Lancia Stratos Zero: The Eternal Futurist
by Gautam Sen

Some have dubbed it the “most extraordinary concept car ever”. The Lancia Stratos zero remains one of the greatest concept cars, with design ramifications that are so vast that it deserves a book for itself. Not only did it influence almost every Lamborghini since the Countach LP500, and give birth indirectly to the greatest rally weapon, the similarly named Lancia Stratos HF Rally, but its impact was far and wide at every level of design, automotive or otherwise. >>>MORE

Marcello Gandini: Maestro of Design REVISITED
by Gautam Sen

Arguably the preeminent designer of supercars globally, Marcello Gandini's status as one of the most exceptional automobile designers remains undisputed. Whether he attains the title of the greatest designer ever is contingent on time and the evolving landscape of automobile design. Nonetheless, it is indisputable that Gandini has wielded a profoundly significant influence on automobile design throughout the latter half of the 20th century, and his impact endures well into the 21st century. From iconic vehicles such as the Lamborghini Miura to the Maserati Quattroporte IV, the unassuming Audi 50/VW Polo to the remarkable Cizeta V16T, Gandini has crafted some of the most pivotal cars in automotive history. This book encapsulates the most crucial, as well as some of the lesser-known gems, presenting them in a more accessible format. >>>MORE

Ferrari in F1
by Peter Nygaard

Founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari, Scuderia Ferrari is the longest-running Formula 1 team in existence. Ferrari has participated in every season since the first F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1950. Its achievements in Formula 1 are impressive. With more than 1,000 race participations, Ferrari holds records for world titles, victories, podium and pole positions and fastest laps. Sixteen times World Constructors' Champion and fifteen times World Drivers' Champion, its track record in Formula 1 is unrivaled. >>>MORE

Racing in the Shadows: An Illustrated Retrospective
by John Nikas

One of the most enigmatic teams in motorsport annals, Shadow Racing thrilled audiences around the world and produced some of the most memorable vehicles ever constructed. Emerging from the unique vision of American entrepreneur Don Nichols, Shadow debuted in the Can-Am series in 1969, later expanding into Formula 5000 and Formula One... >>>MORE

Group 44: Bob Tullius and the Rise of Professional Sports Car Racing in America
Bob Tullius, with John Nikas and Neil Smith

One of the most respected and successful organizations in motorsport, Group 44 Ltd. established an unprecedented standard of professionalism and helped propel sports car racing into a bold new era. Over the course of more than two decades, the team recorded multiple championships and hundreds of wins in various series, competing with vehicles from American Motors, Audi, Dodge, Jaguar, Lotus, MG, Triumph and Pontiac. >>>MORE

Wayne Carini: My Life Chasing Classic Cars
by Wayne Carini

Wayne Carini is the world’s favorite classic car enthusiast and in My Life Chasing Classic Cars, this beloved and respected gearhead looks back at a lifetime pursuing his automotive passions. My Life Chasing Classic Cars puts you in the passenger seat with Wayne at the wheel talking about his favorite cars, most exciting adventures and revealing some tricks of the trade. >>>MORE

Cobras: The Building of the Leaf Spring Cars
by Robert D. Walker

"COBRAS, The Building Of The Leaf Spring Cars" is a road map to how the 1962-1964 leaf spring Cobras originated and were put together by AC Cars in England. The book also details how the cars were completed in the United States by both European Cars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and especially by Shelby American in Venice, California. The thirteen chapters cover all major Cobra components consisting of: chassis construction, aluminum body forming, engine development, driveline components, upholstery, and finishing techniques. Each chapter is illustrated with dozens of rare original black and white factory photographs and background material, such as component illustrations and parts numbers. The research information that is included in these pages are the product of well over a dozen of the most knowledgeable Cobra researchers, historians and restorers in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Celebrating a Century of Concours d'Élégance & d’Etat
by Daniel Cabart, Denis Cohignac, Patrick Rollet, Gautam Sen>

Beginning in France in the 1920s, elegant exhibitions of the latest designs from carmakers, chassis builders, and coachbuilders evolved over more than a century into a celebration of historic vehicles. Today, these events reflect global admiration for classic cars, viewed as treasured artifacts worthy of preservation, conservation, or restoration, and showcased as part of humanity's industrial heritage. This book celebrates this evolution, exploring the origins of the earliest concours d'élégance and how the tradition expanded to feature women, fashion, and lifestyle. It also examines how the concept was reimagined in the New World, transforming into a festival that honors both the exceptional and the unconventional, and creating a fresh style and new purpose.

The Ferrari Under the Bed: A Memoir and History of 0046M
by Darrell Westfaul

The author owned the Ferrari 166 Mille Miglia 0046M for 40 years, purchasing it as his first car when he was 21. This was followed by over five decades of researching its past owners and uncovering the history they shared with it. This book results from his quest to gather obscure and previously unknown first-hand information about a Ferrari that not only had a successful competition career but also traveled extensively in retirement. Over its lifetime, it reached three continents and crossed the Atlantic numerous times. Had it remained in its original form, it would have been a rare and significant car. However, the modifications it underwent have made it unique and historically important. This book delves into the reasons behind every change, offering as much insight as can be gleaned. There is a detailed account of 0046M’s competition history, with the voices of the men who raced it, transcribed directly from their memories. There are conversations with others whose lives intersected with the car. Ultimately, this book tells the story of a man, his car and the bond they shared over many years.

Rover: The Creative Edge / Design and Engineering 1945-1976
by Jon Pressnell

Submerged and ultimately drowned in the British Leyland shipwreck, it is easy to forget that Rover was once a proudly independent maker of high-quality vehicles. The company managed to be both conservative and innovative, respecting traditions but prepared to push boundaries, not least in its pioneering and successful work with gas-turbine cars. Some of its models remain design landmarks; others showed huge promise but never made it to production, snuffed out by British Leyland’s dog-eat-dog internal politics. The thread running through all these cars is a sparkling creativity: a willingness, born out of painstaking research and experimentation, to do things differently if that meant doing them better. Based on a treasure trove of detailed interviews from the late 1990s and backed up with further recent interviews, this is the first book to tell the true inside story of post-war Rover design and engineering – the challenges, the victories, the defeats. Full of fascinating first-hand testimony, it shows how a relatively small and essentially family-run concern could hoist itself up to be a technological leader. Lavishly illustrated with many images of design studies, styling proposals and prototypes, the book additionally features a series of pull-out artwork studies of key vehicles by design authority and author Nick Hull.

Steve McQueen, The Last Reel The Making of Tom Horn and The Hunter
By Marshall Terrill, Photos by Barbara McQueen, With contributions from the people who were there

This compelling book offers an in-depth look at Steve McQueen's final two films, Tom Horn and The Hunter, with expert insights from McQueen historian Marshall Terrill. It explores McQueen's return to the screen after a five-year hiatus, as he transitioned into middle age and navigated personal and professional change. Through meticulous research and personal accounts, Terrill examines McQueen's dedication to his craft, particularly in Tom Horn, where he immersed himself in the character of the legendary frontiersman. The Hunter, McQueen's swan song, showcases his ability to embrace his aging persona and poke fun at his own image, marking a profound shift in his career. The book also features exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs taken by McQueen's wife, Barbara Minty, offering a unique, personal perspective on the actor's final days on set. As the 45th anniversary of these films approaches, this retrospective captures the evolution of McQueen's artistry and legacy.