The Batsford Guide to Vintage Cars — Clutton, Bird & Harding | 2nd Revised Edition 1976

2nd hand book, good condition, see images

Delve into the classic era of historic motoring with the highly collectible reference manual The Batsford Guide to Vintage Cars. Compiled by renowned automotive historians Cecil Clutton, Paul Bird, and Anthony Harding, this definitive illustrated handbook acts as an essential A-to-Z directory detailing the fine engineering, technical achievements, and legacies of the world's most celebrated pre-war passenger vehicles.

Originally published in 1959 under the title The Vintage Motor Car Pocketbook, this revised 1976 edition features an attractive pictorial hardback cover showcasing a beautifully restored, vibrant blue vintage tourer out in the British countryside. Packed with over 260 crisp archival monochrome photographs, accurate engineering specifications, and expert commentary on production changes, this book covers a wide spectrum of classic marques—ranging from luxury legends like Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Bugatti to historic everyday tourers. An invaluable research companion and timeless addition for historic automobile owners, restoration hobbyists, and vintage transport literature collectors.

Book Details

• Author: Cecil Clutton, Paul Bird, and Anthony Harding
• Publisher: Batsford
• Published: 1976
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 224
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780713431926
• Dimensions: 190 x 130 mm
• Weight: 0.45 kg