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PublishedPan Macmillan, June 2018 |
ISBN9781760558086 |
FormatHardcover, 224 pages |
Dimensions24.6cm × 23.9cm × 2.2cm |
Meet the Kings of the Road. These are the cars that drove Australia - the greatest, bravest, most iconic and inspired vehicles in our history.
Every one of them has a story to tell. From the first car manufactured in Australia to the 'beast' that started the feud between Holden and Ford. The first car to cross the Simpson Desert and a 12-tonne Bushmaster that carried our soldiers into war. The 'Kangaroo Chaser' inspired by a farmer's wife and named by Henry Ford himself. And the fastest, most powerful Aussie car of all.
Big rigs and pocket battleships. Tough cars for country roads. Versatile rides for city living. Road warriors and street machines. Tanks and trailblazers. Painted wagons and dream chariots. Super utes and concept cars. Legends of the track and even a few loveable lemons.
These cars revved the engines, captured the hearts and carried the dreams of Australians.
All hail the Kings of the Road!
Bill is one of the founders of Boffins and has been involved in selecting the books we stock since our beginning in 1989. His favourite reading is history, with psychology, current affairs, and business books coming close behind. His hobbies are reading, food, reading, drinking, reading, and sleeping.
This is a wonderful, glossy record of 50 different cars that have had a great impact on us. It starts with number 50, and works back, so the FX although number 1 comes at the end of the book. And number 2 is the T model Ford! Land Rover fans will probably be upset that the Toyota Landcruiser FK25 is number 3! You can argue about the order, but you’ll just love reading about some amazing cars and looking at some incredible photos – a great road trip down memory lane!
