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100 Dream Cars: The Best of My Ride
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
100 Dream Cars: The Best of My Ride
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) A.J. Baime
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By (author) Mario Andretti
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:224 | Dimensions(mm): Height 305,Width 229 |
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Category/Genre | Transport Cars |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780847866236
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Classifications | Dewey:629.222 |
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Illustrations |
150 colour photographs
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Rizzoli International Publications
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Imprint |
Rizzoli International Publications
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Publication Date |
17 September 2019 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
New York Times best-selling author and popular Wall Street Journal "My Ride" columnist A.J. Baime selects the one hundred cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles to fill the dream garage. Stunning photography and Baime's engaging essays celebrate everything drivers love about their cars - from technical specifications to satisfy gearheads to intangibles like a driver's relationship with his or her car - making it truly "my ride." You want fast? Step on the gas in a Koenigsegg CCX, '87 Lamborghini, or 1970 Pontiac GTO. You want classic? Here are the keys to a '62 Corvette, '57 Thunderbird, or 1930 BMW - the oldest Bimmer in the United States. You want cool? Take a '64 Shelby Cobra, Tesla Model X, or Aston Martin Vulcan for a spin. You want one-of-a-kind? How about a '52 Seagrave fire truck, '73 VW Thing, or the Batmobile? You also get to meet the owners. There's the story of a pizza-delivery man who dodges polar bears in his Hyundai in Barrow, Alaska; an NBA star who endures Los Angeles traffic by having his Tesla drive for him; and a retired Kentucky entrepreneur with a 22-foot-long 1937 Cadillac, which he calls "the biggest, baddest car that could exist."
Author Biography
A.J. Baime is author of numerous books, including Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. He is also a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. The name Mario Andretti is synonymous with speed. He is the only driver ever to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, and the Formula One World Championship.
Reviews"This collection of stories profiling one hundred beautiful vehicles (and their owners) is the ultimate gift book for car lovers." -The Telegraph (UK) "Stylish Gifts for Every Guy In Your Life... For the car lover, this book contains photos of 100 unique cars and motorcycles, plus profiles on their owners sharing what they love about them." -InStyle Magazine "GMA anchors share their favorite books of 2019: 'If you know anything about me, you know I'm a big car guy. They are my passion. So 100 Dream Cars is a no-brainer for me.'" -Michael Strahan, Good Morning America
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