A teenager left on his own travels west in a kit car he built himself, and along the way picks up two Vietnam veterans, who take him on an eye-opening journey.

Owning a car is a ticket to independence and freedom for a large section of the population, but the prospect of owning a car for the first time can appear daunting. This extensively illustrated book, now available in paperback, provides a comprehensive guide to car ownership for drivers contemplating the purchase of their first car, and for motorists who would like to learn more about their car. The straightforward text, written in friendly, down-to-earth style, provides an essential source of information to help drivers to enjoy car ownership to the fullest.

Learn how to draw race cars, sports cars, and family cars in six easy-to-follow steps. Some of the cars you will learn to draw include: Dragster, Ford Model T, Formula One Car, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Porsche Boxster, Stock Car.

This updated edition introduces readers to the three areas of concern that car consumers typically face: learning about the major systems of a car; the basics of inspection and maintenance; and the financial aspects of owning and operating an automobile. Each section of the car is broken down into systems and subsystems to help learners digest important concepts. The common tools needed to perform car maintenance and various minor repairs are also identified. A segment on building a preventative maintenance program is included which can be tailored to car owners' needs, driving styles, and climate. Finally, coverage is devoted to the financial aspects of the car, including buying and selling, insurance considerations, and the benefits of modern day leasing.

In an age of technically complex cookie-cutter cars, the classic car scene is flourishing, and many owners are now running classics as everyday cars. This extensively illustrated book provides the reader with all the information needed to choose, run and maintain a practical classic car, whether the owner is fanatical about preserving originality, or wishes to modernize a classic to improve reliability and practicality. It is essential reading for anyone contemplating ownership of their first classic car, and for existing owners who wish to maximize their enjoyment of the classic car scene.

Unreal Autos opens a door into the world of the rich, the glamorous, the sublime and the ridiculous, and takes you on a rubber-burning journey through the milestones of automotive greatness. Prepare to be amazed as you get close up with the supercar, the pioneer, the concept car and the ultra-expensive. Driving is changing, technology is striding forward, and challenges lie on the horizon, but we haven't lost our love for the motorcar, or for the sheer thrill and adventure of the experience. So fasten your seatbelts and feast your eyes on this full-colour guide to the world's top motors, past, present and future - and don't forget to check your wing mirrors. It's time for some very beautiful and very unreal autos.

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this book takes you on a scenic drive through the history of classic cars, exploring their status as objects of luxury and desire. The Classic Car Book showcases the most important and iconic classic cars from every decade since the 1940s, with a foreword by award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars and motoring, Giles Chapman. Fully illustrated and packed with stunning photography, The Classic Car Book uses specially commissioned photographic tours to put you in the driver's seat of the world's most famous and celebrated cars, including stylish roadsters and luxury limousines from manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Rover, Jaguar, and Bentley. The Classic Car Book is ideal for any car collectors and enthusiasts.

All your favourite fast cars in one big book, presented in popular groupings such as On the Track, Supercars and Classic Cars, plus special features on some of the best and most iconic cars such as the Ferrari Enzo, Ford Mustand and Bugatti Veyron.