As the festive season gathers speed, Porter Press International presents its Top 10 Christmas Motoring Gift Guide - the ultimate line-up for the car lover in your life. Each title celebrates passion, history and craftsmanship, combining stunning visuals with stories that shaped motoring culture.
“We’ve chosen books that appeal not just to motoring enthusiasts, but to anyone who loves great design, timeless stories, high-octane thrills, bold adventures, art and British engineering,” says Philip Porter, Managing Director at Porter Press International.
These are not your average motoring books. Many are large-format, collector-grade editions considered works of art, that are impressive to hold as they are to read.
What’s more, Porter Press makes luxury gifting even easier with Klarna flexible payment options. Customers can shop securely and spread the cost over three interest-free payments ensuring exceptional books are within reach this Christmas.
Porter Press has Christmas all wrapped up! Delight every car lover on your list whatever your budget.
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Spy Octane: The Vehicles of James Bond (Vol I)
By Matthew Field & Ajay Chowdhury
RRP £99 (Hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-85-6
A lavish tribute to 007’s iconic cars, celebrating 60 years of Goldfinger. Behind-the-scenes stories, design sketches and striking visuals unite cinematic glamour with motoring history — a must-have for Bond devotees and collectors.
The Self Preservation Society - 50 Years of The Italian Job
50 Years of The Italian Job
By Matthew Field
RRP £55 (Hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-907085-86-4
The definitive story of The Italian Job. Featuring interviews with Sir Michael Caine and producer Michael Deeley, this award-winning title uncovers the Mini Coopers, the stunts and the legends behind the film. Illustrated with rare photographs and memorabilia, it’s a must for film buffs and motoring fans alike.
Brawn BGP 001/02: The Autobiography of Jenson Button’s World Championship Winner
By David Tremayne
RRP £69 (Hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-97-9
An in-depth biography of the car that powered Jenson Button to his 2009 F1 World Championship. Packed with exclusive team interviews, rare imagery and team insights, it’s a definitive account for Formula 1 aficionados.
Drivers on Drivers
By Philip Porter with Mark Cole, Ben Edwards, Louise Goodman, Simon Taylor, David Tremayne, Peter Windsor & Ian Wagstaff
RRP £30 (Hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-41-2
A compelling collection of 31 revealing interviews with motorsport legends from Tony Brooks on Stirling Moss to Mark Webber on Sebastian Vettel. Featuring eight World Champions, nine Le Mans winners and 13 Grand Prix victors. This richly illustrated book captures the grit and rivalry on and off the track.
- 50% of all book proceeds go to Race Against Dementia.
Three Men in a Land Rover
By Waxy Wainwright, Mike Palmer & Chris Wall
RRP £35 (Hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-03-0
An epic overland adventure spanning 40,000 miles and 40 countries. The book follows three friends and their trusty 1964 Series IIA Land Rover as they tackle deserts, mountain passes and unpredictable borders. Along the way, they face engine trouble, political unrest, gun-point incidents and even inflatable lilo crossings - all recounted with humour, grit and camaraderie. This twice short-listed for the RAC Motoring Book of the Year is pure escapism on four wheels.
Ferrari 275 P – 0816: The only Ferrari to have won Le Mans twice
By Keith Bluemel
RRP £125 (Limited Edition, 750 copies)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-67-2
A comprehensive history of the only Ferrari to win Le Mans twice. This large-format masterpiece tells the thrilling story of chassis 0816 - the Ferrari that entered three races and won all three, including two Le Mans triumphs. Featuring 300 photographs, circuit maps, and driver profiles of Scarfiotti, Bandini, Parkes and Vaccarella, this is the definitive collector’s Ferrari title.
Prodrive: 40 Years of Success
By Ian Wagstaff
RRP £39 (Hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-04-7
Celebrating Prodrive’s remarkable four decades of adrenaline-fuelled motorsport, from rallying’s golden era to Le Mans and Formula 1. With over 150 photographs and interviews with David Richards, Jenson Button and Sébastien Loeb, it’s a must-have for motorsport and rally fans.
Automotive Art Project (Limited Edition)
By James Page & Steve Rendle
RRP £100 (Hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-26-9
For those that appreciate both art and cars. 25 cars, 6 acclaimed artists, 150 works of art. Lavishly produced on high-quality art paper, in large, landscape format. Showcasing 25 iconic cars from the N Collection, each interpreted by six leading motoring artists to create 150 original artworks. A stunning crossover of art and engineering.
Wheelbase: Dark Dealings in the Classic Car World
By Michael Kliebenstein
RRP £13.99 (Paperback)
ISBN: 978-1-913089-51-1
A high-octane thriller set in the glamorous yet cut-throat world of high-value classic cars, Wheelbase immerses readers in a world of multi-million-dollar deals, rivalries, scams and gangsters. Fast-paced, stylish and full of insider intrigue, it’s a gripping story of greed, obsession and risk. The perfect stocking-filler for petrolheads.
Aston Martin DB5 Print
By John Lawson
RRP £45 (A1) / £38 (A2)
A spectacular illustration of every gadget fitted to Bond’s legendary DB5. Originally drawn for Spy Octane, this premium print combines exquisite technical detail with cinematic flair. The perfect wall art for Bond fans or interior design connoisseurs.
Gift Cards & Wrapping Service
Can’t decide which title to choose? Porter Press gift cards are available in various denominations. All books can be beautifully wrapped in high-quality paper and ribbon, ensuring your present arrives as special as the story inside!
