Paul W. Cockerham Knihy

One of the great obsessions of the twentieth century, the automobile has had an enormous impact on daily life and has been designed with great diversity and imagination. These lavishly illustrated volumes present the extraordinary world of the automobile, from sleek sports cars to the ultimate in high-powered, high performance machines.

Stretching back almost to the beginnings of automotive history, the story of Rolls-Royce and Bentley is one of unparalleled success and prestige. That story is told here with modern photography of antique, classic, and modern models. This volume is a valuable addition to any automotive library.

Over 90 illustrations. Mercedes-Benz has long been identified with luxury and quality. This informative volume about the distinguished manufacturer details the steady rise of a motorcar giant, which succeeded by matching superior technology with driving style over a century of change. From the Gullwing Coupe to the Boattail Speedster; and from the remarkable SLs to the recent SLK, the Mercedes-Benz image of reliability and refinement has remained intact. With over 90 full-color photographs, the story of this remarkable automobile comes vividly to life.

Over 90 illustrations. Here is the story of Enzo Ferrari and the uncompromising standards and passion that created the unique machine some have called, "the reddest car available." It is also the history of a unique company and the challenges it faced while trying to perfect high performance vehicles for both track and road. Featured are the prototypes that made history: the Testarossa, Berlinetta, Spyder, F40, F50, and many others. With incisive text and 90 full-color photographs, the achievements and innovations of this gereat marque are strikingly documented.