Where to buy 'How to restore your BMW Motorcycle Twins 1950-1969'?

[CGinVA]

Looking to buy the book 'How to Restore your BMW Motorcycle Twins 1950-1969'. It's on Amazon for over $100. Is that what they currently sell for?

http://www.vintagebmw.org/v7/node/96

[caker]

I bought mine off Amazon - choosing from among the offers a book that was a good combination of quality and price, as this book is no longer in print (that I am aware of) and you can only purchase a used one.

This is a great book. It's not a technical how-to book in my opinion - more of an archive of model nuances in incredible detail. It's a must-have. If you want more of an actual in-the-shop restoration guide, check out the Barrington books.

-Chris

[Wynand]

Try getting it from a second hand book shop that does not know the value.

Google the title and author and see where it pops up - even on page 15 of your search! Click on images, which will give some leads as well.

Got mine like that all the way from the Australia at 1/3 of the Amazon price.

[CGinVA]

This is a great book. It's not a technical how-to book in my opinion - more of an archive of model nuances in incredible detail. It's a must-have. If you want more of an actual in-the-shop restoration guide, check out the Barrington books.

-Chris

Thanks for that input. I have the latest Barrington book, but it leaves quite a bit unanswered.

[CGinVA]

I just did another quick search and found it on Barnes and Noble for $98.92, with shipping and tax. I don't think I will find it cheaper, so I placed the order.

Here's the link:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to- ... 0879389338

[miller6997]

The B&N price is probably as good as you are likely to find. Prices for that book have really gone up in the last couple of years.

[CGinVA]

Well that didn't work out.. I received an email stating the supplier couldn't fulfill the order.

[miller6997]

There is one listed now that has not yet crossed the hundred-dollar mark:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/How-to-Restore- ... 2c7a073024

There is also one listed for $450. I would let that one go!

[CGinVA]

Thanks for the link! Yes, $450 is a bit much just to find out which headlight bucket I should have on my R50..