The Aristo Autos Boxset

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of James Leasor's birth we are releasing a number of boxsets of this bestselling books.

The Aristo Autos series comprises They Don't Make Them Like that Any More, Never Had a Spanner on Her and Host of Extras. They feature an earthy and likeable proprietor of a vintage car dealer based in a Belgravia mews who gets involved in a number of adventures related to iconic classic cars, such as a Mercedes 540K, a Bugatti Royale and a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost across Spain, Egypt and Corsica, plus of course, 1960s/70s London. Our hero uses an SS Jaguar 100 (now considered one of the most beautiful British cars ever made) as his run around.

Author James Leasor has an encyclopaedic knowledge of vintage cars and this shines throughout the books. If you like old cars, this series is a must read. The critics agreed:

'Devoured at a sitting... racy, pungent and swift' The Sunday Times

'A racy tale ... the hero spends most of his time trying to get into beds and out of trouble . . . plenty of action, anecdotes, and inside dope on exotic old cars' Sunday Express

'Mr. Leasor has a delightful sense of the ridiculous; he also has an educated style which stems from more than 20 very good books.' Manchester Evening News

All good reading, with accurate detail of the cars involved.' Autocar

'Vintage adventure for auto-lovers and others alike.' The Evening News

‘An entertaining and fast moving adventure’ Daily Express

'It's all great fun and games, with plenty of revs.' Evening Standard

' . . . a clutch of thrills and sparks of wit.' The Yorkshire Post