Brands, models, milestones
The car - for some a commodity, for others an expression of lifestyle, a cult object and a great passion. Few inventions have changed life as much as the automobile did a good 125 years ago - all the more reason for this comprehensive chronicle. The car book brings the history of the automobile to life. It presents over 1200 important models - from Karl Benz' motor cars to legendary cult cars and the latest hybrid vehicles. It explains the milestones of engine technology and portrays the major brands and their designers. Descriptions of everything from small cars to limousines and stylish racing cars from every era invite you to browse and discover. The most comprehensive and best-illustrated illustrated book on the market - every car enthusiast will be delighted!

Hardcover edition: 360 pages
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Verlag (September 27, 2012)
Language: German
ISBN-10: 3831022062
ISBN-13: 978-3831022069
Size and/or weight: 30.6 x 25.8 x 2.8 cm