Lost Cars of the 1970s

Sixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting factor: they’re all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics. In Lost Cars of the 1970s, the casualties and sideshows of motoring history from around the world finally get the recognition they deserve. Revisit a motoring decade when fuel economy was top priority, the rotary engine rose and fell, and car buyers wanted a hatchback and the latest styling and safety features. Those that made the grade found global popularity – now meet the cars left behind. Italy’s clever plan to update the Mini; the French GT coupé with an extra seat; America’s electric runabout that paved the way for Tesla; Britain’s stylish, homespun sports cars; the Japanese limo intended to do 25mph; the ‘safety car’ turned into a Polish workhorse … each one enjoys a detailed review that gives the context and thinking around them. Featuring archive images that highlight thirty design specials and one-offs, award-winning author Giles Chapman showcases both the cars that predicted what was to come, and those that pointed to a future that never quite came true.Author: Chapman, Giles,author
Contributors: Chapman, Giles,author
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 160
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis
Published/Release Date: 6 Oct 2022
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: The History Press Ltd
Author/Director/Artist: Giles Chapman
Dimension (cm): 210x217x10 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 8x217x209 mm
Item Weight (g): 1050
Package Weight (g): 506