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The Ultimate History of Fast Cars by Jonathan Wood sets the pulse racing, sends the
spirit soaring and gladden the hearts of car lovers worldwide. Fast cars are fantastic and between these covers you will find some of the very best makes and models that, over the past half century, have been laying down their challenge on the highways of the world.
This is a line-up headed by a cluster of blood red, V12-engined Ferraris — from the rare 166, the first of the line, to the current 550 Maranello Barchetta they are fast, audacious,
and visually stunning. And no book on fast cars would be complete without Ferrari challenger Lamborghini which came of age with the sensational Miura, the first of a line of supercars that leads to the new and much lauded Murcielago.
These sensational Italian creations are, for the first time in many years, being challenged
by a resurgent Aston Martin with its acclaimed Vanquish. And a similarly revived Jaguar, creator of the legendary E-Type, is currently offering the supercharged XKR that follows proudly in the wheel tracks of its famous forebear. Britain is also the home of the McLaren Fl, current holder of the crown as the world’s fastest road car. But the Fl ’s pole position will be toppled, if its manufacturer’s expectations come to fruition, by the sensational Bugatti Veyron which is
scheduled to enter production in 2003.
Bugatti is currently owned by Volkswagen and its legendary Beetle formed the basis of the first Porsches, one of the great sporting marques of the post-war years. With its evergreen 911 line still maintaining a formidable presence, Porsche’s performance credentials are also underlined by the forthcoming race-bred Carrera GT. And Germany is, of course, the home of Mercedes-Benz, creator of the memorable and magnificent gullwing 300SL and a host of other glamorous dream machines.
Many of these models have found appreciative American owners, but of course this country has contributed its own distinctive homegrown brand of fast car, from the muscle cars of the 1960s to the seemingly indestructible Chevrolet Corvette and the punchy, purposeful Dodge Viper that
rules the freeways today.
These sensational fast cars, and many more, will be found within the information-packed pages of this book. Illustrated with a superb selection of color photographs, there is something here for every car enthusiast. Fasten your seatbelt — it’s time for the ultimate trip…
