Table of Contents

• Preface
• List of Illustrations
• Acknowledgement

Chapter 1: Motor Vehicle Regulations

• Regulations for Motor-Cars
• Tires
• Wings
• Reverse Gear
• Windscreen
• Windscreen Wiper
• Driving Mirror
• Speedomete
• Horn
• Silencer
• Side Lamps
• Rear Lamps
• Reflectors
• Headlamps and Foglamps
• Reversing Lights
• Markings of Electric Bulbs
• Rear Plate Illumination
• Mascots
• Towing
• Television Sets
• Ministry of Transport Vehicle Test
• Brakes
• Steering
• Lighting Equipment and Reflectors
• Insurance Engineer's Examination

Chapter 2: Driving And The Use Of The Controls

• Gear Changing
• Ignition Control
• Mixture Control
• Brakes

Chapter 3: Maintenance Of The Running Gear

• Front Axle and Steering Gear
• Back Axle
• Braking System
• Suspension
• Road Wheels and Tires
• Gearbox and Propeller Shaft
• Chassis Frame

Chapter 4: Maintenance Of The Engine

• Lubrication
• Cooling System
• Water Pump
• Fan
• Sparking Plugs and High Tension Leads
• Carburetter
• Autovac
• Electric Fuel Pump
• Mechanical Fuel Pump
• Air Compressor and Pressure System
• Supercharger
• Decarbonising
• Tappets
• Controls
• Exhaust System
• Clutch

Chapter 5: Maintenance Of The Bodywork Interior

• Upholstery and Seats
• Carpets and Floors
• Headlining
• Doors and Door Furniture
• Windscreens, Windows and Sidescreens
• Decorative Woodwork
• Interior Accessories

Chapter 6: Maintenance Of The Bodywork Exterior

• Cleaning the Exterior of the Car
• Maintenance and Repair of the Main Body Frame and Dickey Seat
• Repairs to the Metal Panelling, Wings, Valances, Fabric Covering and Sunshine Roof
• Mudguards and their Brackets
• Running Boards
• Repairs to Paintwork
• Hood Frame and Fabric

Chapter 7: Maintenance Of The Electrical Equipment

• Magneto
• Dynamo and Starter
• Cut-out or Voltage Control
• Ignition Coil and Distributor
• Fuse Box
• Lighting Equipment
• Windscreen Wiper
• Horns
• Battery of Accumulators
• Wiring

Chapter 8: The Dashboard And Instruments

• Speedometer and Revolution Counter
• Oil Pressure Gauge
• Oil Pressure Tell-Tale
• Air Pressure Gauge
• Thermometer
• Ammeter
• Battery Capacity Indicator
• Clocks
• Petrol Gauge
• The Hobson Telegauge
• The Nivex Gauge
• Electric Petrol Gauge
• Air Pump
• Kigass
• Switches
• Panel Mounted Controls
• Anti-theft Devices

Chapter 9: Care Of The Car When Laid Up

• Bodywork
• Petrol System
• Cooling System
• Battery
• Engine and Transmission
• Chassis

Chapter 10: Clubs

• The Vintage Sports-Car Club
• The Bentley Drivers' Club
• The Bullnose Morris Club
• The Alvis Register
• The 20-Ghost Club
• The Aston Martin Owners' Club
• The Alvis Owner Club
• The S.T.D. Register and Club
• The Humber Register
• The Lagonda Club
• The Bugatti Owners' Club

Chapter 11: Use Of The Car In Rallies And Driving Tests

• Paperwork
• Choice of Crew
• Clothing
• Preparation of the Car
• Spares and Equipment
• Navigational Equipment

Chapter 12: Use Of The Car In Races And Speed Events

• Paperwork
• Personal Equipment
• Type of Race for Beginners
• Preparation of Car
• On Arrival at the Meeting
• Practice
• The Race
the Car for Racing

Chapter 13: Preparing For A Concours

• Mechanical Condition
• Condition of Finish and Bodywork
• Cleaning and Polishing
• Originality

Chaper 14: The Garage And Workshop

• Location, Size and Shape
• Windows
• Type of Door
• Roofs
• Rainwater
• Floors
• Prefabricated Garages
• Electric Supply
• Water Supply
• Heating
• Lighting and Power
• Water and Gas
• Benches and Shelves
• The Pit
• Lifting Tackle
• General Garage Tools

Chapter 15: The Choice And Use Of Simple Machine Tools

• Examples of Machining
• Shackle Pin and Bush
• Brake Drums
• Brake Operating Lever and Fork Joint
• Banjo Pipe Connection
• Spare Wheel Clamping Wing-Nut

Appendix

• I - Names And Addresses Of Recommended Firms
• II - Clubs And Secretaries-Names And Addresses
• Index