image

Resources and references for the history of motor vehicles and of motoring
for collectors, enthusiasts, historians, restorers, and the like

Bibliographical references

Magazines

 Books
CDs, DVDs, VHSs Annuals

Clubs and
associations

Museums and
collections

History corner

Websites

Homepage  -  About this website  - À propos de ce site web -  Contact
Homepage  >>  Books  >>  In French  >>  Titles beginning by A - Chapter 2: Two-wheeled vehicles: mopeds, motorcycles, scooters,  sidecars, etc.

Bibliographical references for books in French with titles beginning by A
Chapter 2: Two-wheeled vehicles: mopeds, motorcycles, scooters,  sidecars, etc.

Sparrow, Andrea & David Sparrow, Album Vespa (Paris: Éditions pratiques automobiles (EPA), 1996). 141 p., illustrations (bw/c), 23 x 25 cm, ISBN: 2851204750 (hc). Translated and adapted by Jean-Pierre Dauliac, original English title, "Vespa".
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Starts from 1946. Mostly a photographic history of the marque. Includes the two-, three- and four-wheeled vehicles. Bibliographical material (about Piaggio and D'Ascanio for example).
Chapuis, Patrick, Rémy Poinot & Christian Lacombe, Aristocratie de la moto (L') (Paris: Balland, 1972). 283 p., illustrations, 28 cm (hc).
Atlas des motos de collection (L') (Paris: Atlas, 2004). [Transports]. 240 p., illustrations, 22 x 29 cm, ISBN: 2723447596.
Atlas des motos de légende (L') (Paris: Atlas, 2002). [Transports]. 240 p., illustrations, 22 x 29 cm, ISBN: 2723436454.
Atlas des motos de rêve (L') (Paris: Atlas, 2003). [Transports]. 235 p., illustrations (400, c), 22 x 29 cm, index, ISBN: 2723440702 (hc).
COMMENTS: Part of the encyclopedia titled "Motos passion".
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Features more than 100 motorcycles models from 1970 up to 2000. Marques from Italy (Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Ducati and Laverda) and from Japan (Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Honda), but also from other countries as well. Models covered include: 1977 Honda RCB 1000, 1991 Suzuki GSXR 1100, 1992 Triumph 1000 Daytona, 1996 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade, 2002 Triumph 955i Sprint RS. Technical data for every model (engine, transmission, performances, maximum speed).
Atlas l'âge d'or de la moto française (L') (Paris: Atlas, 2005). [Transports]. 235 p., illustrations, 22 x 29 cm, ISBN: 2723452131.
Cazenabe, Thierry (1962- ), Aventure Barigo: mythe et réalité (L') (Saint-Amant-de-Boixe, Charente: Moi-même éditions, 2001). Limited ed. 216 p., illustrations (40, c), 16 x 24 cm, ISBN: 2951251416 (sc).
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Includes anecdotes by Patrick Barigault.