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Great cars [videorecording] American classics / by Rose, Michael.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)(CARDINAL)189964;

Disc 1: Chevrolet: The hot ones '55-57 chevy -- Corvett -- Chevy bonus feature.Disc 2: Buick -- Oldsmobile -- Pontiac -- Cadillac. Disc 3: Ford, Thunderbird -- Mustang -- Cobra -- GT-40 -- Model T.Disc 4: Chrysler -- Studebaker -- Kaiser. Disc 5: Duesenberg -- Packard -- Tucker. Disc 6: Oldest cars -- Orphan cars.Narrated by Michael Rose, Reg Abbiss.Collection of episodes examining the stories behind classic American cars and automobile manufacturers, including Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Cadillac, Ford, Chrysler, Studebaker, Kaiser, Duesenberg, Packard, Tucker, and more.

Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Automobiles; Buick automobile; Cadillac automobile; Chevrolet automobile; Chrysler automobile; Cobra automobile; Corvette automobile; Duesenberg automobile; Ford automobile; GTO automobile; Kaiser automobile; Mustang automobile; Oldsmobile automobile; Packard automobile; Pontiac automobile; Studebaker automobile; Thunderbird automobile; Tucker automobile;

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American cars : the automobiles that made America / by Cheetham, Craig,editor.(CARDINAL)422944;

AC -- AM -- AMC -- Auburn -- Buick -- Cadillac -- Callaway -- Checker -- Chevrolet -- Chrysler -- Cord -- Cosworth -- DeSoto -- Dodge -- Dual -- Duesenberg -- Edsel -- Excalibur -- Ford -- GMC -- Graham -- Hudson -- Imperial -- Jeep -- Lincoln -- Mercury -- Nash -- Oldsmobile -- Packard -- Panoz -- Plymouth -- Pontiac -- Shelby -- Studebaker -- Stutz -- Tucker -- Vector -- Willys -- Zimmer.Provides brief history and specifications of 218 of the best loved automobiles produced in the US over the last 100 years.

Subjects: Illustrated works.; Automobiles; Automobiles;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Auto racing comes of age : a transatlantic view of the cars, drivers and speedways, 1900-1925 / by Dick, Robert,1953-(CARDINAL)464653;

Includes bibliographical references and index."This history of the evolution of auto racing from 1900 to 1925 examines influences, dirt track racing, and the birth of the twin-cam engine and the straight-eight. It also explores the origins of the Bennett and Vanderbilt races, the early career of Barney Oldfield, the rise of the speedway specials"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Automobile racing; Automobile racing drivers;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Fish on!: a Jesse McDermitt novel / by Stinnett, Wayne,author.(CARDINAL)828030;

"Jesse McDermitt is finally ready to retire. But life has other plans. While diving on a remote reef deep in the backcountry of the Florida Keys with his wife, son and two friends, he discovers of all things, a car.Not just any car, but a 1928 Duesenberg Model J, the most powerful and stylish automobile of its time. The car was once owned by a Saudi prince who was attempting to develop Johnston Key in the heart of Turkey Basin before Henry Flagler even finished the rail line to Key West. But that’s not all Jesse discovers and what he finds next will make him the target of one of his own. He’s been mentoring a young operative who then decides to go rogue and now it’s up to Jesse to find the man and, if need be, eliminate him before he can hurt anyone else."--Back cover.

Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Retired military personnel;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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The golden age of the American racing car. by Borgeson, Griffith.(CARDINAL)164166;

Part One: The passion of the machine -- The passion of the machine -- The cradle of speed -- The courses -- The sources -- Part Two: Masters of the machine -- Frederick Samuel Duesenberg -- Louis Joseph Chevrolet -- Harry Armenius Miller -- Leo William Goossen -- Part Three: The crucible of speed -- Duesenberg -- Frontenac -- Miller -- Part Four: Fulfillment: the roaring twenties -- Duesenberg: the years of glory -- Tommy Milton and the land speed record -- When America won the French Grand Prix -- Technical notes -- Frontenac: the years of glory -- Technical notes -- Miller: the gospel according to Milton -- The years of glory I -- The years of glory II -- Technical notes -- Part Five: Pinnacles of the golden age -- Supercharging -- Front-wheel drive -- The Lockhart saga I -- The Lockhart saga II -- Part Six: Project Time Machine -- The Packard cable specials -- Appendixes -- I. American board tracks -- II. Results of major American races, 1915-1929 -- Records set by American 91.5 cubic-inch racing cars -- IV. Engine specifications -- V. The Miller 91 cubic-inch racing car: comprehensive specifications; Lockhart Stutz Blackhawk specifications -- VI. Performance trends: Indianapolis winners, 1911-1929.The complete story of the men, the machines, the tracks, the engineering and the feats of the great yeats between the wars when American racing cars achieved classical perfection.

Subjects: Automobiles, Racing;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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Super cars : classics of their time /

Introduction -- A-Z of Super Cars: A. C. Cobra -- Alfa Romeo 2900B -- Alfa Romeo 8C Monza -- Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider -- Alfa Romeo GTV-6 -- Allard J2 -- Aston Martin GT -- Aston Martin Lagonda -- Aston Martin Vantage -- Aston Martin Volante -- Aston Martin Zagato -- Aston Martin's Virage -- Auburn 851 Speedster -- Audi 2005T -- Audi Quattro Sport -- Austin Healey 3000 MKIII -- Bentley Continental -- Bentley Mulsanne -- Blower Bentleys -- BMW 3-Series Cabriolet -- BMW 328 -- BMW 745i -- BMW Alpina -- BMW M1 Coupe -- BMW M535i -- BMW M635CSi -- Bristol Beaufighter -- Bristol Brigand -- Bugatti EB110 -- Buggati Atlantic -- Buggati Royale -- Buggati Type 43 -- Buggati's Type 57 -- Cadillac Allante -- Cadillac Eldorado -- Chevrolet Corvette -- Citroen CX25 GTi Turbo -- Citroen DS Cabriolet -- Cizeta -- Colt Starion -- Cunningham C3 Continental Coupe -- Delahaye Type 135 Convertibles -- De Tomaso Pantera -- Duesenberg J and SJ Convertibles -- Ferarri 400i -- Ferarri GTO -- Ferrari Testasrossa -- Ferrari 308GTB QV -- Ferrari 328GTS -- Ferrari Daytona 365GTS/4 Spider -- Ferrari Dino 246GTS Spider -- Ferrari Mondial QV -- Fiat 1500/1600 Cabriolet -- Fiat Uno Turbo -- Fiat XI/9 -- Ford (SA) XR8 -- Ford Capri 2.8i -- Ford GT 40 -- Ford Merkur XR4TI -- Ford Mustang -- Ford Sierra XR4i -- Ford Thunderbird -- Hispano Suiza Alfonso -- Honda Acura NSX -- Jaguar E-Type -- Jaguar SS 100 -- Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet -- Jaguar XJ-S HE -- Jaguar XJ-6 -- Jaguar XKSS -- Koenig GmbH -- Lamborghini Countach -- Lamborghini Diabolo Lamborghini Miura -- Lancia Aurelia Spider -- Lancia Stratos -- Lancia Thema -- Lexus SC400 -- Lotus 7 -- Lotus Elan -- Lotus Esprit Turbo -- Lotus Etna -- Lotus Excel -- Maserati Khamsin -- Maserati Merak SS -- Maserati Bora -- Mazda MX-5 Miata -- Mazda RX-7 -- Mazda/Elford 929C Turbo -- Mercedes-Benz 300SL -- Mercedes-Benz 380SEC -- Mercedes-Benz 500SEL -- Mercedes-Benz 500SL -- Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulette -- Mercedes-Benz S and SS -- Mercer 35R Raceabout -- MG Midget -- Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 -- Morgan Plus 8 -- Morris Minor -- Nissan 300ZX Turbo -- Nissan Silvia Turbo -- Opel Monza GSE -- Peugot 205 Turbo 16 -- Pontiac Fiero -- Porsche 356 Cabriolet -- Porsche 356 Speedster -- Porsche 911 Turbo -- Porsche 944 Turbo -- Porsche 959 -- Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo -- Renault Floride & Caravelle -- Rolls Royce Phantom II -- Rolls Royce Phantom - V & VI State Landaulette -- SAAB 900 Cabriolet Turbo 16 -- SAAB 9000 T -- Toyota Celica Supra -- Toyota Corolla GT -- Toyota MR2 -- Triumph Stag -- Triumph TR2 -- Volkswagen Golf GTi Cabriolet -- Index.This handbook of super cars features an international array of car models, a cultural history of the automobile for drivers and dreamers alike. Also includes charts that outline key stats, from speed to engine capacity and suspension.

Subjects: Automobiles.; Automobiles;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Built for adventure : the classic automobiles of Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt / by Cussler, Clive.(CARDINAL)340262;

"A gorgeous tour through Clive Cussler's outstanding collection of rare, classic, and antique automobiles. Fans of Clive Cussler's bestselling Dirk Pitt series know that his hero has a soft spot for rare and classic automobiles...and that the vehicles that appear in the novels are actually part of Cussler's own vast collection. Through stunning color photographs and warm, informative commentary, fans of Cussler and Pitt can see fifty-four of these automobiles in all their glory, and learn about the history and acquisition of each classic car. Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Touring. Mercedes-Benz 630K. Duesenberg J-140. Cadillac V-16 Roadster. Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod. Packard V-12. it's a car lover's paradise! "--"An illustrated work about Clive Cussler/Dirk Pitt's classic car collection, including text on the general history and acquisition of each vehicle, along with color photographs"--

Subjects: Catalogs.; Cussler, Clive; Antique and classic cars;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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Art of the classic car / by Bodensteiner, Peter.; Harholdt, Peter,photographer.;

Open cars. 1911 Mercer 35R Raceabout ; 1916 Stutz Bearcat ; 1934 Edsel Ford Model 40 Special Speedster ; 1935 Duesenberg SJ Mormon Meteor I -- Convertibles. 1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet ; 1930 Jordan Model Z Speedway Ace Roadster ; 1934 Packard Twelve Runabout Speedster ; 1935 Duesenberg JN Roadster ; 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster ; 1937 Delahaye 135MS Roadster ; 1939 Delage D8-120S Cabriolet -- Coupes. 1930 Bentley Speed Six Blue Train Special ; 1933 Cadillac Fleetwood V-16 Aero-Dynamic Coupe ; 1934 Packard Twelve Model 1106 V-12 Sport Coupe ; 1935 Chrysler Imperial Model C2 Airflow Coupe ; 1936 Delahaye Model 135 M Coupe ; 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante ; 1937 Delage D8-120S Aérodynamic Coupe ; 1938 Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H-6C "Xenia" Coupe ; 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900B -- Sedans. 1931 Duesenberg SJ Convertible Sedan ; 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow ; 1934 Hispano-Suiza J-12 Sedanca ; 1936 Cord 810 Model C92 Beverly Sedan ; 1941 Chrysler Town & Country."Art of the Classic Car showcases the most beautiful and in some cases rare vehicles of the early 20th century. Each car is showcased with breathtaking photography and coupled with explicit, informative prose detailing the particular history of each model"-Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Antique and classic cars.; Automobiles.;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2

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Cars of the 30s /

Auburn -- American Austin -- American Bantam -- Cadillac & LaSalle -- Chevrolet -- Chrysler -- Cord -- DeSoto -- Doble -- Dodge -- Duesenberg -- Ford -- Franklin -- Graham -- Hudson, Essex & Terraplane -- Hupmobile -- Lincoln -- Marmon & Roosevelt -- Mercury -- Nash & LaFayette -- Oldsmobile & Viking -- Packard -- Pierce-Arrow -- Plymouth -- Pontiac & Oakland -- Reo -- Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne -- Stutz -- Willys & Whippet -- Minor Makes.A guide to cars produced during the 1930s in America, including general information on quality, engine and design specifications, and those cars which become classics of the collectors.

Subjects: Automobiles;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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American auto racing : the milestones and personalities of a century of speed / by Martin, J. A.(Jim A.),1944-(CARDINAL)702540; Saal, Thomas F.(CARDINAL)645007;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index.

Subjects: Automobile racing;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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