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Lifetime with Cars
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Vintage Car Publishers, 1995
ISBN 10: 0952586304
ISBN 13: 9780952586302
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Lifetime with Cars This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780952586302
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Lifetime with Cars
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Vintage Car Publishers 01/10/1995, 1995
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780952586302
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A Lifetime with Cars
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Vintage Car Publishers, 1995
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Librería: Crappy Old Books, Barry, Reino Unido
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Hardback. Condición: Good. Some people own cars. Others spend a lifetime with them. There is a considerable difference. The former know where the fuel goes and perhaps remember the MOT date. The latter can identify a pre-war radiator grille at two hundred yards, happily lose an afternoon discussing carburettors with complete strangers, and possess an alarming number of photographs in which they are standing proudly beside machinery worth considerably more now than when they first bought it. A Lifetime with Cars is exactly the sort of book that could only have been written by someone who has lived and breathed motoring for decades. In this engaging memoir, Rivers Fletcher reflects on a lifelong passion for the motor car, weaving together personal recollections, historical observations and the many unforgettable vehicles that crossed his path. It is part autobiography, part motoring history and part affectionate tribute to an era when driving demanded a little more skill, maintenance involved getting your hands dirty, and every journey carried at least the faint possibility of an unexpected mechanical adventure. The book ranges across decades of automotive development, introducing readers to classic marques, memorable personalities and the changing landscape of British motoring. Fletcher writes with warmth, humour and an obvious depth of experience, capturing not only the machines themselves but also the people who restored them, raced them, cherished them and occasionally wondered why they had ever decided that rebuilding an elderly gearbox on a rainy Sunday afternoon would be relaxing. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this substantial volume contains a wealth of photographs that complement the narrative perfectly. From elegant vintage tourers to charismatic sporting machinery, every page reminds us that classic cars possess something increasingly difficult to manufacture: character. Modern vehicles may offer satellite navigation, heated cup holders and enough electronic assistants to pilot a small spacecraft, but they rarely inspire quite the same emotional attachment as a machine that occasionally requires encouraging words before agreeing to start. Fletcher?s enthusiasm is infectious, and his stories are filled with the gentle wisdom that only comes from decades immersed in the motoring world. There are triumphs, frustrations, unexpected discoveries and countless moments that will resonate with anyone who has ever fallen hopelessly under the spell of historic automobiles. Even readers without oil in their veins will find themselves drawn into a world where craftsmanship mattered, individuality flourished and every car seemed to have a story worth telling. This copy is in Good condition. It has been read and enjoyed, remaining clean, complete and entirely sound throughout. One point worth mentioning is that the book has developed a very slight curve to the boards , something that is really only noticeable because it is such a large, substantial volume. It has no effect on the contents, binding or readability, and is simply one of those minor characteristics that occasionally appears in oversized books after years on the shelf. Offered by Crappy Old Books , where the name continues to suggest a warehouse of literary waifs and strays while quietly producing distinguished volumes like this instead. We can?t promise this book will persuade you to spend your retirement searching for impossible-to-find spares or debating the merits of magneto ignition with fellow enthusiasts, but it may well leave you wondering whether the golden age of motoring was less about the cars themselves and more about the wonderfully eccentric people who devoted a lifetime to keeping them alive. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6787
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Lifetime with Cars
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Librería: Nugget Box (PBFA), Stafford, Reino Unido
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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Signed by Author on Front Endpaper - Dust wrapper with a little rubbing, creasing, small tear top front corner, edge and corners. Boards slightly bowed, Tail edge with rubbing marks to gilt edges, Internally Very Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding. **1301g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE21676; Signed by Author. Nº de ref. del artículo: 21676
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A Lifetime With Cars
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Vintage Car Publishers, 1995
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Librería: Riveting Books, Southsea, HAMPS, Reino Unido
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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good +. 1st. Dust Jacket: Yes. Unclipped. External Condition: A little wear to the top of spine, otherwise excellent condition. Internal Condition: All edges gilt. Excellent condition. Author/Editor: Fletcher, Rivers. ISBN: 0952586304. Publisher: Vintage Car Publishers. Year: 1995. Edition: 1st. Binding: Hardcover. Illustrated: Yes, B&W. Language: English. Page Count: 159. Keywords: Motor Sport, Motor Racing. The book for sale is the one in the photo. Nº de ref. del artículo: 13714
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A Lifetime with Cars [SIGNED]
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Vintage Car Publishers, UK, 1995
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Car mad from an early age, Rivers Fletcher mixed with the rich and famous. While still at school he met Malcolm Campbell who took him as his riding mechanic in the JCC Grand Prix at Brooklands and he was hooked was taken. He joined Bentley as an apprentice from school and became involved with the racing team, he tested MGs for Cecil Kimber then joined Raymond Mays and ERA. After the War he worked for twenty years with the Owen Organisation and travelled with the BRM team. Inventory # B1827. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 003208
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Lifetime with Cars
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Librería: David Thomas Motoring Books, Ledbury, HFD, Reino Unido
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Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. In superb condition throughout, appears unread. Signed by Rivers to the front endpaper. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1648656689594
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A Lifetime with Cars (Signed by the author)
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Vintage Car Publishers, Plaistow, UK, 1995
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Librería: Richard Sharp, Burntwood, STAFF, Reino Unido
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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Vintage Car Publishers, Plaistow, UK. 1st edition 1995. Hardcover. 159 pp. 250x295 mm (9¾"x11¾") approx. Very many B&W photos of the cars and personalities with which the author has been associated. Condition: fine in a near fine dust jacket. There is the author's signature on the front flyleaf, and the address label of a prominent member of the vintage community. The page edges are gold. Please see the photos of the actual item to assess its condition. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 001860
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A LIFETIME WITH CARS (Presentation copy, Signed by Author)
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Sussex Vintage Car Publisher 1995, 1995
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PRESENTATION COPY, SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Large landscape 8vo. hardback with dust jacket. 159pp with b/w illustrations, a.e.g. Author's ink presentation inscription and signature to ffep. Dust jacket has not been price clipped. Overall, VG/VG. (SHELF 10) ISBN: 0952586304 PLEASE NOTE: HEAVY BOOK ( 1.3kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct. Nº de ref. del artículo: 43985
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