{"product_id":"lost-cars-of-the-1970s-giles-chapman-9780750999441","title":"Lost Cars of the 1970s","description":"\u003cb\u003eSixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting factor: they're all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The casualties and sideshows of motoring history from around the world finally get the recognition they deserve. Revisit a motoring decade when fuel economy was top priority, the rotary engine rose and fell, and car-buyers wanted a hatchback and the latest styling and safety features. Those that made the grade found global popularity - now meet the cars left behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Italy's clever plan to update the Mini; the French GT coupé with an extra seat; America's electric runabout that paved the way for Tesla; Britain's stylish, homespun sports cars; the Japanese limo meant to do 25mph; the 'safety car' turned into a Polish workhorse... each one enjoys a detailed review giving the context and thinking around them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The terrific archive images also highlight thirty 1970s design specials and one-offs - even more amazing cars pointing to a future that never quite came true.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Giles Chapman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0750999446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780750999441\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 8.40w x 0.40d","brand":"Giles Chapman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44070809403647,"sku":"9780750999441","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0cf3ff3c-0628-4209-b1f1-e1713ace1d09.jpg?v=1685432459","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lost-cars-of-the-1970s-giles-chapman-9780750999441","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}