Motorcars of the Classic Era

Motorcars of the Classic Era
Author: Michael Furman
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

Spectacular models from the automobile's golden age are featured in more than 150 full-color photos that capture the breathtaking beauty of these objects of desire.

The Classic Era

The Classic Era
Author: Beverly Rae Kimes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2001
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars

The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars
Author: Ross Alkureishi
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760367175

The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars covers all the marque's collectible production saloons and sports cars, from the 14/28 and 14/40 sports cars to the iconic postwar convertibles like the MGA and MGB, as well as latter-day takes on the classic MG formula, such as the RV8. First produced in Oxford, England, in 1924, MG cars proved instantly appealing, with a cheeky spirit that would win the hearts of millions around the globe, not least of all in the United States. This was due in no small part to the fact that the price was as attractive as the styling and the performance. Inexpensive and fun became quintessential MG traits. In this installment of Motorbooks' Complete Book series, author Ross Alkureishi offers a chronological model-by-model marque history. Narratives discuss design, production, and technology, while specification tables highlight key technical and performance data. Hundreds of photos illustrate the vehicles and even include detail shots of engine bays and interiors. Originally formed as a side business, MG became one of the world's most recognized car brands. From prewar saloons to fast and affordable two-seat sports cars in the pre- and postwar periods, MG has exuded fun, thanks to models like the Midgets and Magnettes, the traditionally styled T-Types, and the vehicles that would become the marque’s most recognizable: the MGA, MGB, and MGC. MG would undergo several ownership changes throughout the years, and Alkureishi expertly shows how different ownership groups affected MG cars, good or bad. Along the way, the company competed on racetracks around the world, and Alkureishi describes the most successful of these exploits in complementary sidebars. The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars is the essential guide to this important chapter in the history of motoring.

Magic Motors 1930

Magic Motors 1930
Author: Brooks T. Brierley
Publisher: Garrett & Stringer
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1996
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780961579128

In 1930, roughly two dozen U.S. automotive firms vied for the dollars of America's wealthiest. Ten short years later, only four manufacturers remained.

Automobiles of the Chrome Age: 1946-1960

Automobiles of the Chrome Age: 1946-1960
Author: Michael Furman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2004-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

The postwar era marked the emergence of all things American, and in the 1950s, cars led the way. More than 150 stunning photographs of these motoring icons are featured in this elegant volume of images. An informative text and an illustrated index of technical information describe the unique qualities of these spectacular cars.

American Motors Corporation

American Motors Corporation
Author: Patrick R. Foster
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2013-11-25
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760344256

"Patrick Foster's American Motors Corporation: The Rise and Fall of America's Last Independent Automaker is the definitive history of the AMC corporation. Featured vehicles include the Rambler, Javelin, and more, as Foster walks the reader through not only the history of an American classic, but a history of the automotive industry itself as it evolved through emissions restrictions and the gas guzzlers of the 80s and 90s"-Provided by publisher.

Curves of Steel

Curves of Steel
Author: Jonathan A. Stein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN:

A deluxe volume that explores the evolution of the streamlined automotive shape from the 1930s to the 1990s.

French Curves

French Curves
Author: Richard Adatto
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2011
Genre: Antique and classic cars
ISBN: 9780977980994

Includes bibliographical references (p. 246).

Auto Legends

Auto Legends
Author: Robert Cumberford
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780785831341

The cars are presented chronologically in a succession of seductive photographs by Michel Zumbrunn, widely recognized as one of the best car photographers working today. The combination of general views, taken from a variety of angles, and numerous close-ups of exquisite detailing allows the reader to appreciate fully these masterpieces of the car designer's art. Each entry is accompanied by a vivid commentary by Robert Cubmerford, a car designer and renowned motoring journalist, who shares his astounding knowledge with the reader in order to highlight the history and essential design features of each vehicle. An illuminating introduction traces the development of styling trends and influences, while brief biographies of the most innovative designers from the last one hundred years and a full technical glossary are also included. The book concludes with a directory of museums and public collections around the world where examples of the featured cars may be seen.