There are great cars, and then there are sports cars, those that have not only withstood the test of time but steadfastly defied it -- cars that have remained desirable and valuable for more than 50 years, to become the most treasured automotive artifacts of our time. Many of the automobiles pictured in this book are stunning examples of the motorcar and require no further credentials. Others have been selected because they were benchmarks in the history of the sports car in this century. Illustrated throughout, with more than three hundred color photos, this gorgeous profile of the most highly coveted cars on earth is sure to evoke the dream of all car enthusiasts: speed and adventure.

The Art of the Sports Car: The Greatest Designs of the 20th Century

Arts & Photography

Adler, Dennis

History & Criticism

William Morrow

From the earliest workshop days to the grandest marque in the automotive world, the story of one of the most important enterprises of the twentieth century comes alive in this complete history.
The rich history of Daimler-Benz (now DaimlerChrysler) has its roots in the early experimentation with the use of the internal combustion engine by three men: Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, and William Maybach. Benz, working alone, and Daimler and Maybach, working together, the two shops separated by a mere sixty miles, in the late 1880s simultaneously laid the foundation of what would become the German automotive industry.
At first there was competition between Benz &amp; Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, as they engineered and styled the earliest motorwagens and began to develop markets for their products. These early efforts led to the establishment of an entire industry by the start of World War I.
But the war and its aftermath devastated these two companies, as it did the German economy overall. By the early 1920s it became apparent that the only way to survival was a merger, and thus, on June 29, 1926, the stockholders of both companies gave approval to the new company, Daimler-Benz, which led directly to the birth of one of the world's best-known brands: Mercedes-Benz.
In the hands of noted automotive photographer, author, and editor Dennis Adler, the history of the marque and the company unfolds through the decades, as Mercedes-Benz advances in fame, from the racing glory years to the present, becoming the standard that all automakers strive to meet. With archival (many never before published) and the author's own photographs, the beauty and power of the automobile comes alive, from the earliest models to the first crop of twenty-first-century Mercedes-Benzes. It is a story of excellence that is in many ways unmatched in the history of any industry. Today, as a global leader in design, safety, and overall excellence, Mercedes-Benz continues to lead the way.

Daimler & Benz: The Complete History: The Birth and Evolution of the Mercedes-Benz

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Collins

Award-winning automotive historian, author, and photographer Dennis Adler takes you on a whirlwind tour through more than a century of automotive history, from the first production motorcar, the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwage, to fabled makes including Hispano-Suiza, Duesenberg, packard, and Hudson
More than 200 stunning color photographs define and detail the remarkable styling and revolutionary mechanical engineering for 100 greatest cars ever built. Adler, in accordance with the world's leading automotive dseigners, collectors, and authorities, picks the top ten cars of all time--breathtaking cars that have become the motoring icons of the twentieth century.
The Art of the Automobile reveals not only the makes and models that have left an indelible mark on the motoring world, but why and how these specific cars have become so important to the history of the automobile itself. For anyone whose pulse quickens at the sound of a Ferrari V-12, or whose heart races at the sight of a glorious 1930s Duesenberg, here, truly, is the essential car book of the century.

The Art of the Automobile: The 100 Greatest Cars

Reference

A lavishly illustrated history of the most recognized sports-car maker in the world—Porsche—a story that began more than a century ago. Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen is the first book in more than twenty-five years to chronicle in such meticulous detail the early years of the renowned automobile company. Perfect for the more than 500,000 Porsche owners and the millions of Porsche enthusiasts, Porsche is a lively narrative of the cars and the people who created them. In the opening chapters, the reader will find the true heart of Porsche and its dedication to design and engineering, and then move on to the pre–World War II development of the first Porsche prototypes, as well as the development of the Volkswagen by Professor Ferdinand Porsche in the late 1930s. The story of the company’s early postwar years in Austria is a tale of commitment to an idea, an idea that resulted in the first 356 model and in a very short time established Porsche as one of Germany’s leading car makers. Here is the entire history not only of the 356 but also of the development of competition versions, and of the evolution of the 550 RSK and the legendary 904 Carrera GTS. The story of the 911 occupies half the book, as this model has survived for nearly four decades—the longest production of any single postwar automobile design. The narrative is brilliantly complemented by wonderful historical documents and photographs from the factory archives, provided through the cooperation of Porsche AG and the Porsche family, as well as original color photography by the author.

Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Random House]

Early Speed & Opulent Luxury captures all the glamour and glory, history, triumphs and tragedies that have made antique and classic cars the most treasured artifacts of our time.

Early Speed & Opulent Luxury: The Great Cars

LOWE AND B. HOULD

This full-color gallery spans more than a century of Mercedes-Benz and includes pre-merger Daimler and Benz cars; models K, S, and SSK, 500K, 540K; 220 and 300 series, including the fantastic 300SL; 230, 250, 280, 350, 450 and 500SLs; new model prototypes, model history and evolution, specs, technical notes and more. Winner of the 1996 Moto Award Silver Medallion.

Mercedes-Benz 110 Years of Excellence (Enthusiast Color Series)

Motorbooks Intl

One of the most revolutionary decades in automotive history is brought to life by best-selling author-photographer Dennis Adler. Adler addresses a variety of subjects including fifties technical innovations, the importance of style, racing, the independent carmakers (Nash, Hudson, Studebaker, Packard, Tucker and others), the hot rod and custom car movements, social and cultural trends and their impact on the auto industry, and more.

Fifties Flashback: The American Car

This beautifully photographed volume contains 50 years of Ferrari's charismatic road cars, from the late 1940s through today's stunning F50 supercar. Filled with a stable of popular prancing horses including the Super America, Daytona Spider, F50, F40 and many others. The power, speed and beauty of Ferrari awaits you!

Ferrari (Enthusiast Color Series)

One of the worlds most coveted high-performance sports cars, the Porsche 911 has undergone numerous mechanical and cosmetic changes, evolving from a sports roadster into the very complex machine it is today. Follow the evolution of Porsches popular 911 as best-selling author/photographer Dennis Adler traces its history and reveals the many changes in its body and engine. Filled with Adlers stunning photographs, plus photos from Porsche's archives, ads, brochures, and technical drawings. Foreword by Hurley Haywood.

Porsche 911 Road Cars (Sports Car Color History)

With rich custom coachwork, bodywork fit for an art gallery, and massive engines tuned to perfection, these classics from the first half of the century are the world's greatest cars.
Dennis Adler has crafted fascinating histories of the cars, their makers, and owners in this stunning new book. Examples from marques such as Duesenberg, Packard, Cadillac, Auburn, and Bugatti are described in compelling detail and shown in 200 exceptional color photographs.
These were cars whose rolling chassis might have been built on one continent while their coachwork was crafted by automotive artists on another. Clearly, price was no object; only grandeur and road-going power mattered. Author Adler makes the case that no true classic cars have been built since the end of the era he covers here. One can only agree with his premise.

Speed & Luxury: The Great Cars

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