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Bibliographical references for books in English with titles beginning by W
Chapter 1: Automobiles, and sports, muscle, and racing cars

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Robinshaw, Paul & Jeremy Bouckley, Westfield, the story: a pictorial review & enthusiast's guide (Birmingham, Warwickshire: RB Publishing, 2000). 144 p., illustrations (bw, drawings), 21 x 23 cm, ISBN: 0952808633 (sc).
Marvin, Keith , Alvin J. Arnheim & Henry H. Blommel, What was the McFarlan ? (New York, NY: [Alvin J. Arnheim], 1967). 84 p., illustrations (portraits), 23 x 31 cm, bibliogr. ref.
Leuthner, Stuart & William Taylor, Wheels: a passion for collecting cars (New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams, 2005). 240 p., illustrations, 25 x 31 cm, ISBN: 0810955962 (hc).
Baldwin, Nick, Wolseley (The) (Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire: Shire Publications, 1995). [Shire album; 322]. 32 p., illustrations (50), 15 x 21 cm, ISBN: 0747802971 (sc).
Neville, Charles Gower (1920- ), Wolseley cars in Canada, 1900-1920 (Whitevale, ON: Neville Publishing, 1995). 1st ed. 172 p., illustrations, 28 cm, bibliogr. ref., ISBN: 0969937202 (sc).
Tubbs, Douglas Burnell (1913- ), Wolseley Hornet & Hornet Specials (The) (Leatherhead, Surrey: Profile Publications, 1967). [Cars in profile (1966-67); 70]. 12 p., illustrations, 18 x 25 cm (sc).
Schroeder, Joseph J. (ed.), Wonderful world of automobiles, 1895-1930 (The) (Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing, 1971). 288 p., illustrations, 29 cm, bibliogr. ref. p. 288, ISBN: 0695802232 (sc).
Robson, Graham (1936- ), Works Escorts: the full 30-year story (The) (Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, 2003). 4th ed. 368 p., illustrations (bw/c, portraits), 24 cm, index, ISBN: 1844250105 (hc).
COMMENTS: The 1994 ed. had a foreword by Colin Dobinson. The 1984 ed. had a foreword by Roger Clark.
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Forewords by Ari Vatanen & Stuart Turner.
OTHER AND/OR PRIOR EDITION(S): "Works Escorts (The)", Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, 1994, 3rd ed., ISBN: 0854299548, Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, 1984, 2nd ed., ISBN: 0854294171, Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, 1977, ISBN: 0854291792.
Allison, Michael & Peter Browning (1936-), Works MGs: in pre war and post war races, rallies, trials and record-braking (The) (Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, 2000). 316 p., illustrations (200, bw/c), 17 x 23 cm, index, ISBN: 1859606032 (hc).
Buckley, Martin & Chris Rees, World encyclopedia of cars: the definitive guide to classic and contemporary cars from 1945 to to the present date (The) (New York, NY: Lorenz Books, 2004). 512 p., illustrations (1500, c), 24 x 30 cm, ISBN: 0754815315 (hc). Translated in French, "Voitures: un monde fascinant", translated in German, "Auto Enzyklopädie", translated in Hungarian (magyar), "Autók enciklopédiája: a világ legismertebb klasszikus és kortárs autóinak kézikönyve".
OTHER AND/OR PRIOR EDITION(S): "World encyclopedia of cars: the definitive guide to classic contemporary cars from 1945 to 2000 (The)", New York, NY: Lorenz Books, ISBN: 0754801705 (hc).
Baldwin, Nick et al., World guide to automobiles: the makers and their marques (The) (London: Macdonald Orbis, 1987). 544 p., illustrations (bw/c), 23 x 30 cm, ISBN: 0356142787.
Ward, Ian (1949- ) (ed.), World of automobiles: an illustrated encyclopedia of the motor car (The) (Milwaukee, WI: Purnell Reference Books, 1977). 22 vols, 2640 p., illustrations (bw/c), 31 cm, indexes, ISBN: 0839360096 (hc).
OTHER AND/OR PRIOR EDITION(S): London: Orbis Publishing, 1974, New York, NY: Columbia House, c1974.
Dymock, Eric, World of racing cars (The) (London: Hamlyn, 1972). 128 p., illustrations (bw/c, portraits), 30 cm, index, ISBN: 0600392406 (hc, dj).
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Introduction by Jackie Stewart; The first seventy years; The racing car evolves; Great names in racing; Ladder to the top; Great drivers; World championship; Corners; sports car racing; The million dollar motor races; The world wide scene.
Lane, Andrew, World on wheels (London: Walker Books, 1984). 1st ed., [Story of the car; 1]. 29 p., illustrations (c), 28 cm, ISBN: 0744501164. Translated in French, "L'histoire de l'automobile".
OTHER AND/OR PRIOR EDITION(S): London: Sue Tarsky, 1984, ISBN: 0744501164.
Doyle, George Ralph & George Nicholas Georgano, World's automobiles, 1862-1962: a record of 100 years of car building (The) (Twickenham, Middlesex: Temple Press Books, 1963). 4th revised ed. vii, 180 p., illustrations, 23 cm. Revised by George Nicolas Georgano.
OTHER AND/OR PRIOR EDITION(S): "World's automobiles, 1880-1958: a record of 78 years of car building (The)", Twickenham, Middlesex: Temple Press, 1959, "World's automobiles, 1880-1955: a record of 75 years of car building (The)", Twickenham, Middlesex: Temple Press Books, 1957, 2nd ed., Windmill Hill, Middlesex: s. n., 1931.
Cook, Nick, World's fastest cars (The) (Mankato, MN: Capstone Books, 2001). [Built for speed]. 48 p., illustrations (bw/c), 23 cm, bibliogr. ref. p. 45, index, ISBN: 0736805702.
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Includes material on dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.
Bledsoe, Glen & Karen E. Bledsoe, World's fastest dragsters (The) (Mankato, MN: Capstone Books, 2003). [Built for speed]. 48 p., illustrations (c), 23 cm, bibliogr. ref. pp. 43-46, index, ISBN: 0736815007 (hc).
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Includes material on notable drivers. Partly historical.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chap. 1, Dragsters, 5; Chap. 2, Top fuel dragsters, 15; Chap. 3, Pro stock cars, 21; Chap. 4, Nitro funny cars, 29; Chap. 5, Other drag racing vehicles, 37; Words to know, 42; To learn more, 43; Useful addresses, 45; Internet sites, 46; Index, 48.
Bledsoe, Glen & Karen E. Bledsoe, World's fastest Indy cars (The) (Mankato, MN: Capstone Books, 2003). [Built for speed]. 32 p., illustrations, index, ISBN: 0736815015 (hc).
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Starts from the early 20th century.
Savage, Jeff (1961- ), World's fastest stock cars (The) (Mankato, MN: Capstone Books, 2003). [Built for speed]. 48 p., illustrations (bw/c), 23 cm, bibliogr. ref. pp. 45-47, index, ISBN: 0736815031 (hc).
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Partly historical.
Coulter, Jeremy (ed.), World's great cars (The) (Secaucus, NJ: Chartwell Books, 1989). 416 p., illustrations (c), 30 cm, index, ISBN: 1555214045 (hc, dj).
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Reviews 50 models from around the world.

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