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Australian Off Road Year by Bill Tuckey is the hardcover bible for anyone who thrills to dusty trails, bush mechanics and the untamed spirit of 1980s Australian motorsport. Tuckey, the legendary motoring journalist, chronicles a full season of off-road racing, capturing the machines, characters and outback landscapes that defined the era.
This 1984 first edition arrives in tidy vintage condition: pages are crisp, unmarked and tightly bound, while the dust jacket shows the light scuffs and edge nicks typical of a book that has spent years in a keen enthusiast’s collection. The sturdy Berghouse Floyd Tuckey binding and protected hardcover boards remain solid, ready for more garage-bench browsing or display on a motorsport shelf.
Perfect for young adult and adult readers who love Australian history, car culture, or true-life adventure, this volume blends biography, history and leisure-hobby insight without ever feeling technical or dry. Collectors seeking authentic Australiana, racers chasing nostalgic inspiration, or gift-hunters after a unique slice of Aussie grit will all find value here.
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