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40,000 miles, 40 countries, one unique adventure by ‘Waxy’ Wainwright, Mike Palmer and Chris Wall ● An epic drive through three continents, 40 coun...

When Keith Helfet embarked upon an ambitious project to create a new body shape for a secondhand Triumph Spitfire using little more than foam offcu...

The pioneering motor racing photography of Maurice Louis Branger 1902-1914 By Doug Nye Limited to 10 copies and signed by Doug Nye The Collector's...

    This title has been shortlisted for the 2023 Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year Award, in the category Books On A Motor Sporting S...

     This title has been shortlisted for the 2023 Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year Award, in the category Books On A Motor Sporting ...

Available now New book tells the story of ‘Old Number 8’ Launched in 1935, the rakish SS Jaguar 100 was a landmark model for the company that had b...

by Michael Cole Ranked by the American magazine Tennis Week in 1994 as the World's No. 1 tennis photographer, Michael Cole has been at the pinnacl...

Overview Key Points Features Author The Audi R8 was the first in a line of world-beating sports-prototype cars from the Ingolstadt marque which...

Overview Key Points Features Author Limited to 50 copies only Made to order The Audi R8 was the first in a line of world-beating sports-pro...

Overview Key Points Features Testimonials Author When Leo Mason traded a career in advertising for a shot at becoming a professional photograph...

1908 to 1927 (all models and variants) ‘I will build a car for the great multitude’ stated Henry Ford, and so he did. The Ford Model T, or the ‘Tin...

By Martin Port In October 1945, Joseph Cyril Bamford started the company that would come to revolutionise the construction and agriculture industr...

Every car that raced at Le Mans over six decades This trilogy of books comprises every single car that raced at Le Mans between 1949 and 2009 – ove...

This sumptuous book tells the story of one of the world’s most important racing cars. Always raced in Gulf’s iconic blue-and-orange colours, this ...

by Vic Norman Motoring and aviation enthusiast Vic Norman has led a remarkable life. A trip to the 1954 British Grand Prix left an indelible mark,...

A biography worthy of Britain's greatest racing driver. Stirling Moss is one of the greatest sportsman of all time. He was successful in all forms ...

 A magical children's story about a boy, his grandpa and a classic car - a Jaguar XK 120 By Jennifer Barker  Whilst at a holiday cottage in Cornwa...

This two-volume set is limited to 750 copies and is signed by author James Page and Ferrari expert Keith Bluemel.   We also have a limited number o...

 Limited to 50 copies This title is part of the Vintage Porter Collection.   Is this the world's first rusty book? As Michael Kliebenstein's amazi...

Limited to 1000 copies, individually numberedand signed by Doug Nye. A Collector's Edition of this title is also available. By Denis Jenkinson and ...

Over the course of his long and hugely successful career, Derek Bell’s name became inextricably linked to Porsche. Among countless other vict...

The Concours Year 2019 is the first publication to celebrate the best concours from around the world and celebrates a market within the historic ca...

The Jaguar D-type helped to establish the Coventry marque’s place in Le Mans 24 Hours folklore, thanks to three successive victories between 1955 a...

Drivers on Drivers features some of the greatest names in motor racing speaking candidly about their biggest rivals as well as their heroes, teamma...

John Egan arrived at Jaguar Cars in April 1980, newly appointed as Chief Executive. The company's very survival was in grave doubt.  In fact, the s...

The story of three cars, the first AC Cobras created by the legendary Carroll Shelby in 1962. This is the fourth book in the Exceptional Cars ser...

CMC 614 is the registration number of an historic Aston Martin Ulster which has, without doubt, competed in more races than any other Aston. Built ...

 A fascinating story of the last and most successful of the Iso A3/C Grifo race cars from the fabulous period of sports car racing in the mid-1960...

The story of one of the six alloy-bodied XK 120s that were prepared by Jaguar in 1950 for racing and rallying. This XK 120, known as JWK 651 b...

The fifth book in the Great Cars Series This fabulous ex-Fangio 250F has been owned by the Corner family for many years. Maserati books don't get ...

Reprinted third edition of this perennial best-seller. After five reprints, this book has established itself as the XK bible.  More than 50 XKs hav...

By Giles Chapman This beautiful book tells the story of the birth of the infamous Blower Bentley, through the life of the first ever example – YU 3...

People * Process * Projects One ingredient is common to every Jaguar – style. Arguably a greater proportion of people have more passion f...

Only 10 unsigned copies available Murray Walker is a legend.  This fabulous book on Murray Walker is a unique insight into one of the world’s bes...

Complete DIY restoration of an early Jaguar XK 120 An absolute sensation when first seen in 1948, in the midst of post-war austerity, the Jaguar X...

A Complete DIY restoration of an E-type Jaguar An expert could not have written this book.  Experts start with knowledge and experience, and so in...

Stirling Moss is an icon - by 1961 he was at the height of his remarkable career.  The words ‘Stirling Moss’ conjure up an immediate picture – an ...

The famous cars made by ERA (English Racing Automobiles) epitomise British motor racing during the 1930s and have a very special place in the affec...

Great Cars Series No1. By Philip Porter - copies specially signed by Brian Redman Only 2 copies signed by Brian Redman remaining The first in...

Only 7 copies remaining This 'Great Cars' book outlines in exhaustive detail the history of the most important competition Jaguar E-type.  The firs...

Barry Cryer is a national treasure. He has been making people laugh for over 50 years and continues to be at the top of his game. By Barry Cryer &a...

The remarkable history of an Alfa Romeo Monza Includes its characterful drivers and owners, some with life stories worthy of a movie script. This ...

The latest in the 'Exceptional Cars' series tells the story of one of the two cars bought by The Automovil Club Argentino (ACA). Painted in the bri...

A story of the Bugatti Type 50 and of one chassis in particular – chassis 50177. This car led the famous Le Mans endurance race on its opening seas...

A joint collaboration between Octane and Porter Press, this bookazine was created to celebrate Sir Stirling's 80th birthday and is a fascinating ar...

The story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that has raced more than any other D-type. By Philip Porter &am...

A story of the celebrated lightweight Jaguar C-type, chassis number XKC 051, that Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt drove to victory in the 1953 Le Ma...

Just 1 numbered, leather-bound, signed books remaining. This title is part of the Vintage Porter Collection. Published in 1998. Written by Philip P...