The Complete Book of Corvette is a brilliantly expansive journey through the enduring legacy of the 'Vette - America's Sports Car.
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Book Review: SHADOW – The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery
This flawless story details the shadowy rise of Don Nichols, a World War II vet who pioneered the Shadow – a car that heavily influenced Can Am and Formula One in the 1970s. By Pete Lyons EVRO PublishingISBN: 976-1-910505-49-6464 pages / 140,000 words / 600 illustrationsUSD: $99.00 available from: www.petelyons.com ___________________________________________________ For a decade (at...
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Book Review: The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars
If you're a fan of the iconic British roadster and the brand that practically defines that definition, our very own Stuart Rowlands declares that the Complete Book of Classic MG Cars is a must-read.
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Book Review: 365 Sports Cars You Must Drive
This bucket list for the driving enthusiast covers each end of the spectrum, with each entry deservingly garnished with a fascinating tidbit by late author John Lamm. 365 Sports Cars You Must Drive Fast, Faster, Fastest Revised Edition By John Lamm with Larry Edsall, and Steve Sutcliffe Published: October 27, 2020 320 Pages, 405 images...
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Book Review: The Official Tony Dow Coloring Book
This coloring book features artwork from the legendary Fireball Tim Lawrence, who will keep your imagination running wild as you color the detailed sketches. The Official TONY DOW Coloring Book! Written by: Tony and Lauren Dow Illustrated by: Fireball Tim Lawrence Fireball Publishing www.fireballtim.com _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: We’ve done our share of (car) book reviews here in...
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Book Review: Nissan Z – 50 Years of Exhilarating Performance
The LACar #ExtravaganZa kicks off with Part 1: a fantastic book review that covers the semicentennial legacy of the performance-driven Nissan Z cars. Tune in on WedneZday to follow along with our ExtravaganZa series, celebrating 50 years of the Nissan Z cars! To see previous articles on the ExtravaganZa, click HERE! Nissan Z – 50...
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Book Review: Take Risk!
Take Risk! chronicles the history of the maniacs responsible for land speed records, with focus on the story of the Bloodhound and its quest for 1,000 mph. Take Risk! Richard Noble Evro Publishing, 2020 Hardcover 272 Pages Published in April 2020 $24.95 US / $25.03 CAN ISBN 978-1-910505-51-9 ____________________________________________________________________ “For my next act I’m going...
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Book Review: The Racers – Endurance Motor Racing 1963-1973
The Racers – Endurance Motor Racing 1963-1973 is a personal, fast-paced chronicle that covers 10 years of “Langstrekenrennen”, or German for “Long Distance Races”. The Racers Langstreckenrennen – Endurance Motor Racing 1963-1973 The Personal Scrapbook of Al Satterwhite By Al Satterwhite ISBN: 978-3-667-11856-1 Publisher: Delius Klasing Verlag Hardcover Pages: 192 Size: 9 in. x 10.5...
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Book Review – Formula 1: Car by Car 1950-59
Formula 1: Car by Car 1950-59 is a vibrant look into the Golden Age that bred some of the most famous names to grace the sport, and features 600 photographs. FORMULA 1: CAR BY CAR 1950-59By Peter HighamEVRO Publishing Group, UKwww.ervopublishing.comIBSN: 978-1-910505-44-1304 pages / 600 photosHardbound 11.25” x 9.50”$79.95 USD Yes, you read those specs...
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I KISSED ISKY: Ed Iskenderian and the History of Hot Rodding
In this book review, I examine the story masterfully written by Matt Stone detailing one of most obsessive speed-smiths I’ve ever known. (This is a reprise of a review that I wrote here in LACar a few years back, and today, July 10, 2020 is a bit of a signal day in the life of...