The Classic Car Book: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241601584 ISBN 13: 9780241601587

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing (DK), 2023

Synopsis

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.

The Classic Car Book 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.

Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, The Classic Car Book is set to become a treasured favourite.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing (DK)
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241601584
• ISBN 13: 9780241601587
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Giles Chapman