Author: Henry Hope-Frost
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760319545
Category : Automobile racing drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
For 30 years some of the most talented and bravest drivers have battled across the continents of the world to claim what is arguably motorsport's toughest prize: the World Rally Championship. Now a multi-million dollar, global technology battle and terrestrial television phenomenon played out over the frozen wastes of Finland, the dusty plains of Australia and the sun-kissed mountain roads of Corsica, the WRC has reached its 30th birthday. This book celebrates that important milestone and paints an exhaustively detailed picture of the people and personalities who have shaped this great sport. The Complete Book of the World Rally Champions provides a biographical account of the 65 men who have won at least one World Championship Rally since 1973. The biographies are compiled by the sport's leading writers and historians and complemented by stunning photography. The book includes a detailed and accurate statistical career record of each driver, plus highlights of all the significant cars.
The Complete Book of the World Rally Championship
Author: Henry Hope-Frost
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760319545
Category : Automobile racing drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
For 30 years some of the most talented and bravest drivers have battled across the continents of the world to claim what is arguably motorsport's toughest prize: the World Rally Championship. Now a multi-million dollar, global technology battle and terrestrial television phenomenon played out over the frozen wastes of Finland, the dusty plains of Australia and the sun-kissed mountain roads of Corsica, the WRC has reached its 30th birthday. This book celebrates that important milestone and paints an exhaustively detailed picture of the people and personalities who have shaped this great sport. The Complete Book of the World Rally Champions provides a biographical account of the 65 men who have won at least one World Championship Rally since 1973. The biographies are compiled by the sport's leading writers and historians and complemented by stunning photography. The book includes a detailed and accurate statistical career record of each driver, plus highlights of all the significant cars.
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760319545
Category : Automobile racing drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
For 30 years some of the most talented and bravest drivers have battled across the continents of the world to claim what is arguably motorsport's toughest prize: the World Rally Championship. Now a multi-million dollar, global technology battle and terrestrial television phenomenon played out over the frozen wastes of Finland, the dusty plains of Australia and the sun-kissed mountain roads of Corsica, the WRC has reached its 30th birthday. This book celebrates that important milestone and paints an exhaustively detailed picture of the people and personalities who have shaped this great sport. The Complete Book of the World Rally Champions provides a biographical account of the 65 men who have won at least one World Championship Rally since 1973. The biographies are compiled by the sport's leading writers and historians and complemented by stunning photography. The book includes a detailed and accurate statistical career record of each driver, plus highlights of all the significant cars.
Lancia and de Virgilio
Author: Geoffrey Goldberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578819433
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
engineering and design history of Lancia, an Italian automotive company through the papers of one of their leading engineers, Francesco De Virgilio. A look at the design process from inside the company; also includes detailed Lancia family history as owners of the company; a look at post-war Italian industrial processes, from a broad based cultural perspective.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578819433
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
engineering and design history of Lancia, an Italian automotive company through the papers of one of their leading engineers, Francesco De Virgilio. A look at the design process from inside the company; also includes detailed Lancia family history as owners of the company; a look at post-war Italian industrial processes, from a broad based cultural perspective.
Classic Car
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744087600
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification. - Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades. - Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book. - Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date. Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744087600
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification. - Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades. - Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book. - Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date. Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.
Million Dollar Classics
Author: Martin Derrick
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785835458
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Million Dollar Classics: The World's Most Expensive Cars is a photographic collection of the most sought after models.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785835458
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Million Dollar Classics: The World's Most Expensive Cars is a photographic collection of the most sought after models.
Cool Cars
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465431640
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Packed with more than a hundred completely charismatic classic cars, this book is the ideal gift for anyone driven to admire these majestic machines. Author Quentin Wilson has hand-picked the most astonishing, appealing, and all-round awesome cars ever to hit the highway. Multi-angle photography reveals the true craftsmanship and beauty of these stunning rides, and the text pays tribute to each vehicle and explains why it's destined to be a classic, now and forever. Test drive this essential car guide, and you'll be hooked.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465431640
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Packed with more than a hundred completely charismatic classic cars, this book is the ideal gift for anyone driven to admire these majestic machines. Author Quentin Wilson has hand-picked the most astonishing, appealing, and all-round awesome cars ever to hit the highway. Multi-angle photography reveals the true craftsmanship and beauty of these stunning rides, and the text pays tribute to each vehicle and explains why it's destined to be a classic, now and forever. Test drive this essential car guide, and you'll be hooked.
The Race Forever
Author: R. A. Montgomery
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780942545173
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The reader, as a young racing car driver, is selected to compete in the African Dual Road Race Rally. By choosing specific pages, the reader determines the outcome of the race.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780942545173
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The reader, as a young racing car driver, is selected to compete in the African Dual Road Race Rally. By choosing specific pages, the reader determines the outcome of the race.
The Guinness Book of the Car
Author: Anthony Harding
Publisher: Guinness Media
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Describes important developments in the history of automobiles, identifies top manufacturers and race car drivers, and lists racing records.
Publisher: Guinness Media
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Describes important developments in the history of automobiles, identifies top manufacturers and race car drivers, and lists racing records.
DieCastX Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
DieCast X covers the entire spectrum of automotive diecast from customizing to collecting. it takes an insider's look at the history behind popular diecast cars and trucks, as well as how each model has helped shape the automotive industry and motor sports
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
DieCast X covers the entire spectrum of automotive diecast from customizing to collecting. it takes an insider's look at the history behind popular diecast cars and trucks, as well as how each model has helped shape the automotive industry and motor sports
汽車品牌故事
Author: C. C. Hsieh
Publisher: PNforce
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
這本書將帶您穿越全球汽車品牌的歷史與未來,探索每一個品牌背後的故事與技術成就。無論是德國的豪華與創新,還是義大利的速度與激情,甚至是新興市場品牌的崛起,汽車世界的多樣性與豐富性令人著迷。本書匯集了豐富的內容,讓讀者可以在輕鬆閱讀中,深入了解每個汽車品牌的靈魂與特色。 透過翔實的歷史資料與現代的技術分析,您將發現,汽車不僅僅是代步工具,更是科技與文化的結晶。從經典的內燃機技術到如今的新能源革命,從賽車場上的巔峰對決到日常生活中的實用選擇,本書涵蓋了汽車世界的方方面面。 我們特別整理了每個品牌的核心價值與代表車型,並深入探討它們如何應對市場變化與技術挑戰。這些品牌的成功,既反映了創造力與毅力,也顯示了全球消費者對品質與性能的不懈追求。 無論您是汽車迷,還是對品牌故事充滿興趣的讀者,這本書都將為您帶來啟發與愉悅的閱讀體驗。讓我們一起展開這場穿越時空的汽車之旅,感受引擎轟鳴背後的熱血與智慧!
Publisher: PNforce
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
這本書將帶您穿越全球汽車品牌的歷史與未來,探索每一個品牌背後的故事與技術成就。無論是德國的豪華與創新,還是義大利的速度與激情,甚至是新興市場品牌的崛起,汽車世界的多樣性與豐富性令人著迷。本書匯集了豐富的內容,讓讀者可以在輕鬆閱讀中,深入了解每個汽車品牌的靈魂與特色。 透過翔實的歷史資料與現代的技術分析,您將發現,汽車不僅僅是代步工具,更是科技與文化的結晶。從經典的內燃機技術到如今的新能源革命,從賽車場上的巔峰對決到日常生活中的實用選擇,本書涵蓋了汽車世界的方方面面。 我們特別整理了每個品牌的核心價值與代表車型,並深入探討它們如何應對市場變化與技術挑戰。這些品牌的成功,既反映了創造力與毅力,也顯示了全球消費者對品質與性能的不懈追求。 無論您是汽車迷,還是對品牌故事充滿興趣的讀者,這本書都將為您帶來啟發與愉悅的閱讀體驗。讓我們一起展開這場穿越時空的汽車之旅,感受引擎轟鳴背後的熱血與智慧!
Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Author: Werner Blaettel
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845841324
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
If one car has gained cult status it must surely be the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. It’s about time someone compiled its thrilling history and told the story of this thrilling, innovative vehicle. This book covers the cars exceptional Rally success as well as its appeal as a road car. It provides all the relevant information on the evolution of the "ordinary Delta" into the powerful, technically complex and aggressive racing machine which consistently won the Rally world championship from 1987 to 1992. 400 spectacular photographs, full Rally results listings and exhaustive technical specifications make this book a must for any Rally fan.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845841324
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
If one car has gained cult status it must surely be the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. It’s about time someone compiled its thrilling history and told the story of this thrilling, innovative vehicle. This book covers the cars exceptional Rally success as well as its appeal as a road car. It provides all the relevant information on the evolution of the "ordinary Delta" into the powerful, technically complex and aggressive racing machine which consistently won the Rally world championship from 1987 to 1992. 400 spectacular photographs, full Rally results listings and exhaustive technical specifications make this book a must for any Rally fan.