Photographs of all models; production dates and numbers; specifications and body types; descriptions and recognition features; historical notes on all makes.
From Abarth to Zaporozhets, this is the illustrated encyclopedia of every make of British and European car sold in Britain from the end of the Second World War to 1970. Some 1000 cars are illustrated and described in alphabetical order, by manufacturer.
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.
The story of 1970s cars, from the new subcompact class to the last of the truly big family cars. Nearly 1,900 photos and illustrations, most in full-color. Year-by-year overviews of major news and cultural events.
This book describes American cars of the 1970s, such as the Chevrolet Camaro SS396, the Dodge Coronet Super Bee, the Ford Mustang Mach 1, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, the Pontiac Trans Am SD455, and others.
This book contains the oldest cars of the 1980s from the much coveted sports marques, to the sports saloons, giving brief histories of all makers who sold cars in Britain, plus descriptions, specifications and performance figures.
Cars of the 1970s covers everything from the first of the new subcompact class up to the last of the truly big traditional family cars. Featured vehicles include: Mustangs, Chargers, Camaros, GTOs, Corvettes, Challengers, and yes, even Gremlins. Period street scenes and advertising help deliver an immersive experience of the magnificent machines that helped make this decade great. In addition, there are year-by-year overviews of major news and cultural events. Hardcover, 416 pages.
Cars of the 1970s takes a retrospective look at the decade's most significant car models from 35 manufacturers. From the last cars of the muscle era to the more efficient and cost-conscious models that came later, we'll look at the innovations, improvements, and milestones that made the '70s a dynamic time for automobile evolution. Features more than 180 models, organized by make. Entries highlight key developments in engineering, styling, performance, and sales. Includes domestic and foreign manufacturers. Full-color photos throughout. Hardcover, 240 pages.
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.