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Heimann, Jim, 1948-

20th century classic cars / Classic cars Twentieth century classic cars Jim Heimann, Phil Patton. - Köln : Taschen, c2014. - 589 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 21 cm.

Original edition published 2009. Includes index.

20th Century Classic Cars offers a lush visual history of the automobile, decade by decade, via 400 plus print advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection. Using imagery culled from a century of auto advertising, this book traces the evolution of the auto from horseless carriage to rocket on wheels and beyond. With an introduction and chapter text by New York Times automotive writer Phil Patton, as well as an illustrated timeline, this volume highlights the technological innovations, major manufacturers and dealers, historical events, and influence of popular culture on car design. Time travel through the Automobile Age, with a collection that puts you in the drivers seat.


Text in English, German and French.

ISBN: 9783836546157 3836546159

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Advertising--Automobiles--History.
Advertising--Automobiles--Pictorial works.
Automobiles--History.
Advertising--Automobiles.
Automobiles.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History.
Pictorial works.