General Automotive Reviews

Like the car it describes, this one by Denis Jenkinson on the Jaguar XK-E is a jewel. After two Jaguar XK-E's and 15 years Denis Jenkinson says in the context of his time times were changing and not for the better. Remember during WWII Denis Jenkinson was a Research Engineer in the British R.A.F. during a time when germans were trying to kill english.

Somehow english managed to survive and produce a graceful and glamorous car in spite of Lucas Industrial Lighting which came to be known as "The Prince of Darkness." If James Michener wrote the Bible on Hawaii then Denis Jenkinson wrote the Bible on the Jaguar XK-E.

Paul Skilleter probably knows more about the XJ-S than anyone else, and it's all here. He is British, yet he manages to cover details of all of the international variations in spec. Complete production and racing history, driving impressions, and sober buying tips are all included and all first rate. Highly recommended.

John Blunsden, in his introduction, suggests this book is useful for prospective buyers of the Jaguar XK8 or XKR. If this was his purpose, then he has succeeded in giving a solid background on the car, so much so that I recently purchased one of these cars for myself. However, the book was published in 2000 and is somewhat dated because the new 2003 Jaguar XK8 and XKR's have evolved mechanically. For example, the 2003 XK8 and XKR feature a 6 speed automatic transmission, while in 2000 only 5 speeds were available. Nonetheless, for Jaguar lovers, I would highly recommend this book. Additionally, there is a fascinating section on the Jaguar F-Type, a truly beautiful prototype that Jaguar has not put into production.

Este libro es de mi interes, debido a que yo poseo (muy felizmente), un Jeep Kaiser, modelo 1958.-

Who would have thought that someone would write a book about the exact tractor model that I chose to collect? Why did author Pripps write about this particular tractor? The way he explains it, the first reason is, it's a John Deere! Secondly, it is the perfect size, not too big to handle, but not too small to do some useful work. Third, because there were enough of them built so that parts are still common and affordable. Finally, because there were enough changes and variations over the seventeen year production run that there is something interesting for beginner and expert alike. This is where the book excels; the keyword in the title is "guide". Pripps takes you through the history of the development of the Model B. You not only learn where and when the parts were changed and improved, but also WHY. It's not a "how to do it" book, it tells WHAT you need to do, what's correct, what's incorrect, and what to watch out for. You'll find out how to do an accurate restoration. The entire book is illustrated with clear vintage photographs, excellent shots of recent restorations, and diagrams from actual John Deere manuals from the Model B era. I have been collecting model B's since 1990 and I found the book to be very useful.

This book contains all specs for two cylinder John Deere tractors including serial number reference guides. I have used it a number of time when I am looking at buying another tractor.

This is a fascinating account of drives through New England in the 1910s with a 1912 Cadillac. It definitely conjures up the magical days of yesteryear during the glory days of the open road!

Kings of the Road : A Pictorial History of Trucks is informative and has great pictures. It goes back to the beginning of motorized travel and brings the reader up to the late 90s. If you get goosebumps when seeing a powerful Mack or a sleek Freightliner, give this book a read.

An excellent book full of technical drawings, specifications, photos and colour plates which combine to tell the story of one of the greatest automotive engineers and his company.

The book includes anecdotes that allow the reader to understand the persona of Vincenzo Lancia, the man that gave the world independent suspension, unitary construction five speed gearboxes, anti-roll bars and was hero worshipped by Enzo Ferrari.

Until you read this book, you won't realise that Lancia are responsible for more significant motoring firsts that have shaped the cars you drive than any other car company. The V6 engine, transaxles are a few Lancia innovations.

The text is interspersed with competition results that highlight Lancia as the only manufacturer ever to hold World Championships in Formula 1 Grand Prix, Rallying and Sportscar racing. A great deal of time is spent on the rally competition heritage as the most successful rallying car ever with 11 World Rally Championships in only 20 years of competition.

This book is a must for everyone interested in innovation and automotive engineering, and as an insight into the mind of a genius.

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