THE SMART STORY

THE SMART STORY

PAUL GUINNESS

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Código:
1954
Idioma:
INGLES
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HAYNES PUBLISHING
Nº edición:
1
Materia
Marcas en varios idiomas
ISBN:
978-1-84425-123-0
Páginas:
160
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PORTADA DURA CON CARATULA
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250 mm x 250 mm
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Since the launch of the original two-seater City Coupe in 1999, the SMART marque has achieved wide success throughout Europe. Since then, this model - now sold as the ForTwo - has become a popular sight in every major European city and urban region, particularly in the UK. The SMART is an individual's car, and the availability of a vast range of funky panel designs and accessories enables SMART drivers to stand out from the crowd. Here is a fascinating insight into the design and evolution of the SMART, as well as an essential guide to ownership

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In the little book of smart, now featuring a brand new extra chapter, author and smart fanatic Paul Jackson guides us through the history of the brand, its highs and lows, its successes and failures, up to the present day, with the very latest fortwo line-up promising major sales worldwide and, of course, helping to pave the way for a future for smart in the USA. It’s a fascinating tale, told succinctly and in an entertaining style, and complemented by full colour photography throughout. 144 pages packed with over 100 colour pictures and entertaining text make this a great little book.
Synopsis

What started off as an idea from Swiss watchmaker Swatch eventually evolved into the successful launch of the smart brand, now an integral part of the Mercedes-Benz family and – in its first ten years – achieving sales of more than three quarters of a million cars around the world. It hasn’t all been plain sailing for smart, though. Well publicised financial woes, the launch of at least one inappropriate model range and the subsequent rationalisation of the entire product line-up meant plenty of problems along the way. But throughout it all, fans of the smart concept remained loyal to the brand and sales of the fortwo city car continued to prosper. These days, the future looks rosier. An all-new fortwo model range was launched in 2007, along with the announcement of the long-awaited debut of the smart brand into the American market for 2008. The latest model is more sophisticated and more in tune with today’s buyers’ tastes, while losing none of the inventiveness, practicality and sheer chic appeal of its predecessors. In the little book of smart, author and smart fanatic Paul Jackson guides us through the entire history of the brand, its highs and lows, its successes and failures, and on to today – with the very latest fortwo line-up promising major sales worldwide and, of course, helping to pave the way for a future for smart in the USA. It’s a fascinating tale, told succinctly and in an entertaining style, and complemented by full colour photography throughout.
Independent Reviews

OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION:

"... it's a little book with big amount information. If you own or are considering buying a Smart, I think its well worth a look ..." – Tiscali Motoring
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"The book is written in a concise and friendly style, has lots of pictures, and goes into the modifying scene as well. The book is easily readable, and is pretty much essential for a smart enthusiast" – onsmart.co.uk
Additional Information

Also covers:

smart city-coupé
smart fortwo (to 2006)
Brabus city-coupé
Brabus fortwo
smart crossblade
smart roadster
smart roadster-coupé
Brabus roadster-coupé
smart forfour
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