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Art of the Classic Car [Abridged, Audiobook, Box Set, Illustrated, Large Print]

The rarity and historical significance of prewar classic and antique cars make them hot commodities on the collector car market. These are the automobiles that populate the fairways and manicured lawns of the world's greatest car shows in alluring locales like Pebble Beach, California, and Amelia Island, Florida. These are the cars that bring a hush to the hall when they roll across the blocks at auctions around the world. These are the cars that fill the world's greatest collections, like those of Ralph Lauren, Mark Knopfler, and various members of royal families. These are the cars from history's premiere automakers: hallowed names like Packard, Duesenberg, Stutz, Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz, Cord, and others—six-figure and million-dollar machines that thrill Barrett-Jackson audiences and drive bidders to frenzy. Art of the Classic Car features the stunning studio photography of Peter Harholdt (Art of the Hot Rod, Art of the Muscle Car), lavished on the most significant automobiles from the classic era: the 1910s to early 1940s. Every page contains framable-quality portraits of some of the most important cars ever made, with each car accompanied by a short essay from automotive expert Peter Bodensteiner that places the model contextually within automotive history. Complete with period ads and promotional art, Art of the Classic Car is the most beautiful pictorial history of classic cars ever produced.

Price: £35.00

Publication: 15 Sep 2013

   

Cars We Loved in the 1970s

The 1970s saw some ground-breaking new metal in British showrooms - the Renault 5 established the new 'supermini' class, the Volkswagen Golf gave the average family car a hatchback and top quality, the Ford Capri made sporty cars The 1970s saw some ground-breaking new metal in British showrooms: the Renault 5 established the new supermini class, the Volkswagen Golf gave the average family car a hatchback and top quality, the Ford Capri made sporty cars available to everyone and, despite all of this, that old favourite the Ford Cortina continued to rule the sales charts. It was a funny old time to be a driver, and Britain started to experience a love/hate relationship with the four-wheeled machine that previously symbolised nothing but speed and freedom. The economic rollercoaster sent fuel prices soaring, while the country s roads left something to be desire, and then there was the issue of those cars themselves: it seemed British manufacturers, beset by striking workers and falling quality standards, were stalling as Japan s Datsuns and Toyotas cruised off with contented customers. Giles Chapman documents the whole turbulent decade stunningly illustrated book, from the cars that dominated our motoring lives to the much-maligned Morris Marina and Reliant Robin actually helped drivers out of a jam.

Price: £5.83

Publication: 1 Oct 2013

   

Classic and Sports Car Magazine A-Z of Cars 1945-1970 (Classic & Sports Car Magazine)

From Abarth to Zaporozhets, this is the illustrated encyclopaedia of every make of British and European car sold in Britain from the end of the Second World War to 1970. Some 1000 cars are illustrated and described in alphabetical order, by manufacturer. There are comprehensive notes on each model's production dates and numbers, recognition features, variants, strengths and weaknesses.

Price: £13.46

Publication: 1 Oct 2010

   

Classic Car Price Guide 2013 MagBook

We are celebrating 50 years of great classic cars and we have been able to bring a whole bunch of cars that simply demand to be included in any comprehensive guide to classic car values. The vast majority of classics have continued to grow steadily, but there are still some bargains to be found and this guide will help you spot your next purchase. Enjoy seeing how your classic is still rising in value and if it inspires you to start planning your next purchase, then our work is done.

Price: £9.99

Publication: 2 May 2013

   

Classic Cars 2014 Calendar (Calendars)

12-month calendar featuring wonderful photography and plenty of space to write in key events.

Price: £8.99

Publication: 1 Aug 2013

   

Design Museum Fifty Cars that Changed the World

Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Cars That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 cars that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From the1908 Ford Model T to the 1998 smart car, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status to give them a special place in design history.

Price: £7.69

Publication: 5 Oct 2009

   

I-Spy Classic Cars (Michelin I-Spy Guides)

Price: £1.99

Publication: 1 Dec 2009

   

My Cool Classic Car: An Inspirational Guide to Classic Cars

Cars are frequently an expression of their owners personalities and the wealth of examples included here along with their owners stories are testament to the importance many of us attach to safeguarding this personal space while making it our public face. My Cool Classic Car features 40 vehicles from around the world including the small but perfectly formed Fiat 500, the Bavarian Goggomobil, Willys WW2 Jeep, the Plymouth Belvedere with its extraordinary trademark wings, the popular and trustworthy Morris Minor, and the Mini, the design success of the 60s.

Price: £10.34

Publication: 26 April 2012

   

Silver Palaces (Paperback)

The first book to focus on the vintage trailer as an object of design retraces the history of this American classic, discussing the role of World War II in trailer design and the impact of RV associations on the emergence of the "streamlined trailer." Original. 15,000 first printing.


Price: £15.60

Publication: 31 Dec 2004

   

The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars: A Celebration of the Motor Car from 1945-1985 (Illustrated Encyclopedia of)

This is a celebration of the motor car from 1945 to 1985. It is a comprehensive visual reference of every important international marque from A to Z, highlighting some of the most significant cars of the century: the Ferrari Daytona, the Lincoln Continental, the Rover 2000, the VW Beetle and the much-loved Mini. It is the ultimate book for all classic car enthusiasts, homage to the classic car, an emblem of individualism, and the quintessential symbol of the 20th century. It is a guide to the most important models made between 1945 and 1985, with over 900 photographs augmented by extensive and wide-ranging text. Contemporary images of classic cars and their owners show the models in their social and historical context. This is a history of the evolution of the motor car, with special features on design, technology, social use, and more. This is the ultimate guide to the automobile, in the defining years from 1945 to 1985, the period that for many marks the pinnacle in automotive engineering and design style. Full descriptions, history and technical information accompany every entry, making this a most authoritative and comprehensive guide. The history of the development of the car is covered in detail - the milestone models, leading designers, engineers and manufacturers and the evolution of the classic car. This book is a definitive gallery of classic cars, and the ultimate reference for every enthusiast, collector and lover of this miracle of modern engineering.

Price: £10.79

Publication: 16 Jan 2013