AZ of 21st Century Cars


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The first years of the twenty-first century brought many changes and challenges for the automobile industry, from the development of environmentally responsible vehicles to the consolidation of numerous small companies as part of major manufacturing groups. Written by auto expert Tony Lewin and featuring over 1500 stunning photographs, this superb encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide available to the international automobile industry of the last decade. The book explores some 150 of the most significant models, highlighting their performance, stylistic features and innovations. In addition, the guide includes entries on manufacturers around the world, covering many more production and concept cars past and present, as well as entries on the industry’s most influential designers. Informative profiles are enhanced throughout by technical specifications, company histories, chronologies of principal models and designer biographies. The result is an essential source of reference that no one interested in motoring can afford to be without.




The A-Z of Cars


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Written by two renowned motoring journalists, "The A-Z of Cars" takes a comprehensive look at the world's most celebrated automobiles and this revised edition features 16 more pages than before It showcases over 400 vehicles, ranging from sleek sports cars (Aston Martin DB7) to cult favorites like the Volkswagen Beetle and Austin Mini. All the great carmakers past and present are included, along with in-depth technical specifications and striking photographs. These are the vehicles that fill true enthusiasts' dreams and this is the essential reference for auto fanatics."




A-Z of Cars of the 1990s


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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 model and its features, with comments on its reception in the market and its status today. Every model is illustrated. This new book adds to Herridge & Sons' existing list of A-Zs of Cars ranging from the 1930s to the 1980s. With the beginning of this period now some 25 years behind us, this is an invaluble reference work.




The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car: Everything you wanted to know about cars and some things you probably didn’t


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Did you know there are over 47,000 facts in the world?* And the good news is, many of them are in this book. That’s right, The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car is the only reference guide you need for cars, driving and all related matters, especially if you’re not too fussed about those facts being accurate.




The Greatest Cars Ever Made


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From the safest family autos to today's most incredible supercars, this updated A-Z has it all Car lovers: indulge yourself with this must-have guide to more than 300 of the greatest automobiles in history It contains all the technical specifications and details of beloved classic vehicles; stunning photographs of the sexiest supercars; and new entries on the McLaren P1, LaFerrari, and the Porsche 918, plus the hybrid/electric models that are making waves. Illustrated with both color and black-and-white photographs, each vehicle comes with in-depth technical specifications, statistics, authoritative assessment, and complete road-worthy analysis. Anyone interested in driving will find this an essential reference. Previously published as The A-Z of Cars.




A-Z of Cars of the 1920s


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In the Vintage period, 1919-30, a staggering total of 380 firms in Britain launched new cars and all those makers are listed here. This book represents a unique reference work for vintage car enthusiasts. Some 600 cars are illustrated and described in alphabetical order, by manufacturer.




A to Z of Sports Cars, 1945-1990


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More than 1,000 photographs in b&w and color illustrate the extraordinary variety of sports cars that have been offered to the public. All the great names are featured, including cars from Israel, Egypt, Spain, Switzerland, Norway and Brazil.




A-Z Japanese Performance Cars


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Since the late 1980s Japanese motor manufacturers have been producing a line of high-performance cars that has found a ready market around the world. The combination of their abilities on the road, their traditional Japanese build quality and their reasonable pricing has captivated enthusiasts. Yet there has never been a single source in which to read and find out about these giants of the motoring world. Now, this exciting book profiles all Japan's greatest performance models, detailing their history, technical make-up and potential for speed. Each car is also rated for its desirability, tuneability and availability. At last, here is a book that fills a yawning gap: a reliable source of information about all the most significant and fascinating Japanese performance cars, many of which have never been written about in English before.




The Big Book of Tiny Cars


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The Big Book of Tiny Cars presents entertaining profiles of automotive history’s most famous—and infamous—microcars and subcompacts from 1901 to today. Illustrated with photos and period ads.




Concept Cars


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The concept car was born in 1939 with General Motors' invention of the Buick Y-job. This was not a car designed for general consumption, but one created by the styling department as an "ideas" car, a sleek, chrome-adorned sculpture contrived to inflate passions and inspire imaginations. This is the ultimate guide to concept cars, featuring major design houses from Ogle to Pininfarina as well as mass manufacturers. It includes over 300 stunning color images, each highlighting a significant and creative twentieth-century car.