Automobile design
twelve great designers and their work
2nd ed.
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Author
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
- Internet Archiveautomobiledesign0000unse
- ISBN-101560912103
- ISBN-139781560912101
- LibraryThing4775329
- Library of Congress Control Number91043599
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 work
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