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Jeep Hotchkiss M201 Sahara – The Unknown of the Desert:...
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Jeep Hotchkiss M201 Sahara – The Unknown of the Desert: History, Photographs and...

L20261004
€28.34
Biography The authors, passionate Jeep enthusiasts, are regarded as the foremost specialists on the M201 Sahara. Jean-Louis Martin is the rediscoverer of the Sahara and the author of the first writings on the subject. Xavier Peeters documented on his blog the rigorous reconstruction of an M201 Sahara. They have written several articles on this variant,...
Normandy 1944 - Allied & German Vehicles Normandy 1944 - Allied & German Vehicles 2
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Normandy 1944 - Allied & German Vehicles

L20240065
€18.01
This book will allow you to discover the majority of the vehicles deployed by the Allies as well as the Germans, through numerous period photographs and colour images of restored vehicles taken at various events across France and Europe. On 6 June 1944, several Allied divisions landed on five beaches in Normandy, facing static units posted in the...
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U.S. ARMY 1944. MARKINGS OF AMERICAN VEHICLES U.S. ARMY 1944. MARKINGS OF AMERICAN VEHICLES 2
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U.S. ARMY 1944. MARKINGS OF AMERICAN VEHICLES

L20240051
€23.65
New Edition - April 2024 The authentic markings for American trucks, Jeeps, and tanks of the Second World War have always been a delicate and complex subject, as they are closely linked to the organisation of the U.S. Army. This guide is designed as a simple tool for vehicle collectors and scale modellers alike, to assist them in the accurate restoration...
MAGIRUS: HISTORY OF FIRE ENGINE VEHICLES MAGIRUS: HISTORY OF FIRE ENGINE VEHICLES 2
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MAGIRUS: HISTORY OF FIRE ENGINE VEHICLES

L20240050
€37.87
In 1864, Conrad Dietrich Magirus founded the Feuerwehr-Requisiten-Fabrik von C. D. Magirus. Four years later, he presented a first ladder model that immediately captured the attention of German firefighters as well as those of a great many other countries. The great Magirus ladder adventure had begun. Throughout all those years, the Magirus company went...
THE JEEP IN THE FRENCH ARMY VOLUME 1: 1943 - 1954 THE JEEP IN THE FRENCH ARMY VOLUME 1: 1943 - 1954 2
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THE JEEP IN THE FRENCH ARMY VOLUME 1: 1943 - 1954

L20230125
€24.64
«My first jeep, I saw it on 23 August 1944 in Toulon. It belonged — I would learn this much later — to the 3rd squadron of the 1st Naval Fusiliers Regiment, which had infiltrated towards the districts of Cap Brun…» It was in this way that the author discovered this marvellous little vehicle, which served sixty years within the French Army, taking part in...
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THE RENAULT 4 CV GUIDE
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THE RENAULT 4 CV GUIDE

L20230114
€35.07
Remember the 4 CV, the first French car to be manufactured in excess of one million units and which made its mark on the history of the motor car and of Renault. How do you identify one? Discover in this book all the distinguishing features of the 4 CV, along with a summary of the various models that rolled off the production lines at Boulogne-Billancourt...
TRACTORS & SEMI-TRAILERS OF THE U.S. ARMY TRACTORS & SEMI-TRAILERS OF THE U.S. ARMY 2
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TRACTORS & SEMI-TRAILERS OF THE U.S. ARMY

L20230059
€24.64
US Army WW2 trucks, tractors and semi-trailers, by Didier Andres. In the late 1930s, two major schools of thought clashed within the United States Army, which had embarked on a profound restructuring of its units and vehicle fleet. In the field of logistical support, the advocates of the trailer and semi-trailer concept championed a physical separation...
BMW MOTORCYCLES 100 YEARS BMW MOTORCYCLES 100 YEARS 2
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BMW MOTORCYCLES 100 YEARS

L20230037
€46.45
BMW Motorcycles 100 Years — the complete history of the legendary machines from the Munich firm. BMW began with aviation before turning to cars and motorcycles. It is indeed on two wheels that its land adventure began, with the first flat-twin models launched in 1923 — an engine type so representative of BMW that it was continuously refined until the...
THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY 2
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THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY

L20230010
€37.87
The idea of mounting a machine gun on a car chassis is as old as the automobile itself. In the very beginning, around 1900, the words used to describe this combination were varied: some spoke of a « mitrailleuse automobile », others used the expression « automobile de guerre ». Often these were simply open tourers fitted with machine gun mountings, like...
THE BERLIET PCM, THE URBAN BUS PAR EXCELLENCE THE BERLIET PCM, THE URBAN BUS PAR EXCELLENCE 2
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THE BERLIET PCM, THE URBAN BUS PAR EXCELLENCE

L20230009
€37.87
A general-purpose manufacturer, Berliet left its mark on the coach and bus market. In the early 1960s, the Lyon-based manufacturer was a key player in the study of a new standard bus for the RATP, intended to replace all rolling stock then in service. Named the PCM R, it was selected by the Régie, which ordered 750 units. An innovative model in more ways...
JEEP Knowledge and Restoration JEEP Knowledge and Restoration 2
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JEEP Knowledge and Restoration

L20180005
€37.82
PRESENT IN EVERYONE'S MIND, the Jeep endures despite the passage of time. A legendary vehicle that appeared in an era troubled by war, it was the symbolic vehicle of a return to peace. It left its mark on the populations of the countries through which it travelled, for whom it evoked newly regained freedom… and no one has forgotten it!
MOTOS RENÉ GILLET - 50 Years of French V-Twins - 500 -...
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MOTOS RENÉ GILLET - 50 Years of French V-Twins - 500 - 750 - 1000cc

L20230005
€56.87
OUT OF STOCK René Gillet is said to have built his very first motorcycle as early as 1895; this claimed seniority as a motorcycle manufacturer would have allowed him to adopt the slogan "doyenne des marques de motocyclettes françaises" — myth or reality? Other single-cylinder models would follow, but it was around 1905, with his first 45° V-twins, that he...
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FACTORY-ORIGINAL WARTIME JEEPS: Originality Guide...
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FACTORY-ORIGINAL WARTIME JEEPS: Originality Guide covering wartime Willys MB and Ford...

L20230002
€46.45
The wartime Jeep continues to fascinate enthusiasts around the world, nearly eight decades after the first prototypes were built. Yet while it is true that there was only ever one Jeep, it is emphatically not the case that there was only one variety of Jeep. Not only were Jeeps built by both Willys and Ford, but the supposedly standardised design...
LES CAMIONS BERLIET 1961-1963
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LES CAMIONS BERLIET 1961-1963

L20220406
€33.18
For Berliet, the early 1960s were rich in symbolic significance. Indeed, this period saw the beginning of the Common Market and the lifting of customs barriers, intended to open up access to the German, Italian, Belgian and Dutch markets. The brand with the locomotive emblem built the structures needed to position itself favourably in the face of these...
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CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES, THE ART OF MECHANICS CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES, THE ART OF MECHANICS 2
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CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES, THE ART OF MECHANICS

L20220401
€18.48 €36.97
The world of motorcycling has evolved considerably in recent years. Many riders now find pleasures beyond performance and speed with their two-wheelers. Today, the motorcycle is a genuine lifestyle statement in which the culture of style carries great importance. This ties in with the highly fashionable Dandy Riders trend, which can be summed up as...
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THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY 2
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THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY

L20220366
€24.64
The Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars of the U.S. Army, by Didier Andres. Specially designed as a reconnaissance vehicle, the Ford Light Armored Car M8 was primarily intended for mechanised cavalry units. With 8,523 examples built, it would meet all requirements in this field. A single variant was produced on the basis of its mechanical components: the Armored...
U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4 U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4 2
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U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4

L20220325
€23.70
New edition Between 1940 and 1945, Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors delivered just over 170,000 vehicles of all types to the U.S. Army and to the Allied nations.
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CAR FAULTS AND DIAGNOSTICS - Restore and Repair CAR FAULTS AND DIAGNOSTICS - Restore and Repair 2
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CAR FAULTS AND DIAGNOSTICS - Restore and Repair

L20220323
€36.97
We are often at a loss when faults appear on our vehicles that we are not quite sure are serious or not, whether the problem requires a visit to the garage or whether we are capable of fixing it ourselves. Not being professional mechanics, we do not always have the knowledge needed to diagnose an issue that appears suddenly or a fault that worsens day by...
MUSTANG - A Way of Life MUSTANG - A Way of Life 2
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MUSTANG - A Way of Life

L20220316
€42.65
Encountering the Mustang passion A popular car turned cinema star — with over 500 films to its name — a family pony car transformed into a diabolical muscle car in the Shelby workshops, the Mustang pulls off the feat of being both prestigious and universally loved. Sold in over ten million examples, it embodies the American dream like no other. Whether...
MOTOLADIES - They Break the Codes
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MOTOLADIES - They Break the Codes

L20220312
€18.48 €36.97
Pioneers, adventurers, riders, creators — they dare everything. Under the pen and editorial direction of Alicia Mariah Elfving, founder of TheMotoLady.com and the American Women's Motorcycle Show, Motoladies presents the remarkable stories of more than seventy pioneering women in motorcycling in all its forms. From the earliest days of the motorcycle,...
BERLIET TRUCKS IN ADVERTISEMENTS 1956-1958 BERLIET TRUCKS IN ADVERTISEMENTS 1956-1958 2
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BERLIET TRUCKS IN ADVERTISEMENTS 1956-1958

L20210164
€33.18
Berliet is certainly the most iconic and most representative marque in the world of French trucks, by virtue of its longevity — its first truck was built in 1907 —, the breadth of its ranges and the variety of vehicle types manufactured. Berliet has always been extremely prolific in producing advertising materials, with at least one document published per...
DIAMOND T VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY DIAMOND T VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY 2
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DIAMOND T VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY

L20210143
€23.70
Diamond T Vehicles of the U.S. Army, by Didier Andres Between 1940 and 1945, the Diamond T Motor Car Company delivered just over 50,000 vehicles to the U.S. Army and its Allies. Within this production, just over 30,000 were 4-ton, 6×6 heavy trucks, which came in numerous variants: cargo, wrecker, ponton carrier, engineer dump, map van, etc. The "Diamond"...
La Traction Avant Citroën sous l'Uniforme - Tome 2 La Traction Avant Citroën sous l'Uniforme - Tome 2 2
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La Traction Avant Citroën sous l'Uniforme - Tome 2

L20210115
€37.87
The Citroën Traction Avant was the most-produced car in France before 1940: more than 250,000 examples were on the roads of the country and the world at the time. It is therefore no surprise to find it, during the Second World War, accompanying both armies and civilian populations on every front, in every territory, including the most remote. The...
RESTORE AND REPAIR YOUR MOTORCYCLE - 4th Edition
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RESTORE AND REPAIR YOUR MOTORCYCLE - 4th Edition

L20210094
€36.97
Lack of knowledge of engine mechanics and general mechanical principles, the combination of inappropriate tools and a flawed operating method, as well as a simple disassembly — or reassembly! — carried out against all common sense can prove catastrophic! That is why this work refers back to the principles of mechanics, offers advice on the choice of tools...
THE BERLIET GLR, THE TRUCK OF THE CENTURY THE BERLIET GLR, THE TRUCK OF THE CENTURY 2
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THE BERLIET GLR, THE TRUCK OF THE CENTURY

L20200250
€33.18
The GLR is more than a truck — it is a symbol. First and foremost the symbol of a marque, for while the manufacturer with the locomotive badge produced more than a thousand different models, the GLR is by far the most emblematic, the most famous and the best-selling. The GLR is the essence of Berliet, concentrating all the qualities of the marque's...
GARAGES, YESTERYEAR ATMOSPHERES GARAGES, YESTERYEAR ATMOSPHERES 2
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GARAGES, YESTERYEAR ATMOSPHERES

L20200248
€36.49
When a historian sets out in search of iconographic documents for his works, he sometimes comes across photographs of rare intensity. Black and white has this marvellous faculty of inspiring dreams and bringing a new dimension, compared to colour photographs, which tell the "real life" story, without embellishment or sentiment. Dominique Pagneux offers us...
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ASTON MARTIN, ILLUSTRATED PANORAMA OF THE MODELS ASTON MARTIN, ILLUSTRATED PANORAMA OF THE MODELS 2
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ASTON MARTIN, ILLUSTRATED PANORAMA OF THE MODELS

L20200243
€19.91 €39.81
In 1913, this luxury and racing car marque was founded by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin. The latter won the Aston Clinton hill climb that same year. Thus was born the legendary name Aston Martin, in memory of the name of the race combined with that of its winner. The history of the British marque is punctuated by numerous twists and turns that always...
GAS STATIONS
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GAS STATIONS

L20200196
€28.34
The oil companies waged a ruthless battle to establish themselves on France's roads. Esso, Shell, BP, Total are among the best known, but the dozens of others such as Azur, Gargoil, Antar, Caltex, Lucilline, etc. should not be forgotten. This is the world of gas stations and garages that this book brings to life. A world where colourful advertising...
CAFE RACERS - Speed, style, rock and roll, rebellion
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CAFE RACERS - Speed, style, rock and roll, rebellion

L20200125
€20.85 €41.71
Speed, style, rock and roll, rebellion: these are the pillars that formed the foundation of Café racer culture. Famous for "doing the ton" (exceeding 100 mph on public roads), the "ton-up boys", as they came to be known, forged a reputation that preceded them throughout the United Kingdom and across Europe.
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CHEVROLET, THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
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CHEVROLET, THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

L20200063
€18.48 €36.97
The Chevrolet brand encompasses numerous car styles (sports, pick-up, coupé, convertible, etc.) that are very popular in the United States as well as around the world. The finest models were produced between 1948 and 1974, and it is on this period that the book focuses — while also covering the more recent Camaro ZL1, which illustrates the brand's evolution.
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ALPINE - THE RETURN TO COMPETITION
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ALPINE - THE RETURN TO COMPETITION

L20200056
€18.48 €36.97
Alpine. Le retour en compétition, by the Alpinistes team comprising François-Xavier de Gébert, Vincent Fleurette, Pierre-Emmanuel Alain and Fabien Cuvillier.
Jean Pisapia – 20 Years of a Passion Collection Jean Pisapia – 20 Years of a Passion Collection 2
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Jean Pisapia - 20 Years of Passionate Collecting

L20190194
€10.43 €20.85
Jean Pisapia has been a collector of military vehicles and equipment since the 1970s/80s. Founding member of numerous associations such as the MVCG and l'ACPHT (Locomotion en Fête), he shares here his 20 years in the service of collecting through vivid stories and colourful anecdotes. 
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JEEP: In the Tracks of the Legend
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JEEP In the Tracks of Legend

L20190176
€52.13
Jeep, In the Tracks of Legend is a reference work on the most iconic 4x4 vehicle brand. The history and commercial career of the Jeep are faithfully traced from 1941 to the present day, and every model from the Toledo firm is meticulously detailed.
AMBULANCES & MEDICAL VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY AMBULANCES & MEDICAL VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY 2
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AMBULANCES & MEDICAL VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY

L20190124
€23.70
Of all the belligerents of the Second World War, the United States of America established an unparalleled medical infrastructure. The efforts made to provide care for soldiers were without equivalent, and the means deployed surpassed anything that had previously existed.
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