The Classic Car Book

The Definitive Visual History

DK, Giles Chapman, Giles Chapman

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Dorling Kindersley
25 April 2023

Motor cars: general interest; Motor sports

Series: DK Definitive Transport Guides

The definitive visual history of the classic car - in its second edition

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.

Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.

The Classic Car Book 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-up 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, The Classic Car Book is set to become a treasured favourite.

By: DK
Editor-in-chief: Giles Chapman, Giles Chapman
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 288mm, Width: 242mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 1.689kg
ISBN: 9780241601587
ISBN 10: 0241601584
Series: DK Definitive Transport Guides
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 25 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Giles Chapman is an award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars. He began his career in 1984 in automotive consultancy, moving into magazine publishing in 1985, and was editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world's best-selling classic car magazine, by 1991. He is the editor-in-chief of DK's best-selling The Car Book, The Classic Car Book, and Drive.