A-Z of Cars The Century's Classic Automobiles

The automobile, once firmly the preserve of the wealthy, has long since become an integral part of everyday life, a vital part of work and play in the 20th century. However the car is more than simply a means of transportation. Many models have developed an iconic status, whether for their high-performance design, styling or idiosyncratic appearance. These are not only the fabulous dream cars like the Dodge Viper, the Pontiac Trans Am Firebird or the Ferrari F50. Who, for instance, could dispute that cheap models designed for the working public, such as the "Dependable" Dodge, the Volkswagen Beetle or the Oldsmobile, all of which have created fanatical cults of their own, have any less personality than their expensive relatives? The greatest of these classic models have been brought together in a lavish and comprehensive celebration of nearly 400 of the most significant automobiles in motoring history. Illustrated throughout with color and black-and-white photographs and with detailed evaluations and technical data on each model, cars from every important marque are shown in all of their glory.Buckley, Martin is the author of 'A-Z of Cars The Century's Classic Automobiles' with ISBN 9781858686387 and ISBN 1858686385.