Idle Torque

Name: Idle Torque
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925816297
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By Alex Forrest

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Idle Torque by Alex Forrest takes readers on an exhilarating journey through vast landscapes as the protagonist embarks on a remarkable road trip. The book captures the essence of wanderlust and adventure, delving into the unexpected challenges and intriguing encounters that arise on the open road. It's a tale of exploration, introspection, and the pursuit of freedom in the world of travel and adventure.
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You might find this book captivating if you’re intrigued by the thrilling world of motor racing and long journeys on the open road. The narrative intertwines personal insights and the exhilaration of adventure, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate travel tales with a touch of excitement and nostalgia.

Idle Torque

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This book is a tribute to classic cars and the devoted, determined, skilful, innovative and hilarious people who own, love and maintain them.

Love an E-Type Jag, Mustang, Ferrari or Rolls-Royce? What about a Lamborghini, Austin-Healey, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, even a Mini Cooper? Idle Torque is for the avid collector, the unapologetic revhead, vintage Sunday driver or weekend restorer, for those who can appreciate the iconic design and engineering of cars from the golden ages of motoring.

This is a collection of the most memorable stories told in the long-running column Idle Torque that appeared every week in The West Australian newspaper.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925816297

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 768g

Pages: 104

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Alex Forrest Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Cutting out the printed words from his father's car magazines and sticking them on his bedroom wall because he liked their turns of phrase was an early sign of Alex Forrest's passion for cars and writing. In his final year at university, he undertook work experience at The West Australian. On his final day, he found himself in the right place at the right time and was offered the chance to write a brand-new weekly newspaper column called Idle Torque. The column would run in the paper every week for the next 21 years and kickstart an extraordinary career that would lead Alex to drive a tank, a DeLorean, an amphibious car and an $11m Jaguar.