Description: This book delves into the fascinating evolution of automobile body design, tracing its journey from the early box-like structures of the 1900s to the sleek and stylish designs that grace the roads today. The author, a seasoned body engineer, provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles and techniques that underpin this transformative field. Readers are taken on a captivating journey through the various stages of body design development, understanding the factors that influenced the shift from horse-drawn carriage aesthetics to the streamlined forms of the modern era. The book delves into the intricacies of body engineering, covering aspects such as seating arrangements, chassis considerations, and the design of essential components like radiators and hoods. With insightful explanations and practical examples, the author illuminates the critical role of the body engineer in shaping the overall appearance and functionality of automobiles. The book explores the delicate balance between aesthetics and practicality, emphasizing the importance of creating designs that are both visually appealing and economically viable for mass production. By offering a glimpse into the world of automobile body design, this book provides valuable insights into the artistry and engineering prowess that contribute to the cars we see on the road, underscoring the significant impact of body design on the automotive industry's evolution and the driving experience as a whole. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 338
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Book Title: Principles of Automobile Body Design : Covering the Fundamentals of Open and Closed Passenger Body Design, with Chapters on the Design of Commercial Bodies (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Automotive / General, General
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Transportation, Technology & Engineering, Literary Collections
Item Weight: 16 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Kingston Forbes
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
