As solid and dependable as the man himself, Dad s car was oftenalmost a member of the family, whisking you to exciting days out, or just to visit relatives to the chant of "Are we there yet?" Maybe in an idle moment Dad dreamed of driving something fast, but the demands of family life meanthard tops andfirm suspensionanything less than four doors would have been wildly hedonistic. Even though the family car may not have been the very essence of rock n roll, Dad was proud of it. Spanning the 1950s to the 1980s, this is a celebration of the heyday of the Dad car. From beloved family workhorses...
As solid and dependable as the man himself, Dad s car was oftenalmost a member of the family, whisking you to exciting days out, or just to visit rela...
They don't make 'bad' cars any more, right? Well, maybe not, but there have been some real clunkers in years gone by. This book contains hundreds of pictures of these unreliable, rusty, hideous-looking and just plain mad machines, as well as facts about them.
They don't make 'bad' cars any more, right? Well, maybe not, but there have been some real clunkers in years gone by. This book contains hundreds of p...
Fully illustrated with over 200 colour and black-and-white images, this book celebrates everything that is great about British cars, from the boneshaking Lanchester of the 1890s to the mouthwatering Aston Martin V8 Vantage of today.
Fully illustrated with over 200 colour and black-and-white images, this book celebrates everything that is great about British cars, from the boneshak...
A unique look at the development of the van from German automaker Volkswagen An award-winning transportation writer tells the complete story of the VW Camper, from its origins in 1950 to its continuing appeal today. Full of juicy snippets and fascinating quotes, this book will be of great interest to anyone who loves the VW Camper. Plenty of colorful images chart the transformation and social history of this iconic vehicle.
A unique look at the development of the van from German automaker Volkswagen An award-winning transportation writer tells the complete story of...
A unique look at the development of the Mini--the tiny car that was voted the second most influential car of the century The latest in the highly illustrative Story series offers the fun and fascinating complete story of the Mini, from its 1950s origins to its enduring appeal. This light-hearted romp through the world of Minis explores the history and development of the car, as well as offering juicy snippets and fascinating quotes, perfect for anyone who loves this iconic vehicle.
A unique look at the development of the Mini--the tiny car that was voted the second most influential car of the century The latest in the high...
A unique look at the development of the Land Rover, this is thestory of the simple four-wheel drive vehicle born out of post-war austerity that became a global byword for toughness and rugged styleLaunched in 1948, theLand Rover owed its low-key existence to shoestring British ingenuity and literally odds and ends left over from World War II. Rover thought it could keep its factory ticking over as the company's post-war fortunes slowly revived. They also thought that farmers might appreciate it as a handy cross between a pick-up and a tractor. But it was soon obvious that the company had...
A unique look at the development of the Land Rover, this is thestory of the simple four-wheel drive vehicle born out of post-war austerity that bec...
Afascinating look at favorite cars of the turbulent1970s
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 favorite the Ford Cortina continued to rule the sales charts. Yetdrivers started to experience a love/hate relationship with the four-wheeled machine that, previously, symbolized nothing but speed and freedom. The economic rollercoaster sent fuel...
Afascinating look at favorite cars of the turbulent1970s
The 1970s saw some ground-breaking new metal in British showrooms the Renault 5 establis...
