Illustrated Dictionary of Automobile Body Styles
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.93 (668 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786412763 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 175 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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It explains subtype designations and distinctions between similar types, comments on when and where individual body types were popular, traces how terms have taken on different meanings in different countries or time periods, and clarifies the use or misuse of various terms and designations. Clear illustrations accompany many definitions, providing a visual explanation of body types and bodywork components.. This international dictionary defines and illustrates all distinct body types ever applied to automobiles anywhere, from the early days when many were closely derived from estab
Entries include one- or two-paragraph descriptions of the term, including the period of usage, origins and history, variations, and language varieties. More coverage is given to innovations and developments in auto body styles in the early twentieth century. Cross-references include backward and forward pointing arrows for earlier and later usages. Both modern terms (All wheel drive, Flattop, Hatchback) and those inherited from the horse-and-buggy era (Brougham, Cabriolet, Landau) are included. Recommended for libraries with specialized automobile collections. Trucks are excluded, but SUVs and minivans are included. Terms in all capital letters have thei
"A very handy reference guide" according to Chris Sterling. This is a most useful book to keep by your side as you read automobile history. The author provides a clear and concise directory of changing body styles through the ages, from coach days through the most modern cars. The drawings are clear line depictions designed to emphasize the varied shapes and features of the many body styls discussed. As different nations apply varied t. Primitive illustrations Primitive illustrations.For the hard-core auto enthusiast only.. Primitive illustrations John Chevedden Primitive illustrations.Only for the hard-core auto enthusiast.