207 page hard cover book showing the great cars of all time, published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1960.
This illustrated book chronicles many of the major developments in the evolution of the automobile. The very earliest vehicles are briefly described, including the 1862 Lenoir which ran on illuminating gas. The early efforts of Germans Daimler and Benz in the 1880's are mentioned, as is that of the American Duryea in 1892. Even as early as 1906 the Stanley Steamer set a new land speed record of 127 mph at Daytona Beach. Learn about long-ago makes such as Packard, Locomobile, and Pierce-Arrow. In the 1930's Cadillac equipped some of their models with the seemingly unbelievable V-16 engine! The 1934 Chrysler Airflow was the first mass-produced car with an aerodynamic body shape. The 1935 Cord has such futuristic features as a aerodynamic body shape, bucket seats, no running board or exterior door hinges, and front-wheel drive. Find out how the humble Volkswagen was largely the inspiration of Adolf Hitler!
