Remembering Steam: The End of British Rail Steam in Photographs by PAUL HURLEY
$49.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
Commemorating the anniversary of the end of steam railway traction in Britain. Fifty years ago, main line steam in Britain ceased to exist, the last official date being 11 August 1968. At the time, British Railways' plan was that after this there would be no more steam traction although a special dispen ...Show more
Complete Vanlife Book by Smith CREASEY
$56.99 AUD
Category: Machinery | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
- Van vacations and van living has attracted a new following at a time of increased outdoor-oriented travel - An attractively priced re-issue of The Rolling Home Presents the Culture of Vanlife - An inspiring book about the freedom and mobility of van life written and compiled by the editors the Rolling ...Show more
Motorcycles We Loved in The 1980s by Phil West
$32.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
The 1980s was a vibrant period of motorcycling in Britain. In bikes a golden era saw a dominance of Japanese bikes and evolution from old, twin shock 'UJMs' into racer-replicas, fully-faired tourers, screaming strokers and turbos. Behemoths like Suzuki's GSX1100 gave way to the Suzuki Katana and Kawasak ...Show more
Trains: From Steam Locomotives to the Future of Sustainability by FRANCO TANEL
$75.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
From the ancient steam locomotives to the latest high-speed models in Europe and China, as well as the first hydrogen-powered convoys, this volume is a fascinating journey in the world of trains. This book guides discovery of the most recent news regarding rail transport, taking a look at the near futur ...Show more
Ship Models from the Age of Sail - Building and Enhancing Commercial Kits by Kerry Jang
$90.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
Most period ship models are built from kits, usually primarily of wood with some ready-made fittings. Although these commercial offerings have improved significantly in recent years, all of them can be enhanced in accuracy or detail by an experienced modelmaker. This book, by an expert ship modeler, dis ...Show more
Peugeot 205: The Complete Story by Adam Sloman
$80.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
A definitive guide to the Peugeot 205, the unassuming car that saved Peugeot in the 1980s and went on to become a rally-winning legend. With technical specification details and a full production history from 1983-1999, Peugeot 205 - The Complete Story is an ideal resource for enthusiasts of the car that ...Show more
Six Decades of Holden vs Ford by Dave Morley
$50.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Holden versus Ford debate has been around for as long as the cars themselves. But with the curtain finally falling on local car-making in Australia, the chance to take a sideways look at six decades' worth of competing product from Holden and Ford was just too good an opportunity for motoring journa ...Show more
Ultimate Spitfires by Peter Caygill
$44.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Spitfire is probably Britain's best loved and admired airplane. It is also revered around the world. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree from Supermarine's first early versions that saw action in the early days of World War ...Show more
A-Z Classic Cars, the: the Greatest Automobiles Ever Made by H Holloway
$49.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
Barely contained within the book are many beautiful, powerful cars from the most prestigious international manufacturers-Ferrari Daytona, the Model T Ford and the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow through to the Tesla. Many cars within are celebrated as the building blocks of everyday life too, like the Ford Es ...Show more
The Sailmaker's Apprentice: A Guide for the Self-reliant Sailor by Emiliano Marino
$62.95 AUD
Category: Machinery
In the years since it first appeared in hardcover this text has become a standard among self-reliant cruising sailors, boat builders and small-boat enthusiasts. Combining hundreds of finely textured drawings with a witty, wise and philosophical probing commentary, it is as much about repairing, maintain ...Show more
Wristwatch Annual 2017: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications by Dr Peter Braun
$80.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Wristwatch Annual has become a classic for aficionados of fine watchmaking. It s a one-stop shop for watch buying, offering complete specs and prices on over 1,400 models by more than 130 international brands, while also tracking the latest developments in the watch industry. In addition to the exte ...Show more
Dakar Rally: 2017 by Leon Jansen
$69.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
Dakar Rally is one The of the toughest and most challenging races in the world. Both professional and amateurs compete in modified cars, trucks and on motorcycles. Most of the route is off-road across deserts and mountains. The 2017 Dakar Rally starts in Paraguay and ends in Argentina and provides some ...Show more