Contributions

  • Barker, Ronald. - Contributor
  • Harding, Anthony. - Contributor

Publication

1992 - Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, Pennsylvania

Language

English

Word Count

102,750 words, Guess

Page Count

411 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781560912101
  • Open LibraryOL1562180M

Classifications

  • DDC629.23/1/0922
  • DDCB
  • LCCTL139 .A98 1992
and 1 more
  • LCCTL139.A98 1992

Description

This book presents an in-depth look at the lives, personalities and technical achievements of twelve preeminent engineers who made significant and lasting contributions to the design and development of the automobile over the last century. Twelve insightful and thoroughly-researched design and character studies bring to light the accomplishments and personalities of pioneers whose work has been lasting and influential. Chapters focus on: the Bollees, Frederick Lanchester, Henry M. Leland, Hans Ledwinka, Marc Birkigt, Ferdinand Porsche, Harry Miller, Vittorio Jano, Gabriel Voisin, Alec Issigonis, Dante Giacosa, and Colin Chapman.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • SAE historical series

Other Editions

  • Automobile design: twelve great designers and their workSociety of Automotive Engineers1992-01-01

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