Archive for Items Categorized 'Automobiles', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.

Bugatti (Hawley)

by Hawley, des Cordes, Mishne

From stone masonry to automobiles this catalog of a museum show looks at the artistic output of the entire Bugatti clan across three generations.

Porsche: The Sports Racing Cars 1953–72

by Anthony Pritchard

This book covers Porsche’s air-cooled, rear-engined competition models from the 550 to the 917. It also includes F2 and 1 cars because of their connection to the cars in the WSC Championship and GT Prototype classes but it excludes the 911 (except for the 911R) because it is not a dedicated competition model.

Bandini

by Franco Fabbri & Cesare Sangiorgi

Ilario, that is, not Lorenzo, the ill-fated Ferrari pilot. Ilario (1911–1992), known as “Lili” to his close friends, was a remarkable man who during the course of some 30 years created the jewel-like Bandini sports racers.

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.

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