Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.
Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers.
This ultimate guide to classic cars further features:
– A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification.
– Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades.
– Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book.
– Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK’s The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date.
– Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition.
Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.
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boomersm –
Very happy with this purchase. Book was brand new and in perfect condition. Very informative with many cars featured. Highly recommend to any fan of classic cars and/cars in general. No complaints.
Anna Arrow –
This was the best Father’s Day gift for my guy! It’s like a classic car encyclopedia with awesome stories about automobile designers and backgrounds and so many photos and cool information. Great coffee table book and conversation starter. He loves it and so do I!
Dorothy Fraser –
It was a birthday gift for my grandson and he loved it!!
Andre –
Got as a birthday present for my classic car loving father. He was barely able to put it down his first week with it. Now it makes an excellent coffee table book in his home.
Amazon Customer –
This was a gift, my father loved it! The quality is really good. Hard cover and with nice images.