Enthusiast's Guide to British Postwar Classic Cars


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A postwar history of the British motor industry and an analysis of each significant make.










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Classic British Cars


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One of a series of titles linked to a Channel 4 television series, this is a study of branded cars, the story of which is a major part of 20th-century history - industrial, economic and social. In the years which followed World War II, people were judged by their cars, which were then relatively rare, and the brands were easily identified. Add to this the question British consciousness of social class and status, and the motor car becomes a prism through which the social stereotypes of the post-war years can be viewed.




The New Guide to Classic Cars


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"The New Guide To Classic Cars" is the ultimate guide to the automobile, in the defining years from 1945-1975 -- the period that for many marks the pinnacle in automobile engineering and design style. This comprehensive visual reference shows every important international marque from A to Z highlighting some of the most significant and beautiful cars of the century: the Ferrari Daytona, the Lancia Fulvia. the Buick Riviera, the Chevrolet Stingray, and the Ford Thunderbird for example Detailed descriptions, history and technical information accompany every entry, making this an authoritative and comprehensive guide. -- The ultimate guide for all classic car enthusiasts, with over 700 photographs. -- A marque-by-marque guide to the most important and significant models made between 1945-1975




Ten Careful Owners


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This book is a showcase of classic British motor cars built between the 1930s and the 1980s and sadly no longer in production. Though many have passed out of favour and out of mind as far as the general public go, owners of these relics feel a deep abiding passion for their motoring quirks and the sense of unique personality that each of these cars possess. Author, photographer and classic car fan Steve Speller has travelled the length and breadth of the country to capture over 80 cars and owners in glorious full-colour. Quotes from each owner shed a light on wny they've chosen that particular car or model. And with current mileage and other necessary service history details provided, this is a book that classic car enthusiasts will drool over for years to come.




The Magnificent 7


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The story of these British budget performance cars.