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The Classic Car Book

The Definitive Visual History
By DK
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The Classic Car Book by DK is a captivating journey through automotive history, showcasing a stunning collection of classic cars. Packed with a wealth of photographs and insights, it delves into the design, specifications, and cultural impact of these iconic vehicles. Perfect for enthusiasts, it offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of classic cars and their timeless allure.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for vintage automobiles and a keen interest in automotive history. It's perfect for those who appreciate detailed photography and comprehensive information about classic cars from different eras, making it an ideal addition to any car enthusiast's collection.

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The Classic Car Book

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The Classic Car Book: The definitive visual history of the classic car - in its second edition.

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.

Series: DK Definitive Transport Guides

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241601587

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Contributors:

  • Editor-in-chief Giles Chapman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 1676g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Giles Chapman is an award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars. He began his career in 1984 in automotive consultancy, moving into magazine publishing in 1985, and was editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world's best-selling classic car magazine, by 1991. He is the editor-in-chief of DK's best-selling The Car Book, The Classic Car Book, and Drive.

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