Adams,Noland:Corvette American Legend The Beginning 1
- cópia assinada 2007, ISBN: 9781880524206
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Random House Publishing Group. Fair. 106mm / 174mm. Paperback. 1986. 384 pages. Cover worn. Text tanned<br>Vintage Iacocca . . . He is fast-talking, blunt, boastful, and unabashedl… mais…
Random House Publishing Group. Fair. 106mm / 174mm. Paperback. 1986. 384 pages. Cover worn. Text tanned<br>Vintage Iacocca . . . He is fast-talking, blunt, boastful, and unabashedly patriotic. Lee Ia cocca is also a genuine folk hero. . . . His career is breathtaki ng.-Business Week He's an American legend, a straight-shooting b usinessman who brought Chrysler back from the brink and in the pr ocess became a media celebrity, newsmaker, and a man many had urg ed to run for president. The son of Italian immigrants, Lee Iaco cca rose spectacularly through the ranks of Ford Motor Company to become its president, only to be toppled eight years later in a power play that should have shattered him. But Lee Iacocca didn't get mad, he got even. He led a battle for Chrysler's survival th at made his name a symbol of integrity, know-how, and guts for mi llions of Americans. In his classic hard-hitting style, he tells us how he changed the automobile industry in the 1960s by creati ng the phenomenal Mustang. He goes behind the scenes for a look a t Henry Ford's reign of intimidation and manipulation. He recount s the miraculous rebirth of Chrysler from near bankruptcy to repa yment of its $1.2 billion government loan so early that Washingto n didn't know how to cash the check. ., Random House Publishing Group, 1986, 2, England: Lorenz Books, 1997. This book is the complete tribute - from history through to customizing and present day riders - to the "great American freedom machine". It contains informative text fully illustrated throughout with a stunning variety of pictures. Full details of the background - past and contemporary - of these all-time classics reveal exactly why the Harley-Davidson is a truly legendary motorcycle.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 64 Pages., Lorenz Books, 1997, 2.5, Toronto, Canada: Rinehart & Co, 1948. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 1948 - 1948 . Blue wrappers w/ black title. Top corner scuff ( Old price sticker removal ?) Clean and tight., Rinehart & Co, 1948, 3, Bantam Books. Good. Hardcover. 1984. 352 pages. Dj worn. Name on ffep<br>He's an American legend, a st raight-shooting businessman who brought Chrysler back from the br ink and in the process became a media celebrity, newsmaker, and a man many had urged to run for president. The son of Italian imm igrants, Lee Iacocca rose spectacularly through the ranks of Ford Motor Company to become its president, only to be toppled eight years later in a power play that should have shattered him. But L ee Iacocca didn't get mad, he got even. He led a battle for Chrys ler's survival that made his name a symbol of integrity, know-how , and guts for millions of Americans. In his classic hard-hittin g style, he tells us how he changed the automobile industry in th e 1960s by creating the phenomenal Mustang. He goes behind the sc enes for a look at Henry Ford's reign of intimidation and manipul ation. He recounts the miraculous rebirth of Chrysler from near b ankruptcy to repayment of its $1.2 billion government loan so ear ly that Washington didn't know how to cash the check. From the Trade Paperback edition. ., Bantam Books, 1984, 2.5, England: Sunburst Books, 1995. The illustrated history of Harley-Davidson, No Dust jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 96 Pages., Sunburst Books, 1995, 3, England: Ted Smart / Octopus Illustrated Publishing , 1992. This book is a profile of the history and the cult of a legend - the quintessential American motorcycle. It is a no-holds-barred, sumptuous reference evocation of the magic of Harley. Illustrated with 100 colour and black and white photographs it is the book for anyone who has ever owned, ridden, coveted, or just gazed with envy at a Harley in all its glory.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 80 Pages., Ted Smart / Octopus Illustrated Publishing, 1992, 3, England: Greenwich Editions, 1998. This book is the complete tribute - from history through to customizing and present day riders - to the "great American freedom machine". It contains informative text fully illustrated throughout with a stunning variety of pictures. Full details of the background - past and contemporary - of these all-time classics reveal exactly why the Harley-Davidson is a truly legendary motorcycle.. Pictorial Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket Issued. 96 Pages., Greenwich Editions, 1998, 5, Publications International, 1998. Hardcover. Good/No Dustjacket . 12x12x0. Short tear to upper spine. There can be little argument that Harley-Davidson has become an American legend-one that is known the world over. But the company can also be heralded as a survivor. Two world wars, the Great Depression, and the fickle buying trends of the American public managed to kill off all of the estimated 300 U.S. motorcycle manufacturers that once dotted the country-every one of them-except for Harley-Davidson. This volume celebrates Harley-Davidson's 95 years in the motorcycle business. The Motor Company has come a long way since William Harley and Arthur and Walter Davidson pieced together that first prototype and no doubt the founders would be proud of its progress., Publications International, 1998, 2.5, Post Motor Books, 1962-01-01. Hardcover. Good. Post Motor Books, 1962. "As Reflected by Half a Century of Contemporary British and American Sales and Institutional Literature." Hard cover, 384 pp. Stated Limited Edition. Originally published as 2 separate volumes: The American Rolls, 1951. The British Rolls, 1953, this is a combined book on both the British and American models of the Rolls Royce and with the addition of a complete Index by Subject. In good condition / NO dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gold lettering on front and spine. Light to moderate overall scuffing, fading and soiling to covers. Binding tight. Pages lightly aged but otherwise clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout., Post Motor Books, 1962-01-01, 2.5, Great Britain: Magna, 1994. With over 50 colour photographs and a lively and informativew text, this book traces the development of these classic bikes and all they have come to symbolize. This book looks at some of the bikes that made Harley great, including: The Silent Gray Fellow. The 61E Knucklehead. The Electra Glide. The Sportser. The Ultra Glide. This book goes on to explore the unusual kind of loyalty which these bikes evoke. and encapsulates all that is great about these legendary American bikes, and is a book that will be treasured by Harley enthusiasts everywhere. Illustrated. Illustrated laminated boards. 43 pp. Small scratch to top and bottom of spine.. Reprint. Decorative Laminated Boards. Near Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Hardback., Magna, 1994, 4, Bantam Books. Used; Very Good. Bantam Books, 1984. Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good. Jacket Condition: Very Good. Former owners stamp on front free endpaper. He's an American legend, a straight-shooting businessman who brought Chrysler back from the brink and in the process became a media celebrity, newsmaker, and a man many had urged to run for president.The son of Italian immigrants, Lee Iacocca rose spectacularly through the ranks of Ford Motor Company to become its president, only to be toppled eight years later in a power play that should have shattered him. But Lee Iacocca didn't get mad, he got even. He led a battle for Chrysler's survival that made his name a symbol of integrity, know-how, and guts for millions of Americans.In his classic hard-hitting style, he tells us how he changed the automobile industry in the 1960s by creating the phenomenal Mustang. He goes behind the scenes for a look at Henry Ford’'s reign of intimidation and manipulation. He recounts the miraculous rebirth of Chrysler from near bankruptcy to repayment of its $1.2 billion government loan so early that Washington didn’t know how to cash the check. . 1985. HARDCOVER., Bantam Books, 1985, 3, England / U.S.A: Apple Press, 1992. Signed dedication by author to title page. This book is the complete tribute-from history through to customising and present-day riders to the "great American freedom machine". It contains an informative text fully illustrated throughout with a stunning variety of pictures, plus full details of the background - past and contemporary - of these all-time classics reveal exactly why the Harley-Davidson is a truly legendary motorcycle.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 96 Pages., Apple Press, 1992, 3, Post Motor Books, 1962. First Editiion . Hardback. Fine/No DW. first thus combines the american rolls 1951 and the british rolls 1953 into one volume, Post Motor Books, 1962, 5, United Kingdom: Salamander, 1990. This book contains the following chapters: 1953-55: American Dream, Troubled Reality, 1956-62: In Search of Popularity, 1963-67: Sting Ray, King of an Era, 1968-82: Turbulent Times, 1984-90: The Renaissance, 1990: ZRI - A Technical View, Driving a Legend, Corvette in Context. Colour illustrations.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket Issued. 64 Pages., Salamander, 1990, 3, Tiger Books International, 1994. Since 1953 Harley-Davidson has been The American Machine, the only motorcycle made in the USA. It has been characterized as a legend, an anachronism, a symbol of freedom, farm implement, macho machine and bone-shaker. The story of Harley-Davidson is a graphic chronicle of Yankee diversity and originality. Oversized book. Some bumping to corners.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 192 Pages., Tiger Books International, 1994, 3, Hudson, WI: Iconografix. Fine. 1999. First Edition (?). Softcover. 1583880097 . Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w photos of racing legend Mario Andretti. "Mario Andretti is an American Legend. He was already a double ChampCar champion when he made a sensational Formula One debut with the pole position in his very first Grand Prix in 1968. Andretti went on to win the 1978 title in a Lotus..."; World Champion Driver Series Series; B&W Photographs; 10 x 8 1/2; 110+ pages; Cover has some shelf wear, light rubbing; price written in pen on title page, partially written over. ., Iconografix, 1999, 5, Motorbooks, USA, 2007. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Now an industry giant and a legend among American manufacturers, Caterpillar first got its name from Holt Manufacturing Company’s remarkable tractor creation of 1905. What followed was the Caterpillar century, an era of engineering revolutions and world-changing earthmovers. Eric Orlemann serves as tour guide through this time of American mechanical know-how and muscle, offering us a rare close-up look at the technology of Caterpillar’s most important equipment innovations, then and now. Packed with contemporary photographs, archival images, and information on state-of-the-art equipment design, Caterpillar Century traces the evolution of this icon of industry from its emergence in 1905 to its making of modern day heavy-equipment marvels and development of future design prototypes. Fully Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Motor Vehicles; Automobiles & Vehicles; ISBN: 0760329613. ISBN/EAN: 9780760329610. Inventory No: 266590.. 9780760329610, Motorbooks, 2007, 3, Amos Press, 1996. First Editiion . Hardback. Fine/Fine. Business card of general motors on first page, Amos Press, 1996, 5<
