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Silverstone: The Home of British Motor Racing Author: Chaz Parker Price: £ 37.00 Format: Hardback. ISBN: 978 0 85733 0727 Available From: www. motorbooks. co. uk
Once the home to USAAF B17 bombers, the former wartime airfield at Silverstone in Northamptonshire has gained a reputation as being the UK’ s most important motor racing circuit and is best known as the home of the British Grand Prix, which was first staged there in 1948. This excellent book traces Silverstone’ s history up to the present day, covering the great races, influential characters and unforgettable events, as well as the evolution of the circuit itself. The book is profusely illustrated, including plenty of rare photographs that have not been published before. Anyone who has visited Silverstone regularly over the past few decades will certainly have seen a lot of changes. In fact the circuit is barely recognisable from the one which was there just ten years ago, but this book serves as a useful reminder and really brings back the memories of how it was back then. Produced with the full assistance of the British Racing Drivers’ Club( BRDC) and Silverstone Circuits, this is the last word on the history of the much-loved‘ home of British motor racing’. An excellent book littered with great photographs and anecdotes, it is a must for any serious motor racing fan.
Volvo 700 / 900 Series- The Essential Buyer’ s Guide Author: Tim A. Beavis Price: £ 9.99 Format: Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-845844-56-1 Available From: www. veloce. co. uk
A friend of mine once owned a Volvo 900 and joked that the army would buy them if they had a gun fitted, such was their tank-like construction. Maybe he had a point, but those‘ built to last’ qualities have given the chunky Swede a rapidly growing fan-base and this book is aimed at assisting anybody who might be thinking of buying either a 700 or 900 series. Packed with information, illustrations and advice from a real marque expert, this book takes you through detailed sections on what you need to know in deciding which model is for you. It tells you what it’ s like living with the car, how much you should be paying, and how, when, and where to inspect models for sale, including a comprehensive condition checklist and guide to common concerns. You’ ll also discover what’ s involved in restoring, the main problems caused by lack of use, and potential for modification. For reference, there’ s a vital statistics list for each model, shape and engine, and a guide to the key people, organisations and companies within the Volvo community that you can look to for further advice. Does exactly what it says on the cover!
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