Автор: Philippe Duchateau, Salvador Mafe Huertas
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 0850459532
Количество страниц: 130
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
MIRAGE! presents a colourful tour d'horizon of all the operational versions of this quintessential family of French combat aircraft, with the single exception of the Mirage IV nuclear bomber. Not surprisingly, it is the Mirage III/5, one of the finest fighters to emerge from the 1950s, that forms the bulk of the photographic coverage in this book. An excellent selection of original photos illustrate aircraft from all around the globe. Stunning air-to-air shots capture the Mirage in its clement, up there amongst the whispy stratocumulus just itching for a dogfight with an unwitting adversary. Fly with the Armee d'Air on a training sortie over southern France; prepare to 'mix it' with Ejcrcito del Aire Mirage F.1CEs in a two v two dogfight over the Iberian peninsula; and hold on tight as the crack crews from the South African Air Force scrape across the burnt veldt in search of enemy aircraft, proving that the Dassault delta is just at homo in the weeds'. The ultimate delta, the Mirage 2000 is also graphically illustrated, both fighter interceptor and nuclear penetrator variants being covered within this volume. Enjoy the lavish colour schemes, matched only by equally lavish type designations, of the multifarious Mirage 5, the export bread winner for Dassault. They are all here, each and every Mirage a fitting tribute to Dassault's brilliance as an aircraft designer par excellence.
Автор: Donald Farr
Издательство: Motorbooks
Год издания: 2011
isbn: 0760341419, 9780760341414
Количество страниц: 161
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Of the legendary names in the history of the Ford Mustang, one stands apart: BOSS. Originally created to homologate the new Boss 302 engine and option package for SCCA Trans-Am racing, the Mustang Boss 302 debuted for the 1969 model year and was built in limited numbers for the street through 1970. Designed by the legendary Larry Shinoda, the Boss cars were easily distinguished from their less potent stablemates by their race-bred powerplant, standard front spoiler, and bold graphics. For the 2012 model year, Ford has at long last revived the most revered of all Mustang models: BOSS. With a new racing counterpart and a modern street version that delivers more than 440 horsepower, the Boss is truly back! To mark this historic occasion, Mustang historian Donald Farr has written a complete history of the Boss 302, from its late 1960s origins in Ford’s boardrooms, through its Trans-Am successes and untimely demise in 1970 up to the conception and development of the spectacular new 2012 Mustang Boss 302. Packed with brilliant photography and first-hand accounts from the people who created the original Boss as well as the team that resurrected Ford’s most iconic Mustang, this is the story every Mustang enthusiast has been waiting to read!
Автор: Dennis Adler
Издательство: Motorbooks
Год издания: 2011
isbn: 076034020X, 9780760340202
Количество страниц: 242
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Convertibles (in the First Gear series) is a celebration of the classic drop-top, from the earliest of coach cars where convertible style was the norm, to the high-end sports cars of today. Today’s convertible is a metaphor for freedom on the open road. To drop the top and feel the wind and sun and to be able to cover up again in rain and cold represents the ultimate automotive luxury. From Ford’s Model T to sporty Jaguar roadsters, from classic Chevys to modern Miatas, the convertible is a body style that never goes out of style. Convertibles profiles more than 60 cars in wonderful photographic detail. Each car profile includes its history, performance specs, trivia, and a color photo gallery. For the dedicated auto enthusiast or the casual or budding fan, this book is an entertaining survey of the greatest convertibles ever made.
Автор: Peter Johnson
Издательство: Ian Allan
Год издания: 2010
isbn: 0860936317, 9780860936132
Количество страниц: 130
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Snowdon Mountain Railway is unique among Britain's railways, quite literally a Swiss mountain rack-and-pinion railway translated to the grandeur of Snowdonia to ascend Wales' highest peak, Mount Snowdon. Built in 1895 by the Snowdon Mountain Tramroad & Hotels Company, it is usually best remembered for the tragic accident that occurred on the first day of public operation in 1896. It overcame that awful event and has established a well-earned place as one of the most popular tourist railways in Wales. Unusual among Britain's passenger-carrying railways, the Snowdon Mountain Railway was built without Parliamentary authority on private land, a situation that limits the amount of historical information available in public archives. Research carried out by railway historian Peter Johnson has uncovered many new insights into the railway's fascinating history. Stunning scenery and a unique railway combine to make this a fascinating book that will appeal to railway enthusiasts.
Автор: Brian Solomon
Издательство: Voyageur Press
Год издания: 2009
isbn: 0760333386, 9780760333389
Количество страниц: 178
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Once the second-largest steam locomotive builder in the U.S., American Locomotive Company (Alco) produced 75,000 locomotives, among them such famous examples as the 4-6-4 Hudsons and 4-8-4 Niagaras built for the New York Central, and the 4-6-6-4 Challengers and 4-8-8-4 Big Boys built for the Union Pacific. Alco Locomotives is the first book to tell the full story of this company central to American railroad history—and beloved by railfans for its rich heritage and its underdog appeal. Noted rail historian Brian Solomon looks back at the founding of Schenectady Locomotive Works in 1848 and proceeds to cover that company’s merger with several smaller locomotive builders in 1901 to form Alco. Solomon describes the locomotives that made Alco’s name around the world, from the standard designs like Mikados, Atlantics, and Mallets to the more powerful and flashy post–World War I models. His detailed, richly illustrated narrative re-creates the drama of a tough, ambitious company in the American tradition—rising again and again to the demands of an ever-changing industry and economy. Solomon also covers Alco electrics (built in partnership with GE), as well as the company’s successful and quirky diesel offerings, including the RS-2 and RS-3 road switchers, FA/FB road freight units, PA road passenger diesel, and the wares of Canadian affiliate Montreal Locomotive Works. Enlivened by numerous historical photographs, modern images, curious details, and firsthand accounts, this history is a complete, fascinating, and fitting tribute to a true icon of American railroading.
Автор: Anthony S. Mollica Jr., Christopher J. Smith
Издательство: Voyageur Press
Год издания: 2010
isbn: 0760335923, 9780760335925
Количество страниц: 174
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
For more than half a century, Chris-Craft reigned supreme in the world of motorboating. This market dominance was due in no small part to the design and construction techniques employed in the company’s studios and on its factory floors. Building Chris-Craft examines the company’s design and production heritage, looking at Chris-Craft’s considerable accomplishments in the context of key competitors and industrial trends in general. High-quality archival images take readers inside the factories, design studios, and lofts of Chris-Craft factories in Algonac, Holland; Cadillac, Michigan; Salisbury, Maryland; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Caruthersville, Missouri.
Автор: Joseph P. Cabadas
Издательство: Motorbooks
Год издания: 2011
isbn: 0760337616, 9780760337615
Количество страниц: 161
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Notable for its streamlined style and deco details, the ’40 Ford has gained in popularity among today’s classic car nostalgists and hot rodders who remember the models as monsters of the drag strip and as affordable first cars or hot rod platforms of their youth. In this illustrated history of the ’40 Ford, auto historian Joe Cabadas delves into the archive of The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, to offer a complete history of the 1940 Ford: the design and production process that led to the car; the various body styles; motorsports (both circle-track and drag racing); and hot rodding. Sidebars feature prominent, key figures within Ford, the cars in popular culture, significant contemporary automobiles from competitors, and more. Two hundred rare photographs and illustrations from the collections of The Henry Ford and from photographers around the country marvelously illustrate the iconic automobile.
Автор: Larry Edsall, Dennis Adler
Издательство: Motorbooks
Год издания: 2011
isbn: 0760340587, 9780760340585
Количество страниц: 242
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Ferrari has been producing race and road cars for more than 60 years. In the distinctive “Ferrari Red,” legendary cars with names like Monza, Testa Rossa, and Daytona turn heads from Monaco to Japan and around the world. In Ferrari, 60 milestone vehicles from across the company’s history are profiled in detail, with a short history of the car, engine, and team, along with performance specs, trivia, and a detailed photo library. For any fan of Ferrari or performance cars in general, this is an enjoyable read full of valuable information and gorgeous color photos.
Автор: Brian Solomon
Издательство: Voyageur Press
Год издания: 2010
isbn: 0760335893
Количество страниц: 162
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Philadelphia-based Baldwin began designing and building steam locomotives in the 1830s and gave the U.S. many of its most significant and famous types of steam, and diesel-electric motive power. This history of Baldwin is illustrated with a large selection of rare, superb builder's photos and other publicity images from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, with the book's large page size showcasing the detail and crisp quality of the images in this outstanding collection. Author Brian Solomon provides technical histories of each locomotive along with builder's specifications and explanations of how the locomotives were used by the railroads that bought them. These carefully researched histories are keys to understanding the significance of the locomotives and how they worked, and are presented in a manner that makes the book accessible to everyone, while retaining sufficient technical detail to appeal to the most ardent railroad enthusiast.
Автор: John W. R. Taylor
Издательство: Ian Allan
Год издания: 1962
Количество страниц: 66
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Within its covers the author has ably outlined the origins of the Service and the history of fifty years, as well as the details of Royal Air Force and Army Air Corps aircraft and weapons.
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