Audi Suttons Photographic History Of Transport

Audi has a long and varied history from the design of pioneering vehicles in the early 1900s to the mass production of the saloon and sports cars for which the company is so well known today. This pictorial history describes the notable vehicles produced in the 1920s and 1930s, the devastating interruption caused by World War II, and the re-emergence of the marque in the 1950s and 1960s. It also covers the extraordinary success of the company in the 1980s and 1990s and the models produced in the modern era.

The author traces the history of the Blackpool based car manufacturer, from its origins in the post-war era, to Peter Wheeler's arrival in 1981, under whose guidance the TVR range was expanded. In the SUTTON'S PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF TRANSPORT series.

This pictorial history of Jensen shows the company's development from its modest beginnings through the extraordinary success of its high performance cars to its demise in the 1990s. It recalls Jensen's commissions from the rich and famous such as Clark Gable, and the very first Jensen, White Lady. Particular attention is paid to the revolutionary FF of 1966, Jensen's finest achievement, which was far ahead of its time. This title is intended for Jensen enthusiasts everywhere.

Colin Chapman built his first Lotus motor car in 1948. He died suddenly in 1982, but his contribution to racing and sports car design is still unequalled anywhere in the world. His Formula 1 cars frequently dominated motorsport, in the hands of such brilliant drivers as Innes Ireland, Jim Clark, Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna. Chapman set the pace at world circuits and on the drawing board. His innovative designs, brought to life by his dedicated team of talented employees, carried the company forward from its humble origins to the multi-million pound complex in Norfolk that it still occupies today. Although Lotus has since passed through the hands of several owners, the company's future seems assured, as it presses ahead with new models and expands its engineering consultancy business. This history of the Lotus draws largely on the author's 12 years of first-hand experience of working with Chapman.

This exciting history brings together a wealth of black-and-white photographs spanning the 20th century. Drawn from family albums, local collections and professional photographers, they offer a ready insight into the way things were and how they have changed. Many of these photographs have never been published in book form and so offer a unique record of the history of the company. Every photograph is captioned, providing names and dates where possible, revealing historical and anecdotal detail and giving life to the scenes and personalities captured through the camera lens.

Through captions and a selection of photographs, Hodges tells the story of one of the world's premier car manufacturers. This title traces the history of BMW cars since the first Dixi, through its early classics, notably the 328 sports car, and then the struggle of the company to re-establish production after World War II. In addition, there is a section on the largely abortive prestige cars of the 1950s contrasting with the bubble cars that proved important to BMW's survival.The book covers the 60s, with the simple lines of medium-size saloons showcased. Growth through the expanding ranges is also traced. Cars of the modern era are also explored in detail, from the sports models built in America to the 7 and 8 series prestige ranges. BMW's sporting heritage is also covered from the earliest rally successes to the saloon car racing triumphs at the end of the 20th century. This is a title intended for BMW enthusiasts everywhere.

Designed by Ferdinand Porsche in the 1930s, the VW Beetle is probably the most popular people's car of all time. This pictorial history, featuring many rarely seen period photos, looks at the car's conception and long career. It recalls Porsche's initial designs and the birth of the car in Nazi Germany, the classic models and the split-window and oval-window Beetles with their characteristic sloping headlamps, and the most familiar models of the late 60s and 70s with their big back windows. The last years of production in Germany are covered and particular attention is paid to special editions like the GT. The book also looks at the underlying reasons for the car's phenomenal reputation, at the sales and marketing side of the story and at the enormity of the Beetle cult in Europe and North America. The author also considers the new front-wheel drive Beetle, which pays homage to the distinctive design of the original but has been conceived in an altogether different world.