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The 1970s saw some ground-breaking new metal in British showrooms:
the Renault 5 established the new 'supermini' class, the Volkswagen
Golf gave the average family car a hatchback and top quality, the
Ford Capri made sporty cars available to everyone and, despite all
of this, that old favourite the Ford Cortina continued to rule the
sales charts. It was a funny old time to be a driver, and Britain
started to experience a love/hate relationship with the
four-wheeled machine that previously symbolised nothing but speed
and freedom. The economic rollercoaster sent fuel prices soaring,
while the country's roads left something to be desire, and then
there was the issue of those cars themselves: it seemed British
manufacturers, beset by striking workers and falling quality
standards, were stalling as Japan's Datsuns and Toyotas cruised off
with contented customers. Giles Chapman documents the whole
turbulent decade stunningly illustrated book, from the cars that
dominated our motoring lives to the much-maligned Morris Marina and
Reliant Robin actually helped drivers out of a jam.
For fans all over the world the thrilling partnership of
Silverstone and Formula 1 has long represented one of the pinnacles
of motor sport. Here the broad sweep of Silverstone's Formula 1
history, a kaleidoscopic pageant of great cars and drivers, is
explored in a new and highly accessible way through nine specific
eras, each one delightfully and freshly illustrated: * The First
Grand Prix and International Trophy (1948-49) * Forza, Alfa! Forza,
Ferrari! (1950-51) * The Front-Engined Finale (1952-59) * Clark's
Dark Golden Age (1960-68) * The Stewart Dominance (1969-73) * The
Hunt-Lauda Epoch (1973-79) * Three Titans: Prost, Mansell and Senna
(1981-93) * The Schumacher Era (1994-2006) * New Heights: Hamilton
and The Wing (2007 onwards) This photographic history of
Silverstone and Formula 1 should appeal to motor racing fans
everywhere, as it neatly captures the essence of what the highest
level of a most demanding sport has meant to this very special
venue.
All car enthusiasts know, or think they know, what a vintage
Bentley should look like. It should have a four-seater tourer body,
and should be painted British Racing Green. But Bentleys weren't
always like that. When these cars were new, other types of body by
many different coachbuilders - saloons, limousines, fixed-head
coupes, landaulets, cabriolets, drophead coupes, sedancas de ville
- outnumbered the tourers and sports models. Sadly, these were the
bodies which were the first to be scrapped, even though their
chassis were often saved. This book uses over 200 contemporary
black-and-white illustrations and some 50 specially-shot color
photographs to tell the story of Bentley coachwork during the
1920s, and up to 1931 when the company went into receivership. Each
of the three classes of coachwork - saloons and limousines,
drophead coupes, and tourers - is traced as it evolved through that
exciting decade.
When Ford teamed up with Cosworth Engineering to breathe life
onto its humdrum Sierra, few knew it would be the birth of a
motoring legend. . Through circuit racing and supercar-humbling
on-road ability, the 1985 Sierra RS Cosworth quickly became a
household name. A practical four-seater boasting 204bhp from its
two-litre turbocharged powerplant, the RS Cosworth's massive
performance was equalled only by an extroverted rear wing designed
for high-speed stability.. While motorsport machines scooped
innumerable victories and increasingly powerful engines, in 1987
Ford homologated a yet-more-spectacular Sierra a the 224bhp RS500.
It instantly became a desirable collector's piece.. Other RS
Cosworths soon followed. The restrained four-door Sierra Sapphire
RS Cosworth of 1988 was Ford's vision of a 150mph executive
express; two years later, its four-wheel-drive successor returned
the firm to rallying. By 1992, Ford had squeezed the 4x4's running
gear into a shorter Escort body, complete with 227bhp engine and
ever-more-aggressive aerodynamic aids. The limited-edition Monte
Carlo came in 1994, followed by the final RS Cosworth a a revised
Escort with smaller turbocharger and user-friendly appeal.
Production ceased in 1996. Today, each model has a loyal following
among motorsport fans and fast Fords enthusiasts. And as the cars
become increasingly sought-after, so too does the pursuit of
perfection. This book examines RS Cosworth authenticity, outlining
standard specifications alongside in-depth colour photography of
outstanding examples of the breed. From body panels and trim to
turbochargers and tyres; from interior fabrics and paint schemes to
shock absorbers and stickers, Ford's factory-original fitments are
covered in comprehensive detail."
Very few cars inspire as much affection as the original Mini. It's
the small car everyone loves to eulogise because it oozes energetic
fun, classless minimalism and evergreen style. But it's also of
massive historical importance: the 1959 Mini, designed by Alec
Issigonis, set the template from which all successful compact cars
have been created ever since. It was the technological wonder of
its age. The original Mini was on sale for 41 years, during which
its 5.3m sales made it the best-selling British car of all time -
an achievement unlikely ever to be beaten. And just when it looked
like the little car would shrivel and die, BMW had the vision to
reinvent it as the planet's most desirable small car range, and put
it back on the serious motoring map as the MINI. Here,
award-winning writer Giles Chapman tells the whole, amazing story.
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
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Vauxhall cars have been central to motoring in Britain for over a
century. The company built a formidable reputation in its early
years with notable machines like the Prince Henry, the 30/98 and
the 1914 Grand Prix cars, and then moved into a more mainstream
area of the market, remaining in the forefront of innovation during
the 1930s. The post-1945 years saw the company as one of the
foremost in Britain, catering for family needs with cars like the
Velox, the Cresta, and the Victor, and then building the highly
successful Viva range of smaller models. Closely aligned with its
German cousin, Opel, Vauxhall relied increasingly on Opel's designs
after the mid-1970s. Astra, Cavalier, Nova and Carlton were among
the best-loved cars of their era, and no-one can forget the
giant-killing 176mph Lotus Carlton. This illustrated introduction
explores the history of Vauxhall cars from its beginning in 1903 to
the city cars and SUVs that have led the Vauxhall product lines, as
the company continues to excel in the twenty-first century.
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.
A world without cars would be unrecognizable. They have altered the
shape of our cities, transformed our nations and landscapes,
revolutionised the way we make and buy things, and profoundly
influenced our relationship with speed itself. From the Ford Model
T and the legacy of mass production, to the GM LaSalle and the
birth of style and obsolescence, and from the original Volkswagen
expression of national identity to the GM Firebird and the desire
for frictionless movement, this book presents the car as the
driving force that accelerated the twentieth century. It takes an
in-depth look at the history of the automobile and its impact, to
better understand where we might want to go in the future.
For the first time, one of the major names in Italian car design
tells his story from the beginning; from when he made his first
sketches on paper, unbeknown to his parents and not only of cars,
to reaching a point at which his name became synonymous with some
of the best known and most important cars on the international
front. In his 23-year career at Pininfarina, Leonardo Fioravanti,
who was first a designer and architect, then managing director and
director general of 'Studi & Ricerche' department, created some
of the most beautiful Ferraris of all time; they ranged from the
1965 250 LM sports coupe Speciale to the immortal 1968 Daytona
through to the 1975 308 GTB and GTS and the 1984 288 GTO, as well
as the P5 and P6 of 1968. While continuing his Ferrari essay during
his Pininfarina career, Fioravanti also guided the creation of
numerous other projects, among them the Dino road car, the 1980
Pinin four-door prototype and went on to the 1984 Testarossa and
the 1987 F40. He worked for the Fiat Group from 1988 until 1991,
during which time he took on the roles of deputy director general
of Ferrari, later became responsible for advanced design CRF and
then head of the Fiat Styling Centre. In 1987, he founded
Fioravanti srl, an architectural studio, and in 1991 he extended
his services to industry, in particular the design of means of
transport. Images of an epoch, designs from his own personal
archive never previously seen and, above all, a passionate first
person account. Those are the key elements of this outstanding book
which, through the creations of Leonardo Fioravanti, covers over 50
years of the history of automobile style and culture.
The original Land Rover evolved for almost seventy years, from the
ground breaking Series I model in 1948 to the final Defender in
2016. Now there is a totally new Defender for the 2020s. Land Rover
charts the history of the authentic bloodline in striking,
carefully compiled and, in some instances, very rare photographs.
It presents the memorable mileposts - and bizarre diversions - in
an astonishingly long life. This is a rich visual tribute to the
genius and guts of these legendary vehicles.
This book about the Porsche 993 is the third of a series by the
author, covering a range of Porsche models. Containing absolutely
everything a 993 owner needs to know, Porsche 993: King of Porsche
details every model and version. Engines, transmissions,
suspension, and how to improve the performance are covered, as well
as the fixes for common problems. This book really is the essential
companion for the 993 owner or would-be owner. No need to ask
questions online anymore, the answers are all here.
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