Books Details
Author : Chauney Dunford Pages : 320 pages Publisher : DK Language : eng
ISBN-10 : 1465453393 ISBN-13 : 9781465453396
Books Descriptions
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, and created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.From the
Pontiac Chieftain to the Chevrolet Corvette, Classic Car 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. Double-page-spread images
add flavor by showing the classics in action.To tell the complete story of classic
cars, this book also profiles famous designers and manufacturers, like Ferdinand
Porsche, and places the cars into wider cultural context by charting their
enduring legacy as symbols of luxury and objects of desire.Classic Car is a
complete celebration of classic cars and a must-have for all classic car collectors
and enthusiasts.
