Pre -1997 Publication Date Books
America on Wheels : The First 100 Years : 1896-1996
Hardcover, 304 pages Publication
date: June 1, 1996 Synopsis: This year marks the 100th anniversary of the
American auto, and the Big Three plan to celebrate all year long. Fully
sanctioned by Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, this lavishly produced,
full-color volume provides a gripping history of the automobile in the last
century, from the Model-T to the computer-driven cars of the future. Ties
in with PBS documentary of the same name. 300 photos & illustrations.
The
American Hot Rod
Hardcover, 192 pages Publication
date: June 1995 This fine illustrated history of the heyday of the American
hot rod pairs veteran car fan and investigator Batchelor with the story
of the evolution of performance autos which went beyond the family car.
Over two hundred black and white photos and many color shots pepper this
lively history, not only reported on but lived by hot rodder author Batchelor.
Art
of the American Automobile : The Greatest Stylists and Their Work
Hardcover, 268 pages Publication
date: March 1, 1995 Nicky WrightÄs excellent photos embellish the lavish
pages of GeorganoÄs display, which traces the works of the great American
auto stylists and reveals the history of their evolution. Enjoy beautiful
color photos and insights on how the developers arrived at their particular,
unique auto designs.
Avoiding
Auto Repair Rip-Offs
Paperback, 198 pages Published
by Consumer Reports Books Publication date: June 1, 1995
Americans spend an estimated $110 billion a year on auto repair. And surveys
show that the chances of having a car repaired without being cheated are
high. This helpful, informative guide will help educate consumers on the
most common auto repair scams, how to avoid becoming a victim, what to do
if you get ripped-off, and much more.
The
Car
Hardcover, 180 pages Publication
date: April 1, 1994 In his inimitable style, award-winning storyteller Gary
Paulsen guides young readers on a journey to new and unexpected frontiers.
Orphaned 14-year-old Terry Anders builds a car from a kit and embarks on
a cross-country journey. He befriends a 45-year-old Vietnam vet who opens
his eyes and his mind to the limitless possibilities of life.
Car
Hardcover, 63 pages Publication
date: August 1, 1990 Hundreds of stunning color photographs--arrayed in
an elegant, compelling, magazine-life format--bring history, nature, and
technology to vivid life in this unique nonfiction series. It's like having
a private museum right at home. Superb photos, drawings, and diagrams break
up each subject into its essential parts and spread it across the page with
lively captions. Full color throughout.
The
Car Book 1997 : The Definitive Buyer's Guide to New Automobiles
16th Edition Paperback Publication
date: December 1, 1996 Gillis, the director of public affairs for the Consumer
Federation of America and the consumer correspondent for NBC's Today show,
presents up-to-date, thorough, and user-friendly evaluations of 140 models
of 1997 cars and minivans.
Car
Buyer's and Leaser's Negotiating Bible
Publication date: January 1, 1996
This is the book that car dealers really hate--the one that reveals the
tricks of their trade. Within these pages, consumers discover how much dealers
really make on each aspect of the transaction (new car, trade-in, add-on
options, and financing). Bragg also includes a special section on leasing
that unravels the tricky finances of this ever more popular alternative
to buying a new car.
Car
Care Q & A : The Auto Owner's Complete Problem-Solver
Paperback, 244 pages Publication date:
May 1, 1992 Based on Schultz's 26 years of writing Popular Mechanics' "Car
Clinic" column, this indispensable book has it all. Auto owners will
find out how to touch up nicks in the paint, when to replace antifreeze,
how to detect a braking deficiency before it becomes serious, and much more.
Features hundreds of the most frequently asked questions, plus 50 illustrations.
Car
Crazy : The Official Motor City High-Octane,Book of Car Culture
Paperback, 392 pages Published
by Visible Ink Pr Publication date: June 1, 1996
Here is a highly unauthorized, totally entertaining guide to all things
automotive. Cleverly mixing important car facts with silly and trivial ones,
Car Crazy provides great reading for car lovers as it covers such topics
as World Wide Web addresses for car companies, the "Lemon Law"
amd how to use it, nicknames for cars, top 10 speed traps, and more.
Cars
Detroit Never Built : Fifty Years of American Experimental Cars
Paperback Publication date: November
1, 1995 For over 50 years, car manufacturers have been using "fantasy
cars" to gauge the American public's acceptance of possible automotive
innovations. Now, in this dazzling, color-filled gallery, over 100 experimental
"show cars" that never made it to the assembly line parade past
once again.
