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Long regarded with affection as a humourous and often quirky phenomenon, microcars like the Smart have become a regular sight in our cities. Now lauded as intelligent solutions for drivers at a time when roads are congested and fuel reserves are dwindling, they are experiencing a successful resurgence in our urban landscapes. With this book we are celebrating the renaissance of the microcar in all its eccentric glory. Featuring many of the most ingenious examples of micro cars, this book traces their history from the rudimentary cycle cars of the early 1920s, through the futuristic bubble cars of the post-war era such as the British Frisky, the German Messerschmitt and Goggomobil, to the American Crosley, right through to the Smart and Toyota's revolutionary Pod.
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"Authors Trant and Williams, both architectural writers with a penchant for the often wayward gaze of futurist thought, tackle the world of the micro car with affection and good humour." Wallpaper
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A social history and look towards the future of the Microcar
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. This copy is in mint, unread condition, bright, white, tight and square, in illustrated card covers as issued. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. Once a common sight in our towns and cities, microcars were ingenious solutions to the post war demand for economical and accessible motoring. Nowadays they are making a celebrated comeback with all of the big car manufacturers featuring at least one flagship small car, from DaimlerChrysler's Smart and BMW's Mini to Nissan's Micra. But what are the factors, now and then, that turned the microcar into a viable alternative to the 'normal' car? How have the aspirations and ideas behind the microcar changed over the decades? The cars themselves have undoubtedly undergone a radical transformation. Whereas the current trend in small cars is led by environmental concerns, the first phase of the microcar phenomenon was determined by economic necessity: many manufacturers of planes, trains, and white goods had to re-invent themselves as producers of automobiles. The result was a proliferation of small, cheap and extraordinary looking three- and four-wheeled vehicles. This book looks at the social and cultural conditions behind the rise, the fall and the ultimate resurrection of the small car, and features some of the most fascinating and best-loved examples. With the debate over transport, sustainability, congestion, fuel consumption, taxation and the environment high on the agenda, there has never been a better time than now to examine the role of the microcar. Ref O1. Seller Inventory # 019966
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