World Cars 1972 (FIRST EDITION)

Bronxville, New York: Herald Books, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 1" x 9.25" x 1. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION, 1972. Hardcover. Bound in a glossy paper, cover is a vivid, full color photograph of a red Lancia Stratos HF. Cover and spine are lettered in white, orange and black. Heavily illustrated with both magnificent full color and black and white photographs throughout. Contents include sections on: major competitions in motor racing in 1971; racing technique; special bodies with illustrations and technical information; A New Frontier for Coachbuilders; a section on world automobile production from the French, German, British, Italian, US and Japanese motor industries; and a section on Europe, specifically Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany (D.D.R. and F.R.), Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USSR, and Yugoslavia; a section on the Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the USA; a section on the Middle East, Asia and Australasia: Israel, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, China (People's Republic and Taiwan), India, Japan and Australia; and Car Manufacturers and Coachbuilders, their history, structure and activities. Indexed. 438 pp. Copy shows some shelf wear and foxing within endpapers and at page edges. A fascinating, edition with amazing photographs and an overwhelming amount of information. A perfect gift for any car enthusiast, or vintage and classic car lover. Additional photographs available upon request. At closer to 4 lbs., due to its size and weight, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.