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Porsche 911 Restoration Manual.

The Porsche 911, with its superb technical specification and motorsport pedigree, is one of the most admired cars ever built. Expensive too, and well beyond the reach of most people, until this manual came along. With over 700 illustrations and text aimed at the DIY enthusiast, the book outlines the history of the marque, and advises how to renovate chassis and bodywork, mechanical and electrical components; what to look for when buying a 911; and what modifications are possible. It also lists changes in production details up to 1983.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 256 pages, 712 black & white and 30 line illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

Ford Capri Restoration Manual.

When the Capri was launched, in 1969, its no-nonsense handling and road-holding and, in 3-litre form, its impressive performance, singled it out from the bland and anonymous saloons of the late 1960s. Capri's were straightforward, easy to drive and simple to maintain, and their popularity has been sustained largely because of this. Their simplicity of design and inherent ruggedness makes them ideal candidates for DIY restoration. The booming owners' club movement and the continuing availability of spare parts ensures that these cars will have a strong following for many years to come.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 252 pages, Over 500 black and white illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

Ford Escort & Cortina Mk I & Mk II Restoration Manual.  

Ford Cortina and Escort Mk I and Mk II models brought family motoring to millions of people from the early 1960s. These Fords were straightforward, easy to drive and simple to maintain, and their popularity has been sustained largely because of this. Their basic simplicity of design and inherent ruggedness means that they are ideal candidates for DIY restoration. The booming owners club movement, and the continuing availability of spare parts ensures that these cars will have a strong following for many years to come.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 368 pages, Over 900 illustrations. 

PRICE

R 425.00

Land Rover Series I, II & III Restoration Manual.

With Land Rover still able to supply virtually every part for every vehicle produced over the past 30 years, the tough, down-to-earth marque is an ideal choice for DIY restoration. This how-to book, illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs and diagrams, advises what to look for when buying an old Land Rover; how to renovate bodywork and chassis; to strip out and replace interiors; to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; and to modify the vehicle for improved performance and economy.
'should be a good investment' Off Road and 4 Wheel Drive.  

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 288 pages, 1107 illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite Restoration Manual (2nd Edition).

With over 800 illustrations and text aimed at the DIY enthusiast, this book covers how to renovate the bodywork and chassis including the renewal of major panels and repainting; renovate interiors including the re-covering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; give new life to mechanical and electrical components including an engine and braking system overhaul; and modify the car for improved performance and appearance; also what to look for when buying an MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite. Includes fitting the Rover Group/Heritage bodyshell.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 296 pages, 800 illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

MGB Restoration Manual (2nd Edition).

This best-selling book, with nearly 1,400 illustrations, outlines the history of Britain's favourite sports car, tells the prospective buyer how to find a good example of an MGB, MGC or MGB V8, then gets down to the restoration, detailing how to renovate bodywork and chassis; renovate interiors, including the recovering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; and give new life to mechanical and electrical components. There is also information on building an MGB for today, with modern comfort, handling, performance and sound systems; and how to build a Heritage MGB.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 352 pages, 1400 illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

Mini Restoration Manual (2nd Edition).

Dubbed 'Car of the Century' the evergreen Mini, with its spares availability, unrivalled economy and usability, is the ideal restorer's car. This book - covering all models including the Mini-Cooper - details how to renovate bodywork; renew interiors; give new life to mechanical and electrical components including engine overhaul and suspension sub-frame renewal; and modify the car for improved performance and appearance, including engine swaps and wider wheels. The text, supported with nearly 900 illustrations, chronicles the history of the Mini, and advises how to find a good example for purchase.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 320 pages, 876 illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

Range Rover Restoration Manual (2nd Edition).

From upmarket Land Rover to art exhibit in the Louvre, storming off-roader to luxury transport, the Range Rover has done it all. It inspired a new breed of 'leisure' vehicles, and paved the way for Rover's return to the USA. The basic profile barely changed during 26 years of production, keeping models of all years popular, and its strength, bolt-together structure and availability of spare parts make it the ideal vehicle to acquire and restore.
'this book will definitely help you out' Practical Classics
'has already come in useful for our ex-Paris-Dakar rebuild project' 4 x 4 enthusiast
'should be a vital part of the toolkit' Classic Car Weekly.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 216 pages, Over 900 illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

Volkswagen Beetle & Transporter Restoration Manual.

Beetles and Transporters were such successful vehicles that some 25 million were built, which means that getting spares shouldn't be a problem for the DIY restorer. This book, with nearly 900 illustrations, describes how to renovate chassis and bodywork, including the renewal of major panels and repainting; how to renovate interiors; give new life to mechanical and electrical components; and use the Beetle as the basis for a ,special, or kit car. It also details the history of the marque, and lists production modifications.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 328 pages, Nearly 900 illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00

Volkswagen Golf & Jetta Restoration Manual.

The VW Golf hatchback, introduced in 1974, soon became one of the world's most popular cars. Its reliability and longevity has ensured that the car continues in production to the present day. The GTi has become a modern-day 'classic' while the Jetta, primarily a Golf with a boot, is particularly popular in the USA. Lindsay Porter tells you what to look for when buying an older car and how to bring it back to first-class condition. Covers Golf Marks 1 and 2 (petrol), GTi 1600 and 1800, Jetta and Rabbit (USA) but excludes 4wd and diesel models.
'as comprehensive as you are likely to need' Classic Car Mart.

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 256 pages, 1273 illustrations.

PRICE

R 425.00