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Publisher: Automobile Heritage Publishing & Co
ISBN: 1596139269
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Languages : en
Pages : 116

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Publisher: Automobile Heritage Publishing & Co
ISBN: 1596139277
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Languages : en
Pages : 116

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Author: Sigur E. Whitaker
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476629382
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 319

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 In 1893, Indianapolis carriage maker Charles Black created a rudimentary car—perhaps the first designed and built in America. Within 15 years, Indianapolis was a major automobile industry center rivaling Detroit, and known for quality manufacturing and innovation—the aluminum engine, disc brakes, aerodynamics, superchargers, and the rear view mirror were first developed there. When the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909, hometown manufacturers dominated the track—Marmon, Stutz and Duesenberg. The author covers their histories, along with less well known contributors to the industry, including National, American, Premier, Marion, Cole, Empire, LaFayette, Knight-Lyons and Hassler.

Author: Beverly Rae Kimes
Publisher: SAE International
ISBN: 0768030730
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 564

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2005 Thomas McKean Memorial Cup Winner - Voted most important original research in automobile history by The Antique Automobile Club of America Best Of Books Winner, 2005 International Automotive Media Awards Author Beverly Rae Kimes, 2005 International Automotive Media Award for Lifetime Achievement Honorary This "cast of characters" provides the lens through which award-winning author Beverly Rae Kimes focuses on the early years of the American automobile industry. While some names - Ford, Dodge, Buick, and more - are easily recognized, this book also introduces snapshots of lesser known, but vitally important actors in this dramatic saga. The famous, the infamous, and the unknown are brought together by their common dedication to this great invention - and united by the fascinating stories that characterize each person.

Author: Kirk House
Publisher: SAE International
ISBN: 0768081343
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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Hero or Villain? There's no question that Glenn Curtiss was one of the most significant figures in the early development of motorcycles, aviation, and engine development. This book will take you on a journey through both his life and his innovative technological developments. And what a life it was. Descriptions of this man prove to be contradictory and controversial. He was quiet, yet dashing. Kind, yet stern. Uneducated, yet a technological and entrepreneurial pioneer. He began his inventing career by building and racing motorcycles, while creating new internal combustion engines, then moved on to work with dirigibles, airplanes (particularly seaplanes), community development, and travel trailers. In the end, Glenn Curtiss - a man respected by contemporaries for his character - went to his grave accused of fiduciary irresponsibility and patent theft. His bitter patent disputes with the Wright Brothers leave many wondering whether Curtiss should be seen as a hero or a villain when his place in history is considered. Hell-Rider to King of the Air examines Curtiss's life, career, and accomplishments in an engaging and accessible way, so that readers can answer that question for themselves.

Author: David Gartman
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415105729
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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Provides a comprehensive history of the profession and aesthetics of American automobile design. Gartman reveals how the appearance of the automobile was shaped by the social conflicts arising from America's mass production system.

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Publisher: Automobile Heritage Publishing & Co
ISBN: 1596139528
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Languages : en
Pages : 94

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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 1056

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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 1262

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