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This is the ultimate guide to the classic automobile, in the
defining years from 1945 to 1985 - the period that for many marks
the pinnacle of automative engineering and design style. The
history of the development of the car is covered in detail - the
milestone models, leading designers, engineers and manufacturers
that came together to create so many classic cars. The directory
that follows is a visual reference of every important international
marque from A to Z, highlighting some of the most significant cars
of the century: the Ferrari Daytona, the Lincoln Continental, the
Rover 2000, the VW Beetle and the much-loved Mini. Full
descriptions, history and technical information on each car is
included, making this book the ultimate reference for every car
enthusiast and collector.
Launched in 1967, the NSU Ro80 had modern aerodynamic styling, a
technologically advanced Wankel rotary engine and was voted Car of
the Year in 1968. However, after the initial positive reception,
the car developed a reputation for unreliability, with problems
arising as early as 15,000 miles and many vehicles required a
rebuilt engine before 30,000 miles. Despite the company resolving
these reliability issues in both existing and new vehicles, and
offering a generous warranty, the damage to the car’s reputation
was done. The NSU Ro80 is the most celebrated motoring lost cause
of the second half of the twentieth century, outranking the likes
of the Edsel and the DeLorean because, unlike those statements of
misplaced optimism and ego, it was a good car. Not just good: the
NSU Ro80 is one of the great saloons. Launched in September 1967,
the Ro80 was an all-new four-door five-seater from a West German
company that – post-war – had never made anything other than
economy runabouts, motorcycles and mopeds. That alone should have
been enough of a risk, but this was also the world’s first
purpose-built Wankel-engined family saloon. This compact, refined
and elegantly simple power unit was the first really new concept in
the realm of internal combustion engines to achieve mass production
for ninety years. A car like the Ro80 could only really have come
from Germany, where there was a passion for research and a pride in
engineering not found elsewhere in Europe. With front-wheel drive,
superb power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, the car had top
handling and driver appeal. Quite simply, it was a masterpiece,
considered by many to be the finest vehicle of its type in the
world. But with one fatal flaw: its engine. With over 300 archive
photographs, drawings and diagrams, this book tells the story of
the NSU
If you're looking for a fast, focussed and effective way to revise
for your AS or A2 exams, Revision Express is the answer. Now fully
updated for the new A-levels, Revision Express covers everything
you need for success in your exams. Each chapter is broken down
into two-page topic sessions, packed with information, top tips and
unique features to help you carefully organise your revision and
gain vital extra marks. All the information is presented in short,
memorable chunks for quick and simple revision and you can check
your understanding and progress as you proceed with checkpoint
questions. Develop and practice your exam techniques with sample
exam-style questions (and answers - luckily!) and get some inside
information as A-level examiners reveal the secrets to getting top
grades.
James Bonwick (1817-1906), was a teacher, historian and author, who
produced many books over his lifetime. Irish Druids and Old Irish
Religions was written when the author was 77 years old, and was the
culmination of many years of study. In it he covers a wide range of
topics and opinions, from scholarly sources to the authors of the
Druid Revival. While not going into great depth with any of the
topics, his citations provide the reader with a starting point for
further study. Which brings us to this new edition of the book,
which has been re-edited, and given a new Biblography to replace
the author's list of Authorities Cited, which could be vague,
obscure, and provided no biblographic details. While this
Biblography is by no means complete, it covers a large percentage
of the citations, not only from the author's original list, but
also from the main text itself which were not included on the list.
This new edition is a must for any reader interested in ancient
Ireland, ancient religions or the Druids.
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