Weighing almost two and a half pounds, this one-inch thick oversized book contains 150 articles on Bugatti models from 1909 conveniently assembled into a single volume. An in-depth reference book compiled from multiple sources, these incredibly focused portfolios contain a wealth of information for the collector, restorer or enthusiast and they are certainly required reading for anyone contemplating a purchase. This portfolio traces the Bugatti story from the early Type 10 prototype of 1909 through the introduction of the Type 251 which was completed in 1955 to the untimely demise of this fascinating marque in 1962 and provides an intriguing insight into this truly unique French automobile manufacturer. Includes data on Types: 10, 13, Brescia, Garros, 22, 23, 30, 35A, B, C & T, 37A, 38, 39, 40, 41 Royale, 43A, 44, 46, 49, 50S & T, 51A, 53, 54, 55, 57C, G, S, & SC, Atalantic, Atalante, 59, Grand Prix, 73C, 101C and 251. Brooklands Books Ltd. has been publishing road test portfolios on a wide range of automobiles and motorcycles since the early 1950’s and the series now runs in excess of 500 titles. This book is part of the digitally produced series of portfolios and VelocePress is proud to be part of the publication effort in conjunction with Brooklands Books. Typically the contents include road tests, new model reviews, owner commentary, driving impressions, specifications, performance data, design and styling articles.
62 pages, 284 illustrations, size 8.25 x 11 inches, published in 2012. This book contains 55 articles on the Type 10 through Type 40 Bugatti conveniently assembled into a single volume. An in-depth reference book compiled from multiple sources, these incredibly focused portfolios contain a wealth of information for the collector, restorer or enthusiast and they are certainly required reading for anyone contemplating a purchase. This portfolio traces the Bugatti story from the early Type 10 prototype of 1909 through the 1920’s and provides an intriguing insight into this truly unique French automobile manufacturer. Includes data on Types: 10, 13, Brescia, Garros, 22, 23, 30, 35A, B, C & T, 37A, 38, 39 & 40. Brooklands Books Ltd. has been publishing road test portfolios on a wide range of automobiles and motorcycles since the early 1950’s and the series now runs in excess of 500 titles. This book is part of the digitally produced series of portfolios and VelocePress is proud to be part of the publication effort in conjunction with Brooklands Books. Typically the contents include road tests, new model reviews, owner commentary, driving impressions, specifications, performance data, design and styling articles.
Ever heard of the Volkhart Sagitta? L’OEuf électrique, or the Stanley Steamer? If not, you are in for a beautiful surprise, 50 times over!
Often times the cars in this richly illustrated book were lost because the manufacturer ceased to exist, or because they were found on the bottom of Lake Maggiore after 75 years, like the Bugatti Brescia. Among the 50 beauties there are one-offs, concepts, trendsetters, and failures as well as cars of the rich and famous, from Marilyn Monroe to Clark Gable.
Text in English and German.
Waft 4 is more than a run-of-the-mill coffee table tome. A musical tribute to car culture that seamlessly blends gorgeous imagery and car magazine style in a contemporary tome featuring moving stories, inside views, exclusive drives, inspiring talks and artworks with a twist.
10″ square, 256 pages, hardcover, full-color format.
Featured inside: Jaguar D-Type – Ed Welburn –Bugatti Brescia – Amko Leenarts – BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage – Unique & Limited – Mercedes AMG GT – Bucciali – Buchmann & Buchmann – Ford Mustang – Porsche 911 SC-RS – Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus – Cadillac Cyclone – Ferrari Testarossa – Isdera – Karim Habib – Mercedes C111 – Paolo Martin and much more.
The new, official book of the 2015 Mille Miglia opens with a focus on the memorable victory in the 1955 event by Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. They won the Brescian classic at an incredible average speed of 157 kph (97.6 mph), a record that has remained unbeaten. And three of those Silvers Arrows dominated the 2015 commemorative Mille Miglia, opening the roads of northern Italy for the crews that had brought their extraordinary cars to the event, which touched, as always, a number of the most delightful cities and locations in the bel paese. This year’s race was dominated by the Bugattis, with the French-built cars taking the first 10 places overall as well as in that Temple of Speed, the Monza Autodrome. The 2015 Mille Miglia’s visit to one of the world’s fastest racing circuits was its homage to Milan, home of the world-famous Expo, to which the central part of the book is devoted and which concludes as in previous years with a systematic cataloging of all 438 starters. Yet another record for a race that retains unaltered its unequalled fascination. As always, numerous professional racing drivers were at the start of the race, including Sir Stirling Moss, Hans Herrmann and Ralf Schumacher, each driving one of the works Mercedes-Benz 300 SLRs and they were joined by Jochen Mass, Cesare Fiorio, Derek Bell and Karl Windlinger.
Bonhams is the world’s go-to source for classic race and sports cars. In this book, the auction house presents a selection of the most breathtaking models and tells their stories. It might only take a slight turn of the ignition, but firing up classic cars also makes great moments in automobile history come to life. Every page of Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! gives the reader a sense of the intensity of true automobile culture. Large-format images showcase sleek shapes and tactile vintage interiors in loving detail. The book was compiled by Jared Zaugg, a man who founded one of the coolest high-end motorcycle events in the world, the Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d’Elegance. Although Zaugg has mostly been associated with two-wheelers, in Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! he revels in his second passion–double the number of wheels and double the fun! In cooperation with Bonhams, the largest auction house for classic cars, Jared Zaugg reveals the undeniable icons of the scene. The book features a selection of models that go far beyond mere technical stats and gleaming chrome. Rather, they all offer something far more valuable: unique stories. These include the legendary Hurst Baja that Steve McQueen drove in an off-road race through the desert outside Las Vegas in 1968 until its axle broke. Or the famous Bugatti Brescia Type 22 from 2915 that lay on the bottom of Lake Maggiore for over 70 years before its remains were recovered in 2009. Then there are classic beauties such as the Aston Martin DB4GT, as well as a collection of historical vehicles that call to mind the origin of the word “horsepower” and the automobile’s humble beginning as a noble carriage. All the big names are included, but the focus is on what can be found behind the logos and the polished surfaces. With its striking photographs and compelling texts, Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! truly captures the feeling of these unique cars. As lovers of exclusive limited series, record-making vehicles, and legendary races themselves, Jared Zaugg and the team at Bonhams went all out in their efforts to collect the best of the best in this publication–and it shows. Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! is a book that celebrates cars. While it will inspire some to dream and fuel envy in others, it offers superb stories for everyone.
