Motor Cars: 1770 - 1940
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
From the earliest steam-powered carriages of 1770 to the sleek, powerful machines of 1940, Motor Cars: 1770–1940 chronicles the extraordinary evolution of the automobile across nearly two centuries of mechanical ingenuity and industrial ambition. Juraj Porázik presents a richly illustrated survey of the pioneering vehicles, inventors, and manufacturers that transformed personal transport from a curiosity into a global phenomenon, accompanied by detailed illustrations by Ján Oravec that bring each era's engineering to vivid life. This volume stands as a compelling historical record of automotive development, tracing the technological leaps, cultural shifts, and competitive rivalries that defined the golden age of motoring. Porázik's authoritative and meticulous approach details the mechanical innovations and social forces that shaped each decade, making this an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike — a testament to humanity's enduring obsession with the open road.
Author: Juraj Porázik
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Galley Press
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
From the earliest steam-powered carriages of 1770 to the sleek, powerful machines of 1940, Motor Cars: 1770–1940 chronicles the extraordinary evolution of the automobile across nearly two centuries of mechanical ingenuity and industrial ambition. Juraj Porázik presents a richly illustrated survey of the pioneering vehicles, inventors, and manufacturers that transformed personal transport from a curiosity into a global phenomenon, accompanied by detailed illustrations by Ján Oravec that bring each era's engineering to vivid life. This volume stands as a compelling historical record of automotive development, tracing the technological leaps, cultural shifts, and competitive rivalries that defined the golden age of motoring. Porázik's authoritative and meticulous approach details the mechanical innovations and social forces that shaped each decade, making this an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike — a testament to humanity's enduring obsession with the open road.