{"product_id":"the-motor-car-1765-1914-by-anthony-bird-1960-batsford","title":"The Motor Car 1765-1914 by Anthony Bird (1960, Batsford)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a fascinating journey through the early history of motoring with \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Motor Car 1765-1914\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by respected automotive historian Anthony Bird. Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd in 1960, this classic hardcover volume offers an authoritative and deeply engaging exploration of the automobile's formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book traces the evolutionary timeline from the earliest experimental steam-driven carriages of the 18th century through to the beautifully engineered petrol-powered vehicles of the Edwardian era up to the outbreak of World War I. Illustrated with over 100 archival black-and-white photographs and detailed line drawings, it provides technical insight, social context, and witty commentary on the pioneers, engineering breakthroughs, and societal shifts that defined the birth of modern road transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timeless reference work and highly collectible piece for vintage automobile enthusiasts, transport historians, and collectors of classic motoring literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Anthony Bird | Publisher: B. T. Batsford Ltd | Year: 1960 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 256\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52068646715612,"sku":"AMB-MOTORCAR-1765-1914","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/the-motor-car-1765-1914-book-0.jpg?v=1784174886","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/the-motor-car-1765-1914-by-anthony-bird-1960-batsford","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}