The Adventures of Imshi: A Two-Seater in Search of the Sun — John Prioleau (1922)

2nd hand book, good condition, see images

Embark on a fascinating journey across post-World War I Europe and North Africa with The Adventures of Imshi: A Two-Seater in Search of the Sun by John Prioleau, published in 1922 by Jarrolds Publishers London.

This rare vintage travel memoir is a premier piece of early automotive literature and a prized find for antique car historians and collectors. Originally chronicled in the columns of the Daily Mail, this narrative details the author’s remarkable six-month motoring expedition through France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia inside his beloved “Imshi” — a historic post-war two-seater automobile.

What Makes This Edition Special

Across 356 pages, Prioleau captures the romance and raw challenges of early long-distance road touring, complemented by:

• Beautiful full-page monochrome plate illustrations
• Regional maps from the author’s original photographs
• Vivid firsthand descriptions of roads, landscapes, and cultures across six countries

Perfect For Collectors Of

• Early automotive literature and 1920s travel memoirs
• Antique car history and pioneering road touring accounts
• Specialized transport and motoring libraries

A genuine 1920s first edition offering a timeless window into an era when roads were scarce and motoring was a grand adventure.