Synopsis
A rare and fascinating window into the early days of motoring, first published in 1909, this early technical book of advice covers everything the motorist could possibly need to know. Types of cars, regulations, horsepower, ignition, fuel, carburation, air-locking, gear changing, lubrication, steam cars - and much more! A must for vintage car enthusiasts, this beautifully reproduced, classic motor book is a tribute to the Age of Speed, and in many ways the cutting-edge handbook of its time. It perfectly captures the nostalgia and wonder of a long-lost era, when motorists were constantly pushing the boundaries of what was possible and mass-motoring was just beginning., A much-prized classic among motor books in an appealing reissue - the second in a set of collectible paperback editions, A rare and fascinating window into the early days of motoring, first published in 1909, this early technical book of advice covers everything the motorist could possibly need to know. Types of cars, regulations, horsepower, ignition, fuel, carburation, air-locking, gear changing, lubrication, steam cars - and much more A must for vintage car enthusiasts, this beautifully reproduced, classic motor book is a tribute to the Age of Speed, and in many ways the cutting-edge handbook of its time. It perfectly captures the nostalgia and wonder of a long-lost era, when motorists were constantly pushing the boundaries of what was possible and mass-motoring was just beginning., A rare and fascinating book from the early days of motoring, written in 1909. A very early technical book of advice for the motorist covering: types of cars, regulations horsepower, the sparking plug, ignition, an interrupter, fuel, carburation, induction coil, extra air, straining and filtering fuel, air-locking, gear changing, self-sealing tubes, detachable non-skid bands, lubrication, ring lubrication, compound oils, steam cars - and much more! Motors and Motoring is the second title in The Fast Set, a collectible series of beautifully reproduced, classic motor books. Few subjects garner more passionate aficionados than classic cars, and this book is a tribute to the Age of Speed. With wonderful period cover, this is a complete facsimile of the original edition, much prized by collectors.
