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Lancia Stratos Zero: The Eternal Futurist
by Gautam Sen
Some have dubbed it the “most extraordinary concept car ever”. The Lancia Stratos Zero remains one of the greatest concept cars, with design ramifications that are so vast that it deserves a book for itself. Not only did it influence almost every Lamborghini since the Countach LP500, and give birth indirectly to the greatest rally weapon, the similarly named Lancia Stratos HF Rally, but its impact was far and wide at every level of design, automotive or otherwise.
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Celebrating a Century of Concours d'Élégance & d’Etat
by Daniel Cabart, Denis Cohignac, Patrick Rollet, Gautam Sen
Beginning in France in the 1920s, elegant exhibitions of the latest designs from carmakers, chassis builders, and coachbuilders evolved over more than a century into a celebration of historic vehicles. Today, these events reflect global admiration for classic cars, viewed as treasured artifacts worthy of preservation, conservation, or restoration, and showcased as part of humanity's industrial heritage.
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Steve McQueen, The Last Reel
The Making of Tom Horn and The Hunter
By Marshall Terrill, Photos by Barbara McQueen, With contributions from the people who were there
This compelling book offers an in-depth look at Steve McQueen's final two films,
Tom Horn and The Hunter, with expert insights from McQueen historian Marshall Terrill. It explores McQueen's return to the screen after a five-year hiatus, as he transitioned into middle age and navigated personal and professional change. >>>MORE
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Supercars: Over 200 Exceptional Cars from 1980 to 2025
By Serge Bellu
They fascinate with their performance and captivate with their lines. They impress with their sophistication, intrigue with their rarity, and daunt with their price. We wonder about their owners, their destinations, and the way they are used. We admire the ingenuity of their engineers, the imagination of their designers, and the craftsmanship of the artisans who bring them to life. >>>MORE
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Porsche 911: Icons of Excellence
By Sylvain Reisser, Foreword by Jürgen Barth
When Porsche introduced the first 911 – originally designated “Type 901” – at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, it immediately captivated enthusiasts across the globe. Six decades and eight generations later, the 911 remains the definitive symbol of the marque, celebrated for its unmistakable silhouette, remarkable versatility, thrilling performance, and pioneering technology.
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The Maserati 250F: A Formula 1 Legend
By Walter Bäumer and Jean-François Blachette
The Maserati 250F is arguably the most iconic race car ever produced by Maserati. Renowned for its balanced handling and driver-friendly dynamics, it achieved the pinnacle of motorsport success by securing the Formula 1 World Championship for Maserati in 1957 in the hands of the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio.
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Aeroesthetics: The Art of Streamlining
By Gautam Sen, photos by Xavier de Nombel, original art by Alain Bouldouyre
Following the First World War, many European auto industries experienced a notable evolution as aeronautical expertise found its way into the automotive industry. Engineers and manufacturers, whose skills had been sharpened by wartime demands, began applying their knowledge to car design.
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Racing in the Shadows: An Illustrated Retrospective
by John Nikas
One of the most enigmatic teams in motorsport annals, Shadow Racing thrilled audiences around the world and produced some of the most memorable vehicles ever constructed. Emerging from the unique vision of American entrepreneur Don Nichols, Shadow debuted in the Can-Am series in 1969, later expanding into Formula 5000 and Formula One...
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Group 44: Bob Tullius and the Rise of Professional Sports Car Racing in America
Bob Tullius, with John Nikas and Neil Smith
One of the most respected and successful organizations in motorsport, Group 44 Ltd. established an unprecedented standard of professionalism and helped propel sports car racing into a bold new era. Over the course of more than two decades, the team recorded multiple championships and hundreds of wins in various series, competing with vehicles from American Motors, Audi, Dodge, Jaguar, Lotus, MG, Triumph and Pontiac.
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Rover: The Creative Edge / Design and Engineering 1945-1976
by Jon Pressnell
Submerged and ultimately drowned in the British Leyland shipwreck, it is easy to forget that Rover was once a proudly independent maker of high-quality vehicles. The company managed to be both conservative and innovative, respecting traditions but prepared to push boundaries, not least in its pioneering and successful work with gas-turbine cars.
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