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Microcars at Large!

Door Adam Quellin

Categorie
Auto's & Autotechniek
Boeknummer
#325219-AC1
Titel
Microcars at Large!
Auteur
Quellin, Adam
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Dorchester : Veloce Publishing
Jaar van uitgave
2007
ISBN10
1845840925
ISBN13
9781845840921
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Paperback, richly illustrated with colour photographs, 4to.
Samenvatting
This book celebrates an exciting period in motoring history. In the period following the Second World War, materials were in short supply and many people couldn? t afford a proper car. Economies were struggling and several motor manufacturers turned their hand to building basic transportation for motorists. These little cars were noisy, often crude and not over-reliable but provided transport for thousands of impoverished motorists. Due to their shape, many of these vehicles earned the nickname ? bubblecar? and ensured a place in people? s hearts. The role they played has crucial role in motoring history. They have overcome design challenges and many have reached iconic status. Discover the spherical Isetta and the wedge shaped Bond Bug. As prized collectors items, some microcars now enjoy... (Lees verder) cult status. Full of original color illustrations, this volume charts the history and development of bubblecars and microcars from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day. This is a lavishly illustrated guide to the weird and wonderful world of microcars from the basic bubblecars of the 1950s to the sophisticated models of today.
Pagina's
111
Conditie
Nieuw
Prijs
€ 10,00

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