The Convertible (Ken Vose)

Author: Ken Vose, Hardbound, 120 Pages, ISBN: 9780811824477, First Edition, 1999 - Cancelled Library book in excellent condition !!

Clark Gable drove one. So did Gary Cooper and Elvis. Barbara Stanwyck, Rita Hayworth. and Eleanor Roosevelt, too. Jay Gatsby had one in the book, and Thelma and Louise rode off in one in the movie. On the road as well as in art, literature, and film, convertibles are more than just cars: they're a state of mind, a way of life.

The Convertible is a fascinating illustrated tribute to the glamour, style. and allure of life with the top down. Automotive expert Ken Vose traces the evolution of the convertible as a road machine and a cultural icon. He knows that every car (and every driver) has a story. and he tells us the best ones about classic Pierce-Arrows. Packards, Duesenbergs, Delahayes. and Bugattis—as well as about today's Corvettes. Miatas. BMWs. Mustangs. and Prowlers.

With this witty history and lore are more than 125 photographs, illustrations. and other memorabilia—including rarely seen vintage photos and art created specifically for this volume. The Convertible is as much fun as a summer spin on an open road. Almost.