The Automobile Year Book of Dream Cars: Their Design and Development — Jean-Rodolphe Piccard (1981)

2nd hand book, very good condition, dust jacket acceptable condition, see images

Explore the Horizons of Automotive Innovation with The Automobile Year Book of Dream Cars

Delve into the fascinating evolution of automotive concept design with The Automobile Year Book of Dream Cars: Their Design and Development by Jean-Rodolphe Piccard. This captivating 1981 first-edition hardcover volume serves as a comprehensive visual and analytical resource for anyone passionate about the boundary-pushing aesthetics and engineering feats of legendary concept vehicles.

From futuristically streamlined prototypes to daring styling exercises that paved the way for modern production vehicles, Piccard thoroughly examines the creative visions of the world's premier design houses. This beautifully produced coffee-table book breaks down the technical breakthroughs, bold aerodynamics, and visionary interiors that once defined the ultimate “cars of the future.”

Spanning 203 high-quality pages filled with striking archival photographs, technical insights, and detailed designer profiles, this vintage volume captures a crucial era of imagination in automotive engineering. Whether you are a professional automotive designer, a classic car enthusiast, or a collector of rare motoring literature, this hardcover first edition is an essential addition to your library, showcasing the magnificent legacy of automotive artistry.

Book Details

Author: Jean-Rodolphe Piccard · Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (Edita S.A.) · Year: 1981 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Hardcover · Pages: 203 · Dimensions: 24.5 cm × 30.0 cm × 2.4 cm · Weight: 1.35 kg · Language: English