Bond Three Four Wheelers 1948 1974

The driving force behind the successful Bond cars was engineer and entrepreneur 'Lawrie' Bond and by 1944 the Bond Aircraft and Engineering company had been established. After the war Lawrie Bond turned his attention to successfully designing and building a series of small racing cars. The fate of Bond Cars Ltd was sealed in 1969 when the company was bought by Reliant and when the Bug model was withdrawn in 1974 the Bond name disappeared.

A practical restoration manual written by journalist and E30 enthusiast Andrew Everett. Covers E30 models: 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325e, 324d and 324td, 318iS, M3 & Alpina in saloon, convertible & touring forms. Professional advice also is given on buying a good used model E30 for restoration.

To Boldly Go details 26 sometimes controversial vehicles, from 1911 to present, all solving different design challenges. From the Issigonis Mini that changed design and social mores, to racers so successful they were banned from competition, from cars produced in millions, to one-offs, all created by those marching to the beat of their own drum.