SAM DAWSON
Features
No-one has written a book exclusively on this topic before Grand Tourers capture an immensely evocative cultural zeitgeist Many of the cars in this book are practical and accessible The stories behind these cars creations make for interesting reading It gives some limelight to 2+2s since overshadowed by supercars It encourages readers to use classic cars as originally intended It draws many links with modern cars, interesting younger enthusiasts Grand Touring capabilities make owning an exotic more manageable I use socio-cultural analyses to encapsulate a glamorous lifestyle
Description
This book, the first in a series of three, tells the stories behind some of the most glamorous and alluring vehicles of the fifties, sixties and seventies the Grand Tourers. Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT in 1953, manufacturers have competed with both popular culture and each other to find that perfect balance of luxury, accommodation, and sporting ability.
