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BOOKS LISTED HERE CONTAIN ABSORBING STORIES AND MUCH INFORMATION, RANGING FROM GRAND PRIX RACING TO MOTORING IN THE SLOW LANE, MECHANICS & DESIGN, MARQUES, THE DRIVERS & RALLYING, AND LOTS MORE FOR THE CAR ENTHUSIAST

A ONE OFF CHANCE TO BUY SOME RARE AND SOME NOT SO RARE MOTORING BOOKS FROM THE LIFETIME COLLECTION OF MR JOHN MEREDITH FINCH

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.	MARQUES	TITLE	AUTHOR	.	YEAR	EDS.	PRICE
223mC	MGB	MGB WORKSHOP MANUAL -- THE REAL THING --  Ring Bound. Book Condition: Good. No Jacket.  Unpaginated 1 1/2" thick factory issue comprehensive workshop manual bound in a two-tone maroon/mustard ring binder. In good overall condition, although showing some signs of use inc few grubby marks on covers, on page edges and on a few page surfaces (most page surfaces are clean)	BMC SERVICE PUBLICATION		1965	.	£30
227	M G	INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE MG MIDGET (SERIES TC) -- 102 Pages + chart in very good condition, card covers	THE MG CAR COMPANY LTD	.	1954		£25
232	M G	THE MG COMPANION -- If you love motoring stories, you can read how the British team achieved victory with MG in the Mille Miglia and how the Italian ace Tazio Nuvolari drove a Magnette to greet the chequered flag in the Ulster T.T. Black hardboard covers in fine/very good condition, D/J in good condition protective sellotape has been placed on top and bottom edge, price clipped.	KENNETH ULLYETT		1966	2ND	£23
235	M G	MG MAGAZINE  NO 23	BRITISH LEYLAND	.	1986
237	M G	MG SPECIAL   S/B	SPORTS CAR MONTHLY	.
238	M G	MG THE SPORTS CAR AMERICA LOVED FIRST -- The success of the M.G. in America was the major factor in the subsequent success of all sports cars . White cloth hardbound covers with brown lettering in fine condition -- very handsome book! D/J in fine condition. Large format book 244 pages.	RICHARD L KNUDSON		1975	1ST	£30
239	M G	MG FILE MGA-MGB- MGC-V8 -- Classic and Sportscar's MG File for the MGA MGB MGC V8. -- 'The MG Magic' large format glossy pictorial hardback in fine condition, 112 page.	MARTIN BUCKLEY		1987	1ST	£21
240Mb	MASERATI	MASERATI 1970 - 1975 -- BROOKLANDS BOOKS. A collection of informative articles from Autocar, Autosport, Motor Sport, Road & Track etc., Softback in fine condition. 104 pages.	R M CLARKE			1ST	£18
243	MASERATI	MASERATI A HISTORY -- A marque with a fascinating history of competition success and failure spread over thirty years, Maserati is one of the greatest names in Motor racing History. Red hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in very good condition, slight fading of spine.	ANTHONY PRITCHARD		1976	1ST	£27
246Mb	MASERATI	MASERATI SPORTS, RACING & GT CARS 1926-1975 -- Never before has an attempt been made to catalogue and illustrate the range in total. Here is a specification for each of the recorded models, and many of the unknown, plus over 400 photographs to portray them. Navy blue hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine/very good condition, slight fading of spine.	RICHARD CRUMP & ROB DE LA RIVA BOX		1976	2ND	£38
247Mb	MASERATI	MASERATI 1965 - 1970 --  BROOKLANDS BOOKS. A collection of informative articles from Autocar, Autosport, Motor Sport, Road & Track etc., Softback in fine condition. 104 pages.	R M CLARKE			1ST	£18
248Mb	MASERATI	MASERATI Una storia nella Storia -- Text in Italian. Red hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine condition. A collector's item.	LUIGI ORSINI - FRANCO ZAGARI		1980	1ST	£75
253	MERCEDES	MERCEDES-BENZ PRODUCTION MODELS BOOK 1946-1983 -- Detailed specifications, descriptions, production data, prices and numerous photos and illustrations of all 1946-1983 passenger cars built are given in over 200 pages. Blue leather style hardbound covers with silver lettering in fine condition, D/J in fine/ very good condition, tiny repaired tear.	W ROBERT NITSKE		1983	2ND	£32
254	MERCEDES	RACING THE SILVER ARROWS - MERCEDES-BENZ VERSUS AUTO UNION 1934-1939 -- In order to tell this fascinating tale in a manor never attempted before, author Chris Nixon has done a magnificent job of research, which meant interviewing that remarkable era's principal survivors to obtain a highly readable and personal insight into the period. Grey hardbound covers with silver lettering in fine condition, D/J in fine condition.	CHRIS NIXON		1986	1ST	£73
255	MERCEDES	THE ANNALS OF MERCEDES-BENZ MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES -- In this chronicle, written with a view to outlining the technical performance of both Daimler and Benz and the achievements of their companies, which merged in 1926. Grey hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in very good condition, small repaired tear bottom of spine.	DAIMLER-BENZ		1961	2ND	£29
256	MERCEDES	MERCEDES PIONEER OF AN INDUSTRY  P/B -- The story of the men and the motor, 64 pages of interesting detail and unique photographs. Red card covers in very good condition.	ALEXANDER E ULMANN		1948	1ST	£19
258	MERCEDES	THREE POINT STAR  THE STORY OF MERCEDES-BENZ  -- In this book we are told of Benz's struggles to adapt his stationary two-stroke engine to road vehicles and the first public trials in 1885 of his petrol-driven three-wheeler. At the same time, Daimler and his friend, Wilhelm Maybach, were also working on the development of the internal combustion engine and, by the turn of the century, their designs were so successful that their engines were being made under licence by many famous firms both here and on the continent, as well as by themselves. Black hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in good condition small piece missing top of spine, price clipped, but still in bright condition	SCOTT-MONCRIEFF / NIXON / PAGET		1957	2ND	£10
261	MERCEDES	MERCEDES-BENZ -- This is the history of 'Mercedes' --from its small beginnings to world-wide fame in car racing and competition. The greatest drivers of racing history played their part in the victories of this German car. Navy blue cloth hardbound covers in very good condition, D/J a little tired and worn, but still doing its job.	S C H DAVIS		1956	1ST	£18
264	MERCEDES	THE MIGHTY MERCEDES -- This book is an attempt to capture the spirit of Mercedes, from the early cars, through the mighty K, S and SS models to today's smooth status symbols. Michael Frosticks light touch illuminates most of the 450 photographs and line drawings. 208 pages. Handsome white hardbound covers with gold lettering, D/J in very good condition -- just a little creaming of the white.	MICHAEL FROSTICK		1973	2ND	£13
267	MERCEDES	CARL BENZ AND THE MOTOR CAR- PIONEERS OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY -- Carl Benz has justifiably been called the George Stephenson of the automobile. His first two-stroke gas engine in 1878 worked well enough to gain the financial backing he needed and in 1880 the first Benz engine came on to the market. Grey hardbound covers in very good condition, D/J in very good condition, price clipped.	DOUG NYE		1973	1ST	£14
268	MERCEDES	MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL-GULLWING & ROADSTER; 3LITRE, 6 CYLINDER -- Bill Boddy tells the full development story of these 'dream' cars and adds his unique overview as an active journalist during its lifespan. He recalls what he thought at the time and then re-analyses these feelings with the passage of time. Cream cloth hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine condition	WILLIAM BODDY		1983	1ST	£19
269	MERCEDES	THE DAWN OF MOTORING -- HOW THE CAR CAME TO BRITAIN -- This book was produced by Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd. to mark the first 100 years of the Motor Car. Pictorial glossy hardbound covers in fine condition.	ERIK JOHNSON		1986	1ST	£4
270	MG	MGB OWNERS HANDBOOK/MAINTENANCE MANUAL --	P WARD / HAYNES		1974		£2
271Mb2	MG	GREAT MARQUES MG -- From Bullnose to Midget - a colourful and interesting large format book. Condition- fine/very good, no D/J.	CHRIS HARVEY		1984		£5
271Mb	MG	ENJOYING MG -- APRIL 1989 Volume 9 Number 4. MG owners Club magazine. Very good/ Good condition	Owners Club		1989		£2
271Mb3	MG	ENJOYING MG REGONAL ROUNDUP and Advertising Supplement. July 1989 Number 7	Owners Club		1989		£1
271Mb4	MG	ENJOYING MG REGONAL ROUNDUP and Advertising Supplement. APRIL 1989 Number 4	Owners Club		1989		£1
272	MINI	MINI -- Rob Golding gives you not just a straight technical history but a new approach to the world of the 'Mini' , our best loved car. Light brown hardbound covers in fine condition, D/J in fine condition.	ROB GOLDING		1979	1ST	£10
274	MINI	MINI AND MINI COOPER S/B -- Pearson's Illustrated car servicing series for owner drivers. RAC approved and recommended. Included are Morris and Austin Saloons, Estates, Vans and Coopers (from 1959-69) and Mini 850, 1000 and Cooper S (from 1970) Glossy pictorial soft back in very good condition, 80 pages.	D M PALMER / PEARSONS		1973	5TH	£3
275mC	MINI	HOW TO MODIFY YOUR MINI - Dynamometer, Track & Road-Tested Modifications, Bolt on Performance. Economy Tuning. Competition. This excellent 'how to book' is just packed with information. Very Good condition	DAVID VIZARD		1977	1ST	£15
279Mc	MINI	The Cassell Book of the Austin & Morris Mini Cars -- Book Description: Cassell & Company 1962. Good condition but used (no dj, contents clean tight one finger print)  140pp. Step by step instructions in easy-to-understand language with clear line drawings illustrating how each service or repair operation is carried out.	SYDNEY F PAGE		1962	1ST	£4
280	MORGAN	MORGAN FIRST AND LAST OF THE REAL SPORTS CARS -- The Morgan Motor Company is the world's oldest privately owned car company. In this the first fully comprehensive and authoritative history of the Morgan, the author has combined a wealth of information--- much of which is hitherto unpublished. Green cloth hardbound covers with gold lettering in fine condition, D/J in fine condition, price clipped.	GREGORY HOUSTON BOWDEN		1972	1ST	£18
282	MORRIS	MORRIS CARS THE FIRST 35 YEARS  P/B -- A Morris Register Publication. Specs. and pictures, 104 pages in fine condition	MORRIS REGISTER PUBLICATION		1978		£14

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