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Bibliographical references for books in English with titles beginning by C
Chapter 4: General works on motor vehicles, marques, companies, and automotive and transport industries, plus automotive accessories and components

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Currao, Tom, Chevrolet big-block V-8 interchange manual (Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1996). [Powerpro series]. 160 p., illustrations (270, bw), 21 x 27 cm, ISBN: 07603 01174 (sc).
Colvin, Alan L., Chevrolet by the numbers: the essential Chevrolet parts reference, 1955-1959 (Cambridge, MA: Bentley Publishers, 1996). 224 p., charts, illustrations (diagrams, drawings), 21 x 28 cm, ISBN: 0837608759 (sc).
Colvin, Alan L., Chevrolet by the numbers: the essential Chevrolet parts reference, 1960-1964 (Cambridge, MA: Bentley Publishers, 1996). 283 p., illustrations (785), 21 x 28 cm, ISBN: 0837609364 (sc).
Colvin, Alan L., Chevrolet by the numbers: the essential Chevrolet parts reference, 1965-1969 (Cambridge, MA: Bentley Publishers, 1994). 352 p., illustrations (360), 21 x 28 cm, ISBN: 0837609569 (sc).
Colvin, Alan L., Chevrolet by the numbers: the essential Chevrolet parts reference, 1970-1975 (Cambridge, MA: Bentley Publishers, 1994). 312 p., illustrations (220), 21 x 28 cm, ISBN: 0837609275 (sc).
Brown, Arch, Pat Chappell & Bob Hall, Chevrolet chronicle: the complete and colorful story of Chevrolet from 1904 (Lincolnwood, IL: Publications International, 2002). 368 p., illustrations (1700, bw/c), 24 x 31 cm, ISBN: 0785355669 (hc).
 NOTES ON CONTENTS: Covers automobiles and trucks with material on designers and engineers. Includes material on advertising history as well as technical details (engine specifications for example) and production numbers.
OTHER AND/OR PRIOR EDITION(S): "Chevrolet chronicle: a pictorial history from 1904", Lincolnwood, IL: Publications International, 1992, ISBN: 1561732729.
Herd, Paul A. (1959- ), Chevrolet parts interchange manual, 1959-1970 (Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1995). 224 p., illustrations (300, bw), 21 x 27 cm, ISBN: 07603 0016X (sc).
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; chap. 1: Engine; chap. 2: Fuel system; chap. 3: Oil and cooling system; chap. 4: Exhaust system; chap. 5: Transmission ; chap. 7: Brakes; chap. 8: Wheels; chap. 9: Electrical system; chap. 10: Body panels; chap. 11: Bumpers and grille; chap. 12: Trim and exterior parts; chap. 13: Glass and mirrors; chap. 14: Emblems; chap. 15: Dash and interior parts; chap. 16: Seats.
Kneifl, Bruce M (1957- ), Chevrolet restoration directory: over 700 service and supply sources for Chevrolet cars, trucks and Corvettes, 1911 to present (Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1990). 160 p., illustrations, 15 x 22 cm, index, ISBN: 0879383690.
NOTES ON CONTENTS: On cover: "Over 700 service and supply sources for Chevrolet cars, trucks, ans Corvettes, 1911 to present".
Lafontaine, Pierre, Chevrolet small-block V-8 ID guide (Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1996). [Powerpro series]. 144 p., illustrations (25, bw), 21 x 27 cm, ISBN: 07603 01751.
Cray, Edward, Chrome colossus: General Motors and its times (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1980). 616 p., illustrations (16 p.), 24 cm, bibliogr. ref., index.
Chronicle of the automotive industry in America, 1893-1952 (A) (Detroit, MI: American Automobile Manufacturer's Association, 1953). 72 p., illustrations, 23 cm.
OTHER AND/OR PRIOR EDITION(S): "Chronicle of the automotive industry in America", Cleveland, OH: Automobile Manufacturers Association, 1949, [Automotive information series; 2], Cleveland, OH: Eaton Manufacturing, 1946, "Chronicle of the automotive industry in America, 1892-1936 (A)", Cleveland, OH: Eaton Manufacturing, 1936.
Chrysler Corporation: the story of an American company (Auburn Hills, MI: Chrysler Corporation, 1955). 84 p., illustrations, 21 cm, index.

Weiss, H. Eugene (1929- ), Chrysler, Ford, Durant, and Sloan: founding giants of the American automotive industry (Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2003). viii, 188 p., illustrations, 26 cm, bibliogr. ref. pp. 177-183, index, ISBN: 0786416114 (sc).
 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface; Part 1 - Henry Ford (1863-1947): defining an American industry; The Ford Motor Company; The Piquette plant; Ford Highland Park; The Ford dealership; Dodge Brothers lawsuit; History is bunk; H. Ford vs. H. Leland; The Rouge complex and the Model A and V8; Accounting and management; The arsenal of democracy; Lincoln and Mercury; Summary of a business life; Part 2 - William Durant (1861-1946): salesmanship; Buick; General Motors; Banker usury; General Motors division of Chevrolet; A new General Motors; Durant after GM; Summary of a life; Part 3 - Alfred Sloan (1875-1966): the early career; A professional manager; United Motors Corporation; Reconstruction; Marketing and product; Sloan as head of GM; Greatness; Summary of a life; Part 4 - Walter Chrysler (1875-1940); The railroad years; The Buick year; The company doctor: Willys; ZSB; The first Chrysler; The company doctor: Maxwell; The Elizabeth, N.J., plant; The new Chrysler car; The 1924 Chrysler; Chrysler Corporation; The Dodge purchase; Plymouth; The depression; The Airflow; Chrysler firsts; Styling; Non-automotive; Walter Chrysler; Summary of a business life; Epilogue: four business lives; The part of luck; Notes; Index.
Herd, Paul A. (1959- ), Chrysler muscle car parts interchange manual, 1968-1974 (Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1997). 192 p., illustrations (100, bw), 21 x 27 cm, ISBN: 0760304203.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction; chap. 1: Engine; chap. 2: Fuel systems; chap. 3: Oiling and cooling systems; chap. 4: Exhaust systems; chap. 5: Transmissions and drive lines; chap. 6: Suspension and steering; chap. 7: Brake systems and parking brakes; chap. 8: Wheels and wheel covers; chap. 9: Electrical; chap. 10: Sheet metal; chap. 11: Interior.
Clark: Canada's oldest Chevrolet dealer ([Fredericton, NB]: s. n., [1989]). 23 p., illustrations, 28 cm.
NOTES ON CONTENTS: History of the Fredericton (New Brunswick, Canada) automobile dealership, J. Clark and Son Ltd.
Jones, Peter, Classic age of motoring (The) (Sydney: Murray Child, 1980). 157 p., illustrations, 26 x 30 cm, ISBN: 0908048343.
Pollard, Dave, Classic car electrical systems repair manual (Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, 1999). 192 p., illustrations (485, bw), 21 x 27 cm, ISBN: 1859604331 (hc).
Henson, Ken, Classic car interiors: the complete illustrated step-by-step guide (Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, 1995). [Haynes Restoration Manual]. 192 p., illustrations, 21 x 28 cm, ISBN: 185010932X.
Robinson, Jon G. (1966- ), Classic Chevrolet dealerships: selling the bowtie (St Paul, MN: Motorbooks International, 2003). 156 p., illustrations (250, bw/c), 25 x 25 cm, ISBN: 076031439X (sc).
NOTES ON CONTENTS: History based of many longstanding Chevrolet dealerships, starting from 1912. 175 black and white illustrations and 75 in colour.
Willoughby, Vic, Classic motorcycle engines: a new perspective on 20 outstanding designs (Croydon, Surrey: Motor Racing Publications, 1986). 144 p., illustrations (170, portraits), 22 x 28 cm, ISBN: 0947981101.
NOTES ON CONTENTS: Covers 20 designs of the 1930-1985 period including some of BMW, Ducati, Honda, JAP, Moto Guzzi, Norton, Rudge, Velocette, and Vincent.

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