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This third volume continues James Stringer's popular series with
another highly entertaining collection of Austin-related stories.
This time you can read all about: 'Mugwump' and its journey from
Bristol to Cape Town; how Spike Milligan and fellow Goon Peter
Sellers nearly fell out over an Austin 12/4; the company's
promotional film about the Austin 7 - "The Mighty Atom", and many
other colourful and delightfully entertaining stories, which
provide the reader with an alternative and untold history of the
Austin Motor Car Company.
This latest title in the highly successful 'my cool' vehicle series
covers the world of open top motoring. Cruising in a convertible
car with the top down started out as an American summer tradition
and for many drivers around the world there is nothing better than
driving down a country lane with the roof down, the wind sweeping
your hair and the sun beating on your neck. The book includes a
broad mix of 'cool' convertibles, and their owners, from vintage to
classic and modern, with eye-catching photography and locations,
captured by specialist car photographer Lyndon McNeil. Convertible
cars come in all shapes and sizes from compact city cabriolets such
as the Talbot Samba to roadsters such as the Lotus Elan Sprint and
grand tourers such as the Aston Martin DB6. Every one of them
enjoys a sense of open-air freedom and greater involvement in the
driving experience. Think sun, wind and speed. In many ways, the
convertible car is the ultimate expression of automotive
indulgence. A car with a roof is sensible but a car without a roof
is sexy, scintillating and, given the chance, most of us would pay
through the nose to own one. From the timeless designs of early
models (Lagonda, Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental, Frazer Nash
BMW and the MG) to the mid century cars (Nash Metropolitan, Land
Rover, Bristol and Renault Caravelle) and the retro/modern (Saab
900, Honda S800, Peugeot 304, VW Golf, Mercedes 380SL and Porsche
914), convertibles are among the most popular and desirable of
cars. The convertible has gone through extreme highs and lows
during more than a century of automotive history, from near
ubiquity at the dawn of the car industry to nearly disappearing in
the 1970s; and now once again being a highly popular type of car.
The cars featured illustrate the highs and the lows of convertible
design and show how convertible technology advanced from simple
cloth tops (the 1931 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental is an early
example) to the advanced self-folding roofs of today and many other
design features. Some of the most stylish marques are included: the
most expensive in the book is the Frazer Nash BMW and the rarest
the Fiat 1100 Barchetta. Word Count 25,000
Strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring
history! From the earliest "horseless carriage" to the modern
supercar, this lavishly illustrated history of the automobile is
packed with everything you need to know about classic cars through
the ages. Filled with stunning photography, and featuring more than
2,000 models, Car shows you how cars have evolved around the world
over the last 130 years, and their impact on society as objects of
curiosity, status symbols, and items of necessity. Journey back
into automotive history and you will find: -In-depth profiles
highlighting the most important cars of each period -Virtual
photographic tours of some of the most iconic cars from the Ferrari
F40 to the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost -A decade-by-decade history
told in stunning visual detail -Illustrated feature spreads
detailing the evolution of legendary brands from Aston Martin, to
Porsche and Cadillac -A timeline of the milestone developments in
car manufacturing and technology See the world's most innovative
machines come to life! From India's Hindustan Ambassador to Italy's
Fiat 500, this book will transport you all over the world, taking a
truly international view of the greatest cars through time. Immerse
yourself in the stories of the people and companies at the heart of
the billion-dollar motoring industry. Covering sports cars,
convertibles, and today's environmentally-friendly electric models,
no other car catalogue provides such a comprehensive picture of the
car world. This new and improved edition includes hybrid and
electric cars, as well as looking forward to the "driverless"
technologies of tomorrow. So buckle-up and get ready for the
journey of a lifetime! The ultimate gift for anyone interested in
cars, motoring, and motor racing, this iconic celebration of
automotive design is sure to inform and amaze all readers.
Interested in all things transit and travel? There's more to
discover in this epic series from DK Books! Take an action-packed
flight through the history of air travel in Aircraft, and be
inspired by the world's most renowned rail routes in Train.
This comprehensive account of the past, present and future of the
automobile examines the key trends, key technologies and key
players involved in the race to develop clean, environmentally
friendly vehicles that are affordable and that do not compromise on
safety or design. Undertaking a rigorous interrogation of our
global dependency on oil, the author demonstrates just how unwise
and unnecessary this is in light of current developments such as
the fuel cell revolution and the increasing viability of hybrid
cars, which use both petrol and electricity - innovations that
could signal a new era of clean, sustainable energy. The arguments
put forward draw on support from an eclectic range of sources -
including industry insiders, scientists, economists and
environmentalists - to make for an enlightening read.
Controls and equipment, servicing equipment, lubrication.
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.
An essential introduction to the surprisingly long history of the
electric car, from the early pioneers, through to the first
commercially viable marques such as Tesla. After a century in the
shadow of the internal combustion engine, the electric motor is
making a seismic comeback. Battery-propelled vehicles in fact
predate petrol and diesel engines; indeed, in the Edwardian era,
electric vehicles could well have become the dominant form of
transport. While limitations to their range and speed meant that
fossil-fuelled cars rapidly left them behind, since the 1970s there
have been several efforts to revive electric cars, and with recent
carbon emissions commitments, offerings such as the Tesla Model 3
and Nissan Leaf have been well received. This fully illustrated
introduction explains these developments, charting the most notable
electric cars, from the eccentric Amitron and Zagato Zele to the
now-mainstream models that are set to dominate the market, such as
the BMW i3 and Renault Zoe.
Written for the do-it-yourselfer, good enough for the pro. Includes
everything you wish to know about your vehicles heating and air
conditioning. From simple adjustments, to complete tune-ups and
troubleshooting.
Visit any VW show and what do you find? Correct - wall-to-wall
Campers. Interest in the numerous conversions offered over the
years spirals ever-upwards as do asking prices for even the most
dilapidated examples of the first three generations and 40-years of
VW Bus conversions. But are there books to match? No - not, that
is, until VW Bus - 40 years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges was
conceived.As a direct consequence of the lack of print available,
author Richard Copping has collected a wealth of contemporary
brochures from all the leading converters, knitted them together
and produced a unique and vibrant story of the VW Camper from the
first and often rustic conversions of the 1950s to the
sophisticated homes on wheels of the late 1980s.Stripping out the
original text, Richard has carefully replaced it with his own
lively yet informative story - while carefully retaining both the
popular look and nostalgic feel of the age. From the untangling of
the many stories that contributed to VW Camper history to a
restorer's dream of detailed specifications and from the quirkiest
of marketing strategies amazingly and endearingly primitive in the
1950s to suavely sophisticated in the latter days, if the word
Camper is in it, it's covered.The meticulous reproduction of
advertising brochures, many of which can easily be the best part of
50-years old, make this a hard to put down coffee table volume for
some - a book with very much in vogue nostalgic visual appeal. For
others, the lure of a lively and informative story peppered with
carefully detailed pictures will ensure the book is a useful
reference to visit over and over again.This extensive collection of
rarely seen advertising material provides a unique background to a
much-needed book, designed to delight the multitude of VW Camper
fans far and wide.
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