{"product_id":"detroit-dream-cars","title":"Detroit Dream Cars: The Ultimate Guide to Concept Cars by John Heilig (9780760308387)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep into the future of the past with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eDetroit Dream Cars\u003c\/i\u003e by John Heilig.\u003c\/b\u003e For over 60 years, \"dream cars\"—visionary prototype vehicles designed to showcase cutting-edge styling and experimental technology—have been the stars of the global auto show circuit. This comprehensive guide chronicles the history of these rolling test beds, starting with the legendary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"361\"\u003e1938 Buick Y-Job\u003c\/b\u003e, the vehicle that set the gold standard for every concept car that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInside this definitive automotive history book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Big Three Concepts:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the iconic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eGM Motorama\u003c\/b\u003e dream cars of the 1950s, every visionary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eFord concept car\u003c\/b\u003e ever built, and the bold, wild designs from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003eChrysler\u003c\/b\u003e past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Independents:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover rare show cars from legendary independent manufacturers like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003ePackard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eAMC\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Archive:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e200 black and white photographs\u003c\/b\u003e and a dedicated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003especial color photo gallery\u003c\/b\u003e, providing a rare look at vehicles that often vanished after their time in the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Insights:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how these prototypes introduced features that eventually became standard in the motoring world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for collectors and car enthusiasts\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eDetroit Dream Cars\u003c\/i\u003e is a virtual auto show in a 159-page softbound format. Whether you're a fan of mid-century Americana or industrial design, this book offers a front-row seat to the motoring world of tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627975786716,"sku":"9780760308387","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/b4024b_detroit_dream_cars__02966.1339460463.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772088614","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/detroit-dream-cars","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}