Convertibles
Published on 27. June 2011
240 pages
978-1-61060-202-0 (ISBN)
Description
Convertibles (in the First Gear series) is a celebration of the classic drop-top, from the earliest of coach cars where convertible style was the norm, to the high-end sports cars of today. Today's convertible is a metaphor for freedom on the open road. To drop the top and feel the wind and sun and to be able to cover up again in rain and cold represents the ultimate automotive luxury. From Ford's Model T to sporty Jaguar roadsters, from classic Chevys to modern Miatas, the convertible is a body style that never goes out of style. Convertibles profiles more than 60 cars in wonderful photographic detail. Each car profile includes its history, performance specs, trivia, and a color photo gallery. For the dedicated auto enthusiast or the casual or budding fan, this book is an entertaining survey of the greatest convertibles ever made.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Beverly
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Illustrations
268 color photos
File size
25,67 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-61060-202-0 (9781610602020)
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Person
Award-winning author, photographer, and historian Dennis Adler is recognized as one of America's most published authors and historians. He has been seen on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CBS Sunday Morning. The author of thirty-seven books on historic firearms and collectible automobiles, as well as a former magazine editor, Adler has had more than five thousand articles and photographs published during his 35-year career.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: In the Beginning-Dawn of the Twentieth Century
- 1901 Mercedes
- 1903 Peerless Type Six Tonneau
- 1904 Packard Model L Tonneau
- 1906 Stanley Steamer Touring
- 1907 Mercedes 35HP Touring
- 1909 Packard Model 18 Runabout
- Chapter 2: Ragtops and Roadsters-1910 to 1920
- 1910 Pierce-Arrow Model 48 Touring Seven-Passenger
- 1911 Mercedes 37/90 Labourdette Skiff
- 1911-1913 Mercer Raceabout
- 1913 Mercedes 37/95 Double Phaeton
- 1913 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Tourer
- 1915 Oakland Model 37 Speedster
- 1915 Packard Model 5-48 Seven-Passenger Touring
- 1915 Pierce-Arrow Model 48B Five-Passenger Touring
- 1918 Pierce-Arrow Model 66 Touring (Prototype)
- Chapter 3: The Convertible Comes of Age-1921 to 1925
- 1921 Marmon Model 34B Wasp Speedster
- 1923 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet
- 1923 Kissel "Gold Bug" Speedster
- 1923 Avions Voisin C5 Sporting Victoria
- 1925 Doble Series E Roadster
- Chapter 4: Classic American Convertibles-1926 to 1941
- 1936 Duesenberg Model J, SJ, and SSJ
- 1930 Cadillac V-16
- 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial 8 Roadster
- 1932 Lincoln KB Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton
- 1935 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster
- Chapter 5: Great European Drophead Coupes and Cabriolets
- 1927 Mercedes-Benz Model S Touring
- 1930 Trossi Mercedes-Benz SSK
- 1939 Bugatti Type 57C
- 1947 Bentley MK VI Franay Cabriolet
- 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport
- Chapter 6: Post War Evolution of Convertibles-1945 to 1959
- 1952 Hudson Hornet Brougham
- 1953-1955 Chevrolet Corvette
- 1953 Cadillac Eldorado
- 1955 Porsche 356 Continental
- 1957 BMW 507
- 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
- Chapter 7: High-Performace Era-1960S and 1970S Muscle Cars
- 1960 Chrysler 300F
- 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
- 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L71 Roadster
- 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda
- Chapter 8: European Convertibles: Tops Down and Revs Up!
- 1960 MGA Twin Cam
- 1961 Ferrari 250GT Spyder California
- 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder
- 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
- 1993 Jaguar XJS Cabriolet
- 1998 BMW Z3
- Chapter 9: The Twenty-First-Century Convertible
- 2010 Ford Mustang GT
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
- 2010 Porsche Boxster
- 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
- 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Index
- Copyright page
