GT - The worlds best GT cars 1953-1973

No-one has written a book exclusively on this topic before • Grand Tourers capture an immensely evocative cultural zeitgeist • Many of the cars in this book are practical and accessible • The stories behind these cars creations make for interesting reading • It gives some limelight to 2+2s since overshadowed by supercars • It encourages readers to use classic cars as originally intended • It draws many links with modern cars, interesting younger enthusiasts • Grand Touring capabilities make owning an exotic more manageable .

This book, the first in a series of three, tells the stories behind some of the most glamorous and alluring vehicles of the fifties, sixties and seventies – the Grand Tourers. Since the arrival of the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT in 1953, manufacturers have competed – with both popular culture and each other – to find that perfect balance of luxury, accommodation, and sporting ability.