With incredible one-off models and limited editions, this breathtaking collection of cars will excite auto enthusiasts and collectors. Ranging from the Phantom Corsair to the Jaguar C-X75, they are among the rarest in the world. Shown in stunning illustrations, each one stands out for its manufacturer, technical supremacy, aesthetic qualities, and astronomical price--as well as the stories associated with it and, sometimes, even its failure. Cars include: the Phantom Corsair (1938), the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato (1960), the Shelby Cobra 427 (1965), the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (1999), and the Jaguar C-X75 (2016).

In Top Muscle, author Darwin Holmstrom and photographer Randy Leffingwell explore the ultimate collection of the most valuable collector cars in existence, with fascinating histories that illuminate the wildest age in American automotive history.

An informative look back at Great Depression-era automobiles, from the common and revolutionary Ford V8 to the exclusive and powerful Duesenberg SJ Examines all the marques of the era, including many small independents that succumbed to a shrinking market Timelines highlight important technical and business developments Period advertising and archival photos.

From the turn of the twentieth century through to the present day, the book traces the development of the automobile, reflecting the social change it both brought, and reflected.

"When I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat." Henry Ford Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. Edited by award-winning automotive journalist Giles Chapman, Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac, and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-ups of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.

Introduces earlier built automobiles, who built them, and how we view them today.