Marcello Gandini: Maestro of Design

Marcello Gandini: Maestro of Design PDF Author: GAUTAM. SEN
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781956309157
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A thorough look at the pioneering work of a world-renowned designer of supercars. Today, Marcello Gandini's global status as one of the most exceptional automobile designers in history is undisputed. He has wielded significant influence on automobile design throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, and his impact endures well into the twenty-first. From iconic vehicles such as the Lamborghini Miura to the Maserati Quattroporte IV, the unassuming Audi 50/VW Polo to the remarkable Cizeta V16T, Gandini has crafted some of the most pivotal machines in automotive history. With hundreds of never-before-seen images and drawings, this book encapsulates Gandini's most significant cars alongside some of his lesser-known gems and presents them to readers in an engaging, accessible format.

Bertone

Bertone PDF Author: Luciano Greggio
Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore Srl
ISBN: 9788879117203
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
For almost a century, Carrozzeria Bertone has created some of the most sensational models in automotive history. The extraordinary concept cars such as the B.A.T.Mobiles, the Testudo, the Canguro, the Carabo and the futuristic Stratos – to mention but a few – were joined by iconic sports cars, such as the numerous Lamborghini Miuras, Marzals, Espadas and Countachs and the Alfa Romeo Montreal, as well as more “down-to-earth” cars that went into mass production. This last category features the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, the Fiat X1/9 and the Nuova Mini Innocenti along with the many Citroëns designed between the late 1980s and early 2000s. These are just a few of the models featured in the extensive and varied Bertone catalogue to which great designers of the calibre of Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini have contributed. In-depth historical contextualization by Luciano Greggio, a great connoisseur of the Bertone marque, and a magnificent collection of photographs make up this latest volume in the series Masterpieces of Style.

Great Small Fiats

Great Small Fiats PDF Author: Phil Ward
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846966
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 508

Book Description
Fiat have built millions of vehicles since 1899 but the company is perhaps best known for its ability to produce small, economical, characterful cars. 'Great Small Fiats' traces this concept from the birth of the 500A 'Topolino' in the 1930s up the current Panda and a hint of the proposed Nuova 500. Each of the selected models are described in detail from their conception through to current ownership in the hands of collectors and enthusiasts. The chapters include practical information on buying and running a small Fiat and restoration advice for the older cars. Also included are Fiats built under licence outside of Italy and the Fiat-derived 'etceterini' coachbuilt and competition cars.

Obert's Fiat Guide

Obert's Fiat Guide PDF Author: Genevieve Obert
Publisher: VelocePress
ISBN: 9781588500496
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
Obert's Fiat Guide is a compilation of ten years of C. Obert & Co's quarterly newsletter, Ciao! News. Written by the late Genevieve (Genny) Obert, the guide will "wow" Fiat, Abarth, Lancia and Yugo enthusiasts with fascinating and useful information. Divided into two sections -- articles and tech tips - the guide provides a comprehensive look at Fiats, Abarths, late model Lancias and the Yugo. Articles cover a breadth of topics from "The Field Spotter's Guide to Early Fiats" to "The ABCs of Fiat 124 Coupes." Tech tips are written with the unique perspective of a true Fiat aficionado, Chris Obert, owner of the Fiat parts and service shop, C. Obert & Co's (formerly called Fiat Plus). Enjoy the ride!

Romantic Fiat

Romantic Fiat PDF Author: E. Lindstrom
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230299415
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
In the Romantic period's economics of 'fiat' money the legacy of romanticism involves absolutist gestures of verbal fiat. Focused on William Wordsworth, but in constant range of his poet-successors and modern critics, Romantic Fiat presents an argument for a double romantic signature of 'let there be' and 'let be.'

How to Build, Modify and Power Tune Cylinder Heads

How to Build, Modify and Power Tune Cylinder Heads PDF Author: Peter Burgess and David Gollan
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846087
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
The complete practical guide to successfully modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Applies to almost every car/motorcycle (not 2-stroke) and to all road and track applications.

Tom Tjaarda

Tom Tjaarda PDF Author: Gautam Sen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781854433138
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474

Book Description
A comprehensive, richly illustrated appraisal of the life of this automotive design giant. Few automotive designers have as impressive a resume as Tom Tjaarda. Among automotive enthusiasts, his name is synonymous with the De Tomaso, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Innocenti, and Lancia marques, but he also is responsible for the successful workaday Ford Fiesta. Raised in Detroit when the American Dream was beating out its rock 'n' roll rhythm, Tjaarda moved to Europe, where he had a ringside seat at the heart of automotive styling activities in the Mecca of vehicle design, Turin, in its heyday. The lessons he learned there helped make him one of the most influential and important designers of the second half of the twentieth century. Tom Tjaarda: Master of Proportions is a comprehensive, richly illustrated appraisal of the life of this design giant, featuring all his designs, both automotive and in other fields.

The Last Open Road

The Last Open Road PDF Author: Bert Levy
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312186241
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
A year out of high school in the early 1950s, New Jersey mechanic Buddy Palumbo falls in love with two things at once: race car driving with its speed and adventure, and his boss' niece, Miss Julie Finzio
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