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Cars (1945-1960) - Germany: Books - History

A book on cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of cars from Germany from World War I.

Deutsche Autos - Legendäre Modelle seit 1945

Starting with the cars of the economic miracle period through to the current vehicle generations, this ultimate standard work shows the most important models and series of German car manufacturers from the last eight decades. Inspiration, engineering skills and the pursuit of ever more modern, more powerful and at the same time safer vehicles have given the market a fascinating variety of models since the Second World War. Unforgettable designs such as the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller or the BMW Isetta, the Porsche 911 or the S-Class from Mercedes-Benz set important visual and technical milestones in vehicle development. And progress continues unabated ...
Updated new edition of the top seller (more than 70 000 copies sold)
More than 500 German car types
Legends and classics of automotive history

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Author:Roland Löwisch, Joachim Hack
Details:256 pages, 27.5 x 22.5 x 2.4 cm / 10.8 x 8.9 x 0.94 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous colour photos
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2021)
ISBN:9783966641470
Deutsche Autos - Legendäre Modelle seit 1945

Deutsche Autos - Legendäre Modelle seit 1945

Language: German

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Deutsche Kleinwagen 1945-1960 (Typenkompass)

This reference book presents all microcars manufactured in Germany between 1945 and 1974, including models from Goliath, Kroboth, Lloyd, Messerschmitt, DKW and Trippel.

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Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and a technical sheet.

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Author:Hanns-Peter Baron Thyssen-Bornemissza
Details:128 pages, 20.5 x 14 cm / 8.1 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:124 b&w and 23 colour photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2012)
Series:Typenkompass
ISBN:9783613034631
Deutsche Kleinwagen 1945-1960 (Typenkompass)

Deutsche Kleinwagen 1945-1960

Language: German

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Deutsche Autos 1945-1975

With "Deutschen Autos", the main work of the legendary car chronicler Werner Oswald is finally being republished in a condensed form, with a modern, attractive design and new color images.

Pages of the book Deutsche Autos 1945-1975 (1)

What has not changed is his inimitable style and his unrivalled expertise, with which he tells the story of the German automobile industry from its beginnings to - in this first volume - the mid-1970s.
He meticulously lists everything that left the factory halls of the German automobile manufacturers during this period, creating clarity down to the last niche model.

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Author:Werner Oswald
Details:520 pages, 26.5 x 23 cm / 10.4 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:700 photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2018)
ISBN:9783613041028
Deutsche Autos 1945-1975

Deutsche Autos 1945-1975

Language: German

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Deutsche Cabriolets 1945-2020

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The convertible is the original form of the automobile. Initially seen as a cheaper alternative to the closed sedan, it soon became a luxury item. Iconic models like the Mercedes Benz 300 SL or the BMW 507 became coveted symbols of the 1950s, before manufacturers like Ford, Opel, and VW made open-top driving affordable for the masses.

This richly illustrated chronicle provides a comprehensive overview of all convertibles built in Germany, from the post-war VW Beetle to the futuristic Audi R8 and the current Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

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Author:Werner Oswald, Halwart Schrader, Eberhard Kittler, Joachim Kuch
Details:512 pages, 27 x 24 x 3.5 cm / 10.6 x 9 x 1.38 in, hardback
Illustrations:500 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2024)
ISBN:9783613044418
Deutsche Cabriolets 1945-2020

Deutsche Cabriolets 1945-2020

Language: German

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Gehen Sie mit der Konjunktur - Die Fünfziger rollen weiter

A look into the family album of the Federal Republic: Alexander F. Storz shows pictures from the time of the economic miracle, when every car made its owner proud.
Parked on the side of the road, sometimes dirty and dented, sometimes overloaded, sometimes optically refined with dubious success or badly neglected, but in any case an exquisite panopticon of everyday automobile life on the streets.

Here the 1950s come to life once again from the perspective and through the camera lens of those who experienced them. Authentic everyday shots of a time of optimism and boundless optimism.

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Author:Alexander Franc Storz
Details:200 pages, 27 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm / 10.6 x 9.25 x 0.71 in, hardback
Illustrations:327 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2021)
ISBN:9783613044050
Gehen Sie mit der Konjunktur - Die Fünfziger rollen weiter

Gehen Sie mit der Konjunktur - Die Fünfziger rollen weiter

Language: German

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Joachim Kuch | German | hardback | 224 p. | 2022

So rollten die Sechziger

So rollten die Sechziger - Zwischen Mauerbau und Mondlandung

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So rollten die Siebziger - zwischen Prilblumen und autofreien Sonntagen

Alexander Franc Storz | German | hardback | 176 p. | 2014

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