Classic Cars

Nigel Boothman

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Collins
22 May 2025

Manufacturing industries; Automotive (motor mechanic) skills; Antiques & collectables; Motor cars: general interest; Car racing

100 of the greatest cars from 1886 to the present dayFor all classic car enthusiasts and everyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of these beautiful machines. Discover all you need to know about 100 iconic vehicles in this highly-giftable hardback filled with stunning photography of world-famous cars.

Cars are a barometer of society, from film buffs to music fans to fashionistas or art students, many of the best-known classics are easy to associate with the ‘scene’ they became part of: Minis on the King’s Road driven by chic 1960s models, the VW Microbus transporting hippies to San Francisco, Porsche 911 Turbos painted Guards Red to match the braces worn by the 1980s City boys.

Organized era by era, starting with the early pioneers, then through the war years to the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ’90s, Nigel covers the concepts behind the car’s creation, its styling and engineering, its place in society and the reasons it came to be so loved, celebrity owners, famous movie or TV appearances and notable innovations. And, crucially what it’s like to drive. All key specifications are detailed for car buffs. Pre-war models like the Austin 7, Bugatti Type 35 and the Bentley ‘Blower’ are covered alongside the most recent classics like the McLaren F1, Nissan Skyline R33, Ferrari F50, Mazda MX-5, and the cute Renault Twingo – all from the 1990s. There will be a special section covering the truly great names in greater depth –histories of Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Cadillac, Porsche, and Jaguar.

By: Nigel Boothman
Imprint: Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 282mm, Width: 219mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780008705244
ISBN 10: 0008705240
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Nigel did work experience on a car magazine in 2001 and became a staff writer on Practical Classics, for many years the UK’s best-selling classic car magazine. He remained there until 2005, leaving as Features Editor. As a freelance writer he worked on many other titles – Classic Cars magazine and Classic American – to this day. He has edited a motorsport magazine, re-written the I-spy Book of Cars and currently edits Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver for Kelsey Publishing.