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Best of Supercars
Series: Best of
Brief Description
Best of Supercars is the ultimate automotive record book, majestically presenting the most beautiful and spectacular supercars ever built. From sporty, exuberant, ultra-luxurious limousines to priceless cars with breathtaking performance, recognised values, and little-known gems, this book will fascinate all lovers of beautiful mechanics and exceptional...
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Format: Hardback
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The perfect book of automotive records, offering stylistic and mechanical excellence for all supercar lovers. More than just racing cars, these are works of art masterfully enhanced by Christian Martin, author of the Best of Ferrari and Best of Porsche. Text in English and French.
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Best of Supercars is the ultimate automotive record book, majestically presenting the most beautiful and spectacular supercars ever built. From sporty, exuberant, ultra-luxurious limousines to priceless cars with breathtaking performance, recognised values, and little-known gems, this book will fascinate all lovers of beautiful mechanics and exceptional coachwork.
From Lamborghini's roaring V12s to the sculpted elegance of Aston Martin and the sporting heritage of Ferrari, supercars represent the pinnacle of automotive passion and engineering. These machines aren't just built for speed; they're designed to stir emotion. This book explores the heritage, innovation, and mystery behind the world's most iconic high-performance brands. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast or a curious novice, discover what makes a supercar more than just a car: it's a dream on wheels.
From McLaren, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley, Mercedes to Wiesmann, Artega, AC Cobra, Morgan, De Lorean, Bizzarrini and many others.
Author: Christian Martin was born on December 17, 1954, and graduated from the French Institute of Photography, class of 1972. After working as an assistant at the Carnot studio, he began selling paintings at Place du Tertre and in the USA. In 1979, he became Francis Giacobetti's assistant and collaborated with Lui magazine from 1980, where he took charge of the auto section. His collaborations extend to numerous fashion and automobile magazines. He also works for manufacturers such as Peugeot-Citroen, Audi, Opel, and BMW. Christian Martin is the author of around ten books devoted to his automobile passion.
Selling Points:
- Includes the very best supercars in the world, illustrated with exceptional photography, showcasing little-known gems alongside the giants of the car world.
- 210 colour, 10 b/w illustrations.
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ISBN: 9782487507203
Publisher: Florentin
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 March 2026
Country: France
Imprint: Florentin
Illustration: 10 Illustrations, black and white; 210 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 330.0mm
Weight: 2800g
Pages: 308
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About the Author
Christian Martin, born December 17, 1954, graduated from the French Institute of Photography, class of 1972. Assistant at the Carnot studio, he then began to sell paintings at Place du Tertre and in the USA. In 1979 he became Francis Giacobetti's assistant and collaborated with Lui magazine from 1980 where he took charge of the auto section. His collaborations extend to numerous fashion and automobile magazines. He also works for manufacturers such as Peugeot-Citroen, Audi, Opel, BMW. Christian Martin is the author of around ten books devoted to his automobile passion.
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