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Book Review: Legendary Race Cars, by Basem Wasef

An intimate look at 25 very special automobiles that proved themselves on the track, Legendary Race Cars, by Basem Wasef includes “a nice mix of cars from all disciplines and eras,” says reviewer Russell Purcell.


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Book Review: Diesel Performance Handbook for Pickups and SUVs


If you’re looking to maximize the efficiency, reliability and performance of your diesel-powered light truck, this book will help direct you past many of the pitfalls that can hinder the progress of such a project, says reviewer Russell Purcell.


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Book Review: The Corvette Factories – Building America’s Sports Car



An in-depth look at the three factories responsible for producing Chevrolet’s remarkable “halo” car, this book is unique in that it “gives the reader some insight into the six-decade development of America’s favourite two-seater,” says reviewer Russell Purcell.


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Book Review: Porsche 911 Performance Handbook 1963 -1998, 3rd Edition


This book is not a restoration guide, but “a resource chock full of proven advice and techniques for those 911 owners seeking to maximize the true performance potential of their prized rides,” says reviewer Russell Purcell.


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Book Review: Keith Martin’s Guide to Car Collecting, 2nd Edition


Written by “one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of car collecting,” this guide is an “economically relevant guide to what is happening in the collector car marketplace,” says book reviewer Russell Purcell.


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Book Review: GTO: Pontiac’s Great One

“What makes this book such a good read is the fact that it offers such a comprehensive look at Pontiac’s pony car that even the most ardent GTO enthusiast will learn something new,” says reviewer Russell Purcell.


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