The Automotive shelf is for the motoring enthusiast, from marque histories and motorsport to the practical workshop and repair manuals restorers rely on. Titles run from Grand Prix Driver to original owner's workshop manuals like the Ford Cortina Mk I.
Older manuals and motorsport titles are genuinely collectible and often hard to find. Each is a real book, described by its true condition, and shipped within South Africa and worldwide. Browse below, or message Rob if you have motoring books or manuals to sell.
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St. Clair is known for her engaging approach to overlooked aspects of social and cultural history. In The Race to the Future, she combines detailed historical research with a vivid narrative style,…

Vintage 1972 Motor's Foreign Car Repair Manual covering classic British and Italian vehicles, including Austin, Fiat, Jaguar, MG and Triumph. A useful period reference for mechanical repairs, servicing and classic car restoration.

Grand Prix Driver - An early English hardcover edition of Hermann Lang’s classic motor-racing autobiography, tracing his rise from Daimler-Benz mechanic to celebrated Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix driver. An excellent period title for…

Internal Combustion Engines Illustrated - A 384-page illustrated vintage engineering reference covering automobile and aircraft piston engines, with an introduction to reaction propulsion.

MG Workshop and Tuning Manual - A classic and highly detailed MG workshop and tuning manual by W. E. Blower, covering early MG models through to the TF 1500, complete with extensive…

Scarce original 1951 first edition of J. L. Elbert’s landmark study of Duesenberg, illustrated by Strother MacMinn. A desirable early motoring reference seldom encountered compared with later editions.

Vintage 1974 Haynes hardcover workshop manual covering Ford Cortina Mk I and Corsair 1500 models from 1962–1966. An excellent period reference for classic Ford owners, restorers and motoring memorabilia collectors.

A beautifully illustrated 1920 Macmillan edition of the classic Highways and Byways in London, featuring evocative artwork by Hugh Thomson and F. L. Griggs and offering a fascinating tour through historic London.

VW Beetle Workshop Manual 157 - Original Intereurope Workshop Manual 157 covering Volkswagen Beetle models from 1968 onwards, including Karmann Ghia and Type 181. An essential technical reference for restorers, mechanics and…

Volkswagen Workshop Manual - Comprehensive 1971 second edition workshop manual covering Volkswagen Type 3 models with detailed repair procedures, specifications and maintenance information.

Jeep Goes to War - A superb illustrated history of the legendary military Jeep, documenting its development, wartime service and global legacy through hundreds of historic photographs.

For Formula 1 enthusiasts, motorsport historians and fans of inspirational sporting achievements, The Brawn Story offers an engaging behind-the-scenes account of a season unlike any other. Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, the…

The Ford Ten and Prefect Handbook - Classic 1953 Pitman's Motorists' Library handbook covering the Ford Ten and Ford Prefect, packed with practical maintenance advice and period motoring information for collectors and…

Coaching Days of England - A richly illustrated and evocative chronicle of the golden age of horse-drawn travel. Spanning a century of spectacle, style, and speed—from 1750 to 1850—this volume captures the essence…

Coaching Days of England - A richly illustrated and evocative chronicle of the golden age of horse-drawn travel. Spanning a century of spectacle, style, and speed—from 1750 to 1850—this volume captures the essence…

Step back into the dust and dazzle of Georgian and early Victorian England with Coaching Days of England, a richly illustrated and evocative chronicle of the golden age of horse-drawn travel. Spanning…

An attractive 1985 Great Marques Poster Book dedicated to Jaguar, featuring iconic models from the SS100 and XK series through to the legendary E-Type and XJ-S, illustrated with large-format colour photography and…

Early Motoring in South Africa: A Pictorial History - A richly illustrated history of the pioneering days of motoring in Southern Africa, covering vintage cars, motoring personalities, endurance journeys and the development…

The World's Racing Cars - A beautifully presented 1964 vintage motorsport reference work covering Formula 1, Indianapolis, Grand Touring and sports racing cars of the era, richly illustrated and highly collectible for…

Complete Encyclopedia of Saloon Cars - An outstanding illustrated encyclopedia covering post-war saloon cars from 1945 to 1975, featuring over 150 marques, detailed production data, technical specifications, and hundreds of superb colour…
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