num_pages: 320
description: A visual guide to the most iconic classic cars of every decade from the 1940s to the 1980s featuring more than 1300 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.
language: English
title: Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History
publisher: DK