New book releases for April 2022. Jalopy Magazine selects the latest available books that we want to read.
Lola GT: The DNA of the Ford GT40
You may not know this, but it was thanks to Lola that the Ford GT40 ever existed.
Lola was just a small sports racing car company in Bromley, England, owned by Eric Broadley. the talents of Mr Broadley were well known in motorsport, and it was Ford that came calling when they bought the 1963 Lola Mk6 and brought Eric Broadley onto the development team. They even moved Lola Cars to Slough in a new factory.
Only three Mk6 Lola’s were built, but when you see the proportions, the dimensions and the relevant geometry, you’ll see just how much Ford had based their idea on a design emanating from the UK. A fascinating company with a huge amount of influence, if not that many people know about it.
Published by Veloce
Hardcover: 186 pages
ISBN-10: 1787117839
ISBN-13: 978-1787117839
Archaeological Automobile, The: Understanding and Living with Historical Automobiles
If you have wondered how to care for really old cars, then this might be a good starting point. The point that is being made is that archaeology shouldn’t just be reserved for digging up things.
Applying this thought process to cars can teach us a lot about how we can understand old cars and treat them and perhaps create a future breed of archaeologists.
Hardcover: 28 x 22 cm, 500 pages
ISBN-10: 1735645109
ISBN-13: 978-1735645100
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Geared-Up Faith for Classic Car Buffs: Reflect / Recharge / Restore: Devotions to Help You Reflect, Recharge, and Restore
America’s automotive history is told through a series of stories highlighting some of the countries most admired vehicles.
Starting with the 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash and covering the launch of the ford Mustang in 1964. The Model Tm Cord l-29, Cadillac Sixteen, Corvette, Thunderbird are all covered.
This is almost a bible of the automotive greats of America, is owning a classic car a religious experience. Maybe, read this to find out.
Hardcover: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1496456149
ISBN-13: 978-1496456144
MGB - The superlative MG: Including MGC and MGB V8
One of the greatest British success stories, the MBG made its way around the world and was popular with buyers and owners. It also represents the best of British when the British automotive industry was at its best.
Launched in 1962 the MBG replaced the, once revolutionary and aerodynamic, MGA and lasted for 18 years. It became a worldwide success and is probably the most successful sports car. The book describes how this happened and how it really was the idea of one man, MG’s Chief Engineer Syd Enever.
This new book goes into more detail that others and has fresh insights too. New stories and some twists on older ones too. Well worth a look.
Hardcover: 29 x 23 cm, 356 pages
ISBN-10: 1785009419
ISBN-13: 978-1785009419
Auto Erotica: A grand tour through classic car brochures of the 1960s to 1980s
Who doesn’t like a bit of erotica, especially of the automotive kind.
Hailed as the first book of its kind, it offers a nostalgic look back at vintage and classic cars through the brochures, leaflets and advertising that persuaded people to buy them. Covering the period of 1960s to 1980s Britain this book has a wealth of nostalgic treats.
From colour charts to graphic ideas and concepts. Many photographs and some of the fold outs.
Classic cars range from the XJS, TR8, the Mini, Maxi, all sorts of Renaults and Citroens too. Even the DeLorean is covered.
Paperback: 22 x 18 cm, 240 pages
ISBN-10: 191621844X
ISBN-13: 978-1916218444
