Think of it as the "Dream Team" with wheels...a gathering of American superstars from the roster of great automobiles. 100 YEARS OF AMERICAN CARS shows what a collection of only the best might look like. It showcases an assemblage of vehicles that even the wealthiest of classic car collectors couldn't afford to own. They are cars that shaped a century of promise and progress. Machines that molded
Policejní speciály z celého světa Hans G. Isenberg Zásahová a speciální policejní auta fascinují všude na světě. Objevují se všude tam, kde dojde k nějakému neštěstí nebo dopravní nehodě, kde jsou ohroženy životy lidí či vznikají škody na majetku. Tato kniha dokumentuje prostřednictvím více než 1000 jedinečných fotografií a detailních popisů dramatické dějiny vozů využívaných pro potřeby
Many of the most popular cars of the muscle era came from General Motors. Spread across the Generals various marques were models like the Camaro, Chevelle, GTO, Cutlass, Skylark, Tempest, Impala, Monte Carlo, El Camino, and many others. This book provides 101 hands-on how-to projects aimed directly at fans of classic GM muscle, showing them how to do just the kinds of projects that they most want
Many of the most popular cars of the muscle era came from General Motors. Spread across the Generals various marques were models like the Camaro, Chevelle, GTO, Cutlass, Skylark, Tempest, Impala, Monte Carlo, El Camino, and many others. This book provides 101 hands-on how-to projects aimed directly at fans of classic GM muscle, showing them how to do just the kinds of projects that they most want
This book aims to help drivers make the most of their machines. With 101 projects running the gamut from installing light bars and brush guards to gearing up for hard-core horsepower and high-performance feats, this book will show truck and SUV owners of all stripes how to personalize their rides. 101 Performance Projects for Your Pickup and SUV offers easy-to-follow, clearly illustrated how-to
Série 101 Projects pokračuje titulem věnovaným Chevroletu Corvette C4. Více než stovka projektů, díky nimž je možno odborně vyladit a vylepšit jízdní vlastnosti vozu. Publikace obsahuje podrobně popsané příklady jednotlivých projektů a jejich předpokládané náklady, vše s ohledem na běžného majitele vozidla bez nákladného vybavení.
Podrobný katalog nových aut na trhu pro rok 1958 s fotografiemi a technickými specifikacemi, zahrnující nejen západoevropskou produkci, ale též východní Evropu, USA, Japonsko a Austrálii, doplněné o celostránkové dobové reklamy. Každý ročník je doplněn o zvláštní sekce, v tomto případě: Road Tests: AC bristol Two-Seater Coupe ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY ASTON MARTIN DB Mark III AUSTIN A105 AUSTIN A35
Podrobný katalog nových aut na trhu pro rok 1958 s fotografiemi a technickými specifikacemi, zahrnující nejen západoevropskou produkci, ale též východní Evropu, USA, Japonsko a Austrálii, doplněné o celostránkové dobové reklamy. Každý ročník je doplněn o zvláštní sekce, v tomto případě: Road Tests: AC bristol Two-Seater Coupe ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY ASTON MARTIN DB Mark III AUSTIN A105 AUSTIN A35
By the mid-1960s, the American automotive market was yearning for faster, more responsive, and sportier cars, and a crew of high-performance enthusiasts at Pontiac recognized this. Large V-8s were commonly installed in full-size cars, but performance was hampered by pure chassis weight. Under the guidance of Bunkie Knudsen, John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and others, Pontiac installed the
Přehled světové produkce osobních motorových vozidel jak ze socialistického bloku, tak i ze západu, ročníků 1965-1967. Každý model doplňuje textový popis, fotografie, technické specifikace. Austin, Austin-Healey, MG, Ford, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, Hillman, Vauxhall, Škoda, Tatra, Citroen, Peugeot, Renault, Simca, DAF, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia, Nissan, Datsun, Trabant, Wartburg, DKW, Audi,
Pontiac's GTO is often credited as being the first muscle car. As model year 1966 ended, an astounding 96,946 GTOs traversed Pontiac assembly lines, which set a high-water mark that would cement the GOAT as the most salable muscle car that was produced during the golden age of performance. Author David Bonaskiewich examines this model year in precise detail, taking into account every cosmetic
Podrobný katalog nových aut na trhu pro rok 1968 s fotografiemi a technickými specifikacemi, zahrnující nejen západoevropskou produkci, ale též východní Evropu, USA, Japonsko a Austrálii, doplněné o celostránkové dobové reklamy. Každý ročník je doplněn o zvláštní sekce, v tomto případě: Formula I 1967 Formula 2 1967 Formula 3 1967 GT Prototypes Le Mans Rally 1967 History of the Lancia Firm Power
Podrobný katalog nových aut na trhu pro rok 1971 s fotografiemi a technickými specifikacemi, zahrnující nejen západoevropskou produkci, ale též východní Evropu, USA, Japonsko a Austrálii, doplněné o celostránkové dobové reklamy. Každý ročník je doplněn o zvláštní sekce, v tomto případě: International Racing Car Show Formula 1 1968 Racing cars and engines Le Mans 1968 Rally scene 1968 Professor
In 1969, the Camaro with the SS package took Chevy Camaro performance and styling to another level. First, the Camaro carried updated sheet metal for an aggressive and eye-catching appearance, and the ultra-high-performance 427 big-block engines were available for the first time. As history proved, 1969 was the pinnacle of performance and styling for the first-generation Chevy Camaro. Author and
Celebrate Chevrolet’s wildly successful 1969 Chevelle SS 396 with this comprehensive publication that covers options for the engine, transmission, paint, aesthetics, and more! Chevrolet’s marketing campaign for the 1969 Chevelle changed the SS 396 to an option instead of its own series. For this year only, the SS 396 Equipment option was offered on four different bodystyles (coupe, sport coupe,
The Chevrolet Chevelle undoubtedly has one of the largest followings of any of Detroit's muscle cars. It was a chassis for Everyman, offered in Malibu and Chevelle form, with four-door sedans, station wagons, two-door SS performance models, and even truck-style beds available. It was the mid-size Chevy chassis for all purposes. For many years, until 1970, it existed among mid-size offerings as a
In 1970, the American muscle car was as fast and outrageous as it would ever get. But the end was nigh, and 1970 Maximum Muscle dives head-first into the storm before the calm.Wherever you mark the beginning of the muscle car era—Oldsmobile’s 1949 Rocket 88, Chrysler’s 1951 FirePower engines, the 1964 Pontiac GTO—one thing is certain: in 1970, the era that had witnessed a parade of gloriously
Pontiac ushered in the muscle car era when it introduced the mid-size 1964 GTO with a 389. So it was fitting that Pontiac made the last legitimate muscle cars of era: the 1973 and 1974 Trans Am Super Duty 455. As a second-gen F-Body car, the Trans Am featured refined styling, handling, and ride, but still retained brutish power. However, because of rising gas prices and insurance costs, these cars
Na svou dobu ojedinělý projekt - autokatalog světové produkce s podrobnými textovými popisy a specifikacemi, doplněné o celkové fotografie. Automobily v zemích přátel, Vozy pěti kontinentů, Ze všech koutů světa, Automobily pod rentgenem, Automobily ročníku 1977 Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, AMC, Austin, Autobianchi, BMW, Buic, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Chrysler-Simca, Citroen,
Třicet nejoblíbenějších značek klasuckých aut pohledem německého autoklubu ADAC. Každou značku reprezentují zásadní klasické modely, historie značky a tipy na klasiky a neoklasiky.
365 Sports Cars You Must Drive puts you in the driver's seat of a century's worth of sports car legends (and a few rather less legendary), each presented with a fun and informative profile and fact-and-spec box. It's the ultimate gearhead's bucket list and poses the challenge: How many have you driven?Whoever coined the phrase "getting there is half the fun" must have owned a sports car. And the
It hardly needs saying that the American automobile has undergone profound changes in the past half-century. They involve not only mere surface appearance but the car's fundamental architecture and how that is conceived, realized, and built — technique and technology. Yet des-pite the stark differences between today's sleek "aerodynamic" designs and the great Classics of 50 years ago, one thing
Přehled padesáti modelů, které se padají nově do kategorie "youngtimerů". Jejich popis doplňují fotografie, technické specifikace, výkonnostní data a roky výroby. ALFA ROMEO 156 GTA, ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916) ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE AUDI A2, AUDI A8, AUDI S2 AVANT BMW Z4, BMW M5 TOURING, BMW M6, BMW Z3 ROADSTER, BMW Z4 M MERCEDES SLK 55 AMG, MERCEDES 320 CE (C124), MERCEDES CLS 350 (C219), MERCEDES SL
In the Vintage period, 1919-30, a staggering total of 380 firms in Britain launched new models, and all these makers are listed here. Their background is filled in, and representative models are described, with specifications, production numbers, dates, prices, and accompanying illustrations. A unique reference work for Vintage enthusiasts. Firmly established as the most comprehensive illustrated
Begun by the late Michael Sedgwick and continued after his death in 1983 by Mark Gillies, this outstanding reference book provides encyclopaedic coverage of every make and model of British, European and American car sold in Britain in the period. Some 1000 models are dealt with in individual entries giving production and specification information and a description. Every model is illustrated.
From AC to Zagato, this A-Z offers the enthusiast and invaluable guide to all 1970s models sold in Britain, and Graham Robson's text also makes fascinating reading. An increasing number of Japanese cars came on the scene and as in any period there was the usual complement of doomed enterprises, now forgotten. More than 700 models are dealt with, and all are illustrated. Firmly established as the
Cars of the 1980s are becoming more and more collectable. Those needing encyclopaedic information on cars of that decade need look no further. This book contains brief histories of of all the manufacturers who sold cars in Britain during the period plus descriptions, specifications, performance figures and photographs of all their models. Firmly established as the most comprehensive illustrated
From AC to Yugo, here is an A-Z of the 630-plus cars offered in Britain through the 1990s. For each make there is a brief historical introduction, followed by individual entries on their models. Each model entry begins with a brief specification giving details of production period, body types, powertrain layout, engine capacities and performance, and then the author provides a description of the
Přehled padesáti nových youngtimerů, obsahuje fotografie, popisy a technické specifikace. ALFA ROMEO 156 GTA, ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916), ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE, AUDI A2, AUDI A8, AUDI S2 AVANT, BMW Z4, MERCE-DES SLK, PORSCHE BOXSTER, BMW M5 TOURING, BMW M6, BMW Z3 ROADSTER, CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6, CHEVROLET SSR, CHRYSLER 300, CITROEN C6, DODGE VIPER, FERRARI 550 MARANELLO, FIAT BARCHETTA, FIAT COUPÉ 20V
It should be noted that Alfa Romeo never published an 'all inclusive’ workshop manual for the Giulia series of automobiles. Instead, they produced a number of individual ‘Technical’ publications that provided model specific information plus individual ‘Mechanical Repair’ publications that were focused on the overhaul and service of various mechanical and electrical components. The intention was
For eight years. Schefter enjoyed unprecedented access to every part of GM, including areas off-limits to many company VICE presidents. A true insider. hE observed the new Corvette's odyssey from sketch to clay model to prototype to production vehicle. HE accompanied test drivers to scorching deserts and snow-packed mountains. And he came to know the fiercely dedicated team of designers. engineers
Enthusiastically welcomed by the auto and automation-conscious American people, the American automobiles of the postwar motor industry were like no other cars made before... or since. At around twenty feet long and six feet wide and usually V8 powered, these ostentatious machines pulsed with life and flaunted aggressive styling. With paintwork ranging from rose-bud pink to brilliant red, and
For those who like vintage styling and modern performance, there are some great examples of upgraded vintage wagons. This book features cool, creative photos of restored, upgraded, and customized station wagons from the 1920s to the 1970s. This book also covers a wide range of makes and models, from Model Ts to Minis, and includes cars from all the great American manufacturers. The vintage style
Features • Engine and chassis specifications • Covers all high volume, light duty, American half-ton pickup trucks of the decade • Detailed, close-up looks of four of the most popular models of the 1950s • Truck industry production facts and figures from the time • Focuses on 1950s pickup truck options • Includes many never before published images of fully restored trucks • Images sourced from
Features • Includes engine and chassis specifications • Covers all high-volume, light-duty American half-ton pickup trucks of the decade • A detailed, close-up look at four of the most poupular models of the’60s • Contemporary truck industry production facts and figures • Focusses on pickup truck options available during the decade • Never-before-published images of fully restored trucks • Images
Few nations have had such an enduring love affair with the automobile as the United States. American Auto Legends presents more than 50 of the most remarkable American cars ever produced, from the horseless carriages of the early 1900s to the sleek and ultra-efficient machines of the early twenty-first century. Following a brief introduction to the history of the US automotive industry, the
Provides history of American automobile advertising over a half-century span, beginning with the entrenchment of the "Big Three" automakers during the Depression and concluding with the fuel crisis of the 1970s and early 1980s. This text traces the development of principal elements in American automobile advertising. This book provides a comprehensive history of American automobile advertising
Presenting, the largest car spotter of therii all: American Car Spotter's Guide 1966-1980. This giant pictorial reference source is more than 432 pages big. And it's packed with over 3,600 illustrations. Covering a shorter period than other books in the series, when fewer than twenty marques were being produced, it is the great proliferation of sub-makes and models that makes this book so
More than 2,500 illustrations in 288 pages showcase all of the American cars built from 1981 to 1990! Author Tad Burness has assembled what may be the most complete and comprehensive catalog covering the cars of this period. Original prices, engine specifications, options, model evolution and more are all detailed with genuine, factory fresh photographs, drawings and illustrations taken from
Auf zweihundert Seiten wird auf großformatigen, durchgehend vierfarbigen Abbildungen der Traum von der grenzenlosen automobilen Gesellschaft zelebriert. Selbst Konvertiten und Renegaten der mobilen Gesellschaft werden nicht umhinkommen, sich vom Design der »Flitzer und Schlitten« betören zu lassen.
Contains a collection of period photographs, recording American automobiles, and their owners, in various locations throughout Europe, between the years of 1900 and 1940. This book's captions include the make and model; information on the setting of the photograph; and remarks on interesting details, unusual accessories or distinguishing features. Germany is most often credited with the birth of
This volume features numerous photographs and commentary on many makes of American cars that could be seen on British roads before the beginning of World War II. The author provides a concise description of each automobile he covers, and points out its interesting features. After World War I, there was a great hunger for cars in Britain. Many servicemen had learned to drive and had money from
Encyklopedie amerických vozů třicátých let. Řazení po jednotlivých ročnících dává dokonalý přehled o nabídce na severoamerickém trhu napříč všemi značkami. Doplněno u každého modelu o čb fotografie, popis ročníkových změn a technické parametry. Kniha navazuje na úspěšné tituly o vozidlech čtyřicátých, padesátých a šedesátých let. Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, Plymouth, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Buick,