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MG X-Power SV
by (David) Knowles
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine Condition
- ISBN 10
- 1861266782
- ISBN 13
- 9781861266781
- Seller
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Petersfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Ramsbury, Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd, 2005. First Edition. Hardback. Near Fine Condition. Black cloth with dustwrapper, illustrated in colour. Small bump to bottom corners. - The MG X-Power SV is MG Rover's supercar. Developed by the MG team under chief designer Peter Stevens, who is also responsible for the McLaren F1, the SV originated in Italy as the De Tomaso Mangusta. This detailed full-colour book tells the story of how the Ford V8-engined SV was developed from the Mangusta into a good looking high-performance car that has won plaudits from the press and which is still in the process of full launch on to the open market and the motorsport scene. Written with the full co-operation of the MG team, this book is a fascinating window on to the gestation and birth of a new sports car. Size: Small Quarto. 176 pages. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; Motor Cars; Transport; Automotive; ISBN: 1861266782. ISBN/EAN: 9781861266781. Dewey Code: 629.2222. . 9781861266781
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- Bookseller
- The Petersfield Bookshop
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 91586
- Title
- MG X-Power SV
- Author
- (David) Knowles
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1861266782
- ISBN 13
- 9781861266781
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Place of Publication
- Ramsbury, Wiltshire
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- BZDB16 Motor Cars Automobiles & Vehicles; Motor Cars; Transport; Automotive; ISBN: 1861266782 EAN: 9781861266781 (David) Knowles MG X-Power SV
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About the Seller
The Petersfield Bookshop
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Petersfield, Hampshire
About The Petersfield Bookshop
"The Petersfield Bookshop" is a traditional bookshop and specialises in buying and selling Antiquarian and second-hand books, but also sells antique maps and prints and. Inside the shop there is a display of antique dolls from Ann Westwood's private collection. A special feature of the premises is a canopied forecourt where second-hand books can be bought 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
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Our opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00, Wednesday to Saturday. (Other times available by appointment)
There is nearby "Pay & Display" parking available and we are short walk from Petrsfield Station (On the London to Portsmouth route).
We are members of: ABA, ILAB & PBFA
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- Fine
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- Quarto
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