New book releases for August 2021. Jalopy Magazine selects the latest available books that we want to read.
Lamborghini Countach: By Thillainathan Pathmanathan & Anne Christina Reck
The Lamborghini Countach turns 50 years old this year, well the concept did at least.
When Lamborghini launched the Countach at the Genevea Motor show back in 1971 it looked like nothing else and stunned the motoring press and the visiting public. so much so they had to build it and quickly.
This is the first English language book for 30 years that goes into the details behind the iconic supercar with contributions from Valentino Balboni and Tonino Lamborghini.
The design and engineering are explored in depth with the development of the prototype into the subsequent production models with each variant explained.
Ownership is covered too with maintenance and restoration with a great deal of personal input from owners and specialists.
I want this book, as an aspiring Countach owner of course…
Hardcover: 28 cm x 23.5 cm, 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1910505633
ISBN-13 : 978-1910505632
Available from www.evropublishing.com and Amazon.
British Auto Legends: Classics of Style and Design
This rather nice book goes into Britain’s role in shaping the automobile which is hugely significant. With the British motor industry at the height of its powers many ground-breaking designs appeared from Jaguar, Aston Martin, AC, Rolls-Royce, MG, and Lotus.
This reissue in hardback format showcases over 50 of the most desirable British cars produced between 1907 and the present day. With photographs, descriptions, and the story of the complexities within the British motor industry it is a great tribute to the country that launched the sports car.
Hardcover: 30.5 cm x 25.5 cm, 288 Pages
ISBN-10: 1858945992
ISBN-13: 978-1858945996
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Lotus Elite – Colin Chapman’s first GT Car
The Lotus Elite changed the fortunes of the little sports car manufacturer from Norfolk. From the first appearance at the end of the 1950s Lotus successfully transitioned from making small racing cars with limited concessions to road use with a proper road car, that was also a highly successful racer. The pretty glass fibre body covered a Coventry Climax engine and a highly capable chassis.
This book goes into the details behind the introduction of the car and its production and importance in the history of Lotus Cars. There are multiple interviews with owners and details on owning one of these cars. Essential reading for anyone with one or wanting one.
Hardback: 25 cm x 25 cm, 176 pages
ISBN: 978-1-787115-17-0
Available from www.veloce.co.uk and of course Amazon.
Beautiful Machines: The Era of the Elegant Sports Car
The most beautiful and stylish machines over the last 100 years are selected for this new book with the stories as to why they are the icons that they are.
Ferrari’s Daytona famously copied in Miami Vice, the Porsche 917 that Steve McQueen took to the silver screen in Le Mans. And of course the Aston Martin DB5 from many of the James Bond films.
Hardcover: 30 cm x 27 cm, 320 pages
ISBN-10: 3899559886
ISBN-13: 978-3899559880
How to Build a Motorcycle: A Nut-and-Bolt Guide to Customizing Your Bike
If you fancy two wheels as well as four then this might be just the thing. Who hasn’t dreamed of having their own creation to drive or even ride.
Well, it appears that there is now a suitable guide to do just that.
How to Build a Motorcycle takes you through all the key stages – from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks.
Easy to follow instructions mean that you’ll be up and running in no time, or simply enjoying the book.
Just the thing for winter perhaps, it’s going on my Christmas list.
Hardcover: 23.5 cm x 17.15 cm, 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1786277581
ISBN-13: 978-1786277589
