Once again this summer, many new books have come onto the market that should interest car enthusiasts. A small selection from Alfa Romeo to Triumph is presented here.
Alfa Romeo - The work of the Arese era
Giulia, GT, Alfetta, Giulietta, Alfa 75 - the bestsellers of the traditional Milanese brand Alfa Romeo all originate from the legendary Stabilimento di Arese plant. At the time of its construction in the early 1960s, "La Fabbrica" was the most modern automobile production facility, and practically everything needed to build the sporty dream cars was manufactured on site.
In his latest work, Alfa expert Umberto Di Paolo presents the history, the factory parts from the forge to the paint shop, the organization, the cars and the protagonists - all uniquely richly illustrated with countless photos from a treasure trove of images that had yet to be unearthed from the archives.
Find out more about the 240-page book, which costs EUR 49.95 ...
The big Mercedes convertible book
The big Mercedes convertible book is now available again as a reprint! This volume meticulously traces the history of the large convertibles from Stuttgart. Each model between 1949 and 1992 is described in detail and presented with beautiful pictures. The informative work is rounded off by a detailed technical data section.
Find out more about the 184-page volume costing EUR 29.95 ...
Hobby Archive VW from 1970 onwards
Following the great success of the "hobby-Archiv" series on the topics of Opel and VW - 60s & 70s, another volume of VW reprints from the legendary magazine of technology is now entering the next round - this time with reports from the 70s to the beginning of the 90s.
A wealth of period color, briskly written driving reports by the famous Hobby team and lots of facts about the Beetle, Polo, Golf, K70 and co. make this book a fun read for VW and nostalgia fans.
Read more about the 256 reprint paperback volume for EUR 19.99 ...
Triumph Spitfire and GT 6
When you say English roadster, you often mean Spitfire.
This type monograph, rich in images and facts, presents one of the most popular sports cars of all time. At last, a true connoisseur's book about the classic.
More information about the 176-page book at a price of EUR 49.95 ...
Sandizell - gentleman driver and motorsport functionary
Such people were once called gentlemen drivers: Carl Max von und zu Sandizell was one of the protagonists of the German motorsport scene in the pre-war and post-war period. The "Renngraf" was best known as a rally driver and later as the long-standing sports president of the Automobilclub von Deutschland AvD.
With numerous previously unpublished photos and meticulous research, the renowned automotive historian Erik Eckermann paints a picture of motorsport history from the 1920s to the early 1960s using the example of Count Sandizell, scion of an old Bavarian noble family and an enthusiastic gentleman and sports driver from an early age.
This exclusive AvD biography follows the racing count from his beginnings with long-distance driving and automobile beauty contests through the period of the "Third Reich" with the Nazis' appropriation of motor sport in particular, right up to the post-war years with the reconstruction and revival of motor sport.
This biography is a unique historical document of several eras of automobile history in Germany - and a wonderful addition to the collections of every connoisseur and enthusiast.
Additional information on the 224-page volume with dust jacket for EUR 49.95 ...
The right classic car for every budget
Are you looking for a classic or modern classic car? Do you have a more or less limited budget and don't necessarily have to have your specific dream model? Then simply choose according to your personal budget.
Under the motto "Drive an Opel or screw a Porsche", you will find ready-to-drive bread-and-butter oldies and sometimes surprisingly exotic and exciting cult classics in five price categories, which of course have to be restored before you can enjoy driving them. There are the craziest price pairings. For example, a 1300 Beetle, in top condition and ready to go, or a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud in need of restoration, without MOT but still salvageable, are available for a comparable price.
This is a different kind of classic car buying guide: you know what you can spend, this book tells you what exciting things you can get for your money. Would you have thought that you could get a Maserati Quattroporte for the price of an Ascona A? There are some amazing alternatives for those who like and know how to screw.
Read more about the 120-page volume for EUR 9.99 ...
The big Opel Kadett book
The big Opel-Kadett book is now available again as a reprint! In 1936, a revolutionary car rolled onto Germany's roads: the first Kadett. With a one-liter engine, 23 hp and a self-supporting body. 52 years later, the Kadett GSi 16V with 150 hp caused a stir in the sports car class. The small Opel has become a world bestseller.
This book tells the success story of the Kadett. The authors describe the origins, development and career, analyze the technology and paint a picture of the first half-century of the Kadett using numerous photos, some of which have never been published before.
In addition: - the sporting successes - the Kadett club scene - the Kadett as a model - all technical data - a selection of car tests since the 1950s Unique are the phantom drawings by the Betti brothers, which are published here for the first time in their entirety.
Find out more about the 184-page Kadett book for EUR 29.95 ...
Of course there are many more new and older car books available from Heel-Verlag, just have a browse.
