There are few subjects that evoke such passion as the history of classic cars. The second-hand classic car market is a booming multi-million-dollar industry in its own right, so it is no surprise that this subject has proved to be a perennial seller of illustrated books.
Seizing on this widespread popularity, Classic Cars represents a fresh and informative approach to the subject. In handy pocket-sized form it chronicles 75 of the greatest cars from all over the world, from the birth of the mass produced vehicle - Henry Ford's Model T in 1908 - through the classic period of German manufacturing, and climaxing with the golden post-war era, typified by lavish styles and pink Cadillacs.
Each of the 75 cars in the book is dissected over two spreads. The first features stunning cut-out photography of the vehicle from a variety of angles, complete with detailed annotations; the second explores the history of the car, aspects of its design and revolutionary features. For the real enthusiast there is a comprehensive specification box containing every fact and figure imaginable, from engine size and tyre measurements to top speed, weight, transmission and steering.
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Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Flexibler Kunststoffeinband
Illustrationen
Index; Halftones, color; Illustrations, color
Maße
Höhe: 124 mm
Breite: 163 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-83886-694-5 (9781838866945)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Richard Gunn is a freelance British author, journalist and photographer. He is editor-at-large at Classic Car Weekly magazine and author of many car books including Classic Cars: The World's Greatest Marques. In 2012, Richard was voted the UK's favourite motoring expert in an online poll run by Car Leasing UK.
Contents includes:
Introduction
AC Cobra
Alfa Romeo Spider
Amphicar
Aston Martin DB5
Auburn Speedster
Austin-Healey 3000
Austin Mini Mk I
Bentley R-Type Continental
Bugatti Type 35
Buick Riviera
1959 Cadillac Series 62/De Ville
Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
Chevrolet Impala
Chrysler Airflow
Citroen 2CV
Cord 810/812
De Tomaso Pantera
Dodge Charger
Ferrari Daytona
Ferrari 250 GT SWB
Fiat 500
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang
Ford Thunderbird
Jaguar E-Type
Jaguar Mk 2
Lamborghini Countach
Lincoln Continental
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit Turbo
Mercedes-Benz 230-280SL
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
MGB
Morris Minor
Plymouth Superbird
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac Trans Am
Porsche 356
Porsche 911 Turbo
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Triumph TR4
Volkswagen Beetle
Volvo P1800
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