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Author: Richard Gooding Publisher: The Crowood Press ISBN: 1785001523 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 299
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The Porsche 914 was born into consistently confusing and troubled times at Porsche and Volkswagen, not least with the idea of a non-911 Porsche horrifiying many at the time. A Porsche with an engine that wasn't in the back was simply unthinkable. Richard Gooding examines the story of a car of mixed parentage, which against the odds became a success in its relatively short, six-and-a half year lifespan. Around 119,000 cars were sold from 1969 to 1975, outselling contemporary rivals such as the Opel GT, and meaning it was the first mid-engined car to achieve six-digit sales. As a present-day classic, although challenging to some, low-slung looks and bright colours make the 1970s 914 period-perfect. Combined with near-ideal weight distribution and a low centre of grativity, its mid-engine layout means the 914 can achieve cornering G-forces comparable to the contemporary 911. The 914 was seen as a car that could inject a shot of glamour into VW's slightly worthy and dependable range of air-cooled cars. This book covers the history, development and manufacture of the 914 through troubled times at Porsche and Volkswagen and studies the impact of its design upon its successors. Buying and owning a 914 today is covered, and the book is illustrated with 218 colour photographs.
Author: Richard Gooding Publisher: The Crowood Press ISBN: 1785001523 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 299
Book Description
The Porsche 914 was born into consistently confusing and troubled times at Porsche and Volkswagen, not least with the idea of a non-911 Porsche horrifiying many at the time. A Porsche with an engine that wasn't in the back was simply unthinkable. Richard Gooding examines the story of a car of mixed parentage, which against the odds became a success in its relatively short, six-and-a half year lifespan. Around 119,000 cars were sold from 1969 to 1975, outselling contemporary rivals such as the Opel GT, and meaning it was the first mid-engined car to achieve six-digit sales. As a present-day classic, although challenging to some, low-slung looks and bright colours make the 1970s 914 period-perfect. Combined with near-ideal weight distribution and a low centre of grativity, its mid-engine layout means the 914 can achieve cornering G-forces comparable to the contemporary 911. The 914 was seen as a car that could inject a shot of glamour into VW's slightly worthy and dependable range of air-cooled cars. This book covers the history, development and manufacture of the 914 through troubled times at Porsche and Volkswagen and studies the impact of its design upon its successors. Buying and owning a 914 today is covered, and the book is illustrated with 218 colour photographs.
Author: Joseph J. Randazzo Publisher: Elohim Inc. ISBN: 1545744343 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 413
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This collector’s edition of, Birthdays of the Rich and Famous helps us look at the men and women in history who have spent a lifetime to achieve excellence in whatever field or carriers chosen, as we acknowledge them and honor their participation towards service. This very prestigious historical uplifting body of work is now presented in a format of 365 pages of calendar days where you will discover 3 masterful Birthdays on any day of the year. Plus, the additional list of 105 special iconic celebrities Birthdays.
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Author: Lee Su Teng Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore ISBN: 1482881500 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 107
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Leaders of All Time is all about notable world leaders. It starts off with a famous quote or catchphrase of great leaders and a glimpse of who the great leaders are. The profiles contain sections on their early stages of life, road to success, and private lives. Each profile reveals how the icons from different backgrounds led their way to remarkable success. It showcases their struggles and success stories in their respective fields. These leaders may have their own leadership styles but they share one common objective that is to turn their dreams into reality. Leaders of All Time uncovers how these amazing leaders transform the world, criticisms made by the general public, political impact, and potential influence. Each profile ends with a timeline of significant events and references for further reading.
Author: Andrew Grant Wood Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199892458 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 321
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"Andrew Wood masterfully interweaves the many legends about the musician-poet Agustin Lara with solid historical facts, painstakingly documenting his rise from a hopeless romantic bordello-pianist to the world's most renowned bolero composer."--Cover, page [4].
Author: Frederick Nolan Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 0806184469 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 591
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Despite the countless books and films devoted to him, Billy the Kid remains one of the most elusive figures of the Old West. Now, award-winning western historian Frederick Nolan has scoured the published literature to offer this well-rounded compendium on the life and times of William H. Bonney. The Billy the Kid Reader contains some of the best articles on the Kid—including gems no longer in print. From the first dime novel that appeared shortly after his death to the research of today’s historians, these writings bring Bonney’s life into sharp focus. Nolan highlights two distinct schools of Billy the Kid studies: works of popularizers who tended to exaggerate his historical role, and the findings of grassroots researchers who have reassessed our perceptions of the Kid. Dozens of illustrations enhance the text, illuminating the Kid’s career and notoriety. This collection shows that the life of William H. Bonney is not yet a closed book—far from it. Many versions of his life remain little more than unchallenged tradition. The Billy the Kid Reader puts that lengthy body of work in perspective and will satisfy seasoned Kid aficionados as well as first-time readers eager to learn more about the man and the legend.
Author: Colin Rickards Publisher: Sunstone Press ISBN: 086534079X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 102
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Rickards' work separates fact from fantasy in this meticulously documented account of the life of Pat Garrett and the men who may have killed him.
Author: Editors of Chase's Publisher: Bernan Press ISBN: 1598888595 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 753
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Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s datebook, Chase's is the definitive day-by-day resource of what America and the wider world are celebrating and commemorating. Founded in 1957 on a reputation for accuracy and comprehensiveness, this annual publication has become the must-have reference used by experts and professionals for more than fifty years. From celebrity birthdays to historical anniversaries, from astronomical phenomena to national awareness days, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the one-stop shop for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. The 2017 Edition of Chase's Calendar of Events brings you information about: The 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses The 150th anniversary of the Dominion of Canada The 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution The 100th anniversary of splitting the atom The 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birth anniversary and much more!
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