enormously powerful, thirsty...

By: Brooklands Books . Introduced in March 1972, the Mk I did not get a good reception. Early faults with oil pressure and leaks, together with rusting and bad paintwork hastened an improved Mk 2 version in August 1973. The Lotus 907 engine had new...

By: Arnold Davey . The British firm of Lagonda, founded in 1899 by an American, Wilbur Gunn, became famous in the 1920s and 1930s for its range of exceptionally handsome and effective sporting cars. The 2 Litre model, first shown in 1925, founded this...

By: Steve Statham . From the early prototypes produced in 1940s to today's Liberty, Jeep has been known for its ruggedness and durability. Jeep chronicles the history of this American icon and highlights the CJ-era vehicles. The subject of offroading is...

By: Brooklands Books . Having been discontinued in 1948 the Jeepster name was revived in 1967. In the Mid-sixties the recreational vehicles market had blossomed and manufacturers were filling a vacuum. The Jeepster was introduced as a blend of a street...

By: Brooklands Books . Truck derivatives of the Wagoneer range appeared at the same time as the big station wagon itself, in November 1962. Since 1969 they have been known as J-series trucks. As originally introduced, the Jeep trucks were simply utility...

By: Brooklands Books . Developed from the venerable wartime Jeep the CJ (civilian Jeep) was distributed worldwide by Willys. The CJ5 and CJ6 were built concurrently (the CJ6 being a longer wheelbase). An optional V6 engine in 1966 upped the horsepower...

By: Brooklands Books . This book looks at the history of one of the most instantly recognisable four wheel drives ever made, the Jeep CJ-5. The book contains descriptions, reviews, tests and statistics to complete your knowledge of this vehicle.  ...

By: Brooklands Books . The 4x4 market changed in the 1960s from utility to an increased leisure market. In the 1970s the CJ range was turned over - mainly to the recreational sector - and the CJ-7 was designed with more room, simpler transmission and an...