A to Z of Sports Cars, 1945-1990

A to Z of Sports Cars, 1945-1990
Author: Mike Lawrence
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 342
Release: 1996
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781870979818

More than 1,000 photographs in b&w and color illustrate the extraordinary variety of sports cars that have been offered to the public. All the great names are featured, including cars from Israel, Egypt, Spain, Switzerland, Norway and Brazil.

A-Z of Cars of the 1970s

A-Z of Cars of the 1970s
Author: Graham Robson
Publisher: Herridge & Sons
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Antique and classic cars
ISBN: 9781906133276

Photographs of all models; production dates and numbers; specifications and body types; descriptions and recognition features; historical notes on all makes.

A-Z of Cars of the 1930s

A-Z of Cars of the 1930s
Author: Michael Sedgwick
Publisher: Herridge & Sons
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2010-10-28
Genre: Automobiles
ISBN: 9781906133252

Some 1000 cars are illustrated and described in alphabetical order, by manufacturer, in this book. There are comprehensive notes on each model's production dates and numbers, recognition features, variants, strengths and weaknesses.

A-Z of Cars of the 1980s

A-Z of Cars of the 1980s
Author: Martin Lewis
Publisher: Herridge & Sons
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2010
Genre: Automobiles
ISBN: 9781906133283

This book contains the oldest cars of the 1980s from the much coveted sports marques, to the sports saloons, giving brief histories of all makers who sold cars in Britain, plus descriptions, specifications and performance figures.

The Big Book of Tiny Cars

The Big Book of Tiny Cars
Author: Russell Hayes
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2021-12-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 0760370621

The Big Book of Tiny Cars presents entertaining profiles of automotive history’s most famous—and infamous—microcars and subcompacts from 1901 to today. Illustrated with photos and period ads.

Nissan Z

Nissan Z
Author: Pete Evanow
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020
Genre: Nissan automobile
ISBN: 0760367132

"Nissan Z: 50 Years of Exhilarating Performance is a handsomely illustrated coffee-table book celebrating five decades of Nissan's immensely popular Z-Cars, from the ground-breaking 1970 240Z to today's top-performing 370Z, including the 50th anniversary Z. The story begins with the introduction of Nissan's (then Datsun) first foray into the sports-car world, the Datsun Roadster then gets into the details regarding the creation of the legendary 240Z. Each derivative is explored: including 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX through today's 370Z. Nissan's Z is one of the few sports car models to be in production for 50 years, and Nissan Z pays fitting tribute to its proud heritage"--

Concept Cars

Concept Cars
Author: Chris Rees
Publisher: Hermes House
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1999
Genre: Experimental automobiles
ISBN: 9781840384024

The concept car was born in 1939 with General Motors' invention of the Buick Y-job. This was not a car designed for general consumption, but one created by the styling department as an "ideas" car, a sleek, chrome-adorned sculpture contrived to inflate passions and inspire imaginations. This is the ultimate guide to concept cars, featuring major design houses from Ogle to Pininfarina as well as mass manufacturers. It includes over 300 stunning color images, each highlighting a significant and creative twentieth-century car.

How to Build Max-Performance Mopar Big Blocks

How to Build Max-Performance Mopar Big Blocks
Author: Andrew Finkbeiner
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2009
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1934709034

Naturally aspirated Mopar Wedge big-blocks are quite capable of producing between 600 to 900 horsepower. This book covers how to build Mopar's 383-, 400-, 413-ci, 440-ci engines to these power levels. Discussed is how to select a stock or aftermarket block for the desired performance level. The reciprocating assembly is examined in detail, so you select the right design and material for durability and performance requirements. Cylinder heads and valve train configurations are crucial for generating maximum horsepower and torque and this volume provides special treatment in this area. Camshafts and lifters are compared and contrasted using hydraulic flat tappet, hydraulic roller and solid flat tappet cams. Also, detailed engine builds at 600, 700, 800, and 900 horsepower levels provide insight and reveal what can be done with real-world component packages.

Big Book of Cars

Big Book of Cars
Author: Trevor Lord
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Automobiles
ISBN: 9780789447388

Text and cut-out photographs present the features and performance of various cars, including the Corvette, Volkswagen Beetle, and Cadillac.

Elgin Park

Elgin Park
Author: Michael Paul Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2019-10-22
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781947895140

With the passing of acclaimed artist Michael Paul Smith comes a final printing - each book numbered in tribute. Smith's Elgin Park is a lot of things: a mid-century utopia, a fantastical world, and an optical illusion. This imaginative town was composed entirely of miniatures, delighting audiences worldwide when his photo series went viral, attracting more than 90 million views on Flickr.