The Americans - Beautiful Machines

Meet the legendary American automobiles and the eras that shaped them. The richly illustrated coffee-table book "The Americans - Beautiful Machines" takes you through the compelling stories, uniqueness and enduring appeal of American automotive history. The book is a visual ode to iconic models and the unlimited freedom of the road.

For more than a hundred years, the automobile has played a central role in American life. Manufacturers like Ford, Chevrolet and Plymouth set the tone for a new era - from pioneering drives across the continent to practical suburban family cars. From the revolutionary mass production of the Model T to Tesla's innovative electric vehicles, cars are woven into American culture and identity.

Yet these cars were more than just means of transportation. They embodied dreams, ambitions and an attitude toward life. Think of the mythical road trip, the cinematic success of the Dodge Challenger in Vanishing Point, or Detroit - once the bustling heart of industry - which, thanks to the automobile, experienced both glory days and tough periods.

The car book "The Americans - Beautiful Machines" highlights icons such as the Mustang, Corvette and Gran Torino, vehicles that left an indelible mark on the twentieth century. The book not only tells the stories behind the models and their designers, but also places them in the context of their time: the art deco style of the Cord, the optimism of the postwar years, surf culture and the glory days of muscle cars. A tribute to the most visionary and unforgettable cars in American history.

Specifications
Title: The Americans - Beautiful Machines
Author: Blake Z. Rong
Publisher: Gestalten
Size: 276 x 306 x 33 mm
Size: 320 pages
Weight: 2288 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardback
ISBN: 9783967041606

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