For beginning drivers and those interested in what goes on under the hood of an automobile, this story of the development of the horseless carriage and a detailed account of its construction today should be meat and drink. The author takes the reader on a tour of a Detroit factory where we see the car materialize from a complicated process -- drawing board to showroom model. There are also some brief tips on safe driving. Recommended highly for young machinists and as background material for driving lessons.