The Elements of Motor Vehicle Design: A Text-book for Students and Draughtsmen (C.T.B. Donkin, 1935)

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Discover the Foundations of Automotive Engineering with C.T.B. Donkin's Masterpiece

Step back into the golden era of automotive engineering with the rare Second Edition of The Elements of Motor Vehicle Design: A Text-book for Students and Draughtsmen by C.T.B. Donkin. Originally published in 1935 by the prestigious Oxford University Press, this seminal hardcover textbook serves as an essential historical blueprint for the mechanics, physics, and structural design principles that shaped early 20th-century motoring history.

Written specifically for vintage draughtsmen and automotive students of the interwar period, this collectible volume bypasses modern computer-aided generalizations to focus on the raw, fundamental mechanics of vehicle assembly. Inside, you will find comprehensive, mathematically backed chapters dedicated to engine dynamics, powertrain geometry, steering tracking, and braking effort. Richly detailed with classic technical illustrations, charts, and mathematical formulas, it explores the intricate physics of vintage clutches, gear pitches, chassis loading, and axle tolerances.

Why This Book Belongs in Your Collection

Whether you are a professional classic car restorer seeking authentic structural calculations, an automotive historian tracking the evolution of mechanical design, or a rare book collector passionate about vintage engineering literature, this 289-page volume is an invaluable addition to your library. Secure this physical piece of automotive heritage today and master the foundational elements that set the modern world in motion.

Book Details

Author: C.T.B. Donkin (Charles Thomas Brodie Donkin) | Publisher: Oxford University Press | Edition: Second Edition | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 289 | Language: English | Dimensions: 22.2 x 14.6 x 2.3 cm | Weight: 0.52 kg