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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Jaguars Jaguars Michael Green Gives an overview of the history of the stylish Jaguar, describing some notable models. OL15030885W
Car Car Kathryn Hennessy,Beth Landis Hester Traces the history of the automobile, from technological developments and manufacturers to the changing cultural backdrop of various models, and features photographs of the most noted cars of each de… OL16153108W
The Henney Motor Company The Henney Motor Company Thomas A. McPherson During the 1930s and 1940s, Henney came close to total industry dominance. It had an overwhelming range of products and a powerhouse dealer network, and managed a steady stream of innovations. In the… OL16767024W
The car The car Chris Oxlade Offers a comprehensive and cross-curricular look at scientific inventions. This title explores the principal of one life changing invention, and traces its story from conception and prototypes, to re… OL18701180W
Veteran and vintage cars Veteran and vintage cars David Burgess-Wise Traces the development of the automobile from the 18th century to the 1930's. OL1934785W
The Volkswagen Beetle The Volkswagen Beetle Linda Jean Lally Traces the history, development, and design of the popular bug-shaped car, from its origins in Nazi Germany, to its appeal among college students in the 1960s, to its nostalgic but modern version int… OL1993486W
The life of the automobile The life of the automobile Steven Parissien "The car has shaped the modern era more profoundly than any other human invention. Its manufacture introduced mass-production to the world, bringing with it tarmac, suburbs, and car culture. In this … OL19978055W
Great car designs 1900-today Great car designs 1900-today Richard Spilsbury Discover the most amazing car designs since 1900. From the Mini Cooper to the gull-wing doors of the Mercedes 300SL, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing machines. We look at… OL22313125W
Corvettes Corvettes Kal Gronvall Gives an overview of the history of the Corvette sports car, covering some notable models and key people. OL3283519W
Mustangs Mustangs Lorrine Gillespie Gives an overview of the history of the classic Ford sports car, the Mustang, describing some notable models. OL3283521W
Corvette Corvette Harry Haines,Shirley Haines Gives a brief history of the Corvette automobile and describes its special features and some classic models. OL3923421W
Henry Ford, Young Man with Ideas Henry Ford, Young Man with Ideas Hazel B. Aird The early life of the American automotive industrialist who founded the Ford Motor Company and pioneered in assembly-line methods of mass production. OL5263103W
Yesterday's cars Yesterday's cars Paul R. Dexler Introduces antique, classic, and special interest cars, their restoration, and old car collecting and competitions. OL6366211W
Roadside America Roadside America Lucind Lewis 271 p. : 32 cm OL8482571W