Microcars at Large!
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (735 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845840925 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Economies were struggling and several motor manufacturers turned their hand to building basic transportation for motorists. Full of original color illustrations, this volume charts the history and development of bubblecars and microcars from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day. This is a lavishly illustrated guide to the weird and wonderful world of microcars from the basic bubblecars of the 1950s to the sophisticated models of today.. They have overcome design challenges and many have reached iconic status. These little cars were noisy, often crude and not over-reliable but provided transport for thousands of impoverished motorists. In the period following the Second World War, materials were in short supply and many people couldn’t afford a proper car. The role they played has crucial role in motoring history. Discover the spherical Isetta and the wedge shaped Bond Bug. Due to their shape, many of these vehicles earned the nickname bubblecar’ and ensured a place in people’s hearts. As prized collectors items, some microcars now enjoy cult status. This book celebrates an exciting period in motoring history
"Revie of Microcars at Large" according to trRevie of Microcars at Large tr4174 Fun book. I wish I had all these cars in my garage. Looks like you can't have a bad day when you are driving a microcar!. 17Revie of Microcars at Large tr4174 Fun book. I wish I had all these cars in my garage. Looks like you can't have a bad day when you are driving a microcar!. . Fun book. I wish I had all these cars in my garage. Looks like you can't have a bad day when you are driving a microcar!. Five Stars Wesley Hind Nicely done! Amazing little people movers!. good read new book, good read content
The Peel from the Isle of Man was probably the shortest production car (50 only) ever built at just 52in long, while the Nobel was built under license from the German Fuldamobil, also licensed to Sweeden, Norway, Chile, Argentina, India and Greece. It is amazing just how many of the various marques were produced when it was such a short-lived fashion in the UK. Although described as ‘an often light-hearted celebration of the smallest and best-loved vehicles on the road’, this well-illustrated book is a nicely-written study of an almost-forgotten era.. Thus a fairly detailed look is taken at 10 marques and their derivatives an