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159 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm
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Includes details of extraordinary journeys (some short and some long) that some of these classic cars have made, including London to Mexico, plus heartwarming stories of how a specific car has become a priceless part of the family.
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Today, cars are built for speed, safety, and style. In the early 1900s, they provided a convenient and quick alternative to horses and trains. Discover how Henry Ford developed his famous Model T, and explore how hydrogen fuel cells could possibly power the vehicles of the future. Young readers will be amazed to learn people's journey from the horse-drawn buggies of America's past to the sporty automobiles of the 21st century. Have you ever wondered...
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It's 1888 and Bertha Benz's husband, Karl, has invented the prototype Benz motorwagen. But the German government declares the vehicle illegal, and the church calls it the devil's work. Unbeknownst to her husband, Bertha steals away with her two sons and drives nearly one hundred miles to prove just how amazing the motorwagen is. Bertha's mechanical savvy gets the boys to Grandma's house safely, and the remarkable mother/son road trip reduces global...
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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Take a look at decades of the most desirable, unique, classic, and stylish cars ever made. Consider a catalog of cars for your own roadway dreams! This book is packed with all shapes and sizes of vehicles, inspiring fans around the world. Whether you love powerful cars or the thrill of an open top . . . whether you long for people s cars or massive SUVs, or whether you wish for the ultimate dream car, this series has your number. Every car fan will...
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368 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
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"Organized by categories including sports cars, convertibles and compacts, this illustrated guide of the history of the car features over 1,200 of the world's greatest, most iconic vehicles from the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost to the Ferrari F40"--
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537 pages : colored illustrations ; 25 cm
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From 1962-1973 Rainer W. Schlegelmilch was present not only at Formula 1 circuits, but also at the great endurance races including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1000 km Nurburgring, Targa Florio and others and documented a unique photographic record of this golden era of motor sport.
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"Great collector cars are still out there -- just waiting to be found! Barn Find Road Trip is the antidote to all the manufactured collector "reality" shows on TV. This is a real-world, barn-find banzai run in which auto archaeologist Tom Cotter, his car collector pal Brian Barr, and photographer Michael Alan Ross embarked on a 14-day collector-car-seeking adventure with no predetermined destinations. It's barn-find freestyle! Roaming the Southeast,...
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320 pages : illustrations, color photographs ; 31 cm + 2 inserts (21 x 29 cm)
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"Featuring more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, Classic Car is a celebration of the most beautiful and innovative cars produced since the birth of mass car-ownership. Meet the designers behind these amazing machines and discover the history of the manufacturers that have brought them to life."--
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Classic Car Profiles volume 1--24
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1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (color), photographs (black and white) ; 24 cm.
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[1] Mercedes GP 1908 & 1914--[2] Rolls-Royce Phantom I--[3] Hispano-Suiza V12--[4] Jaguar XK Series--[5] Lanchester 38 & 40 hp--[6] Duesenberg J & SJ--[7] Bentley 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 Litre--[8] Vanwall GP--[9] Auburn Straight-Eight--[10] Bugatti GP Type 35--[11] Alvis Speed 20 & 25 3 1/2 & 4.3 Litre--[12] Ferrari Tipo 625 & 555--[13] Ford Model T--[14] Alfa Romeo Type RL--[15] MG Magnette K3--[16] Jowett Javelin & Jupiter--[17] Napier 40/50 hp--[18] Delage...
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"The car has shaped the modern era more profoundly than any other human invention. Its manufacture introduced mass-production to the world, bringing with it tarmac, suburbs, and car culture. In this comprehensive world history of the most important transport innovation of the modern age, historian Dr. Steven Parissien examines the impact, development, and significance of the automobile over its turbulent and colorful 130-year history. He tells the...
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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From its beginning, the Volkswagen Beetle was unlike any other car in the world. Round and friendly, the Beetle truly became a people s car, bringing joy to owners around the world. Volkswagen is much more than the Beetle, however. Inside, read about this constantly innovative car maker and see the models that have made it one of the world s most valuable and popular brands. So many cars, so little time! The world of cars is packed with all shapes...
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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Once upon a time, only the most rugged cars and individuals could take a crack at off-road trails and dirt pathways. With the rise of affordable, comfortable, and stylish SUVs, those wild roads became open to all. Inside, see how the SUV morphed from a specialist vehicle into a popular staple of the American family garage, while still holding onto its wilderness legacy. So many cars, so little time! The world of cars is packed with all shapes and...
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x, 372 pages ; 25 cm
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"From the acclaimed author of Birdmen comes a revelatory new history of the birth of the automobile, an illuminating and entertaining true tale of invention, competition, and the visionaries, hustlers, and swindlers who came together to transform the world. In 1900, the Automobile Club of America sponsored the nation's first car show in New York's Madison Square Garden. The event was a spectacular success, attracting seventy exhibitors and nearly...
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