Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History
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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.
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Publisher : DK
Publication date : April 11, 2023
Edition : 2nd
Language : English
Print length : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 0744073758
ISBN-13 : 978-0744073751
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.56 x 1.06 x 11.38 inches
Part of series : DK Definitive Transport Guides
Best Sellers Rank: #19,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Antique & Collectible Transportation (Books) #3 in Automotive Pictorial Books #4 in Automotive History (Books)
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Anna Arrow –
Greatest Gift
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!
Mason Simon –
Great Product
Got this for my Dad. He LOVES it! He instantly opened it and has been reading it and telling me all the things he’s been learning. The book itself is very well made and very sturdy, its heavier than it looks but worth it. The pictures inside are good quality as well.
Kitti –
As pictured, happy Dad
Got it for my dad for Xmas. He likes it and says he keeps it by his chair and flips through it. Likes learning new things from it.
denise lenzo –
Nice gift
Got it as a gift n he loved it!!
Sunny M. –
Many Good Car Photos and Information
I purchased it for my brother who admires old cars. There are many color car photos as well as interesting information. He is enjoying the book. It’s a good value for the price paid.
Sabrina Gable –
Great quality
Good
Todd –
It’s a Great Big Book
Like all DK books the photography and print quality is superb, and if you, or someone you love, has an interest in automobile history, this volume is a bargain. I bought it for my dad and he loves it.It’s interesting that there are lots of European cars included when there is a 1st gen Corvette on the cover, but there also lots of American classics offered.In addition to text that adds value to the images, there’s also a RH sidebar titled “Future Classics,” and those choices have, in many cases, already have collector value.The book is a very high value proposition, and it really delivers!
Richard g. –
Verry nice
Verry nice
alexa h. –
Excelente libro, fue un regalo y lo amaron ! Muy detallado y de buena calidad con buenas fotos y explicaciones
Brian –
Good gift
Dorothy Fraser –
It was a birthday gift for my grandson and he loved it!!