5 Books On Classic Cars For Your Summer Reading
If you are looking to add some horsepower to your summer reading, check out these five books on classic cars. From outlaws to Le Mans to beating Hitler in a car race, these books are sure to get your engine going.
Auto Biography: A Classic Car, an Outlaw Motorhead, and 57 Years of the American Dream
By: Earl Swift
This autobiography captures the story of an outlaw auto dealer who attempts to save a beat-up 1957 Chevy. The car itself has bird nests in the seats, open to the rain, and has been passed along to 13 different owners. To most, it would look like a piece of junk. To Tommy Arney, who is in financial ruin and has the FBI on his tail, it is a piece of history. Swift wrote this action-packed novel for both car enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
Ultimate Collector Cars
By: Charlotte & Peter Fiell
As a two-volume book, this collection shows 100 of the most timeless classic cars along with their remarkable histories. The collection of cars dates back to 1903. With stunning images taken by the best car photographers in the world, the Ultimate Collector Cars is a book you will be proud to display.
Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari And Their Battle For Speed And Glory At Le Mans
By: A.J. Baime
In the early 1960s, Ford Motor Company was struggling to keep up in the industry. They were looking to do something new and exciting. In the meantime, Enzo Ferrari was the king of racing and was creating cars that were made with style and speed. Ferrari was winning races left and right with their cars all throughout the world. Ford recruited the help of young designer Lee Iacocca and Carroll Shelby, a former racing champion and engineer. They created a car that would enter Ford into the racing to compete against Ferrari. This is a touching and inspiring story about an underdog adventure. Don’t feel like reading? You can watch how the story unfolded in the new film FORD V. FERRARI.
The Complete Book Of Porsche 911
By: Randy Leffingwell
Want to know everything there is to know about Porsche? This book details the history of how Porcshe became what it is today. From the prototypes to the modern era there is a year-by-year description of the changes and innovations that Porshe developed. This book is filled with details and factoids about each model’s creation, racing history, and how it has lasted.
Faster: How A Jewish Driver, An American Heiress, And A Legendary Car Beat Hitler's Best
By: Neal Bascomb
This historic novel details the dangerous and exciting racing scene during the 1930s. A famous racecar driver was banned from not only his car but also from racing in Europe based on his Jewish heritage. With a down-on-his-luck automaker and an American heiress looking for an adventure, they team up to challenge Hitler’s dominance at the Grand Prix. Bascomb writes about the riveting journey they take to get there. This book is filled with classic cars, racing, and history.
