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Classic Cars: From the Early 1900s to the Late 1960s
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Sebastiano Salvetti

Classic Cars

From the Early 1900s to the Late 1960s

Sebastiano Salvetti

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English
Edizioni White Star
01 June 2025
Motor cars: general interest
There are automobiles that left no trace of their passing; they slipped into anonymity almost as though they had never existed, vanished like snow in the sun, swept away by the succession of models, version and generations. And then, instead, there are vehicles that made history, stirring the souls and thrilling the hearts not just of enthusiasts, but also the wider public. Milestones of automobiles; reference points for design, performance and fascination. Real icons of technology. Immortals.

This book is dedicated to these jewels on four wheels, produced from the start of the 1900s up to the '60s – one of the greatest periods ever from the point of view of creativity and engineering advances. Like stroking the pearls that make up a necklace, thanks to its exciting images, anecdotes, curiosities and detailed technical analysis, The Golden Era of Classic Cars accompanies the reader through time, looking at the 73 models that were most characteristic of the first half of the 20th century.

AUTHOR: Sebastiano Salvetti has always been fascinated by apparently very different worlds, those of automobiles and mountains, both of which he turned into a profession thanks to his passion for technology and his research into materials. Having graduated in law and become a professional journalist, he worked with the outdoor sports monthly Montebianco and for seven years on the magazine Automobilismo, specialising in test drives, tuning and off-road. After a spell as technical director at Ski-alper, the only European magazine specialising in Alpine skiing, he now works with automobiles on the portal Red-live.it, the magazines Gente Motori, Auto&Fuoristrada and Gente Motori Classic as well as the bimonthly Motori Agricoli and the websites gazzetta.it and ilgiornale.it.

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Discover iconic automobiles from the early 1900s to the '60s in 'The Golden Era of Classic Cars' .

Captivating images, anecdotes, and technical insights bring automotive history to life .

Ideal for enthusiasts and collectors alike, offering a deep dive into 73 characteristic models .

A comprehensive guide showcasing the creativity and engineering excellence of a legendary era in car manufacturing
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Imprint:   Edizioni White Star
Country of Publication:   Italy
Dimensions:   Height: 253mm,  Width: 220mm, 
Weight:   1.368kg
ISBN:   9788854421271
ISBN 10:   8854421278
Pages:   272
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified
Introduction ’10s + ’20s The birth of technology 1911 Lancia Gamma 20HP 1921 Mercedes Series 5 Raceabout 1923 Lincoln L-Series Sports Phaeton 1927 Cadillac LaSalle 303 Phaeton 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Boattail Tourer 1928–1932 Mercedes-Benz Typ S SK 1928 Lancia Lambda 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom I 1929-1932 Cord L29 1928–1937 Duesenberg Model J ’30s + ’40s The golden age 1932 Packard Twin Six 905 Sport Phaeton 1933 Lincoln KB 1934 Hispano Suiza J-12 1934 Delahaye 135 M 1935–194 Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster 1936–1940 SS Cars SS100 1936 Auburn 852 SC Speedster 1936 Cord 812 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 1937 Cadillac V16 1938 Talbot Lago T150 CSS 1937 Horsch 853A 1937 Delage D8 120S 1938 Rolls Royce Phantom III 1938 Bugatti Type 57 S Atalante 1938 Delahaye 165 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C SuperSport 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr 1940 BMW 328P 1948 Delahaye 175 S 1948 Jaguar 3,5-Liter 1948–1954 Jaguar XK120 ’50s “La dolce vita” 1950–1961 Morgan Plus 4 1951–1953 Jaguar C-Type 1952 BMW 507 1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1 1953–1956 Porsche 550 Spyder 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 1954 Porsche 356a Speedster 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1954 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider 1954 Maserati A6 1955 MG MGA 1955–1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing 1955–1957 Ford Thunderbird 1957 Ferrari 250 California LWB 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1958–1963 Lotus Seven 1959–1967 Austin-Healey 3000 ’60s They are legend 1960 Jaguar MK II 1961 Jaguar E-Type 1966 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra 1962 Triumph Spitfire 1962-1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1963–1965 Aston Martin DB5 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 1963 Porsche 911 1964–1968 Ferrari 275 GTB 1964–1969 Ford GT40 1964 Ford Mustang 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT 1965 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 1966 Lamborghini Miura 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 1968–1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT 1968 De Tomaso Mangusta 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona 1969 Toyota 2000GT 1969 Maserati Ghibli

Sebastiano Salvetti has always been fascinated by apparently very different worlds, those of automobiles and mountains, both of which he turned into a profession thanks to his passion for technology and his research into materials. Having graduated in law and become a professional journalist, he worked with the outdoor sports monthly Montebianco and for seven years on the magazine Automobilismo, specialising in test drives, tuning and off-road. After a spell as technical director at Ski-alper, the only European magazine specialising in Alpine skiing, he now works with automobiles on the portal Red-live.it, the magazines Gente Motori, Auto&Fuoristrada and Gente Motori Classic as well as the bimonthly Motori Agricoli and the websites gazzetta.it and ilgiornale.it.

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