Ebook: Classic motorcycles: the art of speed

Cover ; Half Title ; Tilte ; Copyright ; CONTENTS ; PART I THE EXPERIMENTAL YEARS; 1903 Mitchell; 1910 FN; 1913 Thor; 1914 Indian Hendee Special and 1938 Sport Scout; 1915 Militaire Deluxe; 1921 Mars 1000 Replica; 1922 Megola; 1922 Motosacoche; 1923 James; 1924 Moto Guzzi C4V 500cc, 1947 Bicylindrica, 1955 V-8 Replica, and 1956 250 DOHC; 1927 Henderson Four; 1928 Neander; 1929 Harley-Davidson JDH and 1975 XR750; PART II FINDING THE GROOVE; 1929 Norton CS1; Circa 1925 Rudge; 1932 Brough Superior; 1933 Matchless Silverhawk 4 and 1960 G50; 1936 Zündapp K800; 1938 Benelli Monotubo; 1938 DKW SS350.;"Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed collects over two dozen European and Asian brands of classic and contemporary models, explaining how and why these particular bikes have endured"--;"Finally! The world's most incredible motorcycles are given the artful representation they deserve. The motorcycle should have disappeared with the advent of the inexpensive automobile, since Henry Ford's Model T usurped the motorcycle's position as a primary form of utilitarian transportation, but a funny thing happened on the way to extinction - the motorcycle not only survived but thrived. Enough people were enamored of the thrill and beauty of the two-wheeled mechanical beast to ensure it would continue to exist indefinitely. And exist they have! Many of the motorcycles manufactured over the past century truly fit the description of "classic," and many consider these machines works of art. Written by noted motorcycle author Patrick Hahn, Classic Motorcycles presents the history of motorcycling as told through the most significant, iconic, classic motorcycles of all time, with both period photography and modern portrait photography. All the best domestic and international makes are represented here, from BMWs, Indians, and Triumphs to Vincents, Ducatis, and Harley-Davidsons - the most classic models. You'll drool over the 1933 Matchless Silver Hawk, and you'll want to tear out the page displaying the 1956 Triumph Thunderbird and frame it. Each motorcycle was shot in a studio setting using photographer Tom Loeser's light-painting technique. Period ads and relevant historic photos and documents are spread throughout the book to supplement the portraits of the bikes, really evoking a sense of time and place. Prepare to be in awe of the undeniably classic motorcycles in this collection. It's the only motorcycle history you'll need"--