by A. J. Baime
First published 2019
A.J. Baime curates tales of automotive excellence spanning a century of design and engineering. The Wall Street Journal columnist and bestselling author presents 100 remarkable vehicles, from record-breaking speedsters to singular mechanical curiosities. Baime pairs technical specifications with rich photography and detailed essays about each machine's history. He profiles the passionate owners who preserve these automotive treasures, revealing the personal stories behind legendary rides. The collection includes the fastest production cars, iconic classics that defined their eras, and unique oddities that pushed boundaries. Technical data accompanies striking visual spreads of every featured vehicle. This compilation offers car enthusiasts comprehensive coverage of automotive achievement, providing ammunition for debates about performance, design, and historical significance. Baime delivers both the mechanical details that fascinate gearheads and the human stories that give these machines meaning.
Genres: history, non-fiction, photography
Vibes: comprehensive, informative, visual
Tropes: human-stories, mechanical-details
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
240 pages · Hardcover · Rizzoli