Illustrated Dictionary of Automobile Body Styles. This item is unavailable.Illustrated Dictionary of Automobile Body Styles

This international dictionary defines and illustrates all distinct body types ever applied to automobiles anywhere, from the early days when many were closely derived from established types of horse-drawn vehicles ("cars" in their original sense). It explains subtype designations and distinctions between similar types, comments on when and where individual body types were popular, traces how terms have taken on different meanings in different countries or time periods, and clarifies the use or misuse of various terms and designations. Clear illustrations accompany many definitions, providing a visual explanation of body types and bodywork components.

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