Michael Satterfield
TGR Staff – 02/22/2022
Veloce has released three new titles covering the Lotus Elite, Chevrolet Camaro, and the Mazda MX5 Miata. We have several Veloce books in our library, they make a great gift, and we reference them all the time when working on stories. Check out these three new titles below.
The book of the Mazda MX-5 Miata – New Second Edition by Brian Long
Fully revised and updated paperback edition. Researched and written in Japan, with the full co-operation of the factory, here, in definitive detail, is the complete story of the first generation of Mazda’s MX-5 – the car that re-invented the affordable lightweight roadster, a species that many thought was extinct as the 1990s drew near.
Immediately successful, the MX-5, also known as the Miata or Eunos Roadster, spawned many imitators but remains the world’s biggest-selling sports car. The series has now been in production for over 30 years, and new generations continue to follow the concept of the original, much to the delight of fans and enthusiasts all over the world.
Price: $32.50 Shop Here
Cranswick on Camaro 1967-81 by Marc Cranswick
Chevrolet was Number One in the sales race. If you needed a car, chances are Chevrolet made it. However, in 1964 there arose a problem. Some guy at Ford came up with a car called the Mustang, maybe you’ve heard of it? But don’t worry, Chevrolet had a solution called the Camaro.
In racing, where you are on lap one, isn’t nearly as important as your position when the checkered flag falls. By 1981, Camaro was so far in front of Mustang, Henry needed binoculars to see the Z28’s taillights! Camaro was part of the speed shop scene, modified by the most famous names of the muscle car era. In racing, Chevrolet’s pony left no stone unturned, inside and outside America.
With the fuel crisis, insurance, and inflation, America sought a new kind of coupe. The Bowtie boys even outsold Mustang, with that Z28 having the upper hand in the Chevrolet versus Ford rivalry. Chevrolet’s dedicated coupe even outfoxed Ford’s sedan-based Mustang. If the Corvette is the King of American Sportscars, then ‘The Hugger’ must be the Prince of Ponies!
$39.99 Shop Here
Lotus Elite by Matthew Vale
The Lotus Elite was a turning point for Lotus. First produced at the end of the 1950s, it marked Lotus’ transition from a maker of small racing cars, which had limited utility on the road, to the producer of a highly sophisticated road and race car. In the Elite, Lotus exploited its knowledge of new technology and racing pedigree to produce a car which, with its glass fiber monocoque and Coventry Climax engine, had the potential to be a world-beater.
This book gives an insight into the reasons the car was produced and its importance in Lotus’ history, especially in the production of lightweight innovative cars. Through interviews with Elite owners, first-hand accounts provide a good overview of owning one of these iconic cars, covering its foibles and quirks as well as its exemplary road-holding, handling, and performance. Illustrated with many color photographs, along with period advertising material, the book provides a valuable insight into owning, running, and racing these iconic cars.
$65.00 Shop Here
