The Ultimate Classic Car Book
Author | : Quentin Willson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1999-06-01 |
Genre | : Antique and classic cars |
ISBN | : 9780751318326 |
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Author | : Quentin Willson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1999-06-01 |
Genre | : Antique and classic cars |
ISBN | : 9780751318326 |
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2023-04-11 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0744087600 |
"When I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat." Henry Ford Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. Edited by award-winning automotive journalist Giles Chapman, Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac, and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-ups of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.
Author | : Quentin Willson |
Publisher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Automobiles |
ISBN | : 9780789420831 |
Celebrating 60 of America's best-loved automobiles, this full-color car show spotlights the most glamourous cars of the golden era from 1945-1975. The text, by the author of "The Ultimate Classic Car", and more than 680 lavish full-color photos reveal the design flourishes that make each car a classic.
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2016-09-01 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0241428807 |
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this book takes you on a scenic drive through the history of classic cars, exploring their status as objects of luxury and desire. The Classic Car Book showcases the most important and iconic classic cars from every decade since the 1940s, with a foreword by award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars and motoring, Giles Chapman. Fully illustrated and packed with stunning photography, The Classic Car Book uses specially commissioned photographic tours to put you in the driver's seat of the world's most famous and celebrated cars, including stylish roadsters and luxury limousines from manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Rover, Jaguar, and Bentley. The Classic Car Book is ideal for any car collectors and enthusiasts.
Author | : Dan Neil |
Publisher | : Assouline Publishing |
Total Pages | : 6 |
Release | : 2011-11-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1614280150 |
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.
Author | : Quentin Willson |
Publisher | : Dk Pub |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780756618858 |
Detailing more than one hundred classic cars built between the 1950s and early 1990s with close-up gallery photographs, a comprehensive history highlights each model's production figures, competition successes, mechanical and body modifications, and more. Reprint.
Author | : Ian Barry |
Publisher | : Assouline Publishing |
Total Pages | : 6 |
Release | : 2023-08-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 161428055X |
There’s an undeniable fascination with motorcycles—their speed, design, riders, and coolness factor, are all part of the magnetism. This exquisite deluxe volume, presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate, is the newest addition to Assouline’s Impossible Collection series is a compendium of the 100 most exceptional bikes of the twentieth century—from the rare to the renowned—each one is unique. Some of these brilliant pieces of machinery include the stunning and one-of-a-kind BMW R7, the 1948 Vincent Series Rapide that Rollie Free shattered land speed record on, in nothing but a bathing suit, the iconic 1969 Easy Rider bike that Peter Fonda made famous, and the 1973 Harley-Davidson XR750, Evel Knievel’s bike of choice. Motorcycle aficionados, aesthetes, and enthusiasts alike will treasure this collector’s item.
Author | : Steve Setford |
Publisher | : Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages | : 363 |
Release | : 2011-05-02 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1405361751 |
The definitive visual history of the automobile The Car Book stylishly shows you everything you might want to know about the history of the automobile. With stunning visual images and over 2,000 cars featured, the evolution of the car is tracked from decade to decade and across international borders, from India�s Ambassador to Italy�s Alfa Romeo. Ever wondered how Porsche and Chevrolet became household names? Discover the stories behind the men and the machines that created the most famous marques and take a virtual tour of the anatomy of iconic cars from each era. If you love cars, then you�ll love this � The Car Book is simply a must-have title for all car enthusiasts.
Author | : Jim Glastonbury |
Publisher | : Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-09-04 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780785831730 |
Author | : Jonathan Wood |
Publisher | : Crescent |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780517140536 |
An illustrated celebration of all the great post-World War II cars of the world showcases 125 classic models that are accompanied by detailed specifications including side elevation drawings, a family tree, and engine and interior photographs.