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Good bookshop in Dublin for classic car books

  • 14-04-2016 7:56am
    #1
    MrCostington
    Registered Users Posts: 1,244 ✭✭✭


    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!


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  • #2
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users Posts: 3,400 ✭✭✭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.

    Cui bono?



  • #3
    zetecescort
    Registered Users Posts: 5,024 ✭✭✭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


  • #4
    MrCostington
    Registered Users Posts: 1,244 ✭✭✭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.


  • #5
    Silvera
    Registered Users Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭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


  • #6
    Zoo4m8
    Registered Users Posts: 1,003 ✭✭✭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...


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  • #7
    Blue850
    Registered Users Posts: 2,558 ✭✭✭Blue850


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


  • #8
    welder
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭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.


  • #9
    Blizzard AE
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭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



  • #10
    MrCostington
    Registered Users Posts: 1,244 ✭✭✭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!



  • #11
    welder
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭welder


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

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



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  • #12
    Blizzard AE
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Blizzard AE


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



  • #13
    Blizzard AE
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭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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    Post edited by macplaxton on


  • #14
    Blue850
    Registered Users Posts: 2,558 ✭✭✭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



  • #15
    Blizzard AE
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭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!



  • #16
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,002 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Just post on another of his ads?

    Not your ornery onager



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