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Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History [Kietas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Hardback, 320 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 287x243x26 mm, weight: 1661 g
  • Serija: DK Definitive Visual Histories
  • Išleidimo metai: 11-Apr-2023
  • Leidėjas: Dorling Kindersley
  • ISBN-10: 0744073758
  • ISBN-13: 9780744073751
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Hardback, 320 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 287x243x26 mm, weight: 1661 g
  • Serija: DK Definitive Visual Histories
  • Išleidimo metai: 11-Apr-2023
  • Leidėjas: Dorling Kindersley
  • ISBN-10: 0744073758
  • ISBN-13: 9780744073751
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
A visual tour through the history of the classic car, from the Chevy Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, describes more than 20 great marques, from makers including Bentley, Mercedes and Aston Martin with detailed photos and descriptions of each. Illustrations.

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.

Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.

Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers.

This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: 

- A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification.
- Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades.
- Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book.
- Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK’s The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date.
- Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition.

Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.

Recenzijos

"[ T]his is a book to savor, to be pored over time and again." Booklist (Starred Review)

Preface 9(1)
Introduction: A World of Classics 10(6)
The 1940s: Revving Up Again
Prewar Designs
16(2)
Impressive British Sedans
18(2)
Great Marques: The Bentley Story
20(2)
Sporting Beauties
22(2)
Profile: MG TC
24(4)
Great Marques: The Fiat Story
28(2)
American Trendsetters
30(2)
Great Designers: Harley J. Earl
32(2)
Motoring in Miniature
34(2)
Austerity Motoring
36(2)
Gallic Charm
38(2)
Great Marques: The Citroen Story
40(4)
Profile: Land Rover Series
44(4)
Hardworking Vehicles
48(2)
Improving Car Quality
50(2)
Great Marques: The Mercedes Story
52(2)
Small Family Cars
54(2)
Great Designers: Dr Ferdinand Porsche
56(2)
Great Marques: The Lancia Story
58(2)
Mid-Range Family Sedans
60(6)
The 1950s: World On Wheels
Great Marques: The Volvo Story
66(2)
Family Cars
68(2)
Cars from the Jet Age
70(2)
Exotic High-Performers
72(4)
Great Designers: Zagato
76(2)
Convertible Style
78(2)
Profile: Ford Thunderbird
80(4)
Economical Cars
84(2)
Great Marques: The Ferrari Story
86(2)
Great Designers: Pininfarina
88(2)
American Exuberance
90(2)
Luxury and Power
92(2)
Mass-Production Goes Multi-National
94(2)
Great Marques: The Morgan Story
96(2)
Fantastic Fins
98(2)
Great Designers: Virgil Exner
100(2)
Profile: Mercedes 300SL
102(4)
Sports Cars
106(2)
German Engineering
108(2)
Great Marques: The MG Story
110(2)
Driving a Nation Forward
112(2)
Solid Sedans
114(2)
Profile: Rambler Rebel
116(4)
Stylish Roadsters
120(2)
Great Marques: The Jaguar Story
122(2)
Microcars
124(2)
Profile: Volkswagen Kombi
126(4)
Charismatic Sedans
130(2)
Great Marques: The Cadillac Story
132(6)
The 1960s: Innovation And Energy
Sports Sedans
138(2)
Profile: Austin-Healey 3000
140(4)
Fueling the Future
144(2)
Great Designers: Alec Issigonis
146(2)
Great Marques: The Mini Story
148(2)
Very Small, Very Cute
150(2)
Profile: Amphicar 770
152(4)
Family Cars
156(2)
Great Marques: The Chevrolet Story
158(2)
Sporty US Coupes
160(2)
The Power of Le Mans
162(2)
Luxury Limousines
164(2)
Profile: Shelby Cobra
166(4)
Sports Cars
170(2)
Great Marques: The Alfa Romeo Story
172(2)
Baby GT Cars
174(2)
Open-Air Style
176(2)
National French Icons
178(2)
Fast Sports Tourers
180(2)
Great Marques: The Maserati Story
182(2)
Powerful Grand Tourers
184(2)
Executive Sedans
186(2)
Profile: Jaguar E-type
188(4)
Luxury Sports Cars
192(2)
Profile: Dodge Charger
194(8)
The 1970s: A Cleaner Style
Profile: Lancia Stratos HF
202(4)
Great Designers: Bertone
206(2)
Go-Anywhere Ability
208(2)
Motorsports, California Style
210(2)
Great Marques: The Dodge Story
212(2)
Muscle Cars
214(2)
Profile: Hindustan Ambassador
216(4)
Supercars
220(2)
Great Designers: Colin Chapman
222(2)
The Superminis
224(2)
British Sports Cars
226(2)
Great Marques: The Toyota Story
228(2)
Profile: Mazda Cosmo HQS
230(4)
High-Performance Sedans
234(2)
Out and About in a Concept Car
236(2)
Exotic Sedans and Tourers
238(2)
Great Marques: The Ford Story
240(2)
Hatchbacks
242(2)
Quirky Small Cars
244(2)
Invasion of the Roadsters
246(2)
Mid-Engined Marvels
248(2)
Great Marques: The Porsche Story
250(2)
Stylish Coupes
252(6)
The 1980s & '90s: advancing Technology
Profile: Renault 5 Turbo
258(4)
Performance 4×4s
262(2)
Great Designers: Giorgetto Giugiaro
264(2)
Superminis
266(2)
A New Brand for Bond
268(2)
Great Marques: The BMW Story
270(2)
Very Fast Sedans
272(2)
Great Marques: The Volkswagen Story
274(2)
US Compacts
276(2)
Profile: Chevrolet Corvette
278(4)
Two-Seater Roadsters
282(2)
Hot Rod Heaven
284(2)
Shaped in Italy
286(2)
Great Marques: The Aston Martin Story
288(2)
Rugged Off-Roaders
290(2)
Great Designers: Robert Opron
292(2)
Absolute Luxury
294(2)
Profile: Ferrari Testarossa
296(4)
Supercars
300(2)
Power, Prestige & Presence
302(2)
Open Air Thrills
304(2)
Glossary 306(6)
Index And Acknowledgments 312
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