Cars: The New Classics from 1945 to the Present

Until recently the only cars that were generally considered classics were made before World War II, but today there is also a strong movement to preserve the very best modern cars. Now many of these postwar classics are rapidly becoming collectors' items, restored immaculately and treasured not only as magnificent showpieces but also as valuable investments. Car historian Chris Harvey has included many fascinating stories about the world's modern classics and their makers. Within the pages of this entertaining book is also a procession of wonderful the unique Pegaso, a true thoroughbred from Spain; that extraordinary little masterpiece, the Volkswagen Beetle; the aristocratic and sophisticated Bentley Continental; the charming little 'Frogeye' Sprite; the aggressive Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and AC Cobra; the highly desirable Jaguar E type; the astonishing Lamborghini Countach; the spectacular Chrysler 'Town and Country'; and the memorable Le Mans-winning Fort GT40. Divided into sections on sports cars, saloons, and convertibles, exotic cars and competition cars, this authoritative book contains 72 stunning photographs of many memorable classics, all of whihc are highly regarded by collectors today.