Title: Automobile design
Description: This book presents an in-depth look at the lives, personalities and technical achievements of twelve preeminent engineers who made significant and lasting contributions to the design and development of the automobile over the last century. Twelve insightful and thoroughly-researched design and character studies bring to light the accomplishments and personalities of pioneers whose work has been lasting and influential. Chapters focus on: the Bollees, Frederick Lanchester, Henry M. Leland, Hans Ledwinka, Marc Birkigt, Ferdinand Porsche, Harry Miller, Vittorio Jano, Gabriel Voisin, Alec Issigonis, Dante Giacosa, and Colin Chapman.
Subjects: Automobile engineers, Design and construction, Automobiles, Biography, History, Automobiles, design and construction, Automobile engineering