Lagonda, Grand Prix Racing & GM Pro Touring

Lagonda 4 1/2 Litre and V12 In Detail

The Lagonda 4-1/2 Litre, with its magnificent presence and its sheer size, was perhaps the most visually impressive of the 1930s British supercars. It was also fast. Even the first model, the M45, could be relied on to reach more than 90mph. The car's reputation was further boosted by the car's 1935 Le Mans win. In the same year, W.O. Bentley joined the firm, and proceeded to refine and revise the car, resulting in the LG45 and the superb V12.

History of Lagonda

This book opens with an exposition of the earlier history of Lagonda and the background to its introduction of the 4 1/2 Litre M45 in 1933. Then comes a highly detailed description of the car, covering every aspect of the chassis, running gear, engine and transmission. The succeeding LG45 receives the same treatment as the previous model, with an extensive description, notes on differences from the M45, and an account of the cars' competition activities. While the LG45 was in production, Bentley and his team developed the fabulous V12, also of 4 1/2 litres. It attracted a great deal of attention and was produced alongside the six-cylinder LG6. Both models are discussed in depth, with coverage of the 1939 Le Mans, where V12s took third and fourth places.

4 1/2 litre Lagondas

This is the first ever book devoted exclusively to the 4 1/2 litre Lagondas. Its examination of these splendid, charismatic cars provides an unrivalled store of knowledge for the many owners and enthusiasts who care passionately about them, and serves as a tribute to the men who made them.
Lagonda 4 1/2 Litre and V12 In Detail by Arnold Davey
ISBN: 0954106350

Race Car Engineering and Mechanics

A comprehensive guide on how to tune, test, and win in any form of racing. Includes technical information on all areas of race car engineering, including suspension and chassis, springs, brakes, aerodynamics, engine systems, safety, driving, testing, computers in racing, and a special section on race cars of the future. Race Car Engineering and Mechanics by Paul Van Valkenburgh
ISBN: 1557883661

Grand Prix Racing: It Was Fun

In more than 50 years as an engineer in the field of high performance engine development and Grand Prix racing, Tony Rudd became a world-renowned authority, highly respected for his innovative methods.
He was intimately involved with the extensive changes brought about in high-performance engine and car design, from his years with the BRM team where he became Chief Engineer and Team Manager, and thereafter as Group Engineering Director at Lotus. The story he tells, re-issued to meet continuing demand, is both an exciting read and a reliable eyewitness account which sets straight the historical record.
From his pre-war school holiday involvement with Prince Chula and B. Bira and their ERAs, Tony Rudd went on to become an engineering apprentice at Rolls-Royce in Derby and thereafter Hucknall. After a wartime spent mostly working round the clock on aeroengine service and durability problems, he was seconded to Raymond Mays's troubled BRM workshops in Bourne, Lincolnshire. There he caught the motor racing bug for good-and never returned to Rolls-Royce.

Tony Rudd

At BRM Tony Rudd had a do-or-die ultimatum from Sir Alfred Owen. The crunch year was 1962. Under Tony Rudd's leadership BRM redeemed itself by winning the Constructors' Championship, and giving Graham Hill his first F1 World Championship.
Seven years later Tony Rudd joined Colin Chapman at Lotus where he worked for more than 20 years until his retirement in March 1991. There, travelling globally to develop business contacts throughout the world, he built up Lotus Engineering's profitability to the [pound]5 million a year mark, latterly also running Team Lotus to try to revive its failing fortunes.
So, far from enjoying a gentle coast towards retirement, Tony Rudd faced an escalating workload and frantic schedule right to the end. But that was like water off a duck's back to this remarkable man who personifies the ingenuity, organisational ability and sheer spirit that has put Britain at the top of the world GP car constructors' and race teams' leagues.
It Was Fun! by Tony Rudd
ISBN: 1859606660

GM Pro Touring Street Machines

GM's muscle cars of the OE60s and OE70s were great for their time ­ but what they did best was go in a straight line. Today's performance cars have it all though ­ speed, handling, and comfort. This book shows you how to build a Pro-Touring machine: a classic muscle car that accelerates, stops, corners, and rides like Detroit's best new high-performance cars.

How to Build and Modify

Tony E. Huntimer goes through a car's major systems ­ drivetrain, chassis, suspension, body, and interior ­ and shows you how to upgrade that classic muscle car to make it a modern performer. Electronic fuel injection, 6-speed trannies, better shocks and springs, modern seating and instruments, and subtle body mods are all covered, along with step-by-step how-to sequences on many key modifications. Classic muscle car looks, with modern muscle car performance ­ that¹s what Pro-Touring is all about!
How to Build and Modify GM Pro Touring Street Machines by Tony E. Huntimer
ISBN: 1884089763

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