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The last rotary-engined car built, Mazda''s RX-8 provides a unique driving experience. Until you''ve tried one, it''s hard to imagine how smooth its free-revving engine really is, or how enjoyable its handling. With comfortable space for four, it can be practical too.Like most Japanese cars, the RX-8 is generally well built, but the rotary engine can suffer from hot starting and rotor tip wear issues, which can prove expensive to put right. Extensive back-up from owner forums and independent specialists - listed in the guide - mean that these problems can be addressed, but choosing a good RX-8 requires care.This guide will help you do just that. Understand the differences between models, and learn what to look for when buying one. What are the true running costs, and does the need for a new engine mean the end to your dreams? What other issues - with the mechanicals, body or interior - should you look out for? Follow the advice of an experienced RX-8 owner and benefit from his research among owners and specialists in Europe and North America.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of 911 experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Looking for Mercedes' legendary build quality in a car you can use every day? The 190 (W201) range offers a unique blend of timeless styling and advanced engineering. But buying any car of this age demands care: follow the helpful guidance in this book to assess a promising car like a professional, and find the right car at the right price!

This book chronicles the life of Keith Duckworth OBE, the remarkable engineer famous for being co-founder of Cosworth Engineering and creating the most successful F1 engine of all time, the DFV.

An action-packed story of how Dodge came about and became the car to beat. High-octane images show the record-breakers, film stars, racecars and concepts, doing what Dodge does best - going faster than anyone else, in superb style.

Practical and clear information aimed at Mini owners who want to improve their cars performance without spending a huge amount of money. The modifications described relate to simply bolting-on the appropriate mix of (mainly standard) parts, then tuning the engine to the specifications given. Includes advice on gear ratios and uprating brakes.

The air-cooled boxer BMW twins were among the most significant motorcycles of the 1970s through the 1980s, providing an unparalleled combination of comfort, reliability, and performance. From the /5 series, a complete series of sport and touring motorcycles evolved that earned a huge following and which was never emulated by other manufacturers.

Always big on character and charm, Fiat''s little cars played an important international roll in providing affordable and practical private transport for millions who had previously thought their dream impossible.With particular emphasis on the now classic 600 and Nuova 500 cars, this book tells the full story of these ''baby'' Fiats. Built, and exported to, many countries outside of the marque''s native Italy, over 6.5 million Topolinos, 600s and Nuova 500s were sold, and an amazing number survive to this today. Also covered are the wonderful models built on these cars'' tiny chassis by Italy''s leading coachbuilders, and the motorsport success achieved by the Abarth versions of the little cars that everybody loves.

When world rallying introduced a new formula for “World Rally Cars”, Ford seized the opportunity. Malcolm Wilson’s M-Sport organization was contracted to do the job, completed the design in less than a year, and spent the next 12 years campaigning this turbocharged, four-wheel-drive car all round the world. Working from state-of-the-art facilities, M-Sport built 97 Focus WRCs, all of which proved to be worthy of World level action when they won 44 World Championship events. Stellar drivers like Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Markko Märtin, Marcus Grönholm and Mikko Hirvonen all added to the mystique of an ultra-professional organization, along with substantial support and sponsorship from the likes of Martini, BP, and the state of Abu Dhabi. By building its in-house technical expertise, M-Sport not only engineered and developed the entire car on behalf of Ford, but gradually took over development of the 300bhp, 2.0-litre, turbocharged engine, and led the design of the complex four-wheel-drive transmissions provided by Xtrac. M-Sport’s reputation exploded to the point that when regulations changed, the company immediately produced a new-generation Fiesta WRC, and kept the winning days rolling.

Bonds is an elegant photographic story about the special bond that dogs share with their people. It's a book about relationships, observed and captured from the dog's point of view: forty-two unique images of four- and two-legged individuals sitting on a long continuous bench, showcasing the different dynamics of each relationship.

Detector dog guides you through the steps that will help you teach your dog how to detect a particular scent, no matter where it's located. Hidden in a bag, under a sofa, on a car, or up a tree, searching for this scent will turn your dog's favourite pastime into your favourite hobby.

This book covers the entire history, life and times of the famous British high-performance engineering company, from its 1958 foundation by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth, through its often-exciting and always fascinating evolution, to its expansion and worldwide success in both motorsport and high-performance road car production.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side.

There are lots of books about the classic BMW Boxers; their history, performance, lineage, and the minutiae of its specification. But none of them concentrate entirely on telling you what to look for when buying one secondhand. That's what this book is about - it is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Boxer twin. It doesn't list all the correct colour combinations for each year or analyse the bike's design philosophy - there are excellent books listed at the end of this one that do all of that - but it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by point, it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying a Boxer, plus spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations and paperworkThe last of the 'classic' air-cooled Boxer twins, these bikes are now collector's items, and many have been saved, restored and continue to be ridden - this book tells the reader how to be part of the Boxer's ongoing story.

Worzel - an enormous Lurcher with 'issues,' now at the Terribibble Twos, and with an independent streak, matched only by the speed at which he can travel. Still learning to trust, and carrying the baggage of his abusive early weeks, Worzel's staging a teenage rebellion, to the consternation and embarrassment of his ever-patient family.

The incredible rags to riches story of one of the world's greatest motorcycle racers.

Simple, patchwork projects for the discerning sewer and crafter. Choose from a collection of six patterns by up and coming pattern and fabric designer, Beth Studley.

Stop! Don't buy a classic Vespa without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Learn how to spot a bad scooter quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right classic Vespa at the right price!

Automakers are as prone to turn out clunkers as politicians are to lie. Their cars may be ugly, misconceived, badly built, diabolical to drive, ridiculously thirsty, or just plain unreliable. So which were the worst of the past 20 years?

Tilda's Spring Ideas, Tilda's Summer Ideas and Tilda's Winter Ideas presented in one beautiful collector's volume for Tilda fans everywhere. Enjoy the best of Tilda throughout the seasons with this collection of sewing and papercrafting projects by world-famous designer Tone Finnanger, all made using gorgeous Tilda fabrics and embellishments.

Go BIG with chunky yarn crochet! You will love this collection of patterns for cool accessories to gorgeous oversized home decor items including a Moroccan influenced pouffe. The on trend design and the fact that they stitch up so quickly when you use chunky yarn make these crochet projects irresistible.

Do you long to make beautiful quilts but have such a busy life you can never find the time? Imagine creating a quilt - maybe even your first - in just a weekend! This jelly roll quilt pattern collection from bestselling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott includes 15 contemporary quilts, which are easy enough to piece in a weekend.

A comprehensive guide to Rootes' Sunbeam Alpine sportscar of the 1960s. It explains and illustrates all the various models, and what it's like to own, drive and live with an Alpine. Help to decide which model you really want, score each aspect to help you make the right decision when comparing cars... and agree the right price!

Written by an enthusiast, for enthusiasts, the How to Restore Volkswagen Beetle Enthusiasts Restoration Manual is the only up-to-date book dealing with a complete Beetle restoration - from basic skills required, to dealing with professional restorers. The perfect book, whether you have no technical knowledge, or are an old hand at restoring!

Never serve a boring looking cake again! This stunning collection of buttercream cake decorating projects will transform your bakes into works of art using simple techniques for buttercream icing. With 30 step-by-step single-tier cake projects on a variety of themes, you'll find cakes for all occasions that will take baking to a new creative level.

Among the most popular and well used scooters in the world, automatic Piaggio and Vespa scooters mix Italian cool with everyday usability. They're also cheap to buy and run - but what should you look out for when purchasing a scooter? This book explains every consideration, from the point of choosing a bike through to buying your very own scooter.