Download or read book The 50 Greatest Cars of All Time written by Jack R. Nerad and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1997-12-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some, cars are simply transportation, but for others, they are a religion and, to this group, The 50 Greatest Cars of All Time is the Bible. This book looks at the absolute cream of the automotive crop, the cars throughout history that meant something and made a difference -- from the carriagelike contrivances of Daimler and Benz to the sleek Ferrari Daytona. Illustrated with rare photographs that depict the beauty of these fine cars, the book brings to light the story behind each of these landmark vehicles. Why did Packard fall from grace as the grandest American motor car? Why was the gorgeous Cord 810 a commercial flop? More than a history, The 50 Greatest Cars of All Time is a tribute to man's attempt to build the perfect automobile.
Download or read book The Art of the Automobile written by Dennis Adler and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2000-05-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning automotive historian, author, and photographer Dennis Adler takes you on a whirlwind tour through more than a century of automotive history, from the first production motorcar, the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwage, to fabled makes including Hispano-Suiza, Duesenberg, packard, and Hudson More than 200 stunning color photographs define and detail the remarkable styling and revolutionary mechanical engineering for 100 greatest cars ever built. Adler, in accordance with the world's leading automotive dseigners, collectors, and authorities, picks the top ten cars of all time--breathtaking cars that have become the motoring icons of the twentieth century. The Art of the Automobile reveals not only the makes and models that have left an indelible mark on the motoring world, but why and how these specific cars have become so important to the history of the automobile itself. For anyone whose pulse quickens at the sound of a Ferrari V-12, or whose heart races at the sight of a glorious 1930s Duesenberg, here, truly, is the essential car book of the century.
Download or read book The 50 Greatest Leaders of All Time written by Ryan Jackson and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History has shown us that leadership can come from anywhere, from anyone. Some of the most recognizable names in history–Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi–came from nothing. Some other recognizable names–Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Alexander the Great–came from great privilege. That's the beauty of leadership: its impartial to upbringing. History has also shown us that the world's greatest leaders come from all different fields. Albert Einstein is universally recognized as an innovative thought leader in science, while Mary Wollstonecraft is universally recognized as an innovative thought leader in the march towards women's rights. The bounds are endless. This book is a culmination of the great leaders of the world, ranking them based on two factors: leadership ability and impact on the world. It analyzes how the upbringing and life experiences of each of the chosen leaders influenced their leadership style, and what lessons can be pulled from them. The selected leaders impacted a broad range of people throughout their lives, and from many different platforms, from world leaders, to civil rights leaders, to philosophical leaders, to economic leaders, company leaders, and even to nation-building leaders. Every type of leader out there is examined in depth within these covers.
Download or read book evo Supercars written by evo Magazine and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supercars are the stuff of childhood dreams, the perfect blend of power and beauty. Here, the experts at evo magazine assemble the 100 greatest supercars ever built, from the red-blooded Ferraris of the 1960s to the technical prowess of the very latest McLarens, all accompanied by jaw-dropping photography from the world-renowned evo photographers and key performance stats. Contents include: Ferrari Daytona (1968) Porsche 911 Turbo (1975) Ferrari Testarossa (1984) Lamborghini Diablo (1990) Jaguar XJ220 (1992) Pagani Zonda C12S (2000) Ford GT (2004) Aston Martin Vanquish S (2004) Koenigsegg CC85 (2005) Bugatti Veyron SS (2010) McLaren P1 (2014) Ferrari LaFerrari (2014) Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 (2014) Koenigsegg One:1 (2014) ...and many more!
Download or read book The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of All Time written by J.P. Hoornstra and published by Riverdale Avenue Books LLC. This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dodgers have played more than 10,000 games as a franchise. Their 50 greatest games span two coasts and three centuries worth of baseball. They include: • A doubleheader that lasted six and a half innings combined • A single game that featured three teams on the field • A game in which the Dodgers didn’t record a hit – and won • The games in which the single-season and career home run records were broken • Three perfect games and two no-hitters • The longest game in major league history • The first major league game ever televised • A game in which the Dodgers’ pitcher lost consciousness on the field • An exhibition game that drew 93,103 spectators • The first integrated game in major league history The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games features all the best players to don the uniform: Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Kirk Gibson, Zack Wheat, Fernando Valenzuela, Orel Hershiser, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Clayton Kershaw, Steve Garvey, Don Drysdale, Pee Wee Reese and more. It also features some of the unsung heroes of baseball history, like Cookie Lavagetto, Vic Davalillo, Sandy Amoros, Al Gionfriddo and Joe McGinnity. For the first time, their performances are laid side-by-side in this account of the greatest Dodgers games ever played. Which game ranks number one?
Download or read book Guitar World s 50 Greatest Rock Songs of All Time Songbook written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 987 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Recorded Versions). The name says it all: the 50 best as decided by the experts at Guitar World magazine transcribed for guitar note-for-note. Includes: All Along the Watchtower * All Day and All of the Night * Barracuda * Bohemian Rhapsody * Carry on Wayward Son * Crazy Train * Detroit Rock City * Enter Sandman * Free Bird * Highway to Hell * Hotel California * Iron Man * Layla * Misirlou * Pride and Joy * School's Out * Smells like Teen Spirit * Smoke on the Water * Sweet Child O' Mine * Tush * Welcome to the Jungle * You Really Got Me * and more.
Download or read book The Greatest Cars Ever Made written by Martin Buckley and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the safest family autos to today's most incredible supercars, this updated A-Z has it all Car lovers: indulge yourself with this must-have guide to more than 300 of the greatest automobiles in history It contains all the technical specifications and details of beloved classic vehicles; stunning photographs of the sexiest supercars; and new entries on the McLaren P1, LaFerrari, and the Porsche 918, plus the hybrid/electric models that are making waves. Illustrated with both color and black-and-white photographs, each vehicle comes with in-depth technical specifications, statistics, authoritative assessment, and complete road-worthy analysis. Anyone interested in driving will find this an essential reference. Previously published as The A-Z of Cars.
Download or read book 50 Years of Classic Cars written by Jonathan Wood and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 50 Cars to Drive written by Dennis Adler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gathering of votes from famous and prestigious drivers such as Carroll Shelby, Bob Bondurant, Sir Stirling Moss, Dan Gurney, and Jay Leno, this book reveals—for the first time—what the professionals list as the best of the best. This is a full-color book that will please anyone who’s passionate about driving, even with more mundane transportation. “There are cars,” says the author, “and then there are those greater than the sum of their parts.” The expert panel picked the top fifty, largely avoiding traditional choices they call simply “fundamental to automotive history.” This panel agreed that the Top Five list includes the 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa, the 1913 Mercer Racabout, the 1932–37 Model SJ Dusenberg, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, and the Maserati Birdcage. Stunning full-color photos complement the passionate text from expert drivers in a book that will rev up the RPMs of many a man (and woman).
Download or read book evo Supercars written by evo and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supercars are the stuff of childhood dreams, the perfect blend of power and beauty. Here, the experts at evo magazine assemble the 100 greatest supercars ever built, from the red-blooded Ferraris of the 1960s to the technical prowess of the very latest McLarens, all accompanied by jaw-dropping photography from the world-renowned evo photographers and key performance stats. Contents include: Ferrari Daytona (1968) Porsche 911 Turbo (1975) Ferrari Testarossa (1984) Lamborghini Diablo (1990) Jaguar XJ220 (1992) Pagani Zonda C12S (2000) Ford GT (2004) Aston Martin Vanquish S (2004) Koenigsegg CC85 (2005) Bugatti Veyron SS (2010) McLaren P1 (2014) Ferrari LaFerrari (2014) Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 (2014) Koenigsegg One:1 (2014) ...and many more!
Download or read book The World s Greatest Cars written by Craig Cheetham and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MOTOR CARS: GENERAL INTEREST. The World's Greatest Cars brings together some of the most famous motor vehicles in the world classic designs that have a fanatical global following, and which all car enthusiasts would agree are worthy of inclusion, including the Ford GT40, Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and Chevrolet Corvette. But this book isn t just about the most powerful, most prestigious or most advanced cars in the world. It s a book for everyone and includes quirky, lovable cars such as the VW Beetle and Bond Bug. The World's Greatest Cars celebrates the best, the most stylish and the most memorable cars from motoring history.
Download or read book History s Greatest Automotive Mysteries Myths and Rumors Revealed written by Matt Stone and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Chock-full of amusing car-related trivia and miscellany." —Detroit News Did you know that after James Dean's death behind the wheel of his Porsche 550 Spyder, parts of the car were sold off, and said parts then cursed their new owners? (Or did they?) Did you know Bonnie and Clyde stole Ford V-8s almost exclusively as getaway cars because they were the fastest cars of their day—and that Clyde wrote Henry Ford a thank-you note? Did you know that a monkey by the name of Jocko Flocko once won a Grand National race? (NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Tim Flock helped.) Rumors, myths, and fantastic stories have swirled around the automobile for over a century. This fascinating collection compiles funny stories and a trunkful of trivia: What was the first car to break the sound barrier? Who won the first Indy 500? What kind of car was dancer Isadora Duncan in when she was killed? What car performed the most spectacular stunt in the James Bond movie oeuvre? In all of these cases, the answers may not be what you think. "Entertaining stories of vehicular crime, racing, moviemaking and various mishaps and mayhem." —The New York Times
Download or read book Hot Cars of the 50s written by Craig Cheetham and published by Thunder Bay Press (CA). This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1950s saw the automobile come of age, with some of the most imaginative developments in car design asserting a new confidence in the car as an accessible symbol of freedom. One of the great eras of automobile production, the '50s saw cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Thunderbird, and Jaguar XK120 hit the roads, as well as the more glamorous MGA, Mercedes 190SL, and the Triumph TR3. Hot Cars of the '50s celebrates the best cars of the decade, providing a detailed look at more than sixty of the greatest and most stylish automobiles from around the world. All the great names are covered, including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Fiat, Jaguar, MG, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Rolls-Royce. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail. Specifications are provided for each machine, including performance statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear, and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the hood, examining the chassis and suspension as well as the design of the engine. Finally, the book tracks the production milestones of each car and marks refinements and developments in styling and performance. Packed with information and great photos, this volume is a must for all lovers of the classic and stylish machines of the 1950s. Book jacket.
Download or read book GQ Drives written by Paul Henderson and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button. From the magazine synonymous with style comes the ultimate guide to the greatest cars the world has ever seen. With imagery from the finest motoring photographers, plus British GQ's knowledgeable in-depth reports, the cars in this book represent the pinnacle of driving style and performance. From design classics to the very latest machines, GQ Drives is an indispensable handbook of automotive excellence. Over 50 incredible drives, including: Ferrari FXX Mercedes-AMG Project One Lamborghini Huracán Aston Martin One-77 Jaguar E-Type Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 Pininfarina Battista Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé And many more...
Download or read book Dream Cars written by Sixth Gear and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the pinnacle of automotive excellence with "Dream Cars: A Century of Iconic Automobiles." This book is meticulously curated to celebrate 65 legendary vehicles that have defined their eras and pushed the boundaries of engineering and design. 1. Each page of this opulent volume showcases high-resolution photographs, capturing every curve and detail of these remarkable machines. 2. Contains a full spectrum of cars from the latest sportscars and hypercars elusive to 1-of-1 cars, this book is a visual feast for car enthusiasts and collectors alike. 3. Beyond the stunning imagery, this book provides comprehensive performance data and amazing information about each car. 4. Delve into the stories behind these automotive legends, exploring the visionary designers and engineers who brought them to life and the groundbreaking technologies that set them apart. Whether you're an avid car aficionado or simply appreciate the art of automotive design, "Dream Cars" offers a captivating and informative tribute to the greatest cars of all time
Download or read book The Art of the Sports Car written by Dennis Adler and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 2002-10-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are great cars, and then there are sports cars, those that have not only withstood the test of time but steadfastly defied it -- cars that have remained desirable and valuable for more than 50 years, to become the most treasured automotive artifacts of our time. Many of the automobiles pictured in this book are stunning examples of the motorcar and require no further credentials. Others have been selected because they were benchmarks in the history of the sports car in this century. Illustrated throughout, with more than three hundred color photos, this gorgeous profile of the most highly coveted cars on earth is sure to evoke the dream of all car enthusiasts: speed and adventure.
Download or read book The World s Greatest Cars written by Craig Cheetham and published by . This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
