Cars of the Sensational '70s

Cars of the Sensational '70s

Author: James M. Flammang

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780785329800

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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.


Hot Cars of the '50s

Hot Cars of the '50s

Author: Craig Cheetham

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592231898

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The 1950s saw the automobile come of age, with some of the most imaginative developments in car design asserting a new confidence in the car as an accessible symbol of freedom. One of the great eras of automobile production, the '50s saw cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Thunderbird, and Jaguar XK120 hit the roads, as well as the more glamorous MGA, Mercedes 190SL, and the Triumph TR3. Hot Cars of the '50s celebrates the best cars of the decade, providing a detailed look at more than sixty of the greatest and most stylish automobiles from around the world. All the great names are covered, including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Fiat, Jaguar, MG, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Rolls-Royce. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail. Specifications are provided for each machine, including performance statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear, and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the hood, examining the chassis and suspension as well as the design of the engine. Finally, the book tracks the production milestones of each car and marks refinements and developments in styling and performance. Packed with information and great photos, this volume is a must for all lovers of the classic and stylish machines of the 1950s. Book jacket.


Cars 70s

Cars 70s

Author: James M. Flammang

Publisher:

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9781412771177

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Cars of the 1970s is a thrilling ride through the decade that marked the heyday of the muscle car but also saw the rise of the sub-compact, thanks to oil boycotts and new emissions standards. This book tells the whole story, from what we were driving to the events that were making headlines around the world. The pages are packed to the brim with magnificent machines, including a variety of Mustangs, Chargers, Camaros, GTOs, Corvettes, Challengers, and yes, even Gremlins. You'll enjoy: • Hundreds of incredible photos of vintage cars • Year by year summaries of each major American make • Lively original ads and promotional illustrations • Informative essays about what was happening with cars and the culture at large every year • Fascinating trivia, anecdotes, and quotes Whether you're a car enthusiast, child of the 70s, or simply a connoisseur of American history, this book will make a wonderful addition to your bookshelf. You'll crack it open again and again to take another trip back in time.


Hot Cars of the '70s

Hot Cars of the '70s

Author: Craig Cheetham

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592231423

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The 1970s were a decade of changing tastes and new directions in automobile design, with the advent of the economy-driven, compact family car and the development of the muscle car. The era is famous for great-value cars such as the Datsun 240Z as well as the powerful and extravagant Ford Mustang and Pontiac Firebird. Hot Cars of the '70s celebrates the best cars of the decade, providing a detailed look at more than sixty of the greatest and most stylish automobiles from around the world. All the great names are covered, including Aston Martin, BMW, Chevrolet, Citroen, Datsun, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Lotus, Pontiac, Porsche, and Triumph. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail. Specifications are provided for each machine, including performance statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear, and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the hood, examining the chassis and suspension as well as the design of the engine. Finally, the book tracks the production milestones of each car and marks refinements and developments in styling and performance. Packed with information and great photos, this volume is a must for all lovers of the classic and stylish machines of the 1970s. Book jacket.


American Cars of the 1970s

American Cars of the 1970s

Author: Craig Cheetham

Publisher: Gareth Stevens

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780836877267

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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.


Classic Cars

Classic Cars

Author: Jeffrey Zuehlke

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0822559269

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Examines the automobiles built from the end of World War II through the 1970s.


A-Z of Cars of the 1970s

A-Z of Cars of the 1970s

Author: Graham Robson

Publisher: Herridge & Sons

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781906133276

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Photographs of all models; production dates and numbers; specifications and body types; descriptions and recognition features; historical notes on all makes.


Langdon Clay

Langdon Clay

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 9783958291713

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From 1974 to 1976, Langdon Clay (born 1949) photographed the cars he encountered while wandering the streets of New York City and nearby Hoboken, New Jersey, at night. Shot in Kodachrome with a Leica and deftly lit with then-new sodium vapor lights, the pictures feature a distinct array of makes and models set against the gritty details of their surrounding urban and architectural environments, and occasionally the ghostly presence of people. "I experienced a conversion of sorts in making a switch from the 'decisive moment' of black and white to the marvel of color, a world I was waking up to every day," Clay writes of this work. "At the time it seemed like an obvious and natural transition. What was less obvious was how to reflect my world of New York City in color ... I discovered that night was its own color and I fell for it." Langdon Claywas born in New York City in 1949. He grew up in New Jersey and Vermont and attended school in New Hampshire and Boston. Clay moved to New York in 1971 and spent the next sixteen years photographing there, around the country and in Europe for various magazines and books. In 1987 he moved to Mississippi where he has since lived with his wife, photographer Maude Schuyler Clay, and their three children.


Super '70s

Super '70s

Author: Patrick R. Foster

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873419024

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Pack you 8-tracks and platform shoes and hustle back to a decade when muscle cars died, economy cars were born, and disco was the dance. Award-winning author Patrick Foster guides readers on a trip through a tumultuous decade in automotive history. Witness the demise of big block gas-guzzlers and convertibles and the near-demise of the Chrysler Corporation. Relive the birth of the American subcompact, custom vans, t-tops and a new aesthetic. Remember Pintos, Pacers, Vegas, X-bodies, and the proliferation of front-wheel drive -- hallmarks of the '70s auto-evolution. Foster doesn't stop with the hot cars. To pull it all into perspective, he stops along the way to sample the music, movies and manias that made the 70s sensational.


Spot 100 1970s Cars: A Spotter's Guide for Kids and Bigger Kids

Spot 100 1970s Cars: A Spotter's Guide for Kids and Bigger Kids

Author: Spot Spot 100

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-11

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9780954758370

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A Spotter's Guide to 1970s cars, from family cars to supercars and luxury limousines. Score points, compete with your friends, and join our interactive facebook group to show off your Spots. Contains photographs of the main variations so young fans can just spot and tick the boxes, while older and more observant spotters can answer the simple/observation questions.