From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning
book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every
decade since the 1940s.
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.
