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Ultimate Collector Cars by Peter and Charlotte Fiell (TASCHEN)
TASCHEN
$250.00 USD
This double-volume anthology covers 100 collector cars, from the 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 40 hp to the 2020 McLaren Speedtail, with TASCHEN's signature production values. At 904 combined pages it is a genuine reference work rather than a coffee-table ornament.
| Format | Two hardcover volumes |
|---|---|
| Pages | 904 combined |
| Dimensions | Approximately 11.1 x 14.2 inches |
| ISBN | 9783836584913 |
| Coverage | 100 cars, from the 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 40 hp to the 2020 McLaren Speedtail |
Why Road & Motor selected it
This double-volume anthology covers 100 collector cars, from the 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 40 hp to the 2020 McLaren Speedtail, with TASCHEN's signature production values. At 904 combined pages it is a genuine reference work rather than a coffee-table ornament. For a library that takes motoring seriously, it belongs.
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