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Dreamwheeling
This double volume is the unrivaled collector car anthology. It curates 100 of the most exquisite, remarkable, and desirable cars of all time, from the landmark 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 40 hp to the radically designed 2020 McLaren Speedtail. Settling for nothing less than the very best of the best, and presenting each model with stunning imagery taken by the world’s leading car photographers alongside rare archival treasures.
From the adrenaline-filled 24 Hours of Le Mans to the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lake Como’s famed Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to the premier Monterey Car Week, the collector car calendar and market has shown one of the most extraordinary growth trajectories of recent years. As thousands flock to specialized meet ups, rallies, auctions, and Concours d’Elegance around the globe, asking prices for the rarest motors have revved higher and higher. So much so, that the value of the 100 cars included in this book exceeds a staggering 1 billion Dollars.
For the seasoned car collector or the awestruck newcomer, this double-volume is the unrivaled collector car anthology.
Curating 100 of the most exquisite, remarkable, and desirable cars of all time to tell a spellbinding story of automotive design-and-engineering endeavor in the tireless pursuit of ever-greater performance both on and off the track.
From the first Indy 500-winning 1910 Marmon Wasp to the futuristic 2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie.
The stories behind 100 of the world’s most coveted automobiles
Laps ahead of any generic catalog, this superlative volume exudes authority and elegance, settling for nothing less than the very best of the best.
Presenting each model with the lavish spreads it deserves, complete with stunning imagery taken by the world’s leading car photographers alongside rare archival treasures, from original factory photos to famous motorsports event posters.
Each entry is also accompanied by expert descriptive texts and specs, detailing each car’s make, model, year, engine size, horsepower, top speed, transmission, and all-important production numbers.
This definitive compendium includes a foreword from Rob Myers, the founder of RM Sotheby’s, and includes an introduction from the authors that gives a unique perspective on the ins and outs of car collecting at the highest level.
Charlotte & Peter Fiell are well known design writers, having written over sixty books on the subject.
Among their various areas of specialization is the realm of transportation design in all its diverse forms.
They have also lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted to manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world.