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CAR : THE EVOLUTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE / ROD GREEN

By: Publisher: London : André Deutsch, 2015Copyright date: ©2012Description: 160 pages : colour photographs, portraits, facsimiles ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780233004600
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 23 629.22209
Summary: The Car explores every aspect of the development of the automobile from the evolution of the family car to the desire for speed and the need for "green" technology. Where would we be without the car? From the earliest "horseless carriages" to the wizardry of Formula 1, cars have retained their fascination for generations of design, engineering and speed enthusiasts. They have literally transformed our lives and had a massive impact on popular culture. The car's colourful history is revealed in a concise and informative text and beautifully evoked in the illustrations, photographs and selection of printed documents. Documents printed on the page include: Karl Benz's patent for the first motor car; Features a blueprint for a Peugeot racing chassis and Includes one of the original design drawings for the E-type Jaguar.
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Book Perpustakaan Alor Setar RFID Rujukan Dewasa R 629.22209 GRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan A01643912
Book Perpustakaan Sungai Petani Rujukan Dewasa R 629.22209 GRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan A01643913
Book Perpustakaan Kulim Rujukan Dewasa R 629.22209 GRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan A01643914
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R 629.222 ROB History of the motor car R 629.222 SET Anatomy of the motor car R 629.222 WHE Jaguar Mk. II R 629.22209 GRE CAR : R 629.22209 GRE The Car : R 629.222095 TUM CAR DESIGN ASIA : R 629.22209595 TAH The making if the national car :

"Features rare photographs and memorabilia"--Cover.

Includes index

Originally published: 2012.

The Car explores every aspect of the development of the automobile from the evolution of the family car to the desire for speed and the need for "green" technology. Where would we be without the car? From the earliest "horseless carriages" to the wizardry of Formula 1, cars have retained their fascination for generations of design, engineering and speed enthusiasts. They have literally transformed our lives and had a massive impact on popular culture. The car's colourful history is revealed in a concise and informative text and beautifully evoked in the illustrations, photographs and selection of printed documents. Documents printed on the page include: Karl Benz's patent for the first motor car; Features a blueprint for a Peugeot racing chassis and Includes one of the original design drawings for the E-type Jaguar.

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