Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)

Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)

<p>A visual guide to the most iconic classic cars of every decade from the 1940s to the 1980s, featuring more than 1,300 photographs and two prints suitable for framing.</p><p>From the Aston Martin DB5 to the Chevrolet Corvette, <i>Classic Car</i> is packed with the marques and models of every decade from the 1940s to the 1980s. Virtual tours offer close-up views of iconic models, and comprehensive catalogs showcase key features with detailed profiles and specifications.</p><p>Double-page-spread images add flavor by showing the classics in action, and the two prints star a 1949 Chieftain Convertible and a 1962 Shelby Cobra. Reference the classic car glossary and the international directory of museums and collections to learn more about antique automobiles.</p><p>To tell the complete story of classic cars, this book also profiles famous designers and manufacturers, like Ferdinand Porsche, and places the cars into a wider cultural context by charting their enduring legacy as symbols of luxury and objects of desire.</p><p><i>Classic Car</i> is a complete celebration of classic cars and a must-have for all classic-car collectors and enthusiasts.</p>