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Triumph Motorcycles in America, L. Brooke & D. Gaylin. Covers in detail Triumph's history in the American marketplace, & the people involved, from the '30s through to its demise 50 years later. With nearly 300 photos, all aspects are well covered, including racing & the American specification production models. 210mm x 270mm, 224 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations. 

Whatever Happened To The British Motorcycle Industry?, Bert Hopwood. The author spent his entire working career within the British motorcycle industry. His balanced view of what went wrong is as pertinent today as when it was written in 1981. In addition, he provides some insight into the little known prototypes & experimental machines. 170mm x 230mm, 315 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.

British Forces Motorcycles, 1925-1945, C.J.Orchard & S.J.Madden. All of the British motorcycles that were tested for use leading up to & during the Second World war are discussed, with a good mix of text & illustrations. An appendix section includes useful information  on engine/frame numbers, production quantities & original prices. 170mm x 245mm, 186 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.

Phil Irving - An Autobiography. His own account of a life which went beyond his success with the internal combustion engine. His design achievements were numerous, including the Vincent motorcycle, & his life was full & varied too. 170mm x 250mm, 569 pages, hardbound, b&w illustrations.

Rockers, Johnny Stuart. Relives, with numerous period photographs, the UK Rockers era of the '50s & '60s. Using personal accounts, the text reveals their lifestyle, fashion, music & bikes. 210mm x 280mm, 128 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.

Cafe Racers, Mike Clay. First published in 1988, this is a reprint of a popular publication. Himself a part of the original Rockers scene, Mike Clay is well positioned to discuss the various popular cafe racer bikes. This includes the Goldie, Featherbeds, Norvins & the Triumph twins. The text is informative, reflecting many of the authors experiences. Many period photographs combine to make this an excellent read. 

Triumph Racing Motorcycles in America, L. Brooke. For five decades Triumph motorcycles excelled in all forms of American racing. Track & desert racing of singles, twins & triples are covered, plus Daytona successes & Vintage racing. An informative text, including tuning information, is supported by 190 photos. 210mm x 270mm, 160 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.

BSA Competition History, Norman Vanhouse. BSA riders won no less than 60 national motorcycle titles in British events alone. The author spent 20 of his 35 years in the industry with BSA. This book is based on his first-hand experience, with those of other BSA personnel too. This is a reprint of a publication first published in 1986. 250mm x 180mm, 345 pages, hardbound, b&w illustrations.

British Racing Motorcycles, Mick Walker. An enthusiast of all forms of motorsport, Mick Walker has an in depth knowledge of the British motorcycle racing scene, as both a successful competitor & for his race engine tuning. This book discusses all the major marques & models of British motorcycle racing history, including Vincent, AJS, Velocette, the Triumph GP, Norton Manx & the Triples. 210mm x 280mm, 208 pages, softbound, mainly b&w illustrations.

Original Vincent Motorcycle, J. J. Bickerstaff. No other British motorcycle matched the Vincents overall style, performance or engineering ingenuity. Covering mainly the postwar models the specifications of the various models are discussed in detail, with an emphasis on authenticity. This makes it the ideal publication for those in search of the definitive guide, with the addition of over 200 colour illustrations. 240mm x 300mm, 128 pages, hardbound, colour illustrations.