Man & His Car, A: Iconic Cars and Stories from the Men Who Love Them: 2 (A Man & His)

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With Hranek's storytelling, the cars become more than just vehicles for transportation and status symbols; they represent pop-culture moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, friendships, and more. Some people think of cars as a mode of transportation that takes them from Point A to Point B, while others see things differently. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, whose favourite cars are trucks-he loves the wow factor of an International CV Series 6. Along with the set you will also find your very own WM Brown sticker, emblem of Matt Hranek’s world of William M Brown. Photographer-Author Hranek has put together a few dozen of these dreams in the way of photos and a paragraph or two about the ‘car guys’ that have made their way in life and acquired their dream car, or perhaps the one that they sold long ago.

I think that men develop a personal relationship with their cars because they perceive them as an extension of their own personality. Merc drivers tend to worry far less about performance and speed, and more about comfort and relaxation. All of the authors are men (of course), and most are quite wealthy, which enables them to collect expensive cars. We will strive to deliver your items within the specified timeframe, however please note that lead times are an estimate only and they may change due to circumstances beyond our control. A beautiful piece of work with a unassuming cover, celebrating the special bond between men and their cars.One of those books that’s so nicely made you feel like you have to review it every so often, can’t just leave it on the shelf. Filled with stunning photographs of the whole cars and of the exquisite details that make car lovers' hearts beat just a little faster, as well as more than 80 personal stories, it's a joy for every reader who knows that a car is never just a car. I also wanted to stay consistent with the graphics of the watch book, so I devised a mobile studio which, essentially, was this 30-by-30-foot, ripstop, black-nylon backdrop. Of course, I loved Ferrari and American Muscle, but it was the 911, the Porsche, that somehow just excited the car guy in me. Kevin Costner révèle qu'il s'est tellement attaché à l'emblématique Shelby Mustang qu'il conduisait dans le film Bull Durham qu'il l'a achetée pour en faire sa collection personnelle.

And as for Snoop Dogg and his 1965 Cadillac "Snoop DeVille" convertible -- do we even need to explain? NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, whose favorite cars are trucks—he loves the wow factor of an International CV Series 6.Filled with stunning photographs of the whole cars and of the exquisite details that make car lovers’ hearts beat just a little faster, as well as more than 80 personal stories, it’s a joy for every reader who knows that a car is never just a car. Cars are a Status Symbol: Since the dawn of time, material possessions have always been considered the evidence of someone’s status. He just made me laugh—it was guttural—and understand the intimacy of his interest in cars from his earliest memories. With over 6 million of the world’s best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading. I find it funny that they sculpt muscles and nipples into the suit, I mean if Batman is a real person, then he's very vain to do that XD.

I know it does to me and those feelings dictate many car makers’ decisions regarding car design, touch, feel, and even scent. You should expect colour, grain and other natural imperfections and variations on natural timber pieces, which is what gives them a unique charm. True to its title, the volume captured the timepiece’s seductive nature through vignettes that focused on owners and the draw of their respective timepieces.

Though I have to wonder why Ben Clymer's "prized possession"--a 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato--"looks like a big piece of junk.

Each edition is signed by the author, and accompanied by a protective box in a rich tobacco brown that we really appreciate.

We hope you love your Banyan Tree purchase, however, we understand if you change your mind when it arrives or if the piece doesn't quite fit as you hoped! This is how most of us measure power, albite it being on a subconscious level, wealth and social status are key drivers that trigger the opposite sex to engage or retreat. A Man His Car explores the personal connection between an eclectic mix of gentlemen and their cherished rides, from celebrities to collectors to the everyman who fell fast and hard for a certain four-wheeler. Cars are an Extension of a Man’s Manhood: While most ladies tend to dress to impress, men often drive to impress!