Giles Chapman Knihy

Poznejte stoletou historii nejikoničtějších automobilů Anglie. Tato podrobná publikace doplněná stovkami vzácných a poutavých fotografií mapuje historii neuvěřitelných vozů, které Jaguar vytvořil v průběhu mnoha desetiletí. Automobilový historik Giles Chapman zkoumá, jak vizionář William Lyons vybudoval značku v nelehkých předválečných letech s modely SS Jaguar a následně ji znovu definoval v neméně náročném poválečném období. Zlatá éra značky začala legendárním modelem XK120, následovaným XK140 a XK150. Sportovní sedany, jako MK 2 a Mark X, nastavily novou úroveň luxusu, zatímco ohromující E-Type, představený v roce 1961, se stal svatým grálem automobilového designu a přinesl Jaguaru sportovní vůz schopný dosáhnout rychlosti 240 kilometrů za hodinu. Příběh pokračuje až do současnosti, sleduje všechny výzvy a triumfy značky Jaguar, včetně oceňovaných sedanů XE a XF i plně elektrického modelu I-PACE. Chapman se také věnuje motosportovní historii Jaguaru, včetně sportovních vozů, jako je fenomenální D-Type, který soupeřil s nejlepšími na legendárních okruzích, jako je Le Mans. Od skromné dílny, kde se v dobách před Velkou hospodářskou krizí vyráběly motocyklové sajdkáry, až po špičkové technologie 21. století – Jaguar je publikací, kterou žádný automobilový nadšenec nesmí minout.

A car book which takes you through motoring history, from classic cars to how we enjoy driving today, and beyond. As Jodie Kidd says in her introduction Sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride. From the public's amazement at the idea of a horseless carriage to today's excitement for driverless vehicles, find out everything you need to know about motoring from 1895 to the present day. Begin your journey through the history of motoring with Drive, and weave your way through the twists and turns of the early days, through to how the motorcar has shaped the modern world over the last century. It also reveals the exciting and impressive advances in technology and design that have made cars faster, safer, and better to drive, and transformed them from a means of transport into objects of status, excitement, and desire. Speed through personal accounts of motoring throughout the years, and discover exciting new facts about the world's most famous racing events. From the first service stations to the latest fuel cell, this book tells the full motoring story.

Everyone's favourite cars of the 1990s in this lavishly illustrated little book

Gripping archive images of the 4x4 pioneer presented in a fresh and stylish design

Celebrating the cars that took starring roles cars at the movies

Before the Ford Capri arrived in 1969, GT cars had tended to be expensive, temperamental, impractical and rarefied. Ford decided there was no reason why a four-seater coupe couldn't look stunning and go like a rocket (with the right engine) yet be as easy and cheap to run as a Ford Escort.

Beginning with the birth of the internal combustion engine, The Story of the Car explores how this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become an essential part of everyday life. It shows you the ways in which the automobile has influenced breakthroughs in new technology and design, while becoming the focal point of an exhilarating genera of sport. Taking you on a journey along Route 66, inside the engine of a luxury car, and into the lives of the most successful pioneers of automobile history, the book also explores the possibilities of the "green" motoring, the electric engine, and the uses of AI on the roads of the future. Combining rarely seen images, insightful biographies. and fascinating features, The Story of the Car illustrates how after more than a century of development, the car still conveys a sense of freedom, excitement, and desire

50 surprising lives of significant figures, obsessives, movers and shakers of the car world and motoring history

The gripping story of the toy car wars: how Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox drove our childhoods!

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Automobiles [Hardcover] Chapman, Giles

Sixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting they’re all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics. The casualties and sideshows of motoring history from around the world finally get the recognition they deserve. Revisit a motoring decade when fuel economy was top priority, the rotary engine rose and fell, and car-buyers wanted a hatchback and the latest styling and safety features. Those that made the grade found global popularity – now meet the cars left behind. Italy’s clever plan to update the Mini; the French GT coupé with an extra seat; America’s electric runabout that paved the way for Tesla; Britain’s stylish, homespun sports cars; the Japanese limo meant to do 25mph; the ‘safety car’ turned into a Polish workhorse… each one enjoys a detailed review giving the context and thinking around them. The terrific archive images also highlight thirty 1970s design specials and one-offs – even more amazing cars pointing to a future that never quite came true.

Not all car models enjoy long reigns like that of the Ford Mustang, the Chevy Corvette, or the Porsche 911. Some models come and go in one selling season, often from poor design, new technological developments, or a shift in the public's fancy. This book investigates more than 100 of these cars that the industry has sped by, including the Bugatti Type 57, the Ford Consul Classic, the Avanti, and many more.

Overlooked & Underrated? Not Any Longer... presenting sixty forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics

Good old Dad and his good old Dad's car. As solid and dependable as the man himself, if a little less balding, Dad's car was almost a member of the family, whisking you to exciting days out, or just to visit boring relatives in distant parts of the country to the chant of 'are we nearly there yet?' Like the man behind the wheel, Dad's car made you feel safe and secure, because it was as reassuring and sensible as he was. Maybe in an idle moment Dad dreamt of driving something rakish and fast, just like in idle moments he dreamt that your Mum was Twiggy, but the demands of family life meant soft tops, hard suspension and anything even remotely sporty were off the cards. Even anything less than four doors would have been wildly hedonistic. But although the family car may not have been the very essence of rock 'n' roll, Dad was proud of it.Spanning the 1950s to the '80s, this is a celebration of the heyday of the Dad car. From much loved family workhorses like the Ford Cortina and Vauxhall Viva to the rakish excitement and playground kudos of the Rover 3500 and Citroen CX, all the great Dad cars are here. Reflecting a time before people carriers and lifestyle off roaders, when the nearest thing to an airbag was hiding behind your fat brother, this is a celebration of simple, honest cars that were as flawed and as loveable as your Dad himself.

Focusing on the most notorious vehicles in automotive history, this book showcases a collection of the worst cars ever sold, complete with hundreds of rare photographs. Giles Chapman delves into the stories behind these unreliable and often bizarre machines, offering thousands of intriguing facts that will both surprise and amuse readers. It's a nostalgic journey through the era of clunkers, highlighting the memorable failures of family cars that often left their owners disappointed. Enjoy a humorous exploration of automotive misfortune.

When you were a kid your Dad might have seemed like a man of simple pleasures. But like the rest of us, your Dad had dreams. Yes, he loved your Mum, but if Diana Dors came knocking with a trampoline and two drums of baby oil he'd have been out of his armchair in a flash. And don't think he was content with that Cortina or Cavalier either, because Dad was quietly dreaming of Ferraris, Astons and other shiny wedges that in truth he could never afford. This book celebrates those exotic fantasies that gave your Dad a faraway look in his eyes. If you're looking for more details on the Diana Dors thing you might have to find a more specialist publication. THIS IS JUST ABOUT CARS

Published in July 1999 to coincide with the exhibition "Moving Objects" at the Royal College of Art, London, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the college's vehicle design course and the achievements of its graduates in the automotive industry. Both this book and the exhibition are sponsored by FORD. (240+4 pages, color, English Language, 29X24cm appr.)

The sport utility vehicle -- the SUV -- has become an integral part of the motoring landscape of the twenty-first century, but it is far from a modern phenomenon. This book, the first comprehensive history of the SUV and its design, analyses in individual profiles the fifty most important SUVs ever produced, from the earliest jeeps and Land Rovers of the Second World War to today's 'crossover' vehicles such as the Volvo XC90 and Chrysler Pacifica.

Marken, Modelle, Meilensteine Das Auto – für manche ein Gebrauchsgegenstand, für andere Ausdruck des Lebensstils, Kultobjekt und große Leidenschaft. Nur wenige Erfindungen haben das Leben so verändert wie die des Automobils vor gut 125 Jahren – ein Grund mehr für diese umfangreiche Chronik. Das Auto-Buch lässt die Geschichte des Automobils lebendig werden. Es stellt über 1200 wichtige Modelle vor – von Karl Benz‘ Motorwagen über legendäre Kultautos bis zu modernsten Hybridfahrzeugen. Es erklärt die Meilensteine der Motortechnik und porträtiert die großen Marken und ihre Konstrukteure. Steckbriefe vom Kleinwagen bis zur Limousine und schicken Rennwagen jeder Epoche laden zum Stöbern und Entdecken ein. Der umfassendste und bestbebildert Bildband auf dem Markt – darüber freut sich jeder Autoliebhaber!