
Legendary Sports Cars
The Ultimate Guide to the Greatest Sports Cars of All Time
Iain Spragg(Author)
Sona Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 22. September 2026
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-917259-75-0 (ISBN)
Description
An automotive vision that's been building for over a century, the sports car represents the ultimate expression of speed, style and the thrill of driving.
This comprehensive volume takes you on an exhilarating journey through a hundred years of automotive excellence. Buckle up as we travel from the pioneering vintage sports cars of the 1920s to today's cutting-edge supercars, exploring the machines that have defined what it means to drive with passion.
Experience the golden age of motoring, when elegant curves met raw performance - witness Enzo Ferrari's race-bred masterpieces, the revolutionary gullwing doors of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, and Carroll Shelby's audacious Cobra that rewrote the rules of American performance. From the sublime beauty of the Jaguar E-Type to the charm of British roadsters, the power of American icons, and the radical vision of Italian supercars, each generation witnessed bold experiments that transformed the relationship between driver and machine.
With breathtaking photography and expert insight into the design, engineering and legacy of each model, Legendary Sports Cars is the ultimate tribute to automotive excellence and the enduring pursuit of the perfect driving machine.
This comprehensive volume takes you on an exhilarating journey through a hundred years of automotive excellence. Buckle up as we travel from the pioneering vintage sports cars of the 1920s to today's cutting-edge supercars, exploring the machines that have defined what it means to drive with passion.
Experience the golden age of motoring, when elegant curves met raw performance - witness Enzo Ferrari's race-bred masterpieces, the revolutionary gullwing doors of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, and Carroll Shelby's audacious Cobra that rewrote the rules of American performance. From the sublime beauty of the Jaguar E-Type to the charm of British roadsters, the power of American icons, and the radical vision of Italian supercars, each generation witnessed bold experiments that transformed the relationship between driver and machine.
With breathtaking photography and expert insight into the design, engineering and legacy of each model, Legendary Sports Cars is the ultimate tribute to automotive excellence and the enduring pursuit of the perfect driving machine.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Danann Media Publishing Limited
Illustrations
300 colour and mono photographs
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 248 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-917259-75-0 (9781917259750)
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Person
One of the global army of sports car lovers, Iain Spragg is the author of previous automotive titles including The Legendary Porsche 911, 75 Years of Formula One and Lewis Hamilton - The Rise of a Formula One Superstar. He has over 25 years experience writing for print and digital sports media.