Archive for Items Categorized 'Automobiles', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.
Delage, France’s Finest Car
by Daniel Cabart, Claude Rouxel, David Burgess-Wise
“The Beautiful French Car” is not a slogan cooked up by a clever press person but an accolade given by the public. The serious literature on this marque is quite thin and this book goes a long way toward painting a definitive picture of the entire lifespan of the company, not just the glamour decade from the late 1920s onwards.
Mustang Boss 302: From Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
by Donald Farr
Ford Motor Co. did intend to drum up public awareness for its reintroduction of the street version of a storied model after a 40-year absence by accompanying the summer 2011 launch of the 2012 Ford Boss 302 Mustang with a book just like this, but written by someone else.
Delage, Styling and Design
by Richard S Adatto and Diana E Meredith
The most challenging aspect of this book is keeping one’s attention focused on the words that are printed on the pages. That’s simply because the images keep pulling you back to look some more. Few can resist the visual feast of those lush, lovely sculpted lines created by the fabled French coachbuilders.
Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul
by David Dowsey
Unlike the mostly premium-priced Aston Martin cars, this refreshingly cheap Aston Martin book leaves the buyer with the distinct satisfaction of having received great value for money (unless you must have the 2007 first edition which will set you back a pretty penny). And like the cars, this book is upscale, in presentation as much as in content.
The Ambulance: A History
by Ryan Corbett Bell
Bell surveys the critical moments in ambulance history “from the dusty byways of Byzantium to our modern asphalt boulevards.” reaches deeper than merely describing the vehicular aspects of ambulances but aims to explain their origin, purpose, and development in the larger context of advances in medical care and societal growth.
Art of the Muscle Car
by David Newhardt & Peter Harhold
This book surveys 47 some of the more emblematic specimens along with a few surprises. Philosophically, muscle cars of course harken back to hot rods: small car/BIG engine. You may recall a book with a similar title and done by the same photographer but one is very different in scope.
Via Corsa Car Lover’s Guide
by Ronald Adams
For the traveler with automotive interests, the specificity of these books far surpass the generic tourist guides. The first two releases in this new series cover Arizona and Southern Germany. Having lived in both of these places, this reviewer can say with conviction that they are thorough enough to surprise even the locals with their level of detail.
Survivor: The Unrestored Collector Car
by Kris Palmer
Yes, “it’s original only once.” But when is fading paint hallowed patina and when is it ugly “car acne”? What is the dividing line between benign neglect and being just cheap? Is a Bugatti more deserving of restoration than a bread and butter first-generation Honda Accord?
Flying Cars, Amphibious Vehicles and Other Dual Mode Transports
by George W Green
This book lists just about everyone from 1900 to 2010 who has ever publicly stated an intention to build either a flying car, a car/boat combination, or any other land/sea/air multi-use vehicle. Green briefly summarizes what is known about each effort and in rare cases, its success or failure.
The British at Indianapolis
by Ian Wagstaff
The race that bills itself as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” turned 100 in 2011. This book celebrates the British contribution to the race, not just the drivers but the mechanics, engineers, designers, and even officials.
Gotha de l’Automobile Française
by Claude Rouxel and Laurent Friry
To cut a long story short, this is THE book to have on French car manufacturers if you have an interest in the upper crust cars of the Twentieth century.
Chrysler Engines 1922–1998
by Willem L Weertman
Even if you have only a vague awareness of cars you’ve surely heard of the “Hemi.” And you probably know there is such a thing as a “Viper” with its snarling aluminum alloy V-10 (modified by Lamborghini, then Chrysler-owned). Or the exotic Chrysler Turbine Cars of the 1960s. . . . This book puts it all in context.
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