Velocity: Supercar Revolution
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (852 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760325960 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Interesting Info on the making of super cars!" according to Simmdog. This book not only talked about the car, but also about the motivations/inspirations for creating such cars during the time. For instance, I had no idea the emissions laws of the 70's prevented one Ferrari as well as many other super cars from being imported to the US legally or without modification. I do wish I could find out abou. Rick L. said Just what I wanted.. This is a great book on the subject of supercars. The book shipped very well. I'm half way through the book now and love the read. Thanks. Sincerely, Rick L.. The ideal coffee table book on supercars Dated for 2006-2007 so not quite up to date with the latest supercars but still a great collection of detail and photos on some amazing supercars.
Velocity: Supercar Revolution is the first complete history of the supercar and tells the story behind the most desirable cars in the world. It is a benchmark in automotive publishing and destined to become a classic history of these incredible marques. . Included in the book are several hilarious and informative commentaries by Jay Leno, the host of The Tonight Show and one of the best-known automotive collectors and enthusiasts in the world, telling stories and opinions on these cars (many of which he owns).Velocity: Supercar Revolution conveys as never before the power of automotive aesthetics and performance pushed to their absolute limits. They're incredibly fast, they're incredibly beautiful, and they turn heads and set speed records with every incarnation. Organized by decade and by top speed, the book details these luxurious cars over the past 40 years as they reached speeds of 170, 180, 190, and finally 200-plus miles per hour, the informal mark of today's supercar.Velocity: Supercar Revolution charts t
New York Times, December 2006"Mr. Lamm, a longtime automotive journalist who is currently an editor at large at Road & Track magazine, has experienced the cars firsthand, driving, riding in or photographing each one. It's an extremely comprehensive book, with every era and every inch of supercars detailed (from horsepower increases to brake size). Dig the cool design sketches and build photos.” &nbs