With clock-like regularity, publisher Waft releases a new book. The books are all gems and often become collector’s items due to their limited edition. Read more →
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10 gift ideas that will make any petrolhead happy.
A top 10 gift ideas for under the Christmas tree is becoming an annual tradition. And just like the other years, we try to put a nice mix of very affordable to slightly more exclusive among them. A dream list for most petrolheads.
1: Waft book
What could be more fun for a petrolhead to get than an automotive book? Right, an automotive book from publisher Waft! Yes, we can be quite proud of Bart & Lies who run a publishing house from Antwerp for books they publish themselves.
Read moreTHE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BRAWN BGP 001/02 PUBLISHED BY PORTER PRESS
In the English language, there is a term that fits this Brawn BGP 001 very well. In the music industry, they speak of a “One hit wonder.” This refers to an artist or music group that achieved only one success in their career. This is also somewhat applicable to this Brawn F1 car. The Brawn GP team drove in F1 for only one year and won both the drivers’ and constructors’ titles. It is an almost unbelievable story that is more like a fairy tale.
Read moreNew book on Derek Warwick, Never Look Back
The racing life of Britain’s double World Champion.
Derek Warwick has been a popular and highly respected figure in motorsport for almost 50 years, known for his tough and determined personality and his talent and courage behind the wheel. In this book, he tells his inspiring story with his trademark honesty and humour.
Read moreDesign & Desire by Keith Helfet
We at Wheels-and-things are all crazy about books. You may have already noticed that. When publisher Porter Press then releases a car book on car design, I am (and I am now speaking for myself) completely sold.
Read more“The story of the Austin pedal car” by David Whyley
Originally built by Welsh miners who had contracted lung disease as a result of a lifetime of working in coal mines, the impact of these little Austins is far greater than anyone could ever have imagined.
Read moreBook “Life in the fastest lane” by publisher Taschen
Edition of 762
Hardcover, 356 pages; aluminum print cover tipped into a leatherette-bound spine, foil embossing; 34.4 x 40.8 cm, 5.8 kg, with acrylic, engraved bookstand, € 850; taschen.com
That we are not talking about yet another Porsche book here should be clear from the moment you see the name Rainer W. Schlegelmilch. Indeed, we are talking about a legend in motorsport photography.
Read moreJaguar SS100 – The remarkable story of 18008
In the Exceptional Cars series, with the publication of Jaguar SS100 – The remarkable story of 18008, we are already at the eleventh book of this series.
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