Auto Legends: Classics of Style And Design

by Michel Zumbrunn (Photographer), Robert Cumberford

Auto Classics of Style and Design is a collection of over sixty of the most important - and beautiful - cars ever made. From the 'horseless carriages' of the early twentieth century, such as the 1908 Ford Model T, and the sleek lines of the BMW 328 and Jaguar E-Type, to the thoroughbred Ferrari Enzo Ferrari of 2002, this selection provides a unique overview of the key moments of car design.
The cars are presented chronologically in a succession of photographs by Michel Zumbrunn, widely recognized as one of the best car photographers working today. The combination of general views, taken from a variety of angles, and numerous close-ups of exquisite detailing allows the reader to appreciate fully these masterpieces of the car designer's art. Each entry is accompanied by a commentary by Robert Cumberford, a car designer and renowned motoring journalist, who shares his knowledge with the reader in order to highlight the history and essential design features of each vehicle.

296 pages, Paperback

First published November 2, 2004

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love cars, particularly classics, this is a great book. It went back to Model T days, on to Jaguar's XK-120s, and modern Ferraris. I really liked reading about the designs that transformed the automotive world for years to come.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fab book on classic cars, well photographed. Quite comprehensive.

[Frederick J · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting (if brief) overview of the evolution of the automobile through the 20th century from an aesthetic design perspective rather than an engineering one.