Technical Books
| TITLE | AUTHOR | COMMENTS | PRICE NZ$ | STOCK NO |
| Tramways et Automobiles | E Aucamus and L Galine | Published in 1900, this book really makes me wish I had taken notice in my French classes at school. Written in French, it has 234 superb illustrations of vehicles, engines, trams, trains etc plus lots of technical drawings. A magnificent piece for the Vintage Motoring Library, leather bound with faded spine, otherwise delightful condition. Appears to include descriptions of all French vehicles. | $100.00 | 0242605 |
| Magnetos for Automobilists | SR Bottone | Practical instruction in the manufacture and adaptation of the magneto to the needs of the motorist. 88 page hard cover with 35 illustrations. Published 1907, covers history and theory, components, and practical hints. Binding loose and some marks to cover, otherwise good condition. | $65.00 | M1326 |
| The Motor Manual | Staff of The Motor | 16th Edition c1913-1914 in lovely condition. 266 pages of everything the motorist needs to know for the repair and maintenance of their Car. Very well illustrated, also with many delightful Ads. | $75.00 | M790 |
| Electricity and the Motor Car | FH Hutton | Specially written for the amateur motorist of the day, this hardcover book of 208 pages covers the early cars electrical, starting and ignition systems. Lots of helpful illustrations, and a very good chapter on magnetos. Some internal damage. | $60.00 | M1325 |
| Automobile Starting and Lighting | Harold P Manly | Published in 1918, this is a non technical explanation of the construction, upkeep and principles of operation of the electrical equipment of automobiles. Lots of good illustrations, this American publication will be very useful to the Veteran Car owner. Second Edition. Some damage to spine, but overall good condition. | $65.00 | M679 |
| Brookes Automobile Handbook | L Elliott Brookes | Revised and enlarged edition published 1919. 706 pages with illustrations covering topics from acetylene to Zenith carburetor. Leather look cover, and in good condition. | $ | |
| Automobile Ignition, Starting, Lighting | Charles B Hayward | A 1920 publication of 683 pages, with many illustrations accompanying the text. Subjects covered include principles, ignition, starting, lighting, etc. Leather look cover is loose, contents clean and sound. | $ | |
| The Motor Repair Manual | Published c1921 by the staff of the Motor. 135 pages of practical hints for the owner driver of the day. Illustrated, covers damaged, contents sound. | $ | ||
| Automobile Engineering | 6 volume set, being a general reference work covering the construction, care and repair of pleasure cars, commercial cars, and motorcycles. Special attention to ignition, starting, lighting, garage equipment, welding, Ford construction and repair, and other repair methods. Published by The American Technical Society, Chicago, 1923, and containing over 1500 illustrations. Finished with embossed leather look material, this is a handsome set, as well as being exceptionally useful. | $150.00 | ||
| The Owner Drivers Handbook | Edward T Brown | Published in 1925, this 288 page book includes maintenance information, how to paint the car at home, the choice of a car, the art of driving, the art of camping, resume of the motor car act and much more. Minor wear to cover, otherwise good for age. | $60.00 | 0228104 |
| Floyd Clymer's Antique Car Repair Handbook | A service manual for US built cars built in 1927 and prior years. This is a reprint of a book first published 1920-27 by Leslie Judge, Stratford Press. Soft cover, 226 pages with illustrations and in good condition. | $40.00 | M1173 | |
| The Motor Trade Directory of Australia, Volume V, July 1928 | Classified index of motor traders products and services, a reference guide to motor distributors, wholesale and retail accessory houses, manufacturers of motor requisites, repair shops, garages etc. Includes replacement data tables. 794 pages with many period advertisement illustrations. Some dampness to end pages, binding loose, otherwise good condition for year. | $40.00 | M1246 | |
| Modern Motors Their Construction Management and Control | H Thornton Rutter | Complete 4 Volume set of one of the classics from the Vintage era. Many superb photographs of period vehicles and components. The delightful fold out sectional drawings in Volume 2 and 3 are complete and undamaged. As well as being a superb technical guide, many hours of pleasure can be had just by viewing the lovely photos and sectional drawings and chassis plans. The set is in very good condition. | $375.00 | M726 |
| Cars and Motor Cycles | Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and Marcus W Bourdon | A Complete Guide to the Driving, Maintenance and Repair of Cars and Motor Cycles issued in 26 fortnightly parts, to be bound into 3 volumes on completion. Special contributors included Earl Cardigan, Earl Russell, Major Seagrave, Captain Malcolm Campbell, Earl of Cottenham, Fred Dixon and others. Huge number of extremely good technical drawings and photographs, plus many lovely photos of period vehicles, including a number of truly delightful colour plates. Rarely do you find the 3 complete volumes. This is even rarer, in that we have the complete 26 editions that somehow have survived complete, without having been bound. Overall in very good condition, although a few copies have had the cover separate, but all are complete. A total of 1268 pages, plus indexes. Our price works out at under $35.00 a copy. | $900.00 | 0144703 |
| The Modern Motor Car | 16 page soft cover book published c1930. Heavily promoting the use of Shell Lubricating Oils, this wonderful publication seeks to enlighten the motorist on the inner workings of the car, with a superb selection of colour cutaway illustrations. By folding each illustration more in depth information is revealed. Cover has some damage, but inner contents sound. | $ | ||
| Motors and Motoring | Owner Driver | Published in 1930 by E and F N Spon, this is a manual for the driver and owner driver. Minor marks to cover otherwise good condition. | $40.00 | M680 |
| Motor Specifications and Prices 1932 | 480 pages relating to motor vehicles in the UK. Covers electric, steam, commercial, with tables and other data. General wear. | $60.00 | M1239 | |
| Modern Motor Cars and Commercial Vehicles | c1930 | We have Volume 1, 2 and 4 of this magnificent publication that has many good technical drawings and photos, plus lots of photos of complete chassis of engines and of vehicles in use. The delightful colour foldaway drawing, in the front of each Volume, are complete and undamaged and Volume 1 and 2 do have dust jackets, but are however getting rather tatty. The overall condition of the books is delightful. Does anyone have a Volume 3, they wish to dispose of, as we would love to complete this set? | $300.00 | 0207904 |
| Motor Car Maintenance Overhaul & Repair | Harold Jelley | Excellent 2 Volume Set covering English Models from 1934-1939. Total of 672 pages, many great photos and illustrations, absolute goldmine of information. | $50.00 | M480 |
| Vintage Automobiles Vol 1 | H Thornton Rutter | Technical descriptions and illustrations for repair and maintenance of a selection of vintage thoroughbred Cars. Good condition, dust jacket worn, 223 pages. | $50.00 | 0241905 |
| Motor Repair and Overhauling, English Data Sheets 1935-1950 | Photocopied data listing with cover. | $10.00 | M492 | |
| Motor Repair and Overhauling | General Editor E Molloy | 5 volume set covering standard components and repair methods. No date, but this is the 9th Edition, at a guess somewhere around the mid 1930's. Comprehensive, each edition comprising c600 pages, with illustrations. Good condition for age. | $100.00 | M1196 |
| The Motor Manual | The original practical handbook dealing with the working principles, construction, running and economical maintenance of the motor car. Compiled and illustrated by the staff of "The Motor" UK, c1937. 240 pages, hardcover and in very clean condition. | $45.00 | M1166 | |
| Payen Gaskets and Oil Seals Catalogue | Illustrated parts catalogue covering the period 1937-1953 for all vehicles. Includes size and interchange charts. General wear, appears complete. | $35.00 | M1203 | |
| Red Book National Used Car Market Report | 11th Edition published May 1938. More than a price guide this handy book also gives specifications, and range of identification numbers. 364 pages, soft cover and in good condition. | |||
| Motor Repair and Overhauling | Published in 1939, consisting of 38 weekly issues, complete with quick check over data sheets, and was intended to be bound into 4 volumes. We have all 38 issues plus the hard-bound covers for them to be bound in. Minor wear to some of the magazine type covers, but the binding covers are almost as new. A rare find. | $200.00 | 0204104 | |
| Mechanical Specifications of 1939-1940-1941 Passenger Car Models | ICS publication detailing major specifications of American cars for this period. Comprehensive, not illustrated. Clean condition. | $20.00 | M1146 | |
| Truck-Bus Rims | How to remove and mount tires correctly. Published by the Rubber Manufacturers Association New York c1940. Illustrated guide to procedure.12 pages in good condition. | $35.00 | M842 | |
| Red Book National Used Car Market Report | Published March 1940. More than a price guide this handy book also gives specifications, and range of identification numbers. 364 pages, soft cover and in good condition. | |||
| Gasoline Automobiles | CR Strouse | Principles and practice prepared for home study by the Director of School of Automobiles. This edition details chassis and body construction. Soft cover with 62 pages, containing many illustrations, and test series on the reverse. Good condition. Edition 4, c1940 | $20.00 | M1136 |
| Producer Gas for Motor Vehicles | John D Cash and Martin G Cash | Published 1940 this 168 page hardcover book sets out to provide prospective buyers with information to enable them to choose producer gas plants wisely in the war time emergency. Lots of illustrations and charts to assist with the decision. Dust jacket complete. | $35.00 | M1165 |
| The Motor Manual, 30th Edition | The original practical handbook dealing with the working principles, construction, running and economical maintenance of the motor car. Compiled and illustrated by the staff of "The Motor" UK, 1940. 240 pages, hardcover with dust jacket (torn) and in clean condition. | $50.00 | M1167 | |
| Automobile Carburetter Manual | An ICS publication, covering descriptions of various types of carburettors installed as factory equipment up to 1940. Lots of illustrations, settings and data to assist. Includes automatic choke controls and fuel pumps. Clean condition. | $50.00 | M1147 | |
| Automobile Friction Clutches | CR Strouse | Principles and practice prepared for home study by the Director of School of Automobiles. This edition details friction clutches. Soft cover with 99 pages, containing many illustrations, and test series on the reverse. Good condition. Edition 1, C1941 | $25.00 | M1138 |
| Internal Combustion Engine Troubles, Their Location and Correction | Caltex Oil published this handy 48 page book c1941 in response to the needs of the country to employ war time drivers unaccustomed to the workings of the motor vehicle. "What to look for, and what to do if it goes wrong" may be an alternative title! In good condition, though rust from staples mar centre pages. | $20.00 | ||
| Automobile Transmissions | CR Strouse | Principles and practice prepared for home study by the Director of School of Automobiles. This edition details with transmissions. Soft cover with 106 pages, containing many illustrations, and test series on the reverse. Good condition. Edition 1, c1942 | $25.00 | M1137 |
| Automobile Universal Joints | CR Strouse | Principles and practice prepared for home study by the Director of School of Automobiles. This edition details universal joints. Soft cover with 64 pages, containing many illustrations, and test series on the reverse. Good condition. Edition 1, c1942 | $20.00 | M1139 |
| Motor's Factory Shop Manual | 6th Edition 1942. 603 page book giving full Specifications, Tune Up Chart, Valve Measurements and Compression Pressure, Engine Clearances, Clutch & Brake Specifications, Front End Measurements and basic repair instructions for American Cars 1935-1942. In very nice condition. | $75.00 | 0127903 | |
| The Motor Manual | Staff of The Motor | 31st Edition, c1942 of this popular and interesting guide to maintenance for the home handyman. Soft cover, 181 pages. | $25.00 | M750 |
| 1942 Branham Automobile Reference Book | 512 page pocket book showing a listing of American cars and trucks 1938-1942. Wealth of information contained, and usefully provides serial numbers for the models described. General wear. | $60.00 | ||
| Dykes Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia | A L Dyke | 20th Edition 1943, "Elementary Principles, Construction, Operation and Repair of Automobiles, Gasoline Engines and Automobile Electric Systems, including Trucks Tractors Motor Coaches Automotive Diesel Engines Aircraft Engines and Motor Cycles. Whilst this may not be the word direct from God, for the pre WWII American Car owner, it must be close. | $100.00 | M912 |
| Automobile Valve Repair and Bench Work | CR Strouse and Rodger O Olden | 64 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $35.00 | M1132 |
| Measuring Instruments | ICS Staff | 77 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $20.00 | M1142 |
| Automobile Transmissions | CR Strouse | 84 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $35.00 | M1131 |
| Engine Troubles, Bearings and Shafts | CR Strouse and ICS Staff | 66 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $35.00 | M1133 |
| Storage Battery Testing and Charging | CR Strouse | 53 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $25.00 | M1134 |
| Universal Joints, Steering Gears | CR Strouse and DC Royce | 80 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $35.00 | M1126 |
| Automobile Friction Clutches | CR Strouse and DC Royce | 61 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $35.00 | M1127 |
| Automobile Tires and Horn | CR Strouse | 40 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $35.00 | M1129 |
| Automobile Electrical Equipment | Herbert Chase and DC Royce | 61 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look, and in very good condition. | $35.00 | M1130 |
| Automobile Electric Ignition | CR Strouse | 100 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look | $35.00 | M1125 |
| Lubrication and Cooling Equipment | MB Chittick and CR Strouse | 83 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look | $35.00 | M1128 |
| Ford Electric Equipment | CR Strouse | 103 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look | $50.00 | M1135 |
| Drilling Machines and Practice | ICS Staff | 64 well illustrated pages on the topic, c1940's publication covering the subject from identification to repair. Hard cover with the leather look | $20.00 | M1140 |
| The Practical Motorists Encyclopedia | FJ Camm | 4th Edition published 1944. 397 pages packed with articles on principles, upkeep and repair. Good illustrations. Cover loose, some foxing. Otherwise clean condition. | $25.00 | M511 |
| Automobile Engineering | 6 Volume, home study course and general reference work on the construction, repair, and care of cars and trucks. Includes information on diesel and service station data. 1945 edition with illustrations and in good condition. | $140.00 | M1142 | |
| Lucas Equipment and Spare Parts for Cars and Commercial Vehicles 1945-1960 | Comprehensive Master Parts Catalogue, illustrated, covering horns, lighting, wipers, controls, switches, distributors, fuse boxes, instrumentation, etc. Invaluable reference. Generally in good order. | $75.00 | M1047 | |
| Motor Commerce Digest of Automobile Service | Deluxe Edition 1947, this is a useful guide to maintenance and repair, particularly in regards to the electrics of the Car. Good condition. | $40.00 | M913 | |
| British Repair Manual | Workshop Manual covering Ford, Hillman, Jowett, Singer, Standard, Vauxhall cars, Bedford, Dennis, Guy, Leyland, and Thornycroft trucks. Published 1947. Illustrated with detailed instructions for repair. Clean condition. | $75.00 | M1191 | |
| Goodyear Fan belt and Radiator Hose Guide Catalogue | Issued Feb 1947. Australian publication, very period and in original condition. General wear. | $20.00 | ||
| The Modern Motoring Engineer Electrical Diagrams | Arthur W Judge | Hard cover 91 page publication printed 1948 consisting of wiring diagrams or virtually all English Cars and Commercial Vehicles for the year. Good condition. | $45.00 | M681 |
| Audels New Automobile Guide for Mechanics, Operators and Servicemen | Frank D Graham | Very good copy of this 1607 page, well respected publication. Very well illustrated and written in a clear and concise style. This is the 1949 printing. | $45.00 | M745 |
| The Hollander 16th Auto-Truck Edition | The illustrated "Bible" of interchange for American auto and truck parts. Covers years 1935-1947. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Used condition. 16th Edition published 1949-50. | $150.00 | M1219 | |
| Odhams Motor Manual | Published in 1949, this is a very good guide to how the Car works and how to service it for the Owner/Driver. Includes very good section on learning to drive and is very well illustrated. | $30.00 | ||
| Special Racing Cars and Hot Rods of the World | Hank Elfrink | Design and construction data of famous race cars worldwide. 143 illustrated pages, soft cover. Average condition, published 1951. | $45.00 | 0396006 |
| The Auto Owners Complete Handbook of Repair and Maintenance | Handy reference manual from Floyd Clymer publications to aid the lay owner of any make US car. Soft cover, 230 pages with illustrations. Cover a little grubby inside clean. | $25.00 | ||
| Inside Information | A 1952 NZ publication for the Vacuum Oil Company, to provide car owners with a better understanding of the lubrication needs for their vehicles. Lots of illustrations, 40 pages, and in good clean condition. | $30.00 | 0214204 | |
| British Car Owners Handbook | Compiled by staff from "The Autocar". 224 pages covering technical information, with lots of useful diagrams. Soft cover and in good condition. | $25.00 | M1280 | |
| The Motor Vehicle | Newton and Steeds | 5th Edition 1953 of this well respected 590 page, guide to Automobile Engineering. Good condition and has a well worn dust jacket. | $35.00 | M478 |
| The Modern Motor Engineer | Arthur W Judge | 1954 printing of this exceptionally useful 5 Volume set. Volume 5, which contains data sheets and wiring diagrams for nearly all English and American Cars and Trucks covering from 1946 to 1955. | $120.00 | |
| Motor Services New Automotive Encyclopedia | Complete course in Automotive mechanics with special emphasis on principles, and troubleshooting. 1954 publication, well over 500 pages at a guess, with many illustrations and tables. Hard cover and in very good condition. | $75.00 | M1195 | |
| How to Restore Antique and Classic Cars | Edited by George A Uskali and Curt L Johnson | 190 pages, illustrations in colour and black and white. Restoration from an American perspective. Publication dated 1954, when the emphasis was more on repair than replacement. Hardcover in clean condition, no dust jacket. | $40.00 | 0394706 |
| How to Build a Fibreglass Car | WI Boyce-Smith and Edmund Kelly | Useful book published by Floyd Clymer c mid 50's. 36 pages, illustrated. Ex lib, cover loose. | $20.00 | M876 |
| Popular Hot Rodding Engine Builders Torque and Clearance Handbook. | Cover from mid 50's to end of the 60's. Extremely useful and in good condition. Soft cover, 24 pages. | $5.00 | M780 | |
| The Hollander 21st Auto-Truck Edition | The illustrated "Bible" of interchange for American auto and truck parts. Covers years 1938-1954. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Used condition. 21st Edition published 1955 | $125.00 | M1220 | |
| Tuning for Speed and Economy | Phillip H Smith | Second impression 1955 "A Do It Yourself Book for the Ordinary Motorist With The Key To Performance For the Fast Driver". Very well illustrated with a great text explaining period modifications. Some wear to dust jacket, otherwise very good. | $40.00 | M885 |
| Tom McCahill's Car Owner Handbook | Published in 1956, as well as being an interesting and informative guide to motoring, it is worth buying just for McCahill's fantastic writing. Many great photos of 50's American Cars. D/W showing some wear. | $20.00 | M882 | |
| Kit Sets | Published c1956. Kit Sets for Vauxhall, Holden, Bedford, Chevrolet by the accessories division of General Motors NZ. Illustrated, hardcover, 48 pages and in near new condition. | M1204 | ||
| Motor Cars Today | HE Milburn | A good general book covering motor car construction of the mid 50's. Published 1956, 295 pages with illustrations, in good condition with dust jacket (worn) | $5.00 | |
| SU Workshop Manual, Carburetters and Electric Fuel Pumps | Factory publication dated 1956. Thorough step by step guide to servicing and repair of both units. Includes supplementary instructions for the HD and auxiliary enrichment carburettors dated 1960. Contained in factory issue ring binder, overall general wear. | $50.00 | M1174 | |
| Bearing Cross Reference Manual | MTD25 | A very nice 29 page catalogue from Chrysler Australia. Good condition. | $20.00 | M936 |
| Technical Service Data, 1957-1958 | 148 pages of technical data for cars and trucks for the period. Covers AC to Wolseley. Soft cover, good condition. | $45.00 | M1145 | |
| AutoServ Service Manual 1957 | Comprehensive Workshop Manual, covering Armstrong Siddeley to Wolseley. Scientific magazines publication, drawing heavily on works information. Well illustrated, hardcover, and in good condition. Includes original bill of sale, a week's wages when purchased in 1958. | $80.00 | M1052 | |
| The Restoration of Vintage and Thoroughbred Cars | Richard C Wheatley and Brian Morgan | Originally published in 1957 Wheatley and Morgan's book has been sought after since initial publication in 1957, and we are fortunate in being able to offer an as new copy printed in 1972. Everything one should know from initial choice to restoration. 192 pages, illustrated with good dust jacket. | $60.00 | 0387406 |
| AutoServe Repair Manual | 1957 copy that covers most vehicles sold in Australia from 1945-1957. A huge volume in very good condition with extremely good diagrams and easy to follow text. A truly useful workshop manual. | $80.00 | M794 | |
| Motors Auto Repair Manual | Editor Ralph Ritchen | 21st Edition 1958, covering all American Models 1949 through 1958. 1073 detailed and well illustrated pages. A must for the owner of a Car of this vintage. | $75.00 | |
| Motor Services Automotive Encyclopedia | Purvis and Toboldt | 3rd Edition 1958, "Complete Course in Automotive Mechanics" with special emphasis on fundamental principles and trouble shooting. Includes are mechanical and tune-up specifications for American Cars over the prior 25 years, as well as information on unusual features of foreign Cars and Service Specifications of over 100 English, French, German, Italian, Swedish and Australian models. A large well illustrated and extremely useful publication. | $50.00 | M901 |
| Automotive Mechanics Manual | 4th Edition, published 1958. Compiled by the Editors of The American Automobile. 96 pages covering tune up and repair data. Good condition. | $30.00 | M580 | |
| Technical Service Data, 1959-1960 | 140 pages of technical data for cars and trucks for the period. Covers AC to Wolseley. Soft cover, good condition. | $45.00 | M1144 | |
| The Autocar Handbook Complete Guide to the Modern Car | J R Singham | 22nd Edition 1960 of this popular and informative publication. Good condition with dust jacket. | $30.00 | M908 |
| Iskenderian Racing Cams | Rare factory issued 32 page catalogue from the acknowledged specialists. Isky cams were the yardstick for their time. This c1960 catalogue includes illustrated manufacturing photos, period dragsters and hot rods, as well as applications for a wide variety of engines. Your specification requirement form (unused) and mailing envelope are included. Good condition. | $125.00 | 055106 | |
| The Auto-Body Repair Manual | Huge publication published in 1960 by Scientific Magazines, covering most Australian and American Cars available in Australia in the post-war area up to 1959. Everything the restorer or panel-beater needs to know about repairing bodywork on these Cars. | $100.00 | M851 | |
| Facts and Figures about Spark Plugs and Engines | 25860 | 24 page illustrated publication from Champion Sparks Canada. An insight into the ins and outs of obtaining maximum performance from your spark plugs. Published c 1960 and in good condition. | ||
| The Modern Motor Engineer | Arthur W Judge | 1962 Edition in near mint condition. All 5 Volumes, including Data Sheets and Wiring diagrams, covering from 1956 to 1961. | $100.00 | M766 |
| Wiring Systems | Don Francisco | 48 page soft cover publication from the Hot Rod Magazine Technical Library Series. Very nice condition. Published 1962. | $30.00 | M950 |
| Stockel Auto Mechanics Fundamentals | Martin W Stockel | Comprehensive well illustrated guide to the design, construction and operation of the modern (1960's) car. Loose binding, contents clean. | $40.00 | |
| The NSU-Wankel Rotary Combustion Engine | A review of development and principles of operation. 12 page booklet in good condition. | |||
| Vintage Automobiles Technical Descriptions and Illustrations Maintenance and Repair Volume I | H Thornton Rutter | This hugely informative publication covers Alfa Romeo 1½ and 3L, Hispano Suiza 6, Rolls-Royce 20 and 40/50, Alvis 12/50 and 6cylinder and TA, Invicta 2 and 4½L, Sunbeam 16,20,25 and 32HP, Bentley 3,4½ and 6½L, MG 14/40 and 17.7HP, Trojan 4 cylinder, Bugatti Type 35, 35A, 37, 38, 40, 43 and 44, Mercedes Benz 6, s/c, Vauxhall 6cylinder 20-60, Frazer Nash, Riley 9 and 14, Wolseley 12/32, 16/45 and 21/60. An extremely informative and well illustrated book by one of the great technical writers of that era. | $50.00 | 0241905 |
| Flat Rate Manual for Mechanical Repairs | Published by the Service Station Association of NSW, it's an aid to operators in costing and estimating repair. Includes tune up data, published mid 60's, binding loose and a little grubby. | $10.00 | M781 | |
| AutoServ Service Manual Volume IV 1963 | Comprehensive Workshop Manual over 800 pages, covering Austin to Wolseley. Includes service section of 250 pages. Scientific magazines publication, drawing heavily on works information. Well illustrated, hardcover, and in good condition. | $80.00 | M1197 | |
| The Hollander 30th Auto-Truck Edition | The illustrated "Bible" of interchange for American auto and truck parts. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Covers years 1953-1963. Used condition. 30th Edition published 1964. | $150.00 | M1221 | |
| Technical Service Data, 1964-1965 | 176 pages of technical data for cars and trucks for the period. Covers AC to Wolseley. Soft cover (torn), general wear. | $25.00 | M1022 | |
| The Hollander Foreign Car Interchange, First Edition published 1965 | Huge illustrated parts guide for "foreign" cars to the USA. Covers from Alfa to Volvo. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Covers years 1954-1964. Good condition. | $150.00 | M1224 | |
| Basic Fuel Systems | Editors of Hot Rod Magazine | 64 page soft cover publication from the Hot Rod Magazine Technical Library Series. Very nice condition. Published 1965. | $30.00 | M951 |
| Super Tuning | Editors of Hot Rod Magazine | First Edition 1966 soft cover 416 page Modification Guide for American Engines. Good condition. | $25.00 | M576 |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 1966 | A USA publication of 1356 pages. Covers Buick to Volkswagen, tune up data 1941-1958 models, EEC systems for 1966 California cars. Separate section for automatic transmissions. Very well illustrated. Good condition generally. | $80.00 | M1053 | |
| Golden Jubilee Catalogue, Motor Specialities Ltd | 496 page illustrated parts catalogue. NZ publication by the largest independent parts company in NZ of the day. Good reference book. Small tear to cover, otherwise good condition. | $25.00 | M928 | |
| Mechanics of the Motor Vehicle | 4th Edition completely rewritten publication by NZ Technical Correspondence Institute 1969. 566 pages with illustrations. General wear. | M914 | ||
| Shell Lubrication and Servicing Guide | 400 pages of service information for passenger and light commercial vehicles c1970-1987. Surprisingly given their usual lube bay habitat this is a pretty clean copy. | $20.00 | Shell Lubrication and Servicing Guide | |
| Auto Tune No 3 | Tune up and mechanical specifications for new cars and commercials introduced or continued during 1972. NZ publication, soft cover and 86 pages. Good condition, cover a little soiled. | |||
| Champion NZ 1972-73 Catalogue | All applications with cross reference chart, NZ issue, good condition. 50 pages. | $10.00 | ||
| Relim Tune up and Mechanical Specification Chart | Published by Relim technical Publications Australia. 78 pages of tune up data, settings, wheel alignment, carburetor etc. Covers British, American, Japanese, Continental. Useful publication that shows general wear. | $40.00 | M1205 | |
| The Hollander 39th Auto-Truck Edition | Covers years 1960-1973. The illustrated "Bible" of interchange for American auto and truck parts. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Used condition. 39th Edition published 1973 | |||
| Modifying Production Cylinder Heads | Clive Trickey | Principles and practice of cylinder head modifying. Illustrations for various engines head modifications. Soft cover, 48 pages in good condition. Published 1973 | $35.00 | M1185 |
| Auto Electrics | Dave Westgate | 112 pages dedicated solely to auto electrics in the 70's. Covers ignition, battery, generator, alternator lights, wires, switches etc. Helpful wiring diagrams to assist. Soft cover, published 1973 | $20.00 | M1046 |
| Bodywork Maintenance and Repair | An Autocare Manual, in similar format to their respected workshop manuals. Covers subjects from rust to repair, plastics, painting, trimming, timber bodywork etc. Good illustrations, 117 pages, and a very clean copy with clear hard cover. Published 1975. | $35.00 | M1340 | |
| The Hollander 42nd Auto-Truck Edition | Covers years 1965-1976. The illustrated "Bible" of interchange for American auto and truck parts. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Used condition. 42nd Edition published 1976. | $150.00 | M1223 | |
| The Maintenance and Driving of Vintage Cars | Richard C Wheatley and Brian Morgan | Complete answer to on the road motoring for vintage cars. Good general book covering all aspects for continued motoring. 168 pages, hardcover with dust jacket and in very good condition. 1976 publication. | $30.00 | 0241505 |
| The Hollander Foreign Car Interchange, published 1977 | Huge illustrated parts guide for "foreign" cars to the USA. Covers from Alfa to Volvo. Covers years 1949-1976. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Interchange section lists all vehicles using that part. Clean condition. | $150.00 | M1225 | |
| Petersen's Basic Bodywork and Painting | 192 pages covering bodywork fundamentals. Illustrations to support text. c1977 publication. General wear. | $30.00 | M1337 | |
| Superpower, A Do it Yourself Guide to Turbocharging, Fuel Injection and Nitrous Oxide | Editor Larry Schreib | 160 page soft cover manual. Illustrated to assist with the text, really a complete guide to the subject. 1977 publication. Good condition. | $40.00 | M1037 |
| Petersen's How to Tune Your Car | 1977 American publication of 256 pages. Covers electrical, carburetion, troubleshooting, and specifications. Illustrated. Soft cover, binding loose, clean condition. | $40.00 | M1042 | |
| The Complete Guide to Bolt on Performance | Larry Schreib | 158 pages covering modifications that can be made with bolt on equipment. Carburettors, headers, exhausts, ignition from an American perspective. Illustrated, shows general wear. | $40.00 | M1040 |
| Do it Yourselfer's Guide to Auto Body Repair and Painting | Charles R Self | Welding, panel replacement, fibreglass, spray guns, paint selection, spraying, etc are just some of the subjects covered in this useful 191 page soft cover guide. Illustrations compliment text. Published 1979. Clean condition. | $25.00 | |
| Technical Service Data, 1981 | 272 pages of technical data for cars and trucks for the period. Covers AC to Wolseley. Soft cover (torn), general wear | $40.00 | M1238 | |
| Piper Tuning Manual | Complete guide to performance tuning of two and four stroke engines, including turbo-charging and super-charging. Published 1981. Photocopy and is illustrated. | $15.00 | M779 | |
| New Directions in Suspension Design Making the Fast Car Faster | Colin Campbell | First Edition 1981, this is an essential publication for anyone wishing to understand suspension, how it works and how to improve it. Very good condition. | $35.00 | 0102503 |
| 1981 Champion Spark Plug Recomendations | 44 page catalogue, NZ issue, all applications. Some grubby marks. | $10.00 | ||
| How to Restore Classic Car Engines | Roy Berry | From the Osprey Restoration Guide Series. Good condition. 128 pages. | $25.00 | M887 |
| How to Restore Sheet Metal bodywork | Bob Smith | From the Osprey Restoration Guide Series. Good condition. 126 pages. | $35.00 | M1339 |
| How to Restore Electrical and Ignition Systems | Peter Wallage | From the Osprey Restoration Guide Series. Good condition. 128 pages. | $25.00 | M888 |
| How to restore Car Interiors | Peter Wallage | Osprey Restoration Guide No 2, covering all aspects from taking things apart to finishing details. An interesting section on artificial "wood graining". Fully illustrated, clean condition with good dust jacket. 126 pages. | $30.00 | M1082 M1340 |
| Supercharging Cars and Motorcycles | Maurice Brierley | 56 pages covering supercharger types, heatflow, and two stroke supercharging. Illustrated, soft cover, and in good condition. | $10.00 | |
| Automobile Restoration Guide 3rd Edition | Stanley Nowak | A practical handbook for every collector and restorer, packed with sound advice and professional tips. Soft cover, 128 pages, illustrated. Published 1981 | $20.00 | 0192204 |
| The Hollander Foreign Car Interchange, 6th Edition, published 1982 | Huge illustrated parts guide for "foreign" cars to the USA. Covers from Alfa to Volvo. Covers years 1949-1981 of cars currently in production. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Interchange section lists all vehicles using that part. Clean condition, . | $150.00 | M1226 | |
| V-6 Performance | Pat Ganahl | This Easy to Read Guide Includes Details for Building and Modifying V6 Engines for Performance or Economy. Covers Buick, Ford and Chevy 90 degree/60 degree. Soft cover 127 pages 1982. | $50.00 | M743 |
| Todd Motors Ltd Vehicle Identification Catalogue | Unusual limited edition publication from Todd Motors. Comprehensively lists and illustrates what appears to be every model sold on the NZ market by the Group. Covers the period 1924-1983. Very good condition, number 080. | $125.00 | M1248 | |
| Turbochargers | Hugh MacInnes | From design to inter cooling, water injection to sizing, this 160 page soft cover book has it all. Lots of charts and illustrations. Published 1984, in good condition | $45.00 | M1038 |
| NGK Spark Plugs | 1984-1985 catalogue of 84 pages. Helpful cross reference section to other manufacturers. | $5.00 | ||
| The Hollander Foreign Car Interchange, 12th Edition, published 1989 | Simply enormous, illustrated parts guide for "foreign" cars to the USA. Covers from Alfa to Volvo, years from 1947-1988 for cars currently in production at time of print. Relevant information about each model, with picture identification, and serial numbers. Interchange section lists all vehicles using that part. Clean condition. | $150.00 | M1227 | |
| The Hollander Foreign Wheel Identification and Interchange Catalogue | 76 illustrated pages, published as a supplement to the Foreign Car Interchange. 12th Edition. Clean condition. | $40.00 | M1228 | |
| Agip 1992 | Something different, unused Agip diary for 1992. Page to a day format, yellow leather look cover. Boxed. | |||
| Haynes Diesel Engine Repair Manual | 1736 | Covers GM and Ford Diesels. Step by step instructions for maintenance and repair. Fully illustrated within an excess of 250 pages. Soft cover which shows some wear, otherwise clean. | $40.00 | M1039 |
| Automotive Paint Handbook | John Pfanstiehl | Paint technology for auto enthusiasts and body shop professionals. Updated revised edition, 186 pages with some illustrations in colour. Ex lib, average condition | $40.00 | M1179 |
| How to Build Chevy Hot Rods, Book 1 | Rich Johnson | 210 pages covering what to build and how to do it. Lots of photos and line drawings to assist. Good condition. | $45.00 | 0276605 |
| Petersen's Complete book of Engine Swapping | Number 4 edition, covering the popular engine swaps. Practical tips, adaptors and mounts all covered, as well as 4 X 4 and VW models. Some loose pages, otherwise good condition. | $45.00 | M1041 | |
| Diesel Mechanics | Ed May | 360 pages covering principles, operation, injection, controls, etc. for automotive diesel engines. Ideal for formal study, refresher, or general reference. Illustrated, soft cover, ex lib but in good condition. | $45.00 | M1113 |