The World's Great Cars: Performance, Specifications, Motoring History, Famous Designers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
From the thunderous roar of early motoring pioneers to the sleek, aerodynamic marvels of the modern era, The World's Great Cars is the definitive automotive compendium for anyone who has ever been captivated by the romance of the open road. Jeremy Coulter presents a sweeping survey of the most iconic, powerful, and beautifully engineered automobiles ever produced, covering performance statistics, detailed technical specifications, and the celebrated designers whose genius shaped the history of the motorcar. This richly illustrated volume chronicles the full arc of motoring history, from the brass-era carriages of the late nineteenth century to the high-performance thoroughbreds that defined the twentieth. Coulter's authoritative and passionate prose gives voice to the engineering artistry behind legendary marques, illuminating the human stories and industrial ambition that transformed transportation into an art form. Equal parts reference guide and love letter to the automobile, this is a book that will leave even the most seasoned enthusiast wondering which great car they have yet to discover.
Author: Jeremy Coulter
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
From the thunderous roar of early motoring pioneers to the sleek, aerodynamic marvels of the modern era, The World's Great Cars is the definitive automotive compendium for anyone who has ever been captivated by the romance of the open road. Jeremy Coulter presents a sweeping survey of the most iconic, powerful, and beautifully engineered automobiles ever produced, covering performance statistics, detailed technical specifications, and the celebrated designers whose genius shaped the history of the motorcar. This richly illustrated volume chronicles the full arc of motoring history, from the brass-era carriages of the late nineteenth century to the high-performance thoroughbreds that defined the twentieth. Coulter's authoritative and passionate prose gives voice to the engineering artistry behind legendary marques, illuminating the human stories and industrial ambition that transformed transportation into an art form. Equal parts reference guide and love letter to the automobile, this is a book that will leave even the most seasoned enthusiast wondering which great car they have yet to discover.