Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
not a car book. not even really a motorcycle book. not even about vehicle maintenance. but it is a great philosophical book that connects with the mind of a car/motorcycle guy.
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
not a car book. not even really a motorcycle book. not even about vehicle maintenance. but it is a great philosophical book that connects with the mind of a car/motorcycle guy.
[QUOTE=cmcpokey;720458]Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
not a car book. not even really a motorcycle book. not even about vehicle maintenance. but it is a great philosophical book that connects with the mind of a car/motorcycle guy.[/QUOTE]
I have often seen that but never got myself to buy a copy....
it wasnt what i expected when i read it, but i ended up making my wife read it, and trying to convince my father to read it... im not sure if he did ever read it though.
Castrol Racing Drivers Manual isn't a bad read
To cover a wide range of subjects, I've found the Automobile Year series unbeatable. I have a 1957 edition, and the pictures and information available is incredible. You can pick up more recent books for very little, the first ones can be very expensive.
For books focusing on single cars, there's really nothing that stands out as the best...
[URL="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Driving-Ambition-Official-Inside-McLaren/dp/1852278412/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/203-4511786-4055165?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182128319&sr=8-1http://www.amazon.co.uk/Driving-Ambition-Official-Inside-McLaren/dp/1852278412/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/203-4511786-4055165?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182128319&sr=8-1"]Driving Ambition[/URL]
[URL="http://www.collectorscarbooks.co.uk/shop/2159.html"]Talbot Lago[/URL]
[URL="http://www.motorbooks.co.uk/review.asp?bookid=67670"]Bucciali[/URL]
Motor racing - the golden age
Some truly stunning photography from when men were men and cars were Automobiles
About 15 years ago, I bought a book by Jackie Stewart about driving / racing techniques. God I loved that book, taught me a lot. I lost it a few years ago, I don't remember the exact name of the book. Anyone know what it's called? I want to get it again.
[quote=taz_rocks_miami;724442]About 15 years ago, I bought a book by Jackie Stewart about driving / racing techniques. God I loved that book, taught me a lot. I lost it a few years ago, I don't remember the exact name of the book. Anyone know what it's called? I want to get it again.[/quote]
Principles of Performance Driving.
If you can't find one then I could scan mine for a dram per page :D
[QUOTE=Matra et Alpine;724516]Principles of Performance Driving.
If you can't find one then I could scan mine for a dram per page :D[/QUOTE]
Why am I not surprised you know the book I'm talking about but also have it Peter? :D Knowing the title I'll look for it again, if I can't find it I'll let you know. How much is a dram?
Who is the publisher BTW? Never mind: Hazleton Publishing.
[quote=taz_rocks_miami;724559]if I can't find it I'll let you know. How much is a dram?[/quote]
It's a variable amount -- but always of Scotch Whisky :) "a glass of whisky" :D
1/2 gill is the norm for us real men :D ( about 90ml )
[QUOTE=Matra et Alpine;724567]It's a variable amount -- but always of Scotch Whisky :) "a glass of whisky" :D
1/4 gill is the norm for us real men :D[/QUOTE]
Just a 1/4 gill? I'll have to teach you Scotts how to really drink. :D
[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;724571]Just a 1/4 gill? I'll have to teach you Scotts how to really drink. :D[/QUOTE]
Bwahaha, he edits to 1/2. Tsk tsk Matra.
[quote=taz_rocks_miami;724571]Just a 1/4 gill? I'll have to teach you Scotts how to really drink. :D[/quote]
In two weeks time there is a party here. Come over and some of the farmers will really learn you drink. 25 beers is not extraordinary for them, they take it with ease :eek:
By the way, i just got a very old book from the 80's called Achter de hekken van de autosport. The text is kinda lame, but the pictures are great :) Lots of 80's F1 cars and other classes ! Lovely stuff.
[quote=taz_rocks_miami;724571]Just a 1/4 gill? I'll have to teach you Scotts how to really drink. :D[/quote]
damn you got in just as I realised and changed it to a "double" :)
only ONE "T" in Scots :D
Tourenwagen History, I am a racing cars fan.