Download or read book Cars Then and Now Foreign written by Emily Jacobs and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Word Search for Anyone Who Loves Cars How Much Do You Know About Foreign-made Cars? Best selling puzzle master Emily Jacobs's newest word search book is revved up and ready to go. This book is all about great Foreign-made automobiles. With over 75 different puzzles, this book is sure to get the motor running of any car fan. This word search book covers everything from classic cars to modern models. These car puzzles are great for children and adults. They are perfect for a rainy day, a car trip, or just as a way to relax and unplug after a long day. The puzzles come in a variety of fun challenging shapes such as a heart, diamond, lightning bolt, and many more. Inside this puzzle book you will find clues about great German, Japanese, Italian, South Korean, and United Kingdom manufacturers like: Toyota Volkswagen Jaguar Aston Martin And Many More It doesn't matter if you are passionate about a Pilot or a Prius; you will love this car-themed word search collection. This book also makes the perfect gift for the car fanatic in your life. Word searches have been shown to be an excellent way to both build reading and thinking skills in children and to help older adults stay mentally sharp. What are you waiting for? Get your copy of Cars Then and Now - A Word Search Book About Cars (Foreign) Today!"
Download or read book Muscle Cars Then and Now written by R. L. Van and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title explores the ways muscle cars were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how muscle cars became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of muscle cars. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Driving Around the USA written by Martin W. Sandler and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-12-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the excitement of a nation as it became a driving force -- in more ways than one -- Driving Around America is the story of how America's romantic, restless spirit found its counterpart in the automobile. With Henry Ford's assembly lines lowering the price of cars, ordinary people began to travel where and when they pleased with a freedom never before known -- and the nation would never be the same. People moved farther from their work, creating suburbs; the demand for gasoline increased, spurring the growth of the petroleum industry; and individual members of families moved far from each other, changing the social fabric of the nation. From the auto's early beginnings to the commonplace use of cars in all aspects of life today, Driving Around America is a fascinating portrait of how America transformed as its citizens were on the move more and more.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to American Cars written by Peter Henshaw and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an illustrated encyclopedia with more than 600 photographs. This is an illustrated A-Z directory of classic American cars, with over 600 stunning photographs. From the Austin (1940-41) to the Wilton (1847-1924), each entry tells the story of the car from its inception, through its rise to success and then on to its place on the road today. It includes all the most well-known makes and models dating from the 19th century to the modern day - Chrysler, Buick, Pontiac, Studebaker and many more. It features many fascinating anecdotes, such as the Chrysler designer basing his model on the fighter jets he had mistaken for geese flying through the air. This is a beautiful photographic compendium of classic American vehicles, perfect for the automobile enthusiast. Nowhere is the car more strongly a part of society and a means of personal expression than in America. But for Americans, this love affair with the automobile goes deeper even still - America, after all, being a nation founded on free movement of populations. This is why the private car, when it arrived, had such an explosive effect. This beautifully illustrated A-Z directory of classic American cars looks in detail at the seminal models of the last century and a half, accompanied by beautiful colour and black and white photographs of the exteriors, interiors, engines and special features of each. The mixture of engaging anecdotes, fascinating facts and detailed specifications, as well as historical analysis of each brand's success and failure, make this the ultimate visual reference for anyone with an interest in cars or motoring.
Download or read book Engines of Change written by Paul Ingrassia and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A narrative like no other: a cultural history that explores how cars have both propelled and reflected the American experience— from the Model T to the Prius. From the assembly lines of Henry Ford to the open roads of Route 66, from the lore of Jack Kerouac to the sex appeal of the Hot Rod, America’s history is a vehicular history—an idea brought brilliantly to life in this major work by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Paul Ingrassia. Ingrassia offers a wondrous epic in fifteen automobiles, including the Corvette, the Beetle, and the Chevy Corvair, as well as the personalities and tales behind them: Robert McNamara’s unlikely role in Lee Iacocca’s Mustang, John Z. DeLorean’s Pontiac GTO , Henry Ford’s Model T, as well as Honda’s Accord, the BMW 3 Series, and the Jeep, among others. Through these cars and these characters, Ingrassia shows how the car has expressed the particularly American tension between the lure of freedom and the obligations of utility. He also takes us through the rise of American manufacturing, the suburbanization of the country, the birth of the hippie and the yuppie, the emancipation of women, and many more fateful episodes and eras, including the car’s unintended consequences: trial lawyers, energy crises, and urban sprawl. Narrative history of the highest caliber, Engines of Change is an entirely edifying new way to look at the American story.
Download or read book The All American Muscle Car written by Joe Oldham and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The All-American Muscle Car provides the ultimate hands-on history of the American Muscle car and where it is now -- Mustangs, Camaros, 'Cudas, Challengers, you name it. When John Z. DeLorean and his cadre of enthusiastic rule benders took it upon themselves to bolt Pontiac's hottest engine into a mid-sized Tempest, disobeying orders from the top of General Motors food chain, they created something that should not have been, and will never be again: the muscle car. The resulting GTO spearheaded a new breed of performance car aimed at a new breed of buyer: the baby boom generation, tens of millions of young customers entering the market each year. The All-American Muscle Car: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Detroit's Greatest Performance Cars tells the story of these brutal performance machines through the words of muscle-car icons like Jim Wangers, the man who marketed DeLorean's thuggish invention, Joe Oldham, a legendary automotive journalist who tested these cars when they first came off the production line, often via illegal street racing, and classic-car broker Colin Comer, who has been instrumental in restoring some of the most iconic (and valuable) muscle cars. Top muscle car experts like Randy Leffingwell and David Newhardt tell other facets of the muscle-car story, like the pony-car wars between the Mustang, Camaro, 'Cuda, and Challenger; the ultra-high performance dealer specials; and the rebirth of the modern muscle car. All told, this book provides the ultimate hands-on history of these most American of cars.
Download or read book History of the American Auto written by Consumer Guide (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of the automobile in America. More than a century of coverage, including the latest models. Told in a lively picture-and-caption format. Thousands of images, including rare factory photos, period advertising, and styling proposals.
Download or read book American Cars written by Matt DeLorenzo and published by White Star Publishers. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning color photographs and a lively narrative by one of today's foremost automotive writers tell the story of America's ongoing love affair with cars. Featuring classic cars, sports cars, and luxury automobiles, this handsome book brings together pictures and descriptions of the most impressive blends of technology, art, beauty, and adventure.
Download or read book My Dad Had that Car written by Tad Burness and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a-kind, massive illustrated history of more than 10,000 American automobiles is perfect for the millions of classic car enthusiasts. With more than 1,300 pages and 12,500 illustrations covering 70 years, this may be the most complete visual history of the American automobile ever published. Nowhere else are there so many collector, luxury, sporting and every day cars assembled with fascinating information about original prices, engine sizes, horsepower, and other specifications. The pages are packed with genuine, factory-fresh photographs and drawings taken from contemporary advertisements, catalogs, and brochures. More than 250 manufacturers and hundreds of individual models trace the evolution of the American automobile, from the millions of Model Ts that rolled off Ford's assembly line through the art deco streamliners of the '30s, to the tail-finned land yachts of the '50s and muscle cars of the '60s and '70s up to the early SUVs of the '90s. Throughout author Tad Burness adds handwritten details not found anywhere else, including pointing out unusual options and differences found within a model. Automotive journalist Matt Stone provides a new general introduction and one to each era within the book.
Download or read book Are We There Yet written by Dan Albert and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tech giants and automakers have been teaching robots to drive. Robot-controlled cars have already logged millions of miles. These technological marvels promise cleaner air, smoother traffic, and tens of thousands of lives saved. But even if robots turn into responsible drivers, are we ready to be a nation of passengers? In Are We There Yet?, Dan Albert combines historical scholarship with personal narrative to explore how car culture has suffused America’s DNA. The plain, old-fashioned, human-driven car built our economy, won our wars, and shaped our democratic creed as it moved us about. Driver’s ed made teenagers into citizens; auto repair made boys into men. Crusades against the automobile are nothing new. Its arrival sparked battles over street space, pitting the masses against the millionaires who terrorized pedestrians. When the masses got cars of their own, they learned to love driving too. During World War II, Washington nationalized Detroit and postwar Americans embraced car and country as if they were one. Then came 1960s environmentalism and the energy crises of the 1970s. Many predicted, even welcomed, the death of the automobile. But many more rose to its defense. They embraced trucker culture and took to Citizen Band radios, demanding enough gas to keep their big boats afloat. Since the 1980s, the car culture has triumphed and we now drive more miles than ever before. Have we reached the end of the road this time? Fewer young people are learning to drive. Ride hailing is replacing car buying, and with electrification a long and noble tradition of amateur car repair—to say nothing of the visceral sound of gasoline exploding inside a big V8—will come to an end. When a robot takes over the driver’s seat, what’s to become of us? Are We There Yet? carries us from muddy tracks to superhighways, from horseless buggies to driverless electric vehicles. Like any good road trip, it’s an adventure so fun you don’t even notice how much you’ve learned along the way.
Download or read book The Illustrated Directory of Greatest American Cars written by and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Illustrated Directory series provide enthusiasts with an attractive, comprehensive hardcover reference book packed with timelines, historical facts and images designed to inform and excite. The Illustrated Directory of Greatest American Cars chronicles the greatest love story in history: the love affair between Americans and their cars. This volume tells the story of one of the true American epics, the rise of the automobile industry. Decade by decade, this book discusses 250 milestone models that exemplify the ebb and flow of style and utility. It catalogs big cars, small cars, beautiful cars, eccentric and practical cars. The beautifully formatted full-color book features ephemeral cars that were the fleeting essence of their time, alongside more durable models that have developed over decades. The Illustrated Directory of Greatest American Cars is a record of the fantastic creativity and determination that has driven American car design and technology for over a century. The story reflects American history itself over the last 105 years, and anticipates exciting models yet to be launched.
Download or read book Cars Then and Now American and Foreign written by Emily Jacobs and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Word Search for Anyone Who Loves Cars How Much Do You Know About American and Foreign-made Cars? Best selling puzzle master Emily Jacobs's newest word search book is revved up and ready to go. This book is all about great Foreign-made automobiles. With over 150 different puzzles, this book is sure to get the motor running of any car fan. This word search book covers everything from classic cars to modern models. These car puzzles are great for children and adults. They are perfect for a rainy day, a car trip, or just as a way to relax and unplug after a long day. The puzzles come in a variety of fun challenging shapes such as a heart, diamond, lightning bolt, and many more. Inside this puzzle book you will find clues about great American as well as German, Japanese, Italian, South Korean, and United Kingdom manufacturers like: Honda Chevrolet Nissan Mercury Chrysler And Many More It doesn't matter if you are passionate about a Pilot or a Prius, a Park Avenue or a PT Cruiser; you will love this car-themed word search collection. This book also makes the perfect gift for the car fanatic in your life. Word searches have been shown to be an excellent way to both build reading and thinking skills in children and to help older adults stay mentally sharp. What are you waiting for? Get your copy of Cars Then and Now - A Word Search Book About Cars (American and Foreign) Today!"
Download or read book Cars Then and Now American written by Emily Jacobs and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Word Search for Anyone Who Loves Cars How Much Do You Know About American Cars? Best selling puzzle master Emily Jacobs newest word search book is revved up and ready to go. This book is all about the great American automobile. With over 75 different puzzles, this book is sure to get the motor running of any car fan. This word search book covers everything from classic cars to modern models. These car puzzles are great for children and adults. They are perfect for a rainy day, a car trip, or just as a way to relax and unplug after a long day. The puzzles come in a variety of fun challenging shapes such as a heart, diamond, lightning bolt, and many more. Inside this puzzle book you will find clues about great American manufacturers like: Ford Chevrolet Dodge Chrysler And Many More It doesn't matter if you are passionate about Camaros or Corvettes; you will love this car themed word search collection. This book also makes the perfect gift for the car fanatic in your life. Word searches have been shown to be an excellent way to both build reading and thinking skills in children and to help older adults stay mentally sharp. What are you waiting for? Get your copy of Cars Then and Now - A Word Search Book About Cars (American) Today!"
Download or read book American Cars 1973 1980 written by J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1973 oil crisis forced the American automotive industry into a period of dramatic change, marked by stiff foreign competition, tougher product regulations and suddenly altered consumer demand. With gas prices soaring and the economy in a veritable tailspin, muscle cars and the massive "need-for-speed" engines of the late '60s were out, and fuel efficient compacts were in. By 1980, American manufacturers were churning out some of the most feature laden, yet smallest and most fuel efficient cars they had ever built. This exhaustive reference work details every model from each of the major American manufacturers from model years 1973 through 1980, including various "captive imports" (e.g. Dodge's Colt, built by Mitsubishi.) Within each model year, it reports on each manufacturer's significant news and details every model offered: its specifications, powertrain offerings, prices, standard features, major options, and production figures, among other facts. The work is heavily illustrated with approximately 1,300 photographs.
Download or read book American Cars Before 1950 written by Craig Cheetham and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2007 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents major American makes and models of cars in the first fifty years of American automotive excitement, from the Ford Model T, the first truly popular car, to the innovative Tucker Torpedo and others.
Download or read book Top Muscle written by Darwin Holmstrom and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A muscle-car book unlike any other, featuring the rarest vehicles on Earth. In the 1960s, something explosive happened in the automotive world: the United States’ evolving V-8 engine technology was met by 75 million baby boomers, all with an extreme need for speed and all entering the auto market at the same time. The result was the golden era of factory muscle cars, brutish machines that were unlike any the world had ever seen or will likely ever see again—they truly embodied the “sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll” generation. But for some, even a factory muscle car wasn’t enough. Detroit automakers responded, secretly building outrageous muscle cars behind their superiors’ backs and ultimately creating some of the most powerful vehicles ever sold to the public. In Top Muscle, author Darwin Holmstrom chronicles the ultimate collection of these super-rare high-performance beasts. Captured by the lens of renowned auto photographer Randy Leffingwell, these cars represent the absolute zenith of the most valuable collector cars in existence, with fascinating histories that illuminate the wildest age in American automotive history. The Brothers Collection features over 600 cars, including such rarities as:- The very first Chevelle Z16 ever built, which was also the very first muscle car that Chevrolet ever built- The very first Chevelle SS454 LS6 off the assembly line- The only 1969 Mach I Mustang ever built with a factory sunroof- The very first A12 (440-6) Roadrunner ever built- The very last Hemi ’Cuda convertible Plymouth producedvOne of the eight convertible Trans Am Ram Air III Firebirds that Pontiac built in 1969
Download or read book American Cars written by Craig Cheetham and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description, brief history, and specifications with front, back, side, and top views of 218 popular models from 39 manufacturers. Model years represented range from 1914 to 1999.
