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Brian Long & Takahito Nakamura – The Nissan GT-R

Brian Long & Takahito Nakamura The Nissan GT-R review and information book about the Japanese performance car. Veloce will publish the book on the car The Nissan GT-R written by Brian Long and Takahito Nakamura, on July 14, 2026. Here you can read information about the content of the book, the author and the publication.

Brian Long & Takahito Nakamura The Nissan GT-R reviews and information

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Brian Long & Takahito Nakamura The Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R

Tracing the Lineage from 1969 to 2025

  • Authors: Brian Long, Takahito Nakamura
  • Book type: book about Japanese performance car
  • Publisher: Veloce
  • To be released: July 14, 2026
  • Length: 288 pages (rich in photos)
  • Sizes: 25 x 30,5 cm
  • Format: hardback
  • Prize: £ 75.00
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Blurb of the book on the Japanese performance car The Nissan GT-R

Nissan’s GT-R is more than just a car — it’s a legend. From its humble beginnings as a performance offshoot of the Skyline, to its domination on racetracks and drag strips around the world, the GT-R has earned its status as a true icon of Japanese engineering. For the first time, the entire story is told in one definitive volume.

This book offers the most complete chronicle yet of Nissan’s high-performance hero. Beginning with a brief look at Nissan and the Datsun brand, it delves into the earliest GT-Rs — models rarely seen outside of Japan, let alone covered in depth in English. From there, it tackles the famous R32, R33, and R34 generations in unprecedented detail, documenting their evolution, variants, and racing successes.

The final chapters are dedicated to the R35 — a model that redefined what a GT-R could be for the modern era. With production now winding down globally, this book comes at a pivotal moment, preserving a complete account of the GT-R legacy just as the curtain closes on its road-going story.

Filled with rare photos, insider insight, technical data, and motorsport achievements, The Nissan GT-R is a fitting tribute to one of the most important performance cars of our time.

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Brian Long – Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders

Brian Long Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders review and information book about the Japanese sportscars. Veloce will publish the book on the iconic car Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders written by Brian Long, on June 30, 2026. Here you can read information about the content of the book, the author and the publication.

Brian Long Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders reviews and information

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Brian Long Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders

Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders

1984-2007

  • Author: Brian Long  (England)
  • Book type: book about sportscar from Japan
  • Publisher: Veloce
  • To be released: June 30, 2026
  • Length: 200 pages (with illustrations)
  • Sizes: 27 x 25 cm
  • Format: paperback / ebook
  • Prize: £ 25.00
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Blurb of the book on the Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders

Blending innovation, style, and sheer driving joy, the Toyota MR2 rewrote the rules for affordable sports cars.

From its debut as the SV-3 concept at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show to its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic mid-engined models, the MR2 remains a touchstone for car enthusiasts globally. This book chronicles the full journey of the MR2 – including the Coupé, Roadster, and Spyder variants – in captivating detail.

With nearly 400 illustrations, many in full colour, Toyota MR2 Coupe and Spyders dives deep into the car’s development, performance, and cultural impact. Technical specifications and production data are covered extensively, offering an invaluable reference for collectors and restorers alike. Rare imagery and original promotional material add visual richness, placing the MR2 in its historical and cultural context. Brian Long also explores Toyota’s broader manufacturing and design history, showing how the MR2 emerged as a bold departure and a true innovator.

Take a nostalgic drive through automotive history – and rediscover a sports car icon.

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Brian Long – Mercedes-Benz The AMG Cars

Brian Long Mercedes-Benz The AMG Cars review and information book, a journey through 30 years of performance icons. Veloce will publish the book about the Mercedes-Benz The AMG Cars, written by Brian Long on March 17, 2026. Here you can read information about the content of the book, the author and the publication.

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Brian Long Mercedes-Benz The AMG Cars

Mercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars

A Journey Through 30 Years of Performance Icons

  • Author: Brian Long
  • Book type: history of Mercedes-Benz AMG
  • Publisher: Veloce
  • To be released: March 17, 2026
  • Length: 480 pages
  • Format: 25 x 30,5 cm.
  • Prize: £ 60.00
  • Format: hardback
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Blurb of the book on the Mercedes-Benz AMG Cars

From small-time tuner to global automotive legend – this is the ultimate guide to the Mercedes-AMG story.

Explore the thrilling history of AMG, the performance brand that transformed Mercedes-Benz from a symbol of refined luxury into a fierce motorsport competitor and producer of some of the most desirable performance vehicles on the planet. Written by renowned automotive historian Brian Long, Mercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars charts the full journey from the brand’s unofficial beginnings to its modern-day status as an icon of high-performance engineering.

Discover how two ex-Mercedes engineers, Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, began handcrafting race engines in a garage, and how their tiny operation became a global performance powerhouse. With deep dives into key models like the AMG Hammer, groundbreaking moments in DTM and Group C racing, and the official tie-up with Mercedes-Benz that reshaped the brand’s future, this is a comprehensive year-by-year chronicle of a unique automotive evolution.

The book covers:

  • The full story of AMG’s independent era and its 1990s transition into official Mercedes-Benz partnership
  • All production AMG models from 1993 to 2024, presented in chronological chapters
  • Legendary engines, tuning techniques, and motorsport triumphs
  • Rare and obscure models alongside the most celebrated icons
  • Hundreds of colour images, advertisements, and catalogue shots (over 660 visuals)

With expert insights, rare images, and rich historical detail, this book is essential reading for Mercedes fans, collectors, and motoring enthusiasts alike.

Get ready to experience the full-throttle story of the three-letter badge that changed Mercedes-Benz forever.

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