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Book Synopsis The Macro World of Micro Cars by : Kate Trant
Download or read book The Macro World of Micro Cars written by Kate Trant and published by Black Dog Publishing. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Once a common sight in our towns and cities, microcars were ingenious solutions to the post war demand for economical and accessible motoring. Nowadays they are making a celebrated comeback with all of the big car manufacturers featuring at least one flagship small car, from DaimlerChrysler's Smart and BMW's Mini to Nissan's Micra. But what are the factors, now and then, that turned the microcar into a viable alternative to the 'normal' car? How have the aspirations and ideas behind the microcar changed over the decades? The cars themselves have undoubtedly undergone a radical transformation." "Whereas the current trend in small cars is led by environmental concerns, the first phase of the microcar phenomenon was determined by economic necessity: many manufacturers of planes, trains, and white goods had to re-invent themselves as producers of automobiles. The result was a proliferation of small, cheap and extraordinary looking three- and four-wheeled vehicles." "This book looks at the social and cultural conditions behind the rise, the fall and the ultimate resurrection of the small car, and features some of the most fascinating and best-loved examples. With the debate over transport, sustainability, congestion, fuel consumption, taxation and the environment high on the agenda, there has never been a better time than now to examine the role of the microcar."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Microcars Stories written by Jan De Lange and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Big Book of Tiny Cars by : Russell Hayes
Download or read book The Big Book of Tiny Cars written by Russell Hayes and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot by : David Rowe
Download or read book Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot written by David Rowe and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rootes Cars of the 50s, 60s & 70s is the only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars & vans, built from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.
Book Synopsis Microcars at large! by : Adam Quellin
Download or read book Microcars at large! written by Adam Quellin and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book celebrates an exciting period in motoring history. In the period following the Second World War, materials were in short supply and many people couldn't afford a proper car. Economies were struggling and several motor manufacturers turned their hand to building basic transportation for motorists. These little cars were noisy, often crude and not over-reliable but provided transport for thousands of impoverished motorists. Due to their shape, many of these vehicles earned the nickname ‘bubblecar' and ensured a place in people’s hearts. The role they played has crucial role in motoring history. They have overcome design challenges and many have reached iconic status. Discover the spherical Isetta and the wedge shaped Bond Bug. As prized collectors items, some microcars now enjoy cult status. Full of original colour illustrations, this volume charts the history and development of bubblecars and microcars from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day. This is a lavishly illustrated guide to the weird and wonderful world of microcars from the basic bubblecars of the 1950s to the sophisticated models of today.
Book Synopsis Mazda Rotary-engined Cars by : Marc Cranswick
Download or read book Mazda Rotary-engined Cars written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete history of Mazda’s rotary engine-powered vehicles, from Cosmo 110S to RX-8. Charting the challenges, sporting triumphs, and critical reactions to a new wave of sports sedans, wagons, sports cars ... and trucks!
Book Synopsis The A-Z of popular Scooters & Microcars by : Mike Dan
Download or read book The A-Z of popular Scooters & Microcars written by Mike Dan and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-08-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is mainly a photographic reference book to classic scooters and microcars with specification data presented in A to Z order of manufacturer. There are also nostalgic recollections by the author based on ownership and personal experience. In the middle 1950s as a teenager Mike Dan became interested in these then newly-arrived forms of transport. Eventually Mike owned a series of scooters and a microcar. He became involved in Scooter and Microcar Clubs and took part in many local and national sporting events gaining a collection of awards and trophies. In the mid 1980s he had time again to visit many indoor and outdoor classic vehicle shows. Eventually this led to a renewed personal involvement in the restoration of a series of over twenty classic scooters and three classic microcars. This highly entertaining book and reference source is therefore written with the authority of a lifetime enthusiast.
Book Synopsis How to Illustrate and Design Concept Cars by : Adrian Dewey
Download or read book How to Illustrate and Design Concept Cars written by Adrian Dewey and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The automobile seems to be as popular now as it ever was. Posters of cars still adorn many a child’s bedroom wall, and school exercise books are full of doodles of cars. This book takes those notebook sketches and teaches you how to develop them into the car designs you see in magazines. Using simple to follow step-by-step drawings it guides you from pencil sketch to marker rendering, from doodle to highly visual computer generated artwork. Adrian Dewey has worked on designs as diverse as small sports cars to double decker buses, modified motors to concept Formula 1 cars, using various techniques and styles. In this book, he uses his knowledge of the different styles to guide the reader in creating great artwork and designs of their own. The book shows in detail how to use different materials and how to get the most out of each one, whether it be a great pencil sketch or a photo realistic vector illustration. The book also features an easy to follow index for quick reference on different types of drawing.
Book Synopsis A Darracq called Genevieve by : Rodney Loredo
Download or read book A Darracq called Genevieve written by Rodney Loredo and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genevieve is the first definitive, documented, ownership history and cinematic record of the 1904 French Darracq motorcar. This car was propelled to international fame as Genevieve, in the record breaking 1953 film that centred around the annual London to Brighton run for veteran cars pre-1905.
Download or read book Citroën DS written by Malcolm Bobbitt and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at Citroen's idiosyncratic DS, for sixty years a design icon and one of the world's most controversial, radical, idiosyncratic and technically advanced motorcars. This popular book has now been re-issued in revised and updated paperback form.
Book Synopsis The Morgan 3 Wheeler by : Peter Dron
Download or read book The Morgan 3 Wheeler written by Peter Dron and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing why Morgan returned to its original 3 Wheeler concept after a century. How the new 3 Wheeler was created, became a best-seller, and was made, this book shows what it’s like to drive, strengths, weaknesses, and factory improvements made since the 2011 launch – from modifications, possible developments, and even why it is – or isn't – your kind of vehicle.
Book Synopsis Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600 by : Malcolm Bobbitt
Download or read book Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600 written by Malcolm Bobbitt and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available again after a long absence! Always big on character and charm, Fiat’s little cars played an important international roll in providing affordable and practical private transport for millions who had previously thought their dream impossible. With particular emphasis on the now classic 600 and Nuova 500 cars, this book tells the full story of these ‘baby’ Fiats. Built, and exported to, many countries outside of the marque’s native Italy, over 6.5 million Topolinos, 600s and Nuova 500s were sold, and an amazing number survive to this today. Also covered are the wonderful models built on these cars’ tiny chassis by Italy’s leading coachbuilders, and the motorsport success achieved by the Abarth versions of the little cars that everybody loves.
Book Synopsis Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars by : Peter Collins
Download or read book Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars written by Peter Collins and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-09-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After saving Alfa Romeo from oblivion in 1987, it took Fiat nearly five years to debut the first new Alfa produced under its control. This is the story of how the competition versions of the 155/156/147 family of cars were developed and subsequently raced to many championship titles and race wins. Together, these models kept the Alfa Romeo name at the pinnacle of motor sport for many years, from 1992 to 2006, and will become future motorsport classics.
Download or read book Porsche 911 written by Brian Long and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book – the sixth volume in a set covering the Porsche 911 models – is the definitive history of the hugely successful 997-series, with in-depth detail on all the road cars sold around the world, as well as the 997's competition exploits.
Book Synopsis COSWORTH - THE SEARCH FOR POWER (6th Edition) by : Graham Robson
Download or read book COSWORTH - THE SEARCH FOR POWER (6th Edition) written by Graham Robson and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the entire history, life and times of the famous British high-performance engineering company, from its 1958 foundation by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth, through its often-exciting and always fascinating evolution, to its expansion and worldwide success in both motorsport and high-performance road car production.
Book Synopsis SM: Citroen's Maserati-Engined Supercar by : Brian Long
Download or read book SM: Citroen's Maserati-Engined Supercar written by Brian Long and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fascinating story of how the Citroen SM came into being, with company politics and Maserati's involvement covered in detail. The text and pictures then follow the car's progress from its world premier at the 1970 Geneva Show until the final production models were built in July 1975. With 200 mainly color photos, full coverage of production models and a buyers guide this book is the complete Citroen SM resource.
Book Synopsis Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s by : Andrew Ralston
Download or read book Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s written by Andrew Ralston and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting vintage diecast toy cars has become an increasingly popular hobby over the last 25 years, and this book provides a comprehensive overview of the companies that made these toys during the 1950s and 1960s. As well as examining the major names such as Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys and Matchbox (Great Britain), Solido (France), Tekno (Denmark) and Tootsietoy (USA), this book is unique in its coverage of many smaller and more obscure brands, not only from Europe or the USA but from countries as far afield as Japan, Israel and Argentina. The book provides fascinating insights into the history of individual companies, accompanied by 250 photographs of rare examples, most of them with their original boxes. A further unique feature is the inclusion of a large selection of colorful and evocative illustrations from catalogs and period trade advertisements. For the newcomer to the hobby, this volume will provide an ideal introduction to the history of the manufacturers active in this field, while experienced collectors will make many new discoveries.
