World Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft, The by Crosby Francis
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport
This meticulously researched and newly updated book charts the complete history of naval aviation, from pioneering days when the first biplanes were catapulted from converted destroyers through to the high-performance jets patrolling the world's seas today. The first part of the book focuses on signific ...Show more
Golden Age of Classic Cars, The by Martin Buckley
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport
This is the ultimate guide to the classic automobile, in the defining years from 1945 to 1985 - the period that for many marks the pinnacle of automative engineering and design style. The history of the development of the car is covered in detail - the milestone models, leading designers, engineers and ...Show more
British Steam Locomotives by Mirco De Cet
$39.95 AUD
Category: Railway
Enthusiasm for historical steam locomotives never ceases to amaze. There are more Heritage Lines now than ever before, and more and more people are spending their weekends participating in 'Special Weekends', 'Santa Specials' and many other steam events. This nostalgic book is packed full of information ...Show more
Kiwis and Cortinas by Gordon Campbell
$49.95 AUD
Category: Transport
There was a time when every New Zealander either owned a Ford Cortina or had a parent, sister, brother, grandparent or friend who did. While we can’t claim these hugely popular cars as our own, the Cortina’s place in New Zealand motoring history makes it something of a Kiwi cultural icon. This book cele ...Show more
VW Beetle - The Golden Years 1949-1968 by Richard Copping
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport
In this highly readable and informative book, VW expert Richard Copping tells the inside story of one of the world's most popular cars.Drawing on his unique experience as an author of many VW books, the writer reveals the secrets of the VW Beetle's success. Not only was the concept of a cheap but reliab ...Show more
BMW Mini by James Taylor
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport
How BMW successfully reinvented the Mini. This is a complete picture of one of the world's most successful cars. Launched in 2001, the second generation Mini, produced by BMW, was an instant success. Based on a design brief that stated that it could only be a Mini, the new car remained faithful to its ...Show more
One More Glimpse: Steam in the British Landscape by Robin Coombes and Taliesin Coombes
$49.95 AUD
Category: Railway
Main line steam officially ended on British Railways in 1968. Fortunately, steam has continued on preserved railways and even on the modern main line, and the essence of everyday steam working can still be captured. Here, father and son team Robin and Tailiesin Coombes document their search for one more ...Show more
Australian Buses and Coaches by Tony Finneran
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport | Series: Buses and Coaches Ser.
This book offers a chronological view from the oldest color images to the latest buses. It focuses on mainly on buses, although many Australian-built chassis were generally used for coach operations and some of these are featured. Before the Second World War, buses were mainly of British origin with loc ...Show more
Can't Get There from Here: New Zealand Passenger Rail Since 1920 by Andre Brett
$71.95 AUD
Category: Railway
Urban passenger rail patronage in Auckland and Wellington is now booming after many years of decline. Outside these two centres, however, the situation is quite different: intercity and regional passenger rail services are scarce, and no other city possesses suburban rail. Can't Get There from Here tra ...Show more
Vintage Trucks and Commercials Kiwi Coll by Steve Reid
$49.95 AUD
Category: Transport
It could be said that behind many great businesses is a great truck (or two). In this book we look at a fascinating line up of 40 plus commercial vehicles that have been put to use for many years serving their owners well and helping create many successful businesses. Most of these trucks were only reti ...Show more
Retro and Vintage Boat - Kiwi Portraits by Don Jessen
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport | Reading Level: very good
Retro and vintage boats are a picturesque reminder of an elegant time past, when beauty, form and style ruled. They are the beautiful classic car or stunning hot rod of the lakes and sea, and they are becoming increasingly sought after by Kiwi boaties. Within these pages author Don Jessen presents a hig ...Show more
Retro Caravans: Vantastic Kiwi Collections by Don Jessen
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport | Series: 1st
The kiwi retro caravan craze is in full bloom - clear from the ever-increasing number of vans parked up at idyllic holiday spots, vans spotted at car events around the country, the magazines and online chatter on the subject, and a general yearning among the population for the sort of carefree holidayin ...Show more