Fashion Designers A-Z. 40Th Ed

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A definitive collection for sports car enthusiasts, this book brings together 50 of the most iconic and thrilling sports cars ever made. It captures the essence of automotive design and engineering aimed at peak performance on both road and track.

A celebration of legendary sports cars known for their speed, style, and racing heritage.

This volume is a must-have for both seasoned collectors and newcomers fascinated by sports cars. It showcases a carefully selected lineup of high-performance two-seaters, including both pure sports racers and their street-legal counterparts. Many of these cars hail from the golden age of sports car racing up to the late 1960s, a period when privateers would drive their vehicles to legendary events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, race fiercely, and then drive them home.

Featuring 50 of the most coveted sports cars ever built, the book spans from the 1912 Stutz Model A Bear Cat and the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B MM Spider to the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupe", the world’s most expensive car-and the 1962/64 Ferrari 250 GTO Series II. This collection is a treasure trove of automobilia.

Each iconic model is showcased with lavish photo spreads, including breathtaking images by top car photographers alongside rare archival materials such as original factory photos and famous motorsport posters. Expert commentary and detailed specifications accompany every entry, drawing on the authors’ deep transatlantic knowledge and insider expertise.

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