Classic American Cars by Quentin Willson

Classic American Cars by Quentin Willson

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Examines more than 60 of Motown's most memorable products from the fifties, sixties and seventies and explains why no other era of car design was so fertile and imaginative and why few other cars have been so completely compelling. Details of each car's technical performance, design innovations, construction data and performance are all included.

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Classic American Cars by Quentin Willson

Immortalized in film and literature great American cars are the supreme expression of the beauty extravagance and eccentricity of 20th-century USA. In Classic American Cars Quentin Willson introduces a fascinating selection of automobiles from the 1949 Cadillac Sedanette to the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette the 1955 Ford Thunderbird to the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible bringing to each one his sharp appreciation and eye for detail. Cars That Changed the World American cars from the 1940s to the 1970s embodied the nation's post-Second World War spirit of optimism and modernity. Their styling was opulent; they were 'land yachts' with hugely powerful engines their drivers blissfully untroubled by worries about oil crises fuel consumption and air pollution. American cars were the envy of the world. A Gallery of Dreams Superb specially commissioned photographs taken from every angle build up into a comprehensive portrait of 60 unequalled masterpieces. Fascinating technical design and historical detail makes this an indispensable reference work. For seasoned driver or wannabe owner alike this book is the visual guide that redefines classic American cars.
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ISBN 13 9780751304732
ISBN 10 0751304735
Title Classic American Cars
Author Quentin Willson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1997-09-18
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.