Sports Cars (40th Edition)

Dimensions

8.82 in x 6.46 in x 1.42 in

Weight

3.15 lb

Released

3/15/23

ISBN

9783836591669

Published by

Taschen

Sports Cars (40th Edition)

Rev up your collection with "Sports Cars", the ultimate anthology for car enthusiasts.

This meticulously curated volume showcases 50 of the most breathtaking, high-performance sports cars ever built.

From legendary all-out racers to iconic street-legal models, this book covers the golden era of sports car racing up to the late 1960s, when privateers would race their prized machines and drive them home after triumphing on the track.

Dive into the history and allure of models like the 1912 Stutz Model A Bear Cat, the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B MM Spider, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupé"—the world's most expensive car—and the 1962/64 Ferrari 250 GTO Series II.

Each car is presented with lavish imagery by top automotive photographers and rare archival photos, offering a visual feast for any car lover.

Accompanied by detailed expert descriptions and specifications, "Sports Cars" taps into the deep knowledge and transatlantic expertise of its authors.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or a passionate newcomer, this book is an essential addition to your library, celebrating the artistry and engineering of the most sought-after sports cars in history.