The automotive industry's most fabulous failures, from the notoriously dangerous Chevrolet Corvair sedan to the less-than-airworthy "Flying Wombat," are described and pictured in all their fascinating folly in this entertaining...
Richly illustrated and entertainingly written, The Big Book of Tiny Cars presents lively profiles of the automotive world’s most famous—and infamous—microcars and subcompacts from 1901 to today. From tiny homes...
The first Messerschmitt was produced in 1953, a 175cc KR175 and came to Britain in 1954. This model came without suspension, reverse gear and heater. However, in 1955 it was...
Authors Willi Diez and Jürgen Zöllter examine the evolving history of the smart from various perspectives, and relate its story as a contemporary chronicle. The result is a multidimensional image...
A century of 26 exceptional designs. Author Graham Hull, designer of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars for 30 years, believes vehicles associated with extreme niches, luxury, performance or economy are fascinating....
Covers road tests, touring, model introductions, specifications, history, technical data. The Isetta first appeared in Italy in 1953. Manufacturing licenses were sold to BMW in Germany and Velam in France....
Following the success of 500 Fantastic Cars, Haynes has excelled itself with Weird Cars, a celebration of eccentric cars in all shapes and sizes some of the most ugly, crazily...
Covering the small cars offered to the American market by Independent American Auto Makers. Includes: Crosley, King Midget Metropolitan, Germlin, Spirit and Kammback. A great primer and quick reference guide
Covers Compact cars manufactured by Hudson, Kaiser, Nash , Studebaker, Willys: models such as Jet, Henry J, Rambler, Lark and Aero. Over 150 large B&W photos, details, basic specs, historic...
A history of the first car of the modern era to be marketed primarily to women, the Metropolitan small car produced from 1954-1962. Written by the foremost authority on American...
A founding member of the Register of Unusual Microcars, Marshall has written his second book on the subject, covering a completely new selection of cars from such marques as Heinkel,...
Three-wheelers have played an intrinsic part in the history of the motor vehicle. From Aero Morgans to the Coventry Victor, BSA and Reliant, three-wheelers had their place in motor sport...
This Mini Moke Ultimate Portfolio is a compilation of 63 articles taken from leading autotomotive magazines covering the English, Australian, Portuguese & Italian Mokes. Includes of-road reports, racing, touring, restoration,...
This marvelous book, now available in paperback, is a celebration of eccentric cars in all shapes and sizes ? some of the most ugly, crazily designed and downright awkward vehicles...
Love them or loathe them the three-wheeler, Cycle-car or even Tri-car, has had an important impact in the development of the present day motor car. From the beginnings of the...