50 Years of Classic Sports Cars

By Bill Reynolds

The definition of what makes a classic sports car will always be a hotly contested issue among enthusiasts. Vivid images of power and grace fill the pages of this incredible bargain. Focusing primarily on prestigious postwar Ferraris, Porsches, Jaguars, Corvettes, and Mustangs, the book also includes several other great makes and models. The author examines how economic climates have stimulated the public's demand for speed. As this giant, all-color photo gallery proves, sports cars are like fine wine -- the final analysis is a matter of taste.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1858336031
• ISBN13: 9781858336039
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 11.4" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

beautiful,beautiful,beatiful

wow..this is 288 pages of wow. The best thing is the photography...it is absolutely beautiful...there is a car a page, and some great cars..thehe book is divided into..Post war cars1945-1955 Turning up the wick 1956-1962 Mid Engines and more 1963-1973 Heads down for the fuel crisis 1974-1983 Resurgence 1983 onwards and goes from 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta to the 1996 Jaguar XK8.. this book is great for a husband and great for the car loving kid..so what are u waiting for???

Great Book for Sports Car Enthusiasts

Bill Reynolds' photography is stunning in this book. A variety of high performance cars is reviewed in relation to the time period they were produced, starting in 1945 and ending in 1996. Brief, yet detailed, descriptions cover many topics including a range from technical specifications to notable style designs on each car. If you enjoy viewing beautiful cars or want to know what the engines can do, you should enjoy this book. Another interesting point to the book is the comparison between the European market and the United States market for sports cars. I highly recommend this book for your personal collection or as a gift.

One of the best classic cars book I've ever read!

It's just great the way the author divide the sport car history in cicles. I also like the same marques: Ferrari, Porshe... The pictures are beautiful!