The Story of the Car by Giles Chapman - ISBN: 9780241471272
Hardcover
A visual journey charting the car’s evolution, freedom, and future.

The Story of the Car

The Definitive History of Automobiles

$46.21

  • Hardcover

    360 pages

  • Release Date

    29 March 2022

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Summary

From the first horseless carriage to driverless cars, this book is the ultimate visual history of the motor car.

Charting over a century of progress, from horseless carriages to driverless vehicles, this is a stunning visual celebration of the motorcar and the romance of the open road.

Beginning with the birth of the internal combustion engine, The Story of the Car explores how this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become an essential part of everyday life. It shows y…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241471272
ISBN-10:0241471273
Author:Giles Chapman, Jodie Kidd
Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:DK
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:360
Release Date:29 March 2022
Weight:1.42kg
Dimensions:262mm x 220mm x 26mm
Series:DK Definitive Visual Histories
About The Author

Giles Chapman

Giles Chapman (consultant) is an award-winning journalist and author of more than 40 books on cars and motoring - including the internationally best-selling The Car Book (2011) and The Classic Car Book (2016). He was editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world’s best-selling classic car magazine, and has contributed to dozens of major newspapers and magazines over the last 35 years.

Jodie Kidd (spokesperson) is a television presenter, racing driver, and model. Her love of motoring led her to a successful career as a Maserati racing driver, competing at some of Europe’s most prestigious racing circuits in the Maserati Trofeo Series. She has also served as an ambassador for BMW and competed in the famous Gumball 3000 rally.

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