DK The Car Book : The Definitive Visual History Hardback

Strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring history! From the earliest "horseless carriage" to the modern supercar, this lavishly illustrated history of the automobile is packed with everything you need to know about classic cars through the ages. Filled with stunning photography, and featuring more than 2,000 models, Car shows you how cars have evolved around the world over the last 130 years, and their impact on society as objects of curiosity, status symbols, and items of necessity. Journey back into automotive history and you will find Indepth profiles highlighting the most important cars of each period Virtual photographic tours of some of the most iconic cars from the Ferrari F40 to the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost A decadebydecade history told in stunning visual detailIllustrated feature spreads detailing the evolution of legendary brands from Aston Martin, to Porsche and CadillacA timeline of the milestone developments in car manufacturing and technologySee the worlds most innovative machines come to life! From Indias Hindustan Ambassador to Italys Fiat 500, this book will transport you all over the world, taking a truly international view of the greatest cars through time. Immerse yourself in the stories of the people and companies at the heart of the billiondollar motoring industry. Covering sports cars, convertibles, and todays environmentallyfriendly electric models, no other car catalogue provides such a comprehensive picture of the car world. This... | DK The Car Book : The Definitive Visual History Hardback