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From 1945 to 1990 car engineers and designers behind the Iron Curtain worked not to the whims and fancies of motorists but to the plans and diktats of government bureaucrats. "Cars of Eastern Europe" tells the story of the cars and vans made in Latvia, Poland, the former Yugoslavia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and East Germany. In a region that stretches from the Black Sea to the Baltic, the vehicles were as varied as the nations themselves. Now that eastern Europe has come in from the cold, this book offers a unique and timely survey of the motor industry in this often overlooked part of the continent.
About the Author
Andy Thompson has had a lifetime interest in cars and vans, having owned over 70 vehicles himself and being particularly interested in lesser known or forgotten marques and brands. Once a Radio Caroline disc jockey, he now works as a housing manager for local authorities and housing associations.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A Brilliant Book! A Classic among definitive works. It contains a large and comprehensive section about Skoda's history and details of the various models throughout the years. Details for the other makes are very informative and interesting too, giving a wider view to the over all background to these amazing and often overlooked cars.
The book is written in an easy and enjoyable style making it difficult to put down.
As an owner of an old Skoda and 'Club member I am delighted to add 'Cars of Eastern Europe' to my collection of books relating to Skodas and other Eastern Block cars.
Well done Andy Thompson and Haynes Publishing!
The book is written in an easy and enjoyable style making it difficult to put down.
As an owner of an old Skoda and 'Club member I am delighted to add 'Cars of Eastern Europe' to my collection of books relating to Skodas and other Eastern Block cars.
Well done Andy Thompson and Haynes Publishing!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book covers all the vehicle types, from saloon cars and car derived vans through to estate cars and some of the more esoteric stuff produced on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Manufacturers were starved of investment funds and had to be sensitive to the political diktats of the Communist parties in those countries. Many vehicles were manufactured under licence from western companies, notably Fiat and Renault and the book shows how the local cars differed from the original ones, reflecting the local needs.
Well worth a read if you're interested in an area of vehicle history not covered in detail before.
Well worth a read if you're interested in an area of vehicle history not covered in detail before.
Format:Hardcover
I have quite a large collection of car books, some good and some less so but this was a real feast of a book. Any car enthusiast should treat themselves to a copy. I was learning something new on nearly every page. And it was not littered with typos as many car books can be. It was also fantastic value for money
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Peoples cars ... for the people
A book on the former Eastern European car industry could of been a dull drudge through the latter years of the dying states and the products that were made. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael Jolly
Cars of Eastern Europe (Andy Thompson)
This title is a very well compiled log of detailed information with many good photographic detials on the subject.A must read for any car enthusiast.
Published 6 months ago by andybury
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