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My Driving Seasons

Discovering la Galerie de l'Automobile
By Jethro Bovingdon
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This gorgeous volume highlights a selection of thirty-five legendary European cars meticulously customised for the collector Omar Alfardan and now on display in a new museum in Geneva, Switzerland, designed by architect Gabriele Maria Rossi of Archilab. The cars are also captured in their natural element,... Read More
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An exclusive portrait of a classic automobile collection that will make your heart race.

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This gorgeous volume highlights a selection of thirty-five legendary European cars meticulously customised for the collector Omar Alfardan and now on display in a new museum in Geneva, Switzerland, designed by architect Gabriele Maria Rossi of Archilab.

The cars are also captured in their natural element, on the road, over the course of four seasons and framed by majestic Alpine landscapes. Picturing pioneering masterpieces by Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, BMW, Aston Martin, and others, these stunning photographs are accompanied by comprehensive descriptions by noted driver and automotive writer Jethro Bovingdon.

Interviews with Alfardan himself, as well as the museum's architect, offer a testament to these luxurious, custom-built machines and the speed, style, and grace they embody.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788891843340

Publisher: Mondadori Electa

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Italy

Imprint: Mondadori Electa

Illustration: 300 COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Simon Kidston

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 249.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Jethro Bovingdon is a British motoring journalist, racing driver, and television presenter renowned for his engaging driving and racing style and insightful automotive commentary.? Simon Kidston is a British classic car dealer, collector, commentator, and journalist. He is the founder of Kidston SA, a Geneva-based consultancy specializing in the sale of rare automobiles. He is also known for his multilingual commentary at prestigious events. In 2014, he launched K500, an online resource offering insights into the classic car market. He contributes to publications such as Classic Cars, Sports Car Market, Vanity Fair, and Top Gear. Pietro Martelletti is an Italian photographer renowned for his dynamic visual storytelling combining traditional photography and advanced digital techniques. He was nominated as one of the 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide for 2023 24 by Lurzer s Archive.

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