Sports Cars in Profile (Anthony Harding, 1971)

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A Collectible Anthology of Classic Sports Car Profiles

Immerse yourself in classic automotive excellence with Sports Cars in Profile, expertly curated by General Editor Anthony Harding. Published in 1971 by Profile Publications Ltd, this highly collectible vintage softcover anthology compiles an exceptional selection of individually detailed classic car profiles.

Across 180 pages, this volume delivers rich historical context, comprehensive technical specifications, fine cutaway illustrations, and outstanding contemporary photographs. Covering some of the world's most legendary sports cars, this specialized book is a prized asset for vintage car restorers, automotive historians, and classic racing enthusiasts seeking an authoritative window into historical sports car development and engineering legacy.

Rather than covering every single vehicle profile ever printed by the publisher, this specific 1971 thematic anthology selects 15 distinct classic car profiles that strictly fit the "Sports Car" category.

Written by legendary automotive journalists and historians of the era (such as Bill Boddy and L.J.K. Setright), this volume includes detailed chapters on the following 15 marques and specific models:

• Hispano-Suiza

• Alvis

• Talbot

• M.G. (MG)

• Frazer-Nash

• Squire

• H.R.G. (HRG)

• Lagonda

• B.M.W. (BMW)

• Morgan

• Ferrari

• Jaguar

• Lotus

• A.C. (AC)

• Ford G.T. (Ford GT)

Each chapter contains multi-page deep dives into the racing heritage, historical development, and exact engineering specifications of these specific brands, backed by multi-angle color plan illustrations.