About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherAbbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100789208431
ISBN-139780789208439
eBay Product ID (ePID)43535665
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicTransportation, Automotive / General, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorAndrew Frankel
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length11.8 In.
Item Height0.9 In.
Item Width9.3 In.
Item Weight51.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book TitleDream Cars : The Best Cars in the World
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis fast-paced, beautifully illustrated book presents fifty of the most desirable cars in the history of motoring. And it is no mere popularity contest: each outstanding automobile selected is either a masterpiece of engineering, a delight to the eye, or brutishly powerful. Few are all three. Drawing on a decade's experience testing the very fastest and most exotic cars, expert journalist Andrew Frankel gives an opinionated and in-depth view of the unique combination of qualities that go into the creation of a dream car. For each model, Frankel outlines the history of the car and provides technical highlights, as well as a driver's eye view of what it's like to drive flat out. In addition to a dedicated specifications page, anecdotes and stories of previous high-profile owners of the marque are included for the most prestigious models, all of which adds to the seductive appeal of these unique machines. The selection includes classics from all eras of automotive history: from the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost to the Jaguar XK8, from the Ferrari F40 to the Porsche 959. Illustrated throughout with 280 specially commissioned color photographs, this provocative profile of the most highly valued cars in the world evokes a world of speed and adventure, with every chrome curve and flared fin suggesting power and passion. Dream Cars is sure to delight and fascinate dream car owners and car-owning dreamers alike., This fast-paced, beautifully illustrated book presents fifty of the most desirable cars in the history of motoring. And it is no mere popularity contest: each outstanding automobile selected is either a masterpiece of engineering, a delight to the eye, or brutishly powerful. Few are all three. Drawing on a decade's experience testing the very fastest and most exotic cars, expert journalist Andrew Frankel gives an opinionated and in-depth view of the unique combination of qualities that go into the creation of a dream car. For each model, Frankel outlines the history of the car and provides technical highlights, as well as a driver's eye view of what it's like to drive flat out. In addition to a dedicated specifications page, anecdotes and stories of previous high-profile owners of the marque are included for the most prestigious models, all of which adds to the seductive appeal of these unique machines. The selection includes classics from all eras of automotive history: from theRolls Royce Silver Ghost to the Jaguar XK8, from the Ferrari F40 to the Porsche 959. Illustrated throughout with 280 specially commissioned color photographs, this provocative profile of the most highly valued cars in the world evokes a world of speed and adventure, with every chrome curve and flared fin suggesting power and passion. Dream Cars is sure to delight and fascinate dream car owners and car-owning dreamers alike.
Edition Number2
Publication Year2005
Reviews"You don't have to know a bore/stroke from a rack and pinion to appreciate this look at 50 of the sleekest and sexiest cars in history...Sure to get car buffs all hot under their hoods." -- Daily News
FormatHardcover
FeaturesRevised
Table Of ContentIntroduction 6 Ferrari F40 16 Bentley 4 1/2 litre 24 Ferrari 250GTO 32 Porsche 911 2.7RS Carrera 40 McLaren F1 48 Ferrari Dino 246 56 Jaguar E-type 3.8 64 Alfa-Romeo 8C 72 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 80 Lamborghini Miura SV 88 Lancia Stratos 96 Honda NSX 104 BMW M1 112 Bugatti EB110 120 Aston Martin DB7 128 Porsche 959 136 Aston Martin DB5 144 Lotus Esprit Sport 300 152 Lamborghini Diablo SV 156 Caterham Seven JPE 160 Ford GT40 MkIII 164 Jaguar XJ220 168 Chrysler Viper GTS 172 Bentley Continental R 176 Ferrari F50 182 Ferrari F355 186 Porsche 968 ClubSport 190 Jaguar XK120 194 Audi Quattro 198 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 202 Lamborghini Countach QV 206 Lotus Elise 210 BMW 3.0CSL 214 Mercedes 300SL 218 Ferrari 288 GTO 222 Porsche 928GT 224 Porsche 356 Speedster 226 BMW 2002 Turbo 228 BMW Z1 230 Jaguar XK8 232 Aston Martin V8 Zagato 234 TVR Cerbera 236 Lister Storm 238 Jaguar XKSS 240 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII 242 Dodge Charger 244 Renault Five Turbo One 246 AC Cobra 248 Alfa-Romeo Montreal 250 Mercedes 500SL 252 Ford GT 254
Number of Pages256 pages
