New book releases for July 2021. Jalopy Magazine selects the latest available books that we want to read.
Volkswagen Type 4: 411 And 412– The Final Rear-Engined VW Cars
The Type 4 was the last rear engine VW and represents the end of an era. The Type 4 was a move into more upscale cars and brought some further innovation to the company based in Wolfsberg. It was sold on a worldwide market and tried to show that VW could still do things their way and be successful.
With design help from Porsche, it had the right ingredients, but with changing trends in the automotive markets it was going to be difficult.
Unitary construction and fuel injection were part of the package, but the rise of the Japanese manufacturers and the home grown vehicle in the US provided the challenge.
Hardback: 25 cm x 20.7 cm, 184 pages
ISBN: 978-1-787115-22-4
i-SPY Every vehicle on the road: Spy it! Score it!
Anyone else remember these? I do and I rather liked the couple that I had.
This one is a little different, but it looks pretty close to those originals. And looks good for the price, it’s cheap. I think I want it.
Paperback: 15 cm x 10.5 cm, 64 pages.
ISBN-10: 0008386552
ISBN-13: 978-0008386559
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Original Jaguar E-Type - Restorers’ And Enthusiasts’ Guide To 3.8, 4.2 And V12
It’s appropriate that there is a comprehensive guide to the jaguar E-Type in its 60th year. One of the most Iconic British sports cars ever.
This book contains everything you need to understand the originality of any E-Type with a wealth of information on specification across all three generations, Series 1, 2 and 3.
The history of production is covered with the changes Jaguar made chronologically with a wealth of photographs.
It’s not a cheap book, but if you want to buy an E-Type you might find the book pays for itself.
Written by classic car journalist and E-Type expert Malcolm McKay and Published by Porter Press.
Jacketed hardback, 28 cm x 22 cm, 400 pages
ISBN: 978-1-907085-93-2 (Classic Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-43-6 (Collector’s Edition)
BMW E30: The Complete Story
The BMW E30 is a brilliant car, perhaps BMW’s finest moment.
This new book covers the development of the E21 successor that started in 1976 and details how and why BMW designed their new compact saloon car for the 1980s.
Styling, technical and specification changes are covered making this guide extremely useful when working your way through the myriad of different models. It even covers the special US variants.
Hardcover: 26 cm x 21.5 cm, 176 pages.
ISBN-10: 1785008722
ISBN-13: 978-1785008726
Building a Special with Ant Anstead Master Mechanic: Following the Build of Ant's Own Classic F1 Single-Seater Special
Ant Anstead certainly knows his stuff and his build of an F1 style special has been really good. I’ve wanted to build one too, so this book looks like a good idea.
And it’s from Haynes too, some 61 years after building a 750 Special, written by John Haynes himself.
It’s a tie into the TV series, Ant Anstead Master Mechanic on Motor Trend, part of the Discovery Network.
It’s a good guide on how to build one for yourself, or to read out of interest.
Content includes:
Introduction
The history of specials
Planning
Donor car
Chassis, suspension, steering, rear axle
Engine, fuel system, cooling system, ancillaries, exhaust
Gearbox
Bodywork
Braking system
Cockpit
Wiring
Preparation and painting
Testing
Setting up and
Making road legal
Hardcover: 27,8 cm x 21.7 cm, 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1785217054
ISBN-13: 978-1785217050
