Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Strive for Perfection - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 3777421936 ISBN 13: 9783777421933

Casa editrice: Hirmer Verlag, 2014

Riassunto

Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it.”Sir Henry Royce

This philosophy has ensured that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has remained foremost in its field for more than one hundred years, with cars that continue to win both numerous industry accolades and the enduring admiration of owners and fans who appreciate them.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Strive for Perfection captures the unique history of the most famous automotive company in the world. Lavishly illustrated, the book celebrates the design and style of this world-renowned luxury brand by showing the most important Rolls-Royce models ever madefrom the Silver Ghost through to the latest Phantom and Ghost built at the home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood, England.
Before it can be presented to its owner, every Rolls-Royce motor car is carefully and lovingly handcrafted. This book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous design, engineering, and craftsmanship employed in the construction of every car that leaves Goodwood.
Whether you are a dedicated collector of these iconic cars or an enthusiast who would like to learn more about the most coveted cars worldwide, this lavish book offers a look back at a century of inspired timeless car design.

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L'autore:

Andreas Braun is a Munich-based art historian and curator at the BMW Museum.

Product Description:

Bilingue inglese / tedesco. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Royce. Illustrates Rolls-Royce History and its most famous models. Includes previously unpublished sketches and technical drawings. This volume captures the unique history of the most famous automotive company in the world, looking back at a century of timeless car design. Lavishly illustrated, with exciting new photographs of the luxurious interiors, the book celebrates the illustrious style of this world-renowned brand by showing the most important Rolls-Royce models ever made: from the Silver Ghost to the latest Phantom and Ghost, all built at the home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood, Southern England. The book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous design, engineering and craftsmanship employed in the construction of every car that leaves Goodwood.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Hirmer Verlag
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 3777421936
• ISBN 13: 9783777421933
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 179
• Redattore: Braun Andreas