Cars & Transport

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Making a Legend

Simon Van Booy, Harvey Briggs, photographs by Mariona Vilarós

Step inside a world of engineering excellence with this collection, dedicated to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The authors were granted unique access by the RollsRoyce company. Detailed descriptions of the manufacturing process are set against a backdrop of heritage and prestige, including an exclusive showcase of the company’s manufacturing facility and a splendid gallery of Rolls-Royce cars dating back to sketches of work from the1930s. This collection includes numerous unseen photos of Sir Henry Royce driving early versions of his iconic cars. A true behind-the-scenes experience, this book introduces the reader to the Rolls-Royce master craftsmen at work. High-quality images and detailed insights reveal the process by which each car is constructed, from the 2019 Ghost Zenith back in time to the 1904 Original.

Mahy. A Family of Cars The Tranquil Beauty of Unique Classic Cars

Michel Mahy, Wouter Rawoens

The Mahy family of Ghent (Belgium) possess one of the largest collections of vintage and classic cars in the world. The 250 most notable cars in the collection are installed at Autoworld in the centre of Brussels, which is the third most attended museum in Belgium. But this represents only part of the collection.

This full-colour book of photographs features, for the first time, the “reserve”: 600 authentic, unrestored classic cars, which are not normally accessible to the public. Fifty of these cars were photographed separately in a specially built studio. A fantastic visual resource for car aficionados, car fanatics, and vintage car collectors.

Passion for Cars The Unique Collection of Thierry Dehaeck

Thierry Dehaeck

“I never buy a car without a story.” - Thierry Dehaeck

Thierry Dehaeck is a widely respected classic car collector with a top collection. He owns unique cars from different brands such as a Citroën SM Espace that was displayed at the Paris “Salon de l’Auto” in 1971, a Mercedes 300SL Gullwing from 1955, or a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III DHC once owned by Nicolas Cage. Dehaeck also has a nice collection of L’Autopède carousel carts.

Thierry Dehaeck is an author and manager of real estate company Dedelco and an avid car collector for many years. He is also the head of Cady Cars, which maintains, restores and sells classic cars.

9781788841344

ACC Art Books 325 x 275mm. 288pp., 350 col., 40 b.&w. Available £250.00, Hardback, slipcase, limited to 175 copies

9789401455237

Lannoo Publishers 230 x 300mm. 272pp., 170 col. September 2021 £40.00, Hardback

9789401479660

Lannoo Publishers 305 x 250mm. 352pp., 380 col. October 2021 £60.00, Hardback

The Car Racing series: The DPPI (Diffusion Presse Photo International) agency is the brainchild of a handful of men who shared a passion for both photography and automobiles — especially sports cars. DPPI immediately set about sharing as widely as possible the day-to-day experiences of drivers and racing teams on road and track. This collection of books takes us to the heart of a golden age in motorsport history.

The curated selection comprising hundreds of photographs from DDPI’s vault, with commentary by the photographers and people involved at the time, draw the reader into a universe full of adventure, stories brimming with humanity that centre on exceptional machines.

Car Racing 1966

Johnny Rives, Manou Zurini

9782702211014

Cercle d’Art 280 x 328mm. 216pp., 180 b.&w. Available, £85.00, Hardback English, French

Car Racing 1967

Johnny Rives, Manou Zurini

9782702211113

Cercle d’Art 280 x 328mm. 224pp., 9 col., 190 b.&w. Available, £85.00, Hardback English, French

Car Racing 1965

Johnny Rives, Manou Zurini

9782702210963

Cercle d’Art 280 x 328mm., 240pp., 210 b.&w. Available, £85.00, Hardback English, French

Car Racing 1968

Alain Pernot, Johnny Rives, Manou Zurini

9782702211236

Cercle d’Art 280 x 328mm., 240pp., 12 col., 210 b.&w. Available, £85.00, Hardback English, French

Porsche 550 Spyder Stefan Bogner, Glen Smale

The 550 Spyder is one of the most exclusive Porsche models of all times and is considered a legendary part of German automobile history. In 1953 Porsche began to build cars especially designed for motorsports, starting with the 1500 RS Spyder, as it was officially called at the time. The sporting successes of the Porsche 550 Spyder are known to all. Until 1957 only around 100 Spyders were built, which makes the car one of the most expensive Porsches today. In this beautiful, slip cased, book, Stefan Bogner captures the classic and pure form of the Spyder and presents some of the rare original models. A separate factbook contains well - and lesser - known information on this groundbreaking sports car.

9783667119797

Delius Klasing 311 x 296mm. 224pp., 220 col. November 2021 £128.00, Hardback, Slipcase English, German Stylish Porsche coffee-table book in a fine collector’s edition, created in close collaboration with the archive of the sports car maker.

Ferrari 75 1947-2022 Günther Raupp

Seventy-five years of the legendary Italian-made Ferrari motor and racing car, captured in photographs by Günther Raupp, who during the course of his career has taken pictures of almost every Ferrari ever built. The results of his eye-catching style and perfect technique are more than just plain photos. They reveal the car’s soul. In this book, he chooses the images that he considers among his best, photographs that make the brand’s history come alive. Writer Jürgen Lewandowski gives an expert presentation of the history of Ferrari, from the founding by Enzo Ferrari until today.

A limited edition in a metal slipcase is also available – ISBN: 9783667122490, £256.00.

9783667122254

Delius Klasing 340 x 290mm. 320pp., 280 col. November 2021 £128.00, Hardback English, German

Exquisite Ferrari photos from Günther Raupp’s archive, including the best models from early racing cars to modern hypercars.

The Luxury of Private Aviation

Edited by teNeues

Elegant, exclusive, and sparkling with champagne: welcome to the world of jet-set glamour. With some 150 colour and black-and-white photographs, this lavishly-illustrated coffee table book brings readers into the world of private aviation.

Jana App-Sandering, Head of Client Services at Luxaviation, one of the most prestigious providers of private flights, is your expert flight attendant, opening the cabin door to the ultimate in luxury flying: pristine equipment, impeccable service, and high-class interiors. With stories from the past and present of private jets and the rich and famous passengers they fly, this elegant book will transport travel lovers around the globe from the sofa to the heights of travel sophistication.

Lost Beauties 50 Cars that Time Forgot

Photographs by Michel Zumbrunn, text by Axel E. Catton

Ever heard of the Volkhart Sagitta? L’OEuf électrique, or the Stanley Steamer? If not, you are in for a beautiful surprise, 50 times over!

Often times the cars in this richly illustrated book were lost because the manufacturer ceased to exist, or because they were found on the bottom of Lake Maggiore after 75 years, like the Bugatti Brescia. Among the 50 beauties there are one-offs, concepts, trendsetters, and failures as well as cars of the rich and famous, from Marilyn Monroe to Clark Gable.

The Jaguar Book

René Staud

For 99 years, Jaguar has been synonymous with elegance and luxury in automobile culture – high time to commemorate an exquisite car brand.

Right on time for the 60th anniversary of the E-Type, this new Jaguar photo book from automobile photographer René Staud captures iconic Jaguar designs: the E-Type or XK 140, the SS90 from the 1930s, or Jaguar’s first electric car – the I-Pace. The man who elevated automobile photography to art, Staud stages these luxurious sports cars and racing icons in 250 photos, supplemented by texts from Jürgen Lewandowski.

A beautiful ride through the complete Jaguar collection, with highlights from racing history, celebrity owners and legendary Jaguar film appearances – James Bond, Kill Bill and more.

9783961712649

teNeues Verlag GmbH 300 x 235mm. 224pp., 120 col., 30 b,&w. October 2021 £59.95, Hardback

9783961713394

teNeues Verlag GmbH 235 x 290mm. 224pp., 188 col. Available £35.00, Hardback English, German

9783961713592

teNeues Verlag GmbH 340 x 275mm. 304pp., 225 col., 25 b.&w. August 2021 £75.00, Hardback English, German

Investing in Wristwatches: Rolex

Mara Cappelletti, Osvaldo Patrizzi

Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion – those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch’s value is of as much importance as its appearance.

Investing in Wristwatches: Rolex offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches. This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included). A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby’s auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales will also be included in this vital work of reference.

An important new reference for all Rolex lovers and collectors, written by experts and introduced by the Chairman of Sotheby’s International Watch Division.

9781788841245

ACC Art Books 300 x 237mm. 320pp., 440 col. September 2021 £65.00, Hardback