Big Rigs [Hardcover]

John G. Smith (Author)

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From the Publisher

The King of the highways of the world is the big rig, the semi trucks that carry the cargo destined for sale around the globe. Here is a unique look of these motorized behemoths. Examine the details of the top twenty rigs in use today. Full color photographs, cutaway diagrams, and charts detail everything from their power plants to cab design and custom paint work. Big Rigs offers something for the expert and amateur enthusiast alike.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chartwell Books (June 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785810927
• ISBN-13: 978-0785810926
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,829,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of book for the money, October 7, 1999

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Jim DuLaney "jimdulaney" (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Big Rigs (Hardcover)

I don't see how this great truck book sells for such a low price. Tons of great photos, tons of interesting information. Very attractive as well.

I am taking it on our upcoming trip along the Interstates so I can check out all the big rigs I see. It seems just right for an amateur like me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Modern trucks from around the world, August 29, 2002

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S. Jones (MOTUEKA, NELSON New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Rigs (Hardcover)

If you want a colorful book with heaps of photos and interior shots of the current truck models available, this one will do nicely. many of the pics come from brochures and there is also considerable high Australian content to add flavour and interest.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vishnu's review, July 25, 2001

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Vishnu Palan (Perth, Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Rigs (Hardcover)

Big Rigs covers mostly the American and European truck builders.There's some photos and explanations of Australia's roadtrains, the biggest road-going tractor-trailer combinations in the world.It's really awesome.Recommended for anyone who's a hardcore truck fan.