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by Bruce LaFontaine (Author)
Classic sports cars, with their fluid lines and elegant exteriors, have an appeal that reaches across the generations. Now sports car lovers of all ages can enjoy this impressive collection of 44 magnificent vehicles, expertly rendered by illustrator Bruce LaFontaine. Spanning over 80 years of automotive history, the cars are accurately portrayed down to the last detail, inviting coloring book enthusiasts as well as sports car buffs to apply their own color preferences.
From a revolutionary 1915 Stutz Bearcat to a streamlined 1997 Dodge Viper GTS, this exciting collection includes these classic cars: 1929 DuPont Speedster; 1931 Jaguar S.S. 1; 1934 Alfa Romeo Type 8; 1934 Dusenberg Model J; 1935 Auburn 'Boattail' Speedster; 1935 Pierce Arrow Convertible; 1938 DeLage D8 Roadster; 1947 Del haye 135 Cabriolet; 1950 MG TD Roadster; 1953 Chevrolet Corvette; 1957 Ford Thunderbird; 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL; 1958 BMW 507; 1996 Porsche Carrera Twin-Turbo ... and 30 other spectacular models.
Many of the sports cars are depicted against impressive backdrops that are emblematic of the era of the car's heyday; all are accompanied by identifying captions.
Author Biography
An award-winning artist, writer, and graphic designer, Bruce LaFontaine specializes in books about history, science, transportation, and architecture. Bruce has written and illustrated 70 Dover titles, and his work has appeared in Scientific American, The Wall Street Journal, and other prominent publications.
