Cars Of The Early Twenties

In the Vintage period, 1919-30, a staggering total of 380 firms in Britain launched new cars and all those makers are listed here. This book represents a unique reference work for vintage car enthusiasts. Some 600 cars are illustrated and described in alphabetical order, by manufacturer.

"Today, with only a few manufacturers of mass-produced cars in the country, it is difficult to realize that in the early thirties there were dozens of makes. Most of them have, of course, disappeared, and live only in memory. In this book, Mr. Barness lists these cars and describes in great detail many other makes including Hudson, Duesenberg, Cord, LaSalle, Peerless, and Packard. Facts about them range from styling, prices, numbers sold, equipment, speeds and miscellaneous items to manufacturing history"--

Presents a description and history of some of the luxury cars, such as the Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow, the Cadillac V-16, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom III, now part of the famous Harrah Automobile Collection in Reno, Nevada.

This book takes an in-depth look at the lives, personalities, and technical achievements of 12 preeminent engineers who made significant and lasting contributions to the design and development of the automobile over the last century. From early pioneers such as Amedee Bollee pere, whose first steam-driven vehicle took the road in 1878, to more recent innovators such as Colin Chapman, pace-setter of the Grand Prix scene, Automobile Design presents twelve penetrating design and character studies that will fascinate all automobile enthusiasts and historians. Other early pioneers covered include: Frederick Lanchestser Henry M. Leland Hans Ledwinka Marc Birkigt Ferdinand Porsche Harry Miller Vittorio Jano Gabriel Voisin Alec Issigonis Dante Giacosa, et. al.

Now available in paperback! Fascinating profiles of vintage cars the likes of Bentley, Morris, Sizaire-Berwick, Airedale, Palladium and many others. Contains a complete listing of all known British vintage car makers. Filled with brief histories of all makers, plus detailed coverage of individual models. Contains entries on 380 makers and their cars. Introduction by Bill Boddy. Sftbd., 7 3/4" x 10", 224 pgs., 682 b&w ill.