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Kaiser-Frazer, the last onslaught on Detroit : an intimate behind the scenes study of the postwar American car industry / by Langworth, Richard M.(CARDINAL)129275;
Subjects: Kaiser-Frazer Corp.; Automobile industry and trade;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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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;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Standard catalog of Jeep, 1940-2003 / by Foster, Patrick R.;
Subjects: Catalogs.; Jeep automobile; Jeep automobile; Jeep automobile;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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American car spotter's bible, 1940-1980 / by Burness, Tad,1933-(CARDINAL)147405;
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Automobiles; Automobiles; Automobiles;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Florian : the emperor's stallion / by Salten, Felix,1869-1945,author.(CARDINAL)343447; Posselt, Eric,1892-translator.(CARDINAL)217898; Kraike, Michel,1908-2006,translator.(CARDINAL)435566;
Florian spends his days playing in the meadow with his best friend Bosco the fox terrier. A pure white Lipizzan horse with perfect instincts, Florian is accepted into the prestigious Spanish Riding School, where he captivates audiences in the arena. Even the emperor notices him, and Florian is soon made lead horse in the royal carriage. He and Bosco travel the countryside and parade through the streets for adoring crowds. But Florian's life is changed forever when a new emperor takes the throne. The old traditions are left behind and the royal carriage is put away, replaced by the automobile. No longer the Emperor's Stallion, can Florian find a place in the modern world?
Subjects: Fiction.; Juvenile works.; Novels.; Horses; Human-animal relationships;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The story of Jeep / by Foster, Patrick R.(CARDINAL)380149;
Includes bibliographical references (page 286).
Subjects: Jeep automobile;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The mysterious case of Rudolf Diesel : genius, power, and deception on the eve of World War I / by Brunt, Douglas,author.(CARDINAL)341845;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-361) and index."The hidden history of one of the world's greatest inventors, a man who disrupted the status quo and then disappeared into thin air on the eve of World War I--this book answers the hundred-year-old mystery of what really became of Rudolf Diesel. September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extremely powerful men: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines that would finally allow him to challenge Great Britain's Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of mankind and kept the technology out of the hands of the British or any other nation. For John D. Rockefeller, the engine was nothing less than an existential threat to his vast and lucrative oil empire. As electric lighting began to replace kerosene lamps, Rockefeller's bottom line depended on the world's growing thirst for gasoline to power its automobiles and industries. At the outset of this new age of electricity and oil, Europe stood on the precipice of war. Rudolf Diesel grew increasingly concerned about Germany's rising nationalism and military spending. The inventor was on his way to London to establish a new company that would help Britain improve its failing submarine program when he disappeared. Now, New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt reopens the case and provides an astonishing new conclusion about Diesel's fate."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Case studies.; Diesel, Rudolf, 1858-1913.; Diesel motor; Inventors; Missing persons; World War, 1914-1918.;
Available copies: 45 / Total copies: 50
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Classic cars: 60 years of driving excellence.
1955 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Hardtop Coupe -- 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville Hardtop Sedan -- 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Hardtop Coupe -- 1956 Maserati A6G 2000GT Coupe -- 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan -- 1956 Packard Clipper Custom Four-Door Sedan -- 1957 Buick Century Convertible Coupe -- 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Four-Door Sedan -- 1957 Ford Fairland 500 Sunliner Convertible -- 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S Convertible Coupe -- 1959 Buick LeSabre Convertible -- 1959 Chevrolet Parkwood Station Wagon -- 1959 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop Coupe -- 1959 Goggomobil Dart Roadster -- 1959 Jaguar Mark IX Four-Door Sedan -- 1959 Mercury Colony Park Station wagon -- 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Hardtop Coupe -- 1960 Edsel Ranger Two-Door Sedan -- 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner Hardtop Coupe -- 1960 Plymouth Fury Hardtop Coupe -- 1960 Studebaker Hawk Coupe -- 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Coupe -- 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55 Hardtop Coupe -- 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire Hardtop Coupe -- 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Station Wagon -- 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe -- 1963 Volkswagen Type 34 Karmann-Ghia -- 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Four-Door Sedan -- 1964 Rambler American 440H Hardtop Coupe -- 1966 Mercury Park Lane Convertible -- 1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet Hardtop Coupe -- 1966 Volvo 122S Two-Door Sedan -- 1967 BMW 2000C Hardtop Coupe -- 1968 Kaiser Jeep Jeepster Convertible -- 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Four-Door Sedan -- 1971 Fiat 500L Two-Door Sedan -- 1971 Toyota Celica St Hardtop Coupe -- 1972 AMC Gremlin X Two-Door Sedan -- 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Hardtop Sedan -- 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof Hardtop Coupe.Introduction -- 1913 Chevrolet Type C Tourer -- 1926 Ford Model T Touring Car -- 1927 Velie Model 50 Roadster -- 1929 Cadillac Series 341B Four-Door Town Sedan -- 1931 Oakland Series 301 Sport Coupe -- 1933 Dodge HC Station Wagon -- 1937 Chrysler Airflow Four-Door Sedan -- 1937 Hudson Country Club Four-Door touring Sedan -- 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Convertible Coupe -- 1938 Peugeot 402 B Retractable Hardtop -- 1939 Ford DeLuxe Coupe -- 1939 Nash LaFayette Four-Door Sedan -- 1940 Plymouth DeLuxe Convertible -- 1941 Buick Special Sedanet -- 1941 Packard One Sixty Deluxe Convertible Coupe -- 1941 Willys 441 Station Wagon -- 1942 Dodge DeLuxe Business Coupe -- 1942 Pontiac Streamliner Chieftain Six Sedan Coupe -- 1947 Triumph 1800 Roadster -- 1948 Ford Sedan Coupe -- 1949 Anglia Two-Door Sedan -- 1950 Chevrolet Special Styleline Two-Door Sedan -- 1950 DeSoto Custom Station Wagon -- 1951 Chrysler Windsor Highlander Newport Hardtop Coupe -- 1951 Jowett Jupiter Convertible -- 1952 Buick Special DeLuxe Four-Door Sedan -- 1952 Healey Tickford Saloon -- 1952 Packard Pan American Convertible -- 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Station Wagon -- 1952 Siata 208S Spyder -- 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible -- 1953 Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon -- 1953 Dannenhauer and Stauss Cabriolet -- 1953 Henry J Corsair Tow-Door Sedan -- 1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible Coupe -- 1954 Ford Customline Two-Door Sedan -- 1954 Studebaker Commander DeLuxe Conestoga Station Wagon -- 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Town & Country Station Wagon"CLASSIC CARS profiles 78 fascinating vehicles that cover a broad swath of automotive history--from just before World War I to the dark days of the early Seventies, when an oil crisis loomed and the previously dominant Big Three automakers seemed to be losing their mojo. Within that 60-year span, the auto industry endured countless challenges and achieved remarkable victories. the Twenties marked the beginning of the end for many smaller companies and makes, and the Great Depression continued to thin the herd. But adversity spawned inventiveness. Some of America's finest cars were built as their manufactures drew last breath. After serving as the linchpin of the American war machine during world War II, automakers returned to civilian production and an advantageous sellers' market. But by the early Fifties, supply had caught up with demand and Detroit relied on flamboyant design and raw horsepower to lure buyers. The early Sixties saw automakers respond to a cooling economy with low-priced, economical compacts. But as America's pocketbooks recovered mid-decade, a new vehicle caught the public's imagination: the muscle car. Although the power era produced some of Detroit's most memorable iron, it was cut short by legitimate environmental concerns, federal regulations, and a pair of energy crises during the Seventies. Though the "import invasion" of European and Japanese cars didn't really pick up steam in the mainstream North American market until the Seventies, foreign cars were a small but still important part of the U.S. automotive landscape long before then. From the post-World War II trend toward zippy two-seat sports cars to the rise of fuel-sipping compact and subcompact cars, imports have played a key role in shaping the American automotive landscape. In addition to the expected U.S. makes, CLASSIC CARS showcases several overseas classics that provide an illuminating perspective of their respective eras--and the unique design philosophies of their makers. Imagine, for instance, a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner convertible sharing the road with a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S convertible coupe. Here you'll find familiar favorites such as the 19*39 Ford DeLuxe coupe, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado, and 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, and also discover obscure rarities such as the 1951 Jowett Jupiter convertible and 1959 Goggomobil Dart roadster. you can contrast the simple beauty of the nimble 1971 Toyota Celica ST hardtop coupe with the lumbering luxury of the extravagant 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight regency hardtop sedan. Each of these remarkable machines is a wondrous time capsule of its era and a testament to the skills and ambitions of its creators, Enjoy the journey!"--Jacket flaps
Subjects: Antique and classic cars.; Automobiles; Automobiles;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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