My Cool Classic Car

My Cool Classic Car
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Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9781911641568
ISBN-13 : 1911641565
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis My Cool Classic Car by : Chris Haddon

A celebration of 40 classic cars from around the world Fueled by passion, nostalgia, and perhaps eccentricity over necessity, Chris Haddon celebrates often overlooked cars and introduces the world's most classic cars and their owners. Some are immaculate, while some come with rust, but regardless of age and value, these cars are regularly used, loved, and clock up an impressive mileage. "A celebration of automobiles with soul and personality." --Telegraph magazine "Beautifully photographed pieces of nostalgia." --The Simple Things magazine

Art of the Classic Car

Art of the Classic Car
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Publisher : Motorbooks International
Total Pages : 227
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780760344156
ISBN-13 : 0760344159
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Art of the Classic Car by : Peter Bodensteiner

"Art of the Classic Car showcases the most beautiful and in some cases rare vehicles of the early 20th century. Each car is showcased with breathtaking photography and coupled with explicit, informative prose detailing the particular history of each model"-Provided by publisher.

The Classic Car Book

The Classic Car Book
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Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages : 322
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780241428801
ISBN-13 : 0241428807
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis The Classic Car Book by : DK

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.

Classic Car

Classic Car
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 322
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780744087604
ISBN-13 : 0744087600
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Classic Car by : DK

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. 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-up 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. This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification. - Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades. - Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book. - Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date. Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition. 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.

The Ultimate Classic Car Book

The Ultimate Classic Car Book
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 224
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0751318329
ISBN-13 : 9780751318326
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ultimate Classic Car Book by : Quentin Willson

The Classic Car Book

The Classic Car Book
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Publisher : Haynes Publications
Total Pages : 175
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1844252310
ISBN-13 : 9781844252312
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis The Classic Car Book by : Andrew Noakes

In an age of technically complex cookie-cutter cars, the classic car scene is flourishing, and many owners are now running classics as everyday cars. This extensively illustrated book provides the reader with all the information needed to choose, run and maintain a practical classic car, whether the owner is fanatical about preserving originality, or wishes to modernize a classic to improve reliability and practicality. It is essential reading for anyone contemplating ownership of their first classic car, and for existing owners who wish to maximize their enjoyment of the classic car scene.

The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens

The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens
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Publisher : Motorbooks International
Total Pages : 275
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780760349878
ISBN-13 : 0760349878
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens by : John Gunnell

See the entire chronology of air-cooled Volkswagens in The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens, a beautifully illustrated overview of one of the oldest and best-known foreign car brands in America.

Cool Cars

Cool Cars
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 482
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781465431646
ISBN-13 : 1465431640
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Cool Cars by :

Packed with more than a hundred completely charismatic classic cars, this book is the ideal gift for anyone driven to admire these majestic machines. Author Quentin Wilson has hand-picked the most astonishing, appealing, and all-round awesome cars ever to hit the highway. Multi-angle photography reveals the true craftsmanship and beauty of these stunning rides, and the text pays tribute to each vehicle and explains why it's destined to be a classic, now and forever. Test drive this essential car guide, and you'll be hooked.

My Dad Had That Car

My Dad Had That Car
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Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages : 1377
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ISBN-10 : 9780316506953
ISBN-13 : 0316506958
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad Had That Car by : Tad Burness

This one-of-a-kind, massive illustrated history of more than 10,000 American automobiles is perfect for the millions of classic car enthusiasts. With more than 1,300 pages and 12,500 illustrations covering 70 years, this may be the most complete visual history of the American automobile ever published. Nowhere else are there so many collector, luxury, sporting and every day cars assembled with fascinating information about original prices, engine sizes, horsepower, and other specifications. The pages are packed with genuine, factory-fresh photographs and drawings taken from contemporary advertisements, catalogs, and brochures. More than 250 manufacturers and hundreds of individual models trace the evolution of the American automobile, from the millions of Model Ts that rolled off Ford's assembly line through the art deco streamliners of the '30s, to the tail-finned land yachts of the '50s and muscle cars of the '60s and '70s up to the early SUVs of the '90s. Throughout author Tad Burness adds handwritten details not found anywhere else, including pointing out unusual options and differences found within a model. Automotive journalist Matt Stone provides a new general introduction and one to each era within the book.

The Impossible Collection of Cars

The Impossible Collection of Cars
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Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Total Pages : 6
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781614280156
ISBN-13 : 1614280150
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis The Impossible Collection of Cars by : Dan Neil

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.