Vintage & Classic Motorcycle: Diary of 1000 Rides 2023
- 132 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden







The story of the Triumph Bonneville - conception, design and production, how it compared to the competition, and how it was seen at the time. With insights into the company that built it, from the boom times of the 1960s, through struggles in the 70s, and eventual closure in the '80s, plus guidance on buying a Bonneville secondhand.
This is the complete story of the 3-cylinder Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 motorcycle.
The story of the Norton Commando - its conception, design and production, and how it compared to the competition (British and Japanese). With insights into the company that built it, and guidance on buying a Commando secondhand, this is the fascinating history of a true British icon and an essential guide for restorers.
Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle marque still in continuous production, and the Bullet is one of the most successful motorcycles of all time.
A simple, straightforward guide to buying your first electric car. Concentrating on practical aspects, myth busting, and answering many commonly asked questions,the book also looks into the exotic side of electric vehicles. This is a comprehensive guide to the world of electric cars.
Aims at being a practical guide to buying a used Triumph Bonneville. This title takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying a Bonnie, as well as spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork.
Ein Muss für alle Traktor-Fans - Perfektes Geschenkbuch für große und kleine Traktorfans - Faszinierender Bild- und Geschichtsband zum Sonderpreis - Die größten, leistungsstärksten und schnellsten Traktoren der Welt Für die Bestellung riesiger Ackerflächen wurden die größten, leistungsstärksten und schnellsten Traktoren der Welt gebaut. Dieses Buch stellt sie Hersteller für Hersteller vor und erläutert ihre unglaublichen Fähigkeiten, angereichert mit den wichtigsten technischen Daten.
Tractors represented a great leap in productivity that transformed the lives of farmers and the way they managed their farms. Since they were introduced more than a century ago, tractors have inspired enthusiasm and devotion among aficionados always eager for more information on these popular cultural icons. All the greats-John Deere, Caterpillar, Ferguson, Massey, International Harvester, and many more-are covered in this essential reference. Hundreds of nostalgic and specially commissioned color photographs show complete tractors and fascinating details on virtually every tractor built, from the classics of the turn of the 20th century to historical oddities. Here are more than 400 pages of tractor shots and history, along with archival ads, catalog pages, and marketing products that will fascinate tractor buffs.
Muscle cars are an American phenomenon, created and promoted for an enthusiastic audience by Detroit’s Big Three automakers. Celebrate the mean machines developed by Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors (as well as attempts by a few other manufacturers) with 1000 exciting color photographs that include 400 interior, exterior, and engine shots. Technical specifications highlight the evolution of muscle car power and styling. In addition, a model-by-model history, including the Mustang, Camaro, Thunderbird, Pontiac GTO, and all the other greats is featured. All the classic muscle cars that are such an integral part of America’s sports car culture, from the classic Corvette to the exhilarating Dodge Viper, are covered in this extraordinary book.
História motocyklov z celého sveta, úplný prehľad značiek, konštruktérov a výrobcov. Najslávnejšie, najkrajšie, najstaršie, najdrahšie aj najnovšie motocykle z celého sveta v úplnom encyklopedickom prehľade, na stovkách archívnych i špeciálne zhotovených fotografií.
V knize se seznámíte s nejslavnějšími, nejkrásnějšími, nejstaršími, nejdražšími i nejnovějšími motocykly z celého světa. Kniha poskytuje úplný encyklopedický přehled značek, konstruktérů a výrobců jednostopých strojů, a to v abecedním pořadí. Text doplňují stovky archivních i speciálně pořízených fotografií.
This unique account of the "uneasy special relationship" between Britain and South Africa surveys all political, economic, cultural, and geostrategic aspects. Starting from the bruising experience of the South African Boer War, Ronald Hyam and Peter Henshaw trace the countries' deteriorating relationship through a series of crises to South Africa's departure from the Commonwealth in 1961 and subsequent return, post-apartheid, in 1994.
This outstanding encyclopedia is a major work that covers not only the manufacturers worldwide but also many of the less well-known, both past and present. It explores the history and development of the motorcycle, tracing the production of models over the years. From off road to sleek racing machine, this encyclopedia covers it all.
Fotografie, popisy a historie 33 značek známých světových motocyklů.
Obsah: Ariel, AJS, BMW, Brough Superior, BSA, Douglas, Ducati, Excelsior UK, Excelsior USA, Harley-Davidson, Henderson, Hesketh, Indian, James, Jawa, Lawerda, Matchless, Morini, Moto Guzzi, MV, New Hudson, New Imperial, Norton, NUT, Panther, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Scott, Sunbeam, Triumph, Velocette, Vincent, Zenith.
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