Author(s): Larry Edsall

Automotive & Aviation

This book contains dazzling colour photographs and an entertaining narrative tell the story of our love affair with cars. Close to 400 photographs in this handsome volume capture the excitement of automotive history, spotlighting the most innovative and important car design and their manufacturers, include many famous American models. The illustrations and words combine to re-create the adventures of designing the legendary cars that evolved into today's indispensable, stylish, and efficient automobile. From Ghia, Farina, Giugiaro, and Bertone to General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford, the text traces the evolution of car production, while spectacular archival and specially commissioned photographs showcase the cutting-edge designs that have earned these manufacturers a major place in automotive history.A superb gift for automotive enthusiasts, this book brings to life the classic car models and their designers with very high quality pictures taken by famous car photographers.