The World's Greatest Cars
Author: Craig Cheetham
Publisher:
Published: 2016-11
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9781782744702
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The Impossible Collection of Cars
Author: Dan Neil
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
Published: 2011-11-01
Total Pages: 6
ISBN-13: 1614280150
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1—was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.
Top Gear Portfolio
Author: TOP GEAR MAGAZI
Publisher: Ebury Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781849902984
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor the petrolheads at "Top Gear Magazine", car photography is about more than just a car on a stretch of tarmac. It's about ultimate escapism. For "Top Gear", a truly great photograph should instantly transport you to the location and behind the wheel, delivering the speed, power and atmosphere of the moment in one shot. In this collection of "Top Gear's" finest car photography, we get up close and personal with the hottest cars of recent years in some of the most stunning locations. You'll see the world reflected in gleaming bodywork, raindrops on windscreens at 90mph, and the blur of wheels against a backdrop of epic vistas. Portfolio is the perfect coupling of automotive masterpieces of design and world-class photography. If the speed, power and craftsmanship of the world's finest, fastest cars can be captured in a moment, this is it.
Fifty Cars that Changed the World
Author: DESIGN MUSEUM ENTERPRISE LTD
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Published: 2009-10-06
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 1840915854
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEverything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Cars That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 cars that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From the1908 Ford Model T to the 1998 smart car, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status to give them a special place in design history.
The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles
Author: Ian Barry
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
Published: 2023-08-01
Total Pages: 6
ISBN-13: 161428055X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere’s an undeniable fascination with motorcycles—their speed, design, riders, and coolness factor, are all part of the magnetism. This exquisite deluxe volume, presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate, is the newest addition to Assouline’s Impossible Collection series is a compendium of the 100 most exceptional bikes of the twentieth century—from the rare to the renowned—each one is unique. Some of these brilliant pieces of machinery include the stunning and one-of-a-kind BMW R7, the 1948 Vincent Series Rapide that Rollie Free shattered land speed record on, in nothing but a bathing suit, the iconic 1969 Easy Rider bike that Peter Fonda made famous, and the 1973 Harley-Davidson XR750, Evel Knievel’s bike of choice. Motorcycle aficionados, aesthetes, and enthusiasts alike will treasure this collector’s item.
The Greatest Cars Ever Made
Author: Martin Buckley
Publisher: Carlton Books
Published: 2017-01-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781780977454
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom 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.
GQ Drives
Author: Paul Henderson
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 2019-09-05
Total Pages: 415
ISBN-13: 1784726478
DOWNLOAD EBOOKForeword by Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button. From the magazine synonymous with style comes the ultimate guide to the greatest cars the world has ever seen. With imagery from the finest motoring photographers, plus British GQ's knowledgeable in-depth reports, the cars in this book represent the pinnacle of driving style and performance. From design classics to the very latest machines, GQ Drives is an indispensable handbook of automotive excellence. Over 50 incredible drives, including: Ferrari FXX Mercedes-AMG Project One Lamborghini Huracán Aston Martin One-77 Jaguar E-Type Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 Pininfarina Battista Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé And many more...
100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our Imaginations
Author: Publications International Ltd
Publisher:
Published: 2020-03-25
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781645581246
DOWNLOAD EBOOK100 Cars That Changed the World showcases vehicles from the end of the nineteenth century to today. Along the way, you'll see vehicles such as the Ford Model T that put America on wheels; the Volkswagen Beetle that was loved around the world; the Jeep that helped win World War II and popularized off-road adventure; the Pontiac GTO that launched the muscle car era; the Dodge Caravan that changed the way families travel; the Ford Explorer that ingnited the SUV movement; and the Tesla Model S that made electric cars exciting.
Great Car
Author: Quentin Willson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780789471871
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWillson has hand-picked the most desirable of the world's automobiles, describing every last curve and wing nut with all his insider knowledge and charm.
The Science of Supercars
Author: Martin Roach
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2018-09-06
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1784725641
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTrace the evolution of the supercar through the technology that drives it. With an introduction by David Coulthard. This is the definitive story of the science behind the art of supercar design. Written by bestselling author Martin Roach and featuring bespoke technical illustrations from F1 insider Neil Waterman, plus contributions from the biggest names in the supercar world, including: Adrian Newey - legend of Formula 1 design Gordon Murray - creator of the McLaren F1 Achim Anscheidt - chief designer of the Bugatti Chiron Tony Hatter - Porsche design guru Horacio Pagani - founder of Pagani Nigel Mansell - Formula 1 world champion Christian von Koenigsegg - founder of Koenigsegg And many, many more. From the earliest supercharged monsters to the complex machines of today, The Science of Supercars traces the evolution of the supercar through the technology that powers it.
