Classic Miniature Vehicles

Author: Edward Force
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780887403163
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made In France Dr. Edward Force, America's leading authority on miniature vehicles, presents the long, varied, and significant history of their production in France. Over 39 manufacturers are represented with nearly 2000 vehicles presented in clear, color photographs, and a price guide is provided. As in his past books, Dr. Force presents a great amount of information of interest and value to collectors in a clear, encyclopedic way. In addition to the early brands, others included in Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made in France are: C.I.J., Cle, France Jouets, J.R.D., Minialuxe, Norev, Quiralu, Rami, and Safir. French Dinky toys are covered in Dr. Force's earlier book Dinky Toys, and the other large French manufacturer, Solido, will fill a future volume. These firms have kept collectors going for over 70 years, and now at last there is a book that will help them in their quest. A price guide is included that should be an invaluable aid in building one's collection.

The Impossible Collection of Cars

Author: Dan Neil
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614280150
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6

Book Description
It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1—was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.

Classic Miniature Vehicles

Author: Edward Force
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887404337
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
America's foremost authority on miniature vehicles turns to Italy, where die cast miniature vehicles began to be manufactured after the end of World War II. Cars from Mercury, Lima, Nigam, PM, Ra-Ro, Rivarossi, Safar, SVP and other Italian companies are presented in color with informative vital facts about the cars detailed in an easy-to-use format.

Classic American Cars

Author: Quentin Willson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789420831
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Celebrating 60 of America's best-loved automobiles, this full-color car show spotlights the most glamourous cars of the golden era from 1945-1975. The text, by the author of "The Ultimate Classic Car", and more than 680 lavish full-color photos reveal the design flourishes that make each car a classic.

The Die Cast Price Guide

Author: Douglas R. Kelly
Publisher: Antique Trader
ISBN: 9780930625276
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
Provides the vital information every collector of Post-World War II die cast vehicles needs for buying, selling, trading, or simply enjoying these ever-popular toys. Special features include: historical outlines of each featured manufacturer; easy-to-follow vehicle model listings enhanced by a comprehensive index; up-to-date values; tips to make you a more informed collector.

The Big Book of Tiny Cars

Author: Russell Hayes
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760370621
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 183

Book Description
The Big Book of Tiny Cars presents entertaining profiles of automotive history’s most famous—and infamous—microcars and subcompacts from 1901 to today. Illustrated with photos and period ads.

American Cars, 1973-1980

Author: J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786443529
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 961

Book Description
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.

Classic American Cars

Author: Craig Cheetham
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785832734
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
From the turn of the twentieth century through to the present day, the book traces the development of the automobile, reflecting the social change it both brought, and reflected.

Subject Guide to Children's Books in Print 1997

Author: Bowker Editorial Staff
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN: 9780835238007
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2776

Book Description

Delage : France's Finest Car

Author: Daniel Cabart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
To connoisseurs of fine automobiles the name Delage uniquely combines performance and elegance, symbolising luxury and the fine French taste that is summed up in the simple phrase ?La Belle Voiture Française? ? ?The most beautiful French car?. This long awaited book ? the first comprehensive history of Delage ever published in the English language ? reveals that such a reputation is only achieved by unrelenting enthusiasm and effort. -- ?Keep it simple, make it strong,? was the guiding principle of Louis Delâge when he founded the company bearing his name in 1905. Surrounding himself with a gifted team of associates, he rapidly gained the commanding heights of the French motor industry, simultaneously triumphing in the leading concours d?elegance and on the race tracks of the world. When the financial crisis of the 1930s arrested its meteoric progress, the Delage marque continued to flourish under the sheltering wing of Delahaye, and survived honourably for a further twenty years, outliving most of its competitors.