GT - The world’s best GT cars 1953-1973
Author | : Sam Dawson |
Publisher | : David and Charles |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2014-08-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781845847029 |
ISBN-13 | : 1845847024 |
Rating | : 4/5 (024 Downloads) |
Download or read book GT - The world’s best GT cars 1953-1973 written by Sam Dawson and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2014-08-18 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 Grand Tourer (GT) in 1953, GTs have been the ultimate in luxury performance cars. This book, the first in a series of three, tells the stories behind some of the most glamorous and alluring vehicles of the fifties, sixties and seventies - the Grand Tourers. Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT in 1953, manufacturers have competed - with both popular culture and each other - to find that perfect balance of luxury, accommodation, and sporting ability. With nearly 150 pictures and written from a social as well as technical perspective, this is a fascinating book with a choice of cars that will cause many heated arguments amongst motoring enthusiasts!