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Titans, the World's Biggest Trucks
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Titans, the World's Biggest Trucks

L20260084
€41.71
This exceptional volume pays tribute to the trucks that reign supreme where the road ends: at the heart of the planet's most inhospitable mines. More than a mere book, it is a total immersion in technological excess, from the legendary Berliet T100 to the BelAZ 75710, by way of the Caterpillar 798 AC and Komatsu 980E-5, and the LeTourneau LCC1...
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American Trucks
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American Trucks

L20260083
€46.45
In the United States, heavy trucks have been indispensable to the country's economic life for decades (80% of goods transported domestically move by road), while the truck continues to embody the pioneer myth of conquering the land. The truck is therefore both a working tool and a piece of history, one all the more widely shared by Americans given their...
Saviem Coaches and Buses Saviem Coaches and Buses 2
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Saviem Coaches and Buses

L20260082
€46.45
Saviem, acronym for Société anonyme de véhicules industriels et d'équipements mécaniques, is the result of an association of six French manufacturers who took part in the great French automotive adventure, particularly in the field of passenger transport, and in its extraordinary expansion during the 20th century. This volume sets out to introduce you to...
Exceptional Loads: the Giants of the Road
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Exceptional Loads: the Giants of the Road

L20260081
€33.65
These massive rolling machines that one encounters Beacons flashing, with pilot cars and motorcycle escorts, the road belongs to EXCEPTIONAL LOADS. This book, written by an enthusiast of heavy trucks, solid trailers and powerful cranes who is also a regional historian, writer and press correspondent, tells the story — past and present — of French...
Heavy Recovery Trucks: the Giants of the Road
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Heavy Recovery Trucks: the Giants of the Road

L20260080
€33.65
These massive rolling machines encountered on the roads, impressive in their form and vivid colours, inevitably draw the eye with the spectacle they offer when lifting or towing a heavy vehicle. Often associated with misfortune and road accidents with sometimes terrible consequences, their interventions rarely earn them recognition or admiration from...
Scania Trucks: the Kings of Tuning
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Scania Trucks: the Kings of Tuning

L20260079
€36.97
With their gleaming chrome, Through this volume dedicated to numerous models from the Swedish marque, twenty-two vehicles of contrasting stylistic approaches will take enthusiasts of the brand on a journey through ten countries, offering a panorama of the finest custom projects in Europe.
Decorated Trucks: the Most Beautiful in Europe
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Decorated Trucks: the Most Beautiful in Europe

L20260078
€36.97
With their gleaming chrome, meticulous paintwork and highly refined airbrush decorations, these European trucks offer a breathtaking spectacle. Through sixteen exclusive reports, discover trucks from nine different nationalities. Each displays a specific decoration, whether a fictional character or a tribute to its owner. More than a passing trend,...
The Vehicles of the French Gendarmerie Nationale
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The Vehicles of the French Gendarmerie Nationale

L20260077
€43.60
Heir to more than two centuries of history, the Gendarmerie Nationale is present not only on French territory but also on overseas theatres of operation. Although attached since 2009 to the Ministry of the Interior, this elite force, numbering around one hundred thousand personnel, retains its military status. The Gendarmerie Nationale is brought to...
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...
BMW Twin-Cylinders 1950/69 from the R51/3 to the R69/S... BMW Twin-Cylinders 1950/69 from the R51/3 to the R69/S... 2
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BMW Twin-Cylinders 1950/69 from the R51/3 to the R69/S Telescopic and Swing-Arm...

L20240034
€56.87
BMW Telescopic and Swing-Arm Generation "magneto" R67 R67/2 R67/3 R68 R51/3 R50 R60 R69 R50/S R50/2 R60/2 R69S R50US R60US R69US The "BMW magneto models" are, post-war, the R67/2, R67/3, then the R51/3, R68, and finally the Earles-fork motorcycles R50, R60, R69, R50/S and R50/2, R60/2, R69/S — immortalised by their Earles forks — except for the last ones...
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...
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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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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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...
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...
BMW Flat-Twin Pressed-Steel R11 R12 and R16 R17 — The...
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BMW Flat-Twin Pressed-Steel R11 R12 and R16 R17 — The "Pressed-Steel Frame" Generation,...

L20210050
€56.87
Presented at the Olympia Show in London from 5 to 10 November 1928, the first BMW 750s — types R11/R16 — with their new pressed-steel frame caused a sensation. The proven powertrain, treated as a combined engine-gearbox unit, was derived from the preceding models, types R62 (side-valve) and R63 (overhead-valve) with tubular frames.
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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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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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.
EUROPEAN MISSILES IN COMBAT
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EUROPEAN MISSILES IN COMBAT

L20190055
€84.36
A corporate book published in partnership with MBDA (the Franco-British-German-Italian European consortium), issued in 2 languages (FR, GB). European tactical missiles — whether anti-tank, air-to-ground, anti-ship or surface-to-air — have played a decisive role in contemporary conflicts around the world for decades.
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JEEP, HISTORY OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND
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JEEP, THE STORY OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND

L20190034
€39.81
The Jeep is unquestionably one of America's major contributions to automotive history. Specialist journalist Patrick R. Foster here details seventy years of history.
Forty Years of Trams in France Forty Years of Trams in France 2
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Forty Years of Trams in France

L20180195
€14.22 €28.44
This collective work tells the story of the French tram adventure by tracing its origins, developments, successes, but also the failures, limitations, and difficulties encountered by the advocates of what is now considered a fully-fledged mode of transport.
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