The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars: From 1890 to the Present Day (Hardcover)

by Craig Cheetham (Author)

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Celebrate the luxurious era of transcontinental motoring with the exciting new book, The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars! Classic car enthusiasts will rejoice with this comprehensive encyclopedia featuring renowned vintage automobiles such as the Bentley, the Ford Model A, the DeSoto, the Bugatti Royale, and many more. Vivid photographs with captions, in addition to lively text, provide a thorough look at the history of each car's design and development. Car buffs will enjoy learning about each vehicle's comprehensive specifications detailing engine size, power output, top speed, and production total. Numerous classic automobiles from around the world are featured here, including the Lancia Lambda from Italy, the BMW Dixi from Germany, the Bugatti Royale from France, the Minerva AK from Belgium, and the Rover Six from the United Kingdom. Written for both the classic car enthusiast and the general reader, The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars presents an accessible and fascinating look into this group of exclusive automobiles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (December 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592237819
• ISBN-13: 978-1592237814
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #361,413 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Nice Photos, little content, January 3, 2009

By	Paul K. Morin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As I flip through this book, which I received as a gift, I seem to find an error on almost every page. The fact checkers for a book of this size should've spent more time verifying the numbers they present as genuine statistics. As someone who has more than a passing knowledge of automobiles, particularly engine sizes, power output, and production runs, I think it only right that I point out what I see to be incorrect information. Based on this, I can't recommend this book, especially to any youngsters who are just beginning to learn about the history of automobiles. My son won't be reading this. I'd be more than happy to sit down with Mr. Cheetham to go over the errors page by page.