Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A Record of Grand Prix and Voiturette Racing
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The Bugatti Queen
Author: Miranda Seymour
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471149706
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Born in 1900 to a soon-to-be-widowed postmaster's wife in a small French village, Hélène Delangle's background offered no suggestion of the extraordinary life she was to lead. The first step was to leave the country behind and head to the city -- in this case, a Paris in the grip of an intoxicating 1920s blend of creativity and debauchery. She became a dancer, and then a stripper. But the demi-monde of gauze veils and admirers was not enough. A visit to the Actors' Championships, a uniquely French meeting of the theatrical world with the race-track, opened her eyes to the glamorous combination of machines and speed. Quickly establishing herself as a racer of uncommon talent and audacity, the beautiful woman now known as Hellé Nice -- Hellish Nice to her British fans -- then caught the attention of none other than Ettore Bugatti, founder of the marque with which her name will always be associated. And yet, despite the fame and the fortune she amassed in an unprecedented career, she died penniless and alone, an old woman in a crumbling Nice flat surrounded only by memories. THE BUGATTI QUEEN is the story of a great pioneer of motor racing who happened to be a woman. Re-creating her rollercoaster career with great verve and panache, Miranda Seymour brilliantly shows us a life now forgotten -- and makes it unforgettable.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471149706
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Born in 1900 to a soon-to-be-widowed postmaster's wife in a small French village, Hélène Delangle's background offered no suggestion of the extraordinary life she was to lead. The first step was to leave the country behind and head to the city -- in this case, a Paris in the grip of an intoxicating 1920s blend of creativity and debauchery. She became a dancer, and then a stripper. But the demi-monde of gauze veils and admirers was not enough. A visit to the Actors' Championships, a uniquely French meeting of the theatrical world with the race-track, opened her eyes to the glamorous combination of machines and speed. Quickly establishing herself as a racer of uncommon talent and audacity, the beautiful woman now known as Hellé Nice -- Hellish Nice to her British fans -- then caught the attention of none other than Ettore Bugatti, founder of the marque with which her name will always be associated. And yet, despite the fame and the fortune she amassed in an unprecedented career, she died penniless and alone, an old woman in a crumbling Nice flat surrounded only by memories. THE BUGATTI QUEEN is the story of a great pioneer of motor racing who happened to be a woman. Re-creating her rollercoaster career with great verve and panache, Miranda Seymour brilliantly shows us a life now forgotten -- and makes it unforgettable.
Italian Racing Red
Author: Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711033313
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
... Introduction to the cars, circuits, company and characters of one of the great motor sporting nations ...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711033313
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
... Introduction to the cars, circuits, company and characters of one of the great motor sporting nations ...
Marcello Gandini: Maestro of Design
Author: GAUTAM. SEN
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781956309157
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A thorough look at the pioneering work of a world-renowned designer of supercars. Today, Marcello Gandini's global status as one of the most exceptional automobile designers in history is undisputed. He has wielded significant influence on automobile design throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, and his impact endures well into the twenty-first. From iconic vehicles such as the Lamborghini Miura to the Maserati Quattroporte IV, the unassuming Audi 50/VW Polo to the remarkable Cizeta V16T, Gandini has crafted some of the most pivotal machines in automotive history. With hundreds of never-before-seen images and drawings, this book encapsulates Gandini's most significant cars alongside some of his lesser-known gems and presents them to readers in an engaging, accessible format.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781956309157
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A thorough look at the pioneering work of a world-renowned designer of supercars. Today, Marcello Gandini's global status as one of the most exceptional automobile designers in history is undisputed. He has wielded significant influence on automobile design throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, and his impact endures well into the twenty-first. From iconic vehicles such as the Lamborghini Miura to the Maserati Quattroporte IV, the unassuming Audi 50/VW Polo to the remarkable Cizeta V16T, Gandini has crafted some of the most pivotal machines in automotive history. With hundreds of never-before-seen images and drawings, this book encapsulates Gandini's most significant cars alongside some of his lesser-known gems and presents them to readers in an engaging, accessible format.
A day to remember
Author: L. J. K. Setright
Publisher: Uitgeverij Nobelman
ISBN: 9491737295
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
From 1993 to 1996 L.J.K. Setright contributed 10 articles to the Dutch car magazine GranTurismo. In these witty, erudite articles Setright, one of the 20th century's most influential motoring journalists, wrote about historic GP races, racing cars, contemporary cars, automotive history and the people in the automotive industry. Setright’s writings have to be savoured, they are not always easy to read (let’s call it an acquired taste), but anyone with a heart for the motoring scene will enjoy reading them, as Setright turned motoring into a romantic matter. After the first article (after which this book was titled, A day to remember, about the British Grand Prix of 1951, won by Froilan Gonzales from Ferrari), the copy kept arriving in our offices every three months, ten writings in total. Surely many people will enjoy reading them more than twenty years after they were originally published in Gran Turismo. Setright’s texts are very much like good wine or cigars, the older they get the better they become. L.J.K. Setright (1931 – 2005) was a renowned motoring journalist and author who wrote articles and books about motorcycles, cars and automotive engineering. His articles were published in several magazines, the British magazine Car being the most well-known. Between 1993 and 1996 he contributed to the Dutch car magazine Gran Turismo. The articles in this book are the result of those contributions. Setright's writing style was very erudite and considered to be slightly over the top by some (he didn’t hesitate to put Latin phrases through his reasonings). However, everybody agreed that his engineering knowledge was formidable. He had a strong enthusiasm for Bristol Cars and for Japanese engineering, especially Honda. Setright was also known for his love of smoking tobacco, in particular Sobranie Black Russian cigarettes, and for his elegant sartorial style. He spent the last 25 years of his life in London. Availabel as, Ebook (€ 9,95) ISBN 9789491737299 Hardcover with dustjacket (€19,95) ISBN 9789491737305.
Publisher: Uitgeverij Nobelman
ISBN: 9491737295
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
From 1993 to 1996 L.J.K. Setright contributed 10 articles to the Dutch car magazine GranTurismo. In these witty, erudite articles Setright, one of the 20th century's most influential motoring journalists, wrote about historic GP races, racing cars, contemporary cars, automotive history and the people in the automotive industry. Setright’s writings have to be savoured, they are not always easy to read (let’s call it an acquired taste), but anyone with a heart for the motoring scene will enjoy reading them, as Setright turned motoring into a romantic matter. After the first article (after which this book was titled, A day to remember, about the British Grand Prix of 1951, won by Froilan Gonzales from Ferrari), the copy kept arriving in our offices every three months, ten writings in total. Surely many people will enjoy reading them more than twenty years after they were originally published in Gran Turismo. Setright’s texts are very much like good wine or cigars, the older they get the better they become. L.J.K. Setright (1931 – 2005) was a renowned motoring journalist and author who wrote articles and books about motorcycles, cars and automotive engineering. His articles were published in several magazines, the British magazine Car being the most well-known. Between 1993 and 1996 he contributed to the Dutch car magazine Gran Turismo. The articles in this book are the result of those contributions. Setright's writing style was very erudite and considered to be slightly over the top by some (he didn’t hesitate to put Latin phrases through his reasonings). However, everybody agreed that his engineering knowledge was formidable. He had a strong enthusiasm for Bristol Cars and for Japanese engineering, especially Honda. Setright was also known for his love of smoking tobacco, in particular Sobranie Black Russian cigarettes, and for his elegant sartorial style. He spent the last 25 years of his life in London. Availabel as, Ebook (€ 9,95) ISBN 9789491737299 Hardcover with dustjacket (€19,95) ISBN 9789491737305.
SCHLUMPF - THE INTRIGUE BEHIND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR COLLECTION IN THE WORLD.
Author: ARD. OP DE WEEGH
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781787119406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781787119406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Light and Heavy Vehicle Technology
Author: Malcolm James Nunney
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0750680377
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
This edition contains new material covering the latest development in electronics, alternative fuels, emissions and diesel systems.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0750680377
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
This edition contains new material covering the latest development in electronics, alternative fuels, emissions and diesel systems.
Porsche
Author: Karl E. Ludvigsen
Publisher: Princeton Book Company Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 894
Book Description
Publisher: Princeton Book Company Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 894
Book Description
Formula 1 Technical Analysis 2016/2018
Author: Giorgio Piola
Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore Srl
ISBN: 9788879116848
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The last edition of an automotive literary classic: the technical analysis of Formula 1 penned by Giorgio Piola. After 25 years of publication, the historic draughtsman is bringing the curtain down on this experience with a volume that examines the last three seasons, from 2016 to 2018, as always reviewing the principal technical innovations in the spheres of chassis and engine design. This three-year analysis is appropriately completed with a retrospective of some of Piola’s most important drawings from a 50-year career that began back in 1969. Formula 1 Technical Analysis is the only book of its kind that unveils all the technical secrets - even the most carefully hidden ones - of the Formula 1 World Championship cars. Engines, chassis, brakes, tires, this is an especially rigorous analysis of the car, but also their steering wheels and suspension. An essential for real Formula 1 enthusiasts for almost 30 years, this annual , this book also reviews in its second part the main new technical developments devised by the various teams during the covered seasons. The book is illustrated by more than 500 color technical designs, created by Piola himself.
Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore Srl
ISBN: 9788879116848
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The last edition of an automotive literary classic: the technical analysis of Formula 1 penned by Giorgio Piola. After 25 years of publication, the historic draughtsman is bringing the curtain down on this experience with a volume that examines the last three seasons, from 2016 to 2018, as always reviewing the principal technical innovations in the spheres of chassis and engine design. This three-year analysis is appropriately completed with a retrospective of some of Piola’s most important drawings from a 50-year career that began back in 1969. Formula 1 Technical Analysis is the only book of its kind that unveils all the technical secrets - even the most carefully hidden ones - of the Formula 1 World Championship cars. Engines, chassis, brakes, tires, this is an especially rigorous analysis of the car, but also their steering wheels and suspension. An essential for real Formula 1 enthusiasts for almost 30 years, this annual , this book also reviews in its second part the main new technical developments devised by the various teams during the covered seasons. The book is illustrated by more than 500 color technical designs, created by Piola himself.
Frank Williams
Author: Maurice Hamilton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780330367585
Category : Executives
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780330367585
Category : Executives
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description