Motor s 1907 Motor Car Directory Antique Book

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1931. First edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 99 pp. A humorous book of comics taken from Punch; or The London Ch...

This is a charming antique copy of Venice, an illustrated art and travel book featuring the work of renowned British artist Reginald Barratt ARWS, published by Chatto & Windus, Londo...

Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s. Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...

Dreamwheeling. The stories behind 100 of the world’s most coveted automobiles. 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. 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. Laps ahead of any generic catalog, this superlative volume exudes authority and elegance, settling for nothing less than the very best of the best, and 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. By passionately tapping into their transatlantic expertise and insider knowledge of car auctions, museums, and collections around the world, design authors Peter and Charlotte Fiell survey the autoworld's finest cars of all time. Their carefully curated selection spans the whole history of the automobile, taking in such rare models as a 1912 Stutz Model A Bearcat, as well as lesser-known jewels such as the astonishing 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS “Goutte d’Eau” Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi. 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...

“Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907” book By PALAU I FABRE, Josep. New York: Rizzoli, [1981]., 1981. folio. pp.559, [1]. 1587 illus. (361 in color). First Edition of the English ...

Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...

1967 The Great Cars by Ralph Stein Hardcover Book "A lavishly illustrated book that profiles 25 of the most significant automobiles ever made, detailing their design, specifications...

A set of congressional directories belonging to Connecticut Congressman Edwin W. Higgins and one belonging to Connecticut Governor George L. Lilley. Nine are not personalized on t...

Pablo Picasso Book by Palau I Fabre detailing Picasso’s work from 1881 to 1907. Published by Rizzoli, New York in 1981. This hardcover book comes with a hardcover sleeve. The book it...

Collectible Toy Car, Antique Meccano Brass Display Toy Car Meccano toy car, this impressive system of construction, born at the beginning of the 20th century makes a great collectible toy. Toy store...