For the seasoned car collector or the awestruck newcomer, this volume is the consummate sports car anthology. Bringing together 50 of the most exquisite, desirable, and adrenaline-charging sports cars..
The definitive photographic celebration of Ferrari's production cars as photographed by Maggi & Maggi, across 60 years of automotive excellence.
Performance, design and beauty have been the hallm..
Timed for the company's centennial, this spectacularly illustrated coffee-table book traces the awesome evolution of BMW motorcycles from the birth of its iconic R23 "airhead" boxer twin, in 1923, to ..
It is more than 200 years since the world's first steam railway locomotive hauled its initial load of iron ore and passengers on a short, slow journey. From that time onwards, the evolution of the ste..
An updated and expanded edition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this iconic ship. The narrative spans her construction at Dumbarton in 1869; her famous tea voyages as well as those with other ca..
Looking back at more than 75 years of making sports cars: Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche could hardly foresee this kind of success, when he sent his first car into the streets on 8th June 1948: the 356 "No..
'Eject! Eject!'
When the call is made to abandon an aircraft, it's only the beginning of the story...
From the Sunday Times bestselling writer John Nichol, author of Spitfire, Lancaster..
'Catapults you into the heart of the most epic experiences of ejection, escape and survival'
Andy McNab
Since the invention of the ejection seat in the 1940s, tens of thousands of lives have ..
Soon to be an AppleTV+ series, Enzo uncovers a wealth of new facts about the origins, ambitions, and private life of Enzo Ferrari.
Drawing on years of original research conducted in I..
From the Stone Age to the present day, no technology has had a more profound impact on mankind than watercraft. Boats and ships made possible the settlement and conquest of new worlds. They determined..
An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviation
Discover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies, in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventu..
Enthralling tales from New Zealand pilots - both men and women - who fly a variety of aircraft around the world in a range of situations, from the domestic to the heart-stopping.
Aviation safety ..
Great Railway Journeys in New Zealand and Australia is an absorbing description of 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in both countries. These ..
This illustrated guide is packed with interesting facts and follows the history of the famous Harley-Davidson company and the development of its famous bikes, which have earned a special place in the ..
A white-knuckle account of life in the dog-eat-dog arena of fighter combat
This is the story of what it takes to make it in fighter combat. In the cockpit or crew room, the pressure is relentless..
The rise and fall of the world's largest airship.
The R101 was the ship of empire, meant to dazzle the world with her technological advancement and immense size. Faster than a plane, more luxurio..
There was a time when every New Zealander either owned a Ford Cortina or had a parent, sister, brother, grandparent or friend who did. While we can't claim these hugely popular cars as our own, the Co..
Get your motor running, head out on the highway and join author George Lockyer as he once again travels the length and breadth of our beautiful islands. This time he tracks down and interviews 27 Harl..
The definitive illustrated history of the exotic sports cars and supercars of McLaren Automotive. When the McLaren Formula 1 team set up McLaren Cars and launched the revolutionary, iconic F1 road car..
Mercedes-Benz Milestones tells the story of the Mercedes-Benz brand chronologically and based on the most important milestones: all the important models, as impressive as they are innovative, are show..
Long overdue history of the Honda mini bikes that sold over 100 million motorcycles and developed a cult-like following of devoted fans. Featuring more than 250 archival and new photos, detailed tech..
From his earliest childhood memories, author Kevin Tasker always wanted to be an “enginedriver”. Starting the job at Napier loco depot in 1960, a period of time when he was fortunate to have worked ma..
Chris Burwell charts one man's career in aviation from joining the RAF in 1969 aged 18, to having responsibility for training pilots for the world's major airlines nearly 50 years later. After traini..
The New Zealand road code is being refreshed.
There are no changes in road rules or driving regulations.
The focus of the refresh is to have clear, simple, accessible content. This is to he..
For such a small country New Zealand has a staggering number of hugely impressive motoring collections. Whether it's due to the fresh air, the wide open spaces, the cheap fuel, or just a national fixa..
Porsche's first car, the 356, entered the market in 1948 and celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023. Porsche 356: 75th Anniversary celebrates this iconic sports car that launched one of the greatest ..
RISING GROUND
AND NO ROOM TO TURN
VIVIEN EYERS
A BIOGRAPHY
OTAGO’S HOME-GROWN AVIATOR
Three Decades Under The Radar
My late brother Geoff inherited his determination to fly from his ..
After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction.
But some people wer..
The Story of Harley-Davidson is a compact and dynamic exploration of the legendary motorcycle manufacturer.
There are few silhouettes on the world's roads as instantly recognisable as that of th..
An epic journey from New Zealand to Spain, celebrating the enduring romance of travel by train.
The journey of The Antipodean Express takes in 89 days of travel, on 33 trains, through 19 count..
This new updated edition includes all the cars, the stars, the thrills and the spills from six decades of the Bathurst classic including the 2023 60th year race - by Australia's premier motorsports jo..
The epic story of the RAF's legendary heavy bomber: the Avro Lancaster
The Lancaster Story takes readers on a remarkable journey through the history of an aviation icon. Between its introduction ..
A fascinating exploration of VW, one of the most revered and enduring international car brands, with dynamic photography and insightful text that explains why we love them and why you should want to o..
The definitive visual history of the train and the railways - in its second edition
This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track.
Packed with stunning photograp..
Keep on trucking with this definitive visual history of lorries, trucks, vans, and everything in between
A lavishly illustrated celebration of trucks and trucking, from the first motorized wagons..
Toyota is a motoring icon. From modest beginnings, it has become an automotive superpower.
As part of its global expansion, the brand first arrived on New Zealand soil in the late 1960s, and has gr..
First book to provide a historical overview and stunning photography of train stations on five continents. A lot has happened in the world of railroads since the first train station opened in Darling..
Over 220 stunning pages, Wheels MODERN CLASSICS relives 20 of the fastest, sexiest, most advanced and most-cherished vehicles ever to impact the performance car world. From the screaming atmo V12 of a..
MISHAP
1968 - Caught in a sudden violent storm, the Wahine ferry foundered after running aground on Barrett's Reef, attempting to enter Wellington Harbour. Battered mercilessly by the elements, the ..