The Little Book Of Microcars
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| Author | : Adam Quellin |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 2015-10-21 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1845848942 |
During the middle of the twentieth century, a plethora of small economy cars – often quirky and bizarre – emerged to meet the needs of the cash-strapped motorist. This book charts the history and development of these microcars, from the lean period after the Second World War right up to the present day. Covering a wide range of vehicles, from the well-known models to the more obscure, and complemented throughout by colour photographs and period images, this a fascinating book on a little-known subject.
| 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.
| Author | : Kate Trant |
| Publisher | : Black Dog Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2004-06 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : |
"Once a common sight in our towns and cities, microcars were ingenious solutions to the post war demand for economical and accessible motoring. Nowadays they are making a celebrated comeback with all of the big car manufacturers featuring at least one flagship small car, from DaimlerChrysler's Smart and BMW's Mini to Nissan's Micra. But what are the factors, now and then, that turned the microcar into a viable alternative to the 'normal' car? How have the aspirations and ideas behind the microcar changed over the decades? The cars themselves have undoubtedly undergone a radical transformation." "Whereas the current trend in small cars is led by environmental concerns, the first phase of the microcar phenomenon was determined by economic necessity: many manufacturers of planes, trains, and white goods had to re-invent themselves as producers of automobiles. The result was a proliferation of small, cheap and extraordinary looking three- and four-wheeled vehicles." "This book looks at the social and cultural conditions behind the rise, the fall and the ultimate resurrection of the small car, and features some of the most fascinating and best-loved examples. With the debate over transport, sustainability, congestion, fuel consumption, taxation and the environment high on the agenda, there has never been a better time than now to examine the role of the microcar."--BOOK JACKET.
| Author | : Adam Quellin |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2022-02-09 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1787118479 |
A celebration of the many motor trikes and three-wheeled motorcycles produced since the early days of motoring. Taking us right up to the present day, this book covers a wide range of machines from mild to wild, accompanied by original colour photographs. Featuring easy-to-read captions with minimum jargon: it will delight both enthusiasts and the novices alike.
| Author | : Becker, Henk |
| Publisher | : Tangerine Press |
| Total Pages | : 16 |
| Release | : 2003-10-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780439552806 |
Start your engines! Piece together 25 colorful racecars using the bright pieces! Inside this neat book, kids will find everything they need:Punch-out cardstock pieces to assemble 25 cars, 100 Micro Wheels, 50 Micro Axles, 25 Foam-Tape Dots and Punch-out Grandstand Punch-out Speedway with Pit Road.
| Author | : Paul Jackson |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 261 |
| Release | : 2018-11-29 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1787114643 |
Now in its second edition, the little book of smart has extra pages and more illustrations to expand the story of the world's most innovative car brand. It's a fascinating tale, told succinctly and in an entertaining style, complemented by full-colour photography throughout. And as the most up-to-date smart book on today's scene.
| Author | : Duncan Cameron |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 65 |
| Release | : 2018-06-28 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1784422797 |
From the 1940s to the 1960s, the microcar posed a challenge to the large companies that mass-produced cars to uniform designs. The microcar was the opposite, produced by small entrepreneurial start-ups using quirky design concepts that offered motorists cheaper and more economical vehicles. This book is a beautifully illustrated history of the British microcar, from the early days of Bond and Reliant to the proliferation of micro marques during the 1950s and their demise during the 1960s. It explores many eccentric British concepts, comparing the cars to their influential European competitors, examining the social and economic reasons for the decline and disappearance of the microcar, but also saluting the signs of a microcar renaissance in the twenty-first century, this time from mainstream manufacturers.
| Author | : Russell Hayes |
| Publisher | : Motorbooks |
| Total Pages | : 183 |
| Release | : 2021-11-23 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 076037063X |
Richly illustrated and entertainingly written, The Big Book of Tiny Cars presents lively profiles of the automotive world’s most famous—and infamous—microcars and subcompacts from 1901 to today. From tiny homes to little lending libraries and even tiny food, people everywhere are resetting the premium they put on size. Fact is, the automotive industry has a “tiny” history going back to the car’s earliest days. Beginning with the Curved Dash Oldsmobile and continuing through prewar classics such as the Austin Seven and Hanomag Kommissbrot, The Big Book of Tiny Cars is truly international in scope. Witness diminutive cars like the Bond Minicar and the BMWIsetta introduced to fuel-deprived postwar Europe, and continue through the classic 1950s microcars and ’70s subcompacts, right up to today’s tiny cars and electric vehicles (EVs) fromthe likes of Smart and Fiat. In addition to iconic curiosities like the frog-like Goggomobil Dart, the futuristic Sebring Vanguard Citicar, and the three-wheeled Reliant Robin, you’ll read about more familiar classics like the VW Beetle, MiniCooper, and Crosley Super Sport. Other manufacturers represented include Honda, Datsun, Mitsubishi, Trabant, Heinkel, Renault, and Messerschmitt, to name a few. Each car is profiled with an entertaining and informative history and a fact box. Imagery includes archival photos, period ads, and modern photography. In all, more than 100 cars are included, from the weird to the sublime. Gas, diesel, or electric…tiny cars have a rich and curious heritage reflective of motorists’ concerns for their pocketbook, the environment, or both. The Big Book of Tiny Cars is your ultimate collection of microcars, minicars, bubble cars, kei cars, subcompacts, and compacts that have been built, sold, and driven all over the globe for 120 years.
| Author | : David Tom |
| Publisher | : CarTech Inc |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2020-04-23 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1613252692 |
The legendary history of the pony car wars comes to life in this softcover edition of The Cars of Trans-Am Racing. The SCCA Trans-Am Racing Series launched in 1966 and was designed to showcase a new class of sporty domestic cars racing on road courses. Each major automotive manufacturer participated heavily in the Trans-Am Series, and in a few short years, it became the ultimate American automobile showdown. When the modified muscle cars of the series were seen performing well on the country’s finest tracks, fans wanted a model of their own in the driveway. These "pony cars" boasted a new look and style not seen before, and their all-around performance eclipsed anything accomplished by production-based American GT cars up to that point. This softcover edition of The Cars of Trans-Am Racing is unique in that it focuses on the cars used in this legendary series. These vintage Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Barracudas, Firebirds, Cougars, and Javelins all are extremely popular with collectors and enthusiasts today. Seeing them in their “full-competition” versions when they were new will bring back many fond memories for those who were fans of this series. In addition, enthusiasts who enjoy these cars today look to the Trans-Am Series cars for styling inspiration and performance hints as part of the growing Pro Touring trend. Many of these historic cars have been restored to race-ready condition. Additional insight and interviews from the original builders and the teams that maintained the cars provide an insider’s viewpoint never before seen in print.
| Author | : Dee Gordon |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2011-11-30 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0752478818 |
Based on quirky facts and fascinating data, with a discerning eye on the bizarre, the frivolous and the funny, The Little Book of the 1960s is nostalgia with a difference. The sights, the sounds, the lifestyle, the whole 1960s experience can be relived through the pages of this book, but be warned – you'll need a sense of humour. It's a book that can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the fashions, the scandals and the enduring fascination of a decade that was truly the most colourful of all. Did You Know? When the Beatles played at the Birkenhead YMCA in 1962 for just £30 (the same year Decca famously turned them down because 'groups with guitars were on their way out'), they were booed off stage. When Barbara Windsor and the cast of Sparrers Can't Sing were filming in the East End in the early 1960s, the Krays were hired to provide security on the set. When Princess Margaret married photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960, she became the first royal to marry a commoner for 450 years.
