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www.eoinyoung.com Eoin Young's Rare Motoring Books and MemorabiliaA constantly changing collection of very rare and choice memorabilia and motoring books.
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Aston Martin & Lagonda | Autographs | B.R.M. | Ferrari | Lotus / Jim Clark | McLaren | Mercedes | Posters | Aviation & Boats |
Brooklands | Porsche | Bugatti | Models | Jaguar | Programmes | Le Mans | Rolls-Royce / Bentley | Bargain Basement |
no.2003. TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1300 SALES BROCHURE. Original sales brochure in excellent condition. Single-fold item opens to 23in x8in. £15 | ||
no.2002. FORD CONSUL CORSAIR Owner’s Handbook. 1963. Original factory-produced owner’s handbook as supplied with the car. Covers all aspects of operation and maintenance. A must for the glovebox. Softcover book in very good condition (a little light edge rubbing to the cover) 8in x 5in. pp.60 plus fold-out lubrication chart. £8 | ||
no.1999. AUSTIN MAXI Owner’s Handbook. 1750 and 1500 models. 1973. Original factory-produced owner’s handbook as supplied with the car. Covers all aspects of operation and maintenance. A must for the glovebox. Softcover book in good condition 5in x 8in. pp.72 £8 | ||
no.1996. TYRE ASHTRAY. . These used to be everywhere. Now they’ve all disappeared. A reminder of the time when no car dealership, parts counter or roadside caff was complete without one. The tyre is extremely detailed (So much so that people used to base model cars on them: "Ashtray Scale"!) : “India Autoway 5.90-13” with full tread and sidewalls, made in solid rubber. The glass insert removes for cleaning and has a logo I can’t identify. Ti? iT? 5.5in in diameter. £18. | ||
no.1995. THE ESCORT HERITAGE - Ford in Motorsport. Official factory publication documenting the competition successes of various Ford models. Heavy emphasis on the Escort as you'd expect from the title but earlier models such as the Anglia, plus the Cosworth F1 engine, Le Mans GT40s etc. all get covered too. No date I can find but I'd guess mid-1980s. Glossy A4 (8.5in x 11in) brochure-style softback in very good condition. pp.24 £20 | ||
no.1988. MERCEDES - BENZ PIN BADGE. Bronze coloured metal with blue, black and white enamel. I'd guess 1950s. 5/8in / 17mm in diameter with a 1.25in pin. Excellent condition. £25 | ||
no.1987. AUTO UNION PIN BADGE. The famous linked rings Auto Union badge now used by Audi beautifully made in plated metal. Stick pin fixing. About 3/4 inch / 20mm wide. Pin is 1.5in long. £35 | ||
no.1985. ALFA ROMEO MUSEO. . Glossy publication devoted to the principal exhibits in Alfa's Historical Museum. Text is in both Italian and English. Beautiful photos of the cars in both the studio and outside. Produced in 1990 as a supplement to La Manovella e Ruote a Raggi. Softcover in good condition 8in x 11.5in pp.32. £12 | ||
no.1984. THE TECHNIQUE OF MOTOR RACING. Piero Taruffi. Taruffi was a qualified engineer as well as a racing driver and record breaker, so this is a seriously detailed analysis of everything from cornering lines, power curves and slip angles to appropriate clothing and hand and footwork techniques. Lots of diagrams and photographs of 50s motor racing. fascinating. Good hardback with colour photocopy dustwrapper 7.5in x 10in. pp.125 £32 |
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