“When I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat.” Henry Ford
Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.
Edited by award-winning automotive journalist Giles Chapman, 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-ups 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, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.
From the Publisher
What It’s About Get a glimpse of the battlefield with this comprehensive guide to tanks, from the famous “Mother” tank to the modern warfare used in recent years. This guide takes you through the development of these metal monsters and the men that created them. Strap in and get ready for a ride! Edited by Giles Chapman, this book gives you a deep dive into the household names of Cadillac, Bentley and more while brilliant photos give you an up-close look at different models and their build. Rev your engines and buckle up as you take a trip through the bikes of our time — from classic pin-ups that steal your heart to the down-right practical. This book takes you through the fine details of different designs with brilliant photography. A visual tour of classic trains and rail routes coupled with the history of each makes this the perfect guide for every train aficionado. Examine different engines, get to know the trailblazers of trains and tracks and more! These cars put the hot in hot wheels! Explore all your favorite “cool cars” as we talk about Teslas, marvel at Mercedes and fawn over the Ferarris. Get to know all things visual, historical and technical about these hot wheels! Photography ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Diagrams ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Pages 256 320 320 320 480
Publisher : DK; Illustrated edition (September 13, 2016)
Language : English
Hardcover : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1465453393
ISBN-13 : 978-1465453396
Item Weight : 3.84 pounds
Dimensions : 9.63 x 1.05 x 11.31 inches
