Author: Publications International Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645581246
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
100 Cars That Changed the World showcases vehicles from the end of the nineteenth century to today. Along the way, you'll see vehicles such as the Ford Model T that put America on wheels; the Volkswagen Beetle that was loved around the world; the Jeep that helped win World War II and popularized off-road adventure; the Pontiac GTO that launched the muscle car era; the Dodge Caravan that changed the way families travel; the Ford Explorer that ingnited the SUV movement; and the Tesla Model S that made electric cars exciting.
100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our Imaginations
Author: Publications International Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645581246
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
100 Cars That Changed the World showcases vehicles from the end of the nineteenth century to today. Along the way, you'll see vehicles such as the Ford Model T that put America on wheels; the Volkswagen Beetle that was loved around the world; the Jeep that helped win World War II and popularized off-road adventure; the Pontiac GTO that launched the muscle car era; the Dodge Caravan that changed the way families travel; the Ford Explorer that ingnited the SUV movement; and the Tesla Model S that made electric cars exciting.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645581246
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
100 Cars That Changed the World showcases vehicles from the end of the nineteenth century to today. Along the way, you'll see vehicles such as the Ford Model T that put America on wheels; the Volkswagen Beetle that was loved around the world; the Jeep that helped win World War II and popularized off-road adventure; the Pontiac GTO that launched the muscle car era; the Dodge Caravan that changed the way families travel; the Ford Explorer that ingnited the SUV movement; and the Tesla Model S that made electric cars exciting.
100 Cars 100 Years
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780765110169
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Completing a series of four books on the history of 20th-century transportation, this title chronicles the history of the automobile with 250 eye-catching, original images and absorbing stories. Unique graphic spreads, including a central gatefold, highlight a legendary car for each year of the century.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780765110169
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Completing a series of four books on the history of 20th-century transportation, this title chronicles the history of the automobile with 250 eye-catching, original images and absorbing stories. Unique graphic spreads, including a central gatefold, highlight a legendary car for each year of the century.
Inside 100 Great Cars
Author: David Hodges
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517184813
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A pictorial guide to 100 great cars, with cutaway illustrations of their engines, brake systems, etc.
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517184813
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A pictorial guide to 100 great cars, with cutaway illustrations of their engines, brake systems, etc.
The Impossible Collection of Cars
Author: Dan Neil
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614280150
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1—was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614280150
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1—was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.
A Century of Automotive Style
Author: Michael Lamm
Publisher: Lamm-Morada Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
This rich automotive history will engage car buffs for hours of learning and diversion, for the book differs from most chronicles of the evolution of the horseless carriage by focusing on one particular, and fascinating, aspect: the styling of cars--their 'overall shape, ornamentation and resulting aura.' Resting on the premise that 'styling sells, ' the authors' large-format, heavily illustrated account goes into luscious detail about important designers, influential design trends, and noteworthy (in their aesthetic appeal) car models throughout the entire 100-year history of the automobile. A distinctive addition to technology collections that all public libraries should consider for purchase. - Brad Hooper; 306p - YA: For browsers and reluctant readers, as well as YAs interested in cars. JC-
Publisher: Lamm-Morada Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
This rich automotive history will engage car buffs for hours of learning and diversion, for the book differs from most chronicles of the evolution of the horseless carriage by focusing on one particular, and fascinating, aspect: the styling of cars--their 'overall shape, ornamentation and resulting aura.' Resting on the premise that 'styling sells, ' the authors' large-format, heavily illustrated account goes into luscious detail about important designers, influential design trends, and noteworthy (in their aesthetic appeal) car models throughout the entire 100-year history of the automobile. A distinctive addition to technology collections that all public libraries should consider for purchase. - Brad Hooper; 306p - YA: For browsers and reluctant readers, as well as YAs interested in cars. JC-
100 Years of Bentley
Author: Andrew Noakes
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 1781319154
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
One of the most recognised and revered car brands, Bentley celebrates its centenary in 2019. In conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation, 100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of the company, from its earliest models right up the modern day cars. A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’, the R-type Continental, and modern classics such as the Continental GT and Mulsanne. Featuring more than 200 pictures, many from the club’s archives and some never seen in print before, this beautiful book details the whole history of Bentley. From W.O. Bentley’s early days as a railway engineer along with his first attempts at modifying French DFP cars, to the company’s early racing exploits, including its victories in the early Le Mans races. Covering the Bentley brand’s revival in the 1980s and renewed impetus when it was acquired by the Volkswagen group, the story is brought up to date with the awesome new Bentleys built for the 21st century and the new era of electrification just around the corner.
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 1781319154
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
One of the most recognised and revered car brands, Bentley celebrates its centenary in 2019. In conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation, 100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of the company, from its earliest models right up the modern day cars. A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’, the R-type Continental, and modern classics such as the Continental GT and Mulsanne. Featuring more than 200 pictures, many from the club’s archives and some never seen in print before, this beautiful book details the whole history of Bentley. From W.O. Bentley’s early days as a railway engineer along with his first attempts at modifying French DFP cars, to the company’s early racing exploits, including its victories in the early Le Mans races. Covering the Bentley brand’s revival in the 1980s and renewed impetus when it was acquired by the Volkswagen group, the story is brought up to date with the awesome new Bentleys built for the 21st century and the new era of electrification just around the corner.
America's 100 Year Love Affair with the Automobile : and the Snap-on Tools that Keep Them Running
100 Million Motor Vehicles
Author: Automobile Manufacturers Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The Automobile
The Dream 100 from evo and Octane
Author: evo Magazine
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1784727296
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
100 cars across 100 years - the best of the best. Explore the 100 greatest cars of all time, with every single one tried, tested, argued over and chosen by the respected experts at evo and Octane magazines. Covering an entire century, from legendary classics to the latest supercars, cult heroes to landmark designs, the 100 cars in this book represent the absolute pinnacle of driving history. With stunning imagery from the world-renowned evo and Octane photographers alongside key performance figures and first-hand reports from behind the wheel, The Dream 100 is the final word in automotive excellence.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1784727296
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
100 cars across 100 years - the best of the best. Explore the 100 greatest cars of all time, with every single one tried, tested, argued over and chosen by the respected experts at evo and Octane magazines. Covering an entire century, from legendary classics to the latest supercars, cult heroes to landmark designs, the 100 cars in this book represent the absolute pinnacle of driving history. With stunning imagery from the world-renowned evo and Octane photographers alongside key performance figures and first-hand reports from behind the wheel, The Dream 100 is the final word in automotive excellence.