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 Shelby Cars in Detail
 by Frank Barrett & Boyd Jaynes

Price:   $149.95

NEW! Fascinating individual histories and striking color studio photography of the 1962 through 1967 cars in the Shelby American Collection. Includes original street 289 Cobra, significant early racers, Dragon Snake, Gurneys Sebring Cobra, USRRC/FIA Cobras, Ken Milespersonal race Cobra, Daytona Coupe (4th at Le Mans), Willment Coupe, street 427, 427S/C, oldest surviving GT40, GT40 Mk. II (Miles/Hulme, 2nd, Le Mans 1966), Andretti's Le Mans J-Car, GT350 prototypes 002 and 014, last SCCA-raced Cobra, Shelbys all-conquering 1956 Ferrari 410 Sport, Pete Brocks Cobra-ized Falcon Sedan Delivery. Hardbound, 308 pages, large-format, slipcase, exceptional quality, autographed by the author. A must for enthusiasts of all Shelby cars; highly recommended.

Toad Hall ID:  OB0803


 Hitler's Motor Racing Battles
 Eberhard Reuss

Price:   $49.95

NEW! A well-researched description of how the German government interacted with the Grand Prix racing teams of Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union during the 1930s. The German author explored previously unexamined archives to reveal inside details of how politics, propaganda, and personalities combined with the most technically-advanced racing cars the world had yet seen. While reading it, I found myself thinking, "Gee, I never knew that!" about once per page. Hardbound, 392 pages, 7x9-inches, many black-and-white illustrations.

Toad Hall ID:  PB0902


 Atmosphere and Light: The Automotive Paintings of Barry Rowe
 by Barry Rowe and Gary Doyle

Price:   $124.95

An amazing collection of art-deco style classic paintings of classic races and cars by premier British artist Rowe. The finest automotive art book of the past 20 years. Large format, beautifully designed. The best paper and printing. Great descriptions of more than 100 paintings. Hardcover, 11.5"x11.75", 156 pages. Limited edition, 1,500 copies, signed and numbered, in handsome slipcase.

Toad Hall ID:  OB0403


 Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management
 by Charles Probst

Price:   $29.95

Systems from 1970 on (1973-90 911, 914s, 944s, 928s, 912E, 924). Pulsed, CIS, Motronic, Jetronic (not mechanical). Identification, operation, troubleshooting, testing, service, tuning. Softbound, 8"x11", 228 pages, b/w illus.

Toad Hall ID:  OB8901


 Diesel's Engine, Vo1. 1, From Conception to 1918
 by Lyle Cummins

Price:   $54.95

The most thorough history of the early diesel ever written, this amazing 750-page tome is a technical masterpiece. Rudolph Diesel's biography is complemented by a detailed technical discourse on the engines he designed and built plus his licensing efforts, courtroom battles, and personal tragedies. A fascinating read. Hardbound, 7"x10", 750 pages, b/w illustrations.

Toad Hall ID:  OB9302


 smart thinking . . . the little car that made it big
 by Tony Lewin

Price:   $27.95

Discover the youngest and most exciting brand of car on the market. Lewin explores the decade-long history of the smart project and tells why VW baled out, talks about Mercedes’ rescue, what went wrong, and more. Includes full and frank interviews from the colorful personalities and visionary leaders involved. Hardcover, 6.5" x 9.25", 256 pages, 92 color photos.

Toad Hall ID:  OB0402


 Inner Speed Secrets
 by Ronn Langford & Ross Bentley

Price:   $15.95

Maximize your performance in competitive driving events with this unique psychological approach to better driving. Develop your own mental abilities on the track. Excerpted in The Star. Perfectbound, 6x9 inches, 160 pages.

Toad Hall ID:  OB0101


 Secrets of Solo Racing
 by Henry Watts

Price:   $14.95

Guide to better autocross and time-trial driving. Techniques, car prep, training, tires, etc. Improve your performance and enjoyment. Softbound, 174 pages.

Toad Hall ID:  OB8902


 Quicksilver: An Investigation into the Development of German Grand Prix Racing Cars 1934-1939
 by Cameron Earl

Price:   $59.95

Introduction by Karl Ludvigsen. The original report, done in 1948 for the British government, became an expensive collector's item. This reprint is updated with additional information. Recommended. Hardbound, 7.5"x10", 143 pages, 80 b/w photos and illustrations.

Toad Hall ID:  OB9601


 Driving Forces
 by Peter Stevenson

Price:   $24.95

The novel-like tale of Mercedes-Benz, Auto Unions, and the other teams in the maelstrom of 1930's Grand Prix racing, before the war ended it. History, intrigue, racing, personalities, thrills! An entertaining read. Softbound, 7-1/2"x9-1/2", 286 pages, 75 b/w photos.

Toad Hall ID:  OB0002


 Going Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving
 by The Skip Barber Racing School

Price:   $29.95

New, updated 2001 edition. Most complete, best illustrated book on race-driving techniques; good basics to advanced racecraft; covers all cars, classes. Softbound, 7-7/8"x10-3/8", 294 pages, 308 b/w photos & ill.

Toad Hall ID:  OB0103


 Going Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving
 by The Skip Barber Racing School

Price:   $27.95

Original edition of the above book. Most complete, best illustrated book on race-driving techniques; good basics to advanced racecraft; covers all cars, classes. Softbound, 7-7/8"x10-3/8", 279 pages, 266 b/w photos & ill.

Toad Hall ID:  OB9701


 Bondurant on High-Performance Driving
 by Bob Bondurant with John Blakemore

Price:   $17.95

Fourth edition of the standard tome on competition driving, from basic skills through basic racing; based on Bondurant's High-Performance Driving School curriculum. Softbound, 7-1/4"x9-1/4"; 144 pages, 120+ b/w ill.

Toad Hall ID:  OB9802


 World Sportscar Racing '92
 by Gustav Busing & Ulrich Upietz

Price:   $29.95

Hardbound, 8.5"x12", 176 pages, 500+ color ill.

Toad Hall ID:  OB9201


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