Peter Henshaw Knihy

Fotografie, popisy a historie 33 značek známých světových motocyklů.

V knize se seznámíte s nejslavnějšími, nejkrásnějšími, nejstaršími, nejdražšími i nejnovějšími motocykly z celého světa. Kniha poskytuje úplný encyklopedický přehled značek, konstruktérů a výrobců jednostopých strojů, a to v abecedním pořadí. Text doplňují stovky archivních i speciálně pořízených fotografií.

Obsah: Ariel, AJS, BMW, Brough Superior, BSA, Douglas, Ducati, Excelsior UK, Excelsior USA, Harley-Davidson, Henderson, Hesketh, Indian, James, Jawa, Lawerda, Matchless, Morini, Moto Guzzi, MV, New Hudson, New Imperial, Norton, NUT, Panther, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Scott, Sunbeam, Triumph, Velocette, Vincent, Zenith.

Muscle cars are an American phenomenon, created and promoted for an enthusiastic audience by Detroit’s Big Three automakers. Celebrate the mean machines developed by Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors (as well as attempts by a few other manufacturers) with 1000 exciting color photographs that include 400 interior, exterior, and engine shots. Technical specifications highlight the evolution of muscle car power and styling. In addition, a model-by-model history, including the Mustang, Camaro, Thunderbird, Pontiac GTO, and all the other greats is featured. All the classic muscle cars that are such an integral part of America’s sports car culture, from the classic Corvette to the exhilarating Dodge Viper, are covered in this extraordinary book.

Aims at being a practical guide to buying a used Triumph Bonneville. This title takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying a Bonnie, as well as spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork.

This unique account of the "uneasy special relationship" between Britain and South Africa surveys all political, economic, cultural, and geostrategic aspects. Starting from the bruising experience of the South African Boer War, Ronald Hyam and Peter Henshaw trace the countries' deteriorating relationship through a series of crises to South Africa's departure from the Commonwealth in 1961 and subsequent return, post-apartheid, in 1994.

The story of the Triumph Bonneville - conception, design and production, how it compared to the competition, and how it was seen at the time. With insights into the company that built it, from the boom times of the 1960s, through struggles in the 70s, and eventual closure in the '80s, plus guidance on buying a Bonneville secondhand.

This outstanding encyclopedia is a major work that covers not only the manufacturers worldwide but also many of the less well-known, both past and present. It explores the history and development of the motorcycle, tracing the production of models over the years. From off road to sleek racing machine, this encyclopedia covers it all.

A practical guide to buying a used Norton Commando. It takes the reader through information that needs looking at when buying a Commando, as well as spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and offers a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork.

The BSA Bantam stands out as a quintessential postwar British motorcycle, renowned as the definitive lightweight model produced after World War II. With over 400,000 units manufactured during its 23-year production run, it achieved record-breaking output in its early years. However, its popularity waned in the early 1970s as the manufacturer shifted focus to larger, faster bikes. The Bantam's origins trace back to the prewar DKW RT125, which was offered as war reparations and subsequently produced in various countries. In Britain, it reemerged in 1948 as a simple 123cc two-stroke motorcycle, featuring basic electrics and no rear suspension, yet exuding charm. This little bike became woven into the fabric of British social history, with countless individuals learning to ride on it, experiencing their first pillion rides, or using it for telegram deliveries. While many riders eventually transitioned to larger motorcycles or left biking for family life, the Bantam remains unforgettable, fostering a vibrant community of enthusiasts, clubs, racing groups, and restoration specialists. Although not the most glamorous or fastest motorcycle, the Bantam is undoubtedly one of the most beloved in Britain.

Sometimes living under the shadow of the flashier, high profile Triumph twins, the equivalent BSA's were just as numerous, exported to the USA and all over the world. BSA was often seen as a less glamorous marque than Triumph or Norton, more associated with commuting and sidecars rather than coffee bar cowboys. But that doesn't detract from its collectability today. The bikes built are highly useable, enjoyable classics. Unlike the many marque histories, this book is a practical guide to buying one of these bikes today. It covers the complete range, from the very first 1946 500cc A7 to the final 1973 650cc A65's. Chapters include what to look for (10min and 30min evaluations); spares prices; guides to auctions and paperwork; lists of useful contacts in the BSA community; and just as important, consideration of whether it's the right bike for you. One hundred color photos, useful appendices and expert advice mean this book could save you 1000's.

BMW's GS series is one of the world's milestone motorcycles, in production. This book is a guide to buying one of these bikes secondhand: what to look for; spares prices; guides to auctions and paperwork; lists of contacts in GS community; and a consideration of whether it's the right bike for you.

Tractors represented a great leap in productivity that transformed the lives of farmers and the way they managed their farms. Since they were introduced more than a century ago, tractors have inspired enthusiasm and devotion among aficionados always eager for more information on these popular cultural icons. All the greats-John Deere, Caterpillar, Ferguson, Massey, International Harvester, and many more-are covered in this essential reference. Hundreds of nostalgic and specially commissioned color photographs show complete tractors and fascinating details on virtually every tractor built, from the classics of the turn of the 20th century to historical oddities. Here are more than 400 pages of tractor shots and history, along with archival ads, catalog pages, and marketing products that will fascinate tractor buffs.

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Ein Muss für alle Traktor-Fans - Perfektes Geschenkbuch für große und kleine Traktorfans - Faszinierender Bild- und Geschichtsband zum Sonderpreis - Die größten, leistungsstärksten und schnellsten Traktoren der Welt Für die Bestellung riesiger Ackerflächen wurden die größten, leistungsstärksten und schnellsten Traktoren der Welt gebaut. Dieses Buch stellt sie Hersteller für Hersteller vor und erläutert ihre unglaublichen Fähigkeiten, angereichert mit den wichtigsten technischen Daten.

História motocyklov z celého sveta, úplný prehľad značiek, konštruktérov a výrobcov. Najslávnejšie, najkrajšie, najstaršie, najdrahšie aj najnovšie motocykle z celého sveta v úplnom encyklopedickom prehľade, na stovkách archívnych i špeciálne zhotovených fotografií.

Sensationeller Bildband im XXL-Format! Ein außergewöhnliches Werk für Traktor-Fans, das die imposantesten und leistungsstärksten Feldkolosse präsentiert. Diese Traktoren, meist mit Vierradantrieb und Knicklenkung, stammen von über 20 renommierten Herstellern wie Acremaster, Big Bud, Case IH, John Deere, Fendt, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Versatile und Wagner. Auch kleinere Hersteller wie Kinze und Kirschmann finden Beachtung. Informative Geschichten und Rückblicke führen durch fünf Jahrzehnte der Großtraktorentechnik und zeigen die verschiedenen Typen im Einsatz auf allen Kontinenten, von Amerika bis Australien. Die Modellpalette reicht vom größten Traktor der Welt, dem Big Bud 16V-747, bis hin zum größten kanadischen Versatile-Prototyp und der aktuellen Fendt-Generation mit über 500 PS. Faszinierende Unikate wie der Schlüter 5000 TVL, der größte vierradangetriebene Traktor mit starrem Rahmen, werden ebenso detailliert mit technischen Daten vorgestellt wie riesige Raupentraktoren. Hochinteressantes Bildmaterial und die wichtigsten technischen Daten machen dieses spektakuläre Buch zu einer fesselnden Dokumentation und einem wertvollen Nachschlagewerk für jeden Traktor-Enthusiasten und Supertraktoren-Fan.