Following World War 2, private car manufacturers were in ruins and austerity reigned. Invention follows necessity and an era of ingenuity and rebirth blossomed. With car ownership still an unreachable dream for many, the notion of buying your own sports car seemed way out of reach. Yet a new industry quickly sprang up, building sports cars that enthusiasts craved. This was a time when a chassis and glassfibre body could be bought for the price of a cheap second-hand banger. Home builders could now create their own ‘specials’, either from scratch or using kits of parts – a major new...
Following World War 2, private car manufacturers were in ruins and austerity reigned. Invention follows necessity and an era of ingenuity and rebirth ...
Celebrating British cars and Italian design, from coachbuilt specials to dream classics. Over 40 British marques from AC to Wolseley, plus more than 40 Italian carrozzerie from Bertone to Zagato, major collaborations and never-before-told stories are detailed. Richly illustrated with exquisite photos and design sketches, many never seen before.
Celebrating British cars and Italian design, from coachbuilt specials to dream classics. Over 40 British marques from AC to Wolseley, plus more than 4...
