American Auto Legends: Classics of Style and Design - Hardcover

Michael Furman; Tracy Powell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 185894516X ISBN 13: 9781858945163

Publisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Few nations have had such an enduring love affair with the automobile as the United States. American Auto Legends presents more than 50 of the most remarkable American cars ever produced, from the horseless carriages of the early 1900s to the sleek and ultra-efficient machines of the early twenty-first century. Following a brief introduction to the history of the US automotive industry, the selected models are arranged chronologically. Concise descriptions highlight the key features of each vehicle, while stunning images by one of America's leading car photographers provide the reader with an unparalleled visual record. Featuring all the major US manufacturers including Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln and Studebaker this book is an essential and authoritative guide to the many legends of the American highway.

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Review:

A classy, classic book about classy, classic cars --American Auto Legends

Furman's exquisite studio photos seduce you into tracing a finger over the fenders and studying each image as you would a concours car in the flesh. --Automobile Magazine

'This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a vintage, chrome-filled American road trip ... sumptuous' --The Daily Mail

About the Author:

Michael Furman is one of the foremost car photographers working today. His clients include some of the most prestigious names in the automotive industry, among them Bentley, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz. Tracy Powell, a journalist and Managing Editor of Automobile Quarterly, is an expert on American automotive history. His writing has earned him several international Automotive Media Awards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 185894516X
• ISBN 13: 9781858945163
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288