[PDF] Antique Cars And Motor Vehicles eBook

Author : James Homans
Publisher :
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 10,23 MB
Release : 2020-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781592180554

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More than 500 detailed illustrations enhance this contemporary guide to the inner workings and mechanics of turn-of-the-century automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. Released in 1911 as "Self-Propelled Vehicles: A Practical Treatise," James Homans' spectacular, all-encompassing book about the fascinating world of gas-powered, electric-powered, and steam-powered motor vehicles leaves no stone unturned in its celebration of the classic automobile. Classic car collectors, racers, and enthusiasts will enjoy this thorough look under the hood as Homans dissects every part of the "horseless carriage" from a unique and contemporary viewpoint that offers a keen insight into the bygone age of dramatic motoring. Antique Cars and Motor Vehicles spans more than 640 pages, immersing readers in a world of automotive history, vehicle parts, driving gears, steering, suspension, engines, exhaust, and even old fashioned American road signs. The hundreds of Images of cars, engines, parts, and mechanic operations are crisp and detailed, created by skilled master artists with a sharp eye for detail. It's everything that you ever wanted to know about classic motoring in a single, entertaining, and well-illustrated volume! This enhanced 2020 re-release features enlarged 7" x 10" pages that retain the original classic type font and page layouts, crisp, digitally re-scanned images, and a new retro cover design created to enhance your reading room and garage. Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - History of Self-Powered Vehicles Chapter 2 - The Make-Up of a Motor Carriage Chapter 3 - Compensation and Compensating Devices Chapter 4 - The Driving Car Chapter 5 - The Steering of a Motor Vehicle Chapter 6 - Combined Steering and Driving Chapter 7 - The Supports of a Motor Vehicle Chapter 8 - Motor Carriage Wheels Chapter 9 - Tires Chapter 10 - The Construction of Tires Chapter 11 - Pneumatic Tire Troubles Chapter 12 - Care of Pneumatic Tires Chapter 13 - Types and Merits of Automobiles Chapter 14 - The Theory of Heat Engines Chapter 15 - The Parts of a Gas Engine Chapter 16 - The Four-Cycle Gas Engine Chapter 17 - The Two-Cycle Gas Engine Chapter 18 - Compression and Expansion Chapter 19 - Efficiency in a Gas Engine Chapter 20 - Exhaust Chapter 21 - Water Cooling for the Cylinder Chapter 22 - Air Cooling for the Cylinder Chapter 23 - Power Elements of a Gas Engine Chapter 24 - Carburetors Chapter 25 - Ignition Chapter 26 - Balancing Gasoline Engines Chapter 27 - Governing and Control of a Gasoline Engine Chapter 28 - Clutches Chapter 29 - Transmissions Chapter 30 - Brakes Chapter 31 - Roller Bearings Chapter 32 - Lubricants Chapter 33 - Practical Operation of Gasoline Engines Chapter 34 - Motorcycles Chapter 35 - Steam Engines for Automobiles Chapter 36 - Boilers and Flash Generators

Author : Craig Cheetham
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 13,52 MB
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0785832734

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From the turn of the twentieth century through to the present day, the book traces the development of the automobile, reflecting the social change it both brought, and reflected.

Author : Kevin Brazendale
Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 46,79 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 9780671051037

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A celebration of vintage automobiles and their manufacturers traces their development from the pioneering days to ghe end of the 1930s.

Author : Jeffrey Zuehlke
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 29,66 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822559269

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Examines the automobiles built from the end of World War II through the 1970s.

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 38,5 MB
Release : 2023-04-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 024164044X

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From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. The Classic Car Book brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalogue that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification. - Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades. - Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of colour and flavour to the book. - Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date. - Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, The Classic Car Book is set to become a treasured favourite.

Author : David Burgess Wise
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,82 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Transportation
ISBN :

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Traces the development of the automobile from the 18th century to the 1930's.

Author : Richard E. Osborne
Publisher : Riebel-Roque Publishing Company
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 37,95 MB
Release : 2005-12-19
Category : Reference
ISBN :

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The Tour Book for Antique Car Buffs tells you what there is to see in the US and Canada and where to see it! Listings Include: Antique Car Museums and Displays, Antique Truck Museums and Displays, Motorcycle Museums, Race Car and Motorsports Museums, Antique Car Dealers, Antique Car Salvage Yards, Auto-Oriented Restaurants, Homes of Automotive Personalities... and more!