Dream Cars

Public transportation is in crisis. Through an assessment of the history of automobility in North America, the “three revolutions” in automotive transportation, as well as the current work of committed people advocating for a different way forward, James Wilt imagines what public transit should look like in order to be green and equitable. Wilt considers environment and climate change, economic and racial inequality, urban density, accessibility and safety, work and labour unions, privacy and control of personal data, as well as the importance of public and democratic decision-making. Based on interviews with more than forty experts, including community activists, academics, transit planners, authors, and journalists, Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars? explores our ability to exert power over how cities are built and for whom.

"Dream Cars: Chronicle of Design and Performance tells the story of extraordinary automobiles from more than a century ago to today. From popular cars that provided glamour and performance at a reasonable price to rare exotics built for the privileged few, these wondrous vehicles are represented in 70 distinct profiles. Each car is illustrated with large-format photography and informative text." --From inside book jacket.

"There were five specially built dream cars that were built at the same time in the same factory and became very good friends. They were all sold to different people and were therefore separated. For over ten years, all but one were determined to be together again someday. They also vowed that they would never quit!"--Back cover

Zoom into the world of LEGO bricks with amazing dream cars! If you’re a fan of beautiful design and iconic cars, this book will give you creative ideas on how to build your dream cars from LEGO. The instruction book includes full-color photos and easy step-by-step directions for each model. QR codes will direct you to video instructions online for each build as well. Zoom into the world of LEGO art.

A lavishly illustrated collection of the 1,001 most groundbreaking and beautiful cars, from the earliest pioneering horseless carriages to the latest custom models for connoisseurs. This latest volume in the hugely popular 1001 series showcases the world’s best designed and most important cars. With stunning full-color photography representing the highest achievements of car design and visceral descriptions of what it is like to turn the key and rev the engine, this collection is the next best thing to a test drive. Henry Ford jump-started the age of the automobile with the Model T. Since then, the automobile has evolved from chugging workhorse to tailfin-era showboat to sleek status symbol. Automobile buffs can never get enough information on classic and contemporary cars, making 1001 Dream Cars the perfect gift for car buffs and anyone who follows car design. It offers a lush visual history of the automobile, decade-by-decade highlights of the technological innovations, major manufacturers, engineering feats, and designers, and the interplay between popular culture and car design. No mere machine or convenience, the car is a reflection of the cultural zeitgeist, and 1001 Dream Cars celebrates America’s long fascination with it.

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Whether it's through raw power, elegant curves or just an eye-watering price tag, there are a small number of cars that mark the pinnacle of automotive design - and now the experts at Top Gear have chosen the very best of them. 'Dream Cars' is a celebration of the cars that achieve that perfect blend of art and engineering.

An assembly of stories behind 100 of the world’s most beautiful cars and motorcycles, and their owners—the ultimate gift book for gearheads Selected by A.J. Baime, Wall Street Journal’s "My Ride" columnist and the New York Times best-selling author of Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans A compendium of 100 of the fastest, coolest cars, the most classic rides, and one-of-a-kind vehicular oddities accompanied by stunning photography, engaging essays, and enough lists to start (or end) any argument. Everything drivers love about their ride can be found here—pore over the technical specs and gorgeous, detailed photo spreads of every car, and read profiles and histories of their devoted owners. Some of the notable cars include: A 1962 Ferrari GTE that once belonged to Peter Sellers A Batmobile film car owned by comedian Jeff Dunham A 1973 Oldsmobile "Chicken Car" A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona A 1972 Datsun 240Z A 1932 Custom Ford Hot Rod The 1967 Harley-Davidson land speed record motorcycle A 1970 Pontiac GTO A 1957 Ford Thunderbird A 1918 Buick Touring Car A 1939 Pontiac Woodie station wagon A 2018 Indian Scout Bobber motorcycle and sidecar, modified for a paraplegic war veteran A 2008 Koenigsegg CCX A 1948 Buick "Derelict" A 1964 "million mile" Porsche 356 A 2013 Jaguar XKR-S with custom Iron Maiden signage A 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2, probably the oldest BMW in the United States A 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Mod Top A collection of vintage police cars owned by a Chicago cop A 1994 purple Lamborghini Diablo Some of the included lists: Most Beautiful Cars of All Time Jay Leno's Dream Garage Graham Rahal's Picks: Greatest Racing Drivers of All Time 10 Cars that Changed the World JR Hildebrand's Car Wishlist Ugliest Cars of All Time Weirdest Cars of All Time Most Sought-After Vintage Cars by Hagerty, the nation's top insurer of vintage cars Must-Read Car Books