Good bookshop in Dublin for classic car books

MrCostington

Hello,

As the title says, where is the best place for books in Dublin. I want to get a gift for someone that is interested in '60'/70's British and European cars. I prefer to buy locally so I can have a flick through it first, and for easy exchange if required.

Thanks!

hoodie6029

If they are merc fans this could be good. http://www.w123book.com/

It says delivery only but there is someone in Dublin with copies if you email them.

Chapters on Parnell St normally has a good selection of auto books, new and used.

zetecescort

if your not under pressure to get it before next week or something a search for upcoming cars shows may help. usually stalls selling books

MrCostington

Hi, thanks for the replies, just getting to log in now.

hoodie6029 - I tried Chapters yesterday, they just had a single shelf of car books. Same with Easons. The W123 book looks fantastic, exactly the quality I wanted, but I'm not sure the subject matter is correct.

zetecescort - thanks, I'm not sure I will have time for that but will look, may be lucky.

Silvera

A great Irish website I've often used to source books is - http://www.kennys.ie

Free postage is included in the price of each book.

Random search under 'classic car' -

http://www.kennys.ie/catalogsearch/result/?q=classic+car

Zoo4m8

Don McClenahan has a terrific range of books, while he doesn't have a shop, I have called to the house a couple times to pick up books that I knew he had.
He does most of the bigger shows and a phone call would tell you where he is next and if you knew what you wanted and he had it maybe he would be happy for you to call out..( he's in north Wicklow).
If you want to go this route I can PM you his phone number...

Blue850

Agree with above. Don has a great selection of stuff.

welder

Another vote for Don here, He has a great selection of books and as said above not only does shows but I've also collected stuff from His house.

Blizzard AE

Wondering if you could give me Don McClenahan tele number please? Met him a while back at Mondello but lost his business card - he has a book on Mercedes G Wagons that I want to buy off him?

Id appreciate your help please?

Tks

MrCostington

I just clicked on this thread thinking it was a new one, and to my surprise I'm the OP! In the end, I think I got a book from Kennys for my friend.

However, I was so impressed by the W123 book (site seems to be gone now) and the subtitle "The finest saloon of the 20th century?" that I ended up buying the car in Jan 2020! And, a signed copy of the book was included in the sale :)

@Blizzard AE I can't answer your question, but if you are researching before you buy, can I recommend this book, I got the 123 version from the same publisher and found it useful.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mercedes-Benz-G-Wagen-Essential-Buyers-Guide/dp/1787115143

Mods, I know this is an old thread, but it's very quiet around here!

welder

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121446607#Comment_121446607

Don advertises on adverts.ie : https://www.adverts.ie/member/2597656/ads/page-1/

Blizzard AE

Thank you I’ve posted a message on adverts so hopefully Don sees it and replies !!!

Blizzard AE

Can’t leave Don a message on adverts.ie - if you know him or have his number - maybe you could ask him to buzz me on 086 nnnnnnn as I want to get the book on Mercedes G wagons as a Christmas gift for someone

thanks in advance - Leo

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Blue850

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121454346#Comment_121454346

If its the book by Brian Long, Don has it listed on Adverts under the Vintage and Classic car section. Make an offer on it to contact him

Blizzard AE

No that’s not the book - he told me he had a book specifically on Mercedes G Wagons and that’s what I’m after - he hasn’t got it up for sale on adverts!

Esel

Just post on another of his ads?