Automotive

Alan Ahlstrand

Chilton Mazda MX-5 Miata: 1990-09 Repair Manual

Covers all U.S. and Canadian models of Mazda MX-5 Miata

Chilton, Robert Maddox

Honda Civic and Cr-V, 2001-2010

Covers U.S. and Canadian models of Honda Civic (2001 thru 2010) and CR-V (2002 thru 2009)

John Muir, Tosh Gregg

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-By-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot

First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers. With easy-to-understand, fun-to-read information -- for novice and veteran mechanics alike -- anecdotal descriptions, and clear language, this book takes the mystery out of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures, and offers some chuckles along the way. This edition features new information on troubleshooting, new photos, and an updated resource list.

Guy Purcella

Do It Yourself Guide to Biodiesel: Your Alternative Fuel Solution for Saving Money, Reducing Oil Dependency, Helping the Planet

Steve Lehto

Chrysler's Turbine Car: The Rise and Fall of Detroit's Coolest Creation

In 1964, Chrysler built a fleet of turbine cars--automobiles with jet engines--that would run on any flammable liquid. Yet Chrysler crushed and burned most of the cars two years later; the jet car's brief glory was over. Where did it all go wrong?

Jon Bertolino

Vintage Snowmobiles: The Golden Years 1968-1982

The Golden Age of snowmobile manufacturing ran from 1968 to 1976 with a gradual slow down leading to 1982. During this time literally hundreds of snowmobile manufacturers sprung up and then disappeared. This book is a look at all the most interesting, rare, or collectible snowmobiles from that time period. The big names like Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo, Yamaha, John Deere, to the many small-company brands including, Ski, Chaparral, Evinrude, Harley Davidson, and even includes a chapter of collectible racing snowmobiles.

Ron Adams

White-Freightliner Trucks of the 1960s

In 1951, Freightliner signed an agreement with the White Motor Co. to sell Freightliner trucks through White Dealerships. The trucks became White-Freightliner, gaining momentum through the 1950s and exploding in sales through the 1960s. As you look at the photos on the pages of this book, you will see just a few of the many different customers and hauling jobs they did in the peak of their popularity. Small, medium or large hauling jobs, White-Freightliners fit right in to the needs of the trucking industry.

Patrick Foster

Hudson Automobiles

The Hudson Motorcar Company rose above the fray to establish itself as one of America's greatest automobile companies. Its legendary Super Six was one of the most coveted autos of its era. It was an important defense supplier during World War II. Then came its radical Step-Down models. Company engineers also developed the powerful and highly-refined Twin-H Power engine, and from 1951-1954 Hudson automobiles completely dominated NASCAR. Hudson is remembered as one of the truly great classics of America's automotive heritage.

Kent Parrish

Evolution of the Cab-Forward Fire Truck

In 1938, American LaFrance pioneered the first cab-forward fire apparatus, then revolutionized the concept in 1945 with the classic 700 Series. In the 1950s, legendary names such as Ahrens Fox, Crown Firecoach, Mack, Maxim, Pirsche, and Seagrave began offering their own cab-forward versions. The cab-forward design became the glamour queen of fire apparatus. This volume traces the evolution of cab-forward fire apparatus from its fathering to today's industry giants, with a brilliant selection of black and white and color photographs with historical commentary and technical data.

Porsche 956 & 962: Immortal Endurance Racers 1982-1994

Powered by a tubocharged flat six, the 956/962 had Porsche's first full monocoque structure and was the first car its engineers designed to produce aerodynamic downforce. Raced both by the factory and by private teams, these were turn-key cars: just turn the key...and win. These are among the world's most respected racing cars. In these pages an expert on Porsche, Karl Ludvigsen, shares rare images from his personal archive and describes the highs and more highs of these great Porsches.

Alexandra Lier

Speedseekers

The love of fast cars has exploded--from a rebellious underground pastime to become a huge worldwide cult--spawning its own sub cultures in music, art and fashion. Ten years in the making "Speedseekers" is the ultimate book on the world of Hot rods and Kustom Kulture. Full-color photographs and graphics throughout. More exciting than a nitro burning supercharged Hemi.Ginko Press

The Editors of Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics Complete Car Care Manual

Floyd Clymer

Porsche 912 Workshop Manual 1965-1968

James Billmaier

Jolt!: The Impending Dominance of the Electric Car and Why America Must Take Charge

Ed Scott

Clymer Harley-Davidson FLH/FLT Twin CAM 88 & 103, 1999-2005

Ed Scott

Clymer BMW R850, R1100, R1150 and R1200c, 1993-2005

Ron Wright

Clymer Honda Gl1800 Gold Wing, 2001-2005

Ron Wright

Honda VT1100 Series 1995-2007

Mike Morlan

Harley-Davidson XL/XLH Sportster 1986-2003

Mike Morlan

Clymer Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Series 1996-2008